What You Will Do
Explore the southern region of Cappadocia on this small-group tour from Goreme. Visit the Derinkuyu Underground City; stroll beside the river through the Ihlara Valley; visit Selime Monastery, an enormous rock-cut monastery; take in views of Pigeon Valley and Göreme; and tour an onyx stone factory. A Turkish lunch and all museum entrance tickets are included.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Goreme Panorama
30 minutes
First stop is Göreme Panorama viewpoint where you will be astounded by one of the best views in the region. The guide will explain just how this amazing landscape came into existence.
2
Derinkuyu Underground City
1 hour
Derinkuyu Underground City is the biggest and deepest underground settlement, dating back to 7th-8th centuries. Walk down 8 levels which are each interconnected by narrow tunnels and stone-carved stairways. See the winery, church, kitchens, food storage areas and animal stalls while your guide gives you an insight into their daily life.
3
Ihlara Valley
2 hours
take an easy 4km walk (approx. 1 hour) along the river through the deep Ihlara Valley canyon, scattered with cave churches carved by early Christian monks.
Enjoy a Turkish kebab-style lunch at a riverside restaurant in Ihlara Valley.
4
Selime Monastery
1 hour
Selime Cathedral is the biggest rock-carved monastery in the region and was once home to Hittite, Roman, Byzantine, Selcuk and Ottoman civilizations.
5
Pigeon Valley
40 minutes
A final stop at a stunning viewpoint in Uçhisar overlooking the infamous Pigeon Valley and see the pigeon houses carved from the stone by ancient inhabitants.
After that you can able to visit popular onyx stone factory
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