How much walking does the Green Tour involve?

The route includes a canyon walk, steps at Ihlara and stairs inside the underground city. Surfaces can be uneven, and underground corridors are low and narrow in places. Choose the tour with these conditions in mind and wear shoes with good grip.

Which underground city is included?

The tour visits either Derinkuyu or Kaymakli. Admission to the underground city used on the day is included; the itinerary does not enter both.

Is Selime Monastery part of this tour?

No. The listed route covers Ihlara Valley, one underground city, Belisirma, Esentepe, Yaprakhisar and Pigeon Valley.

Does sightseeing begin at 09:00?

Hotel pickup starts around 09:00. The vehicle collects guests before sightseeing begins around 10:00. The tour ends around 17:00, with hotel drop-off included.

Can I add a sunrise activity on the same day?

Yes. Arrive in Cappadocia the previous day and be at your hotel for the pre-dawn pickup. A balloon flight or a balloon-watching trip can take place before the Green Tour. Both return to the hotel before the daytime itinerary. Balloon watching is a driver-and-vehicle outing; it does not include a flight or a guide.

Yes. The route includes lunch at a local restaurant. Drinks are extra, and this day-tour booking does not include breakfast or dinner.

Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?

English — Group or Private Spanish — Private Italian — Private Pick the combination that suits you when you check availability.

Daily departures Canyon and underground visits

Cappadocia Green Tour: Ihlara Valley and Underground City

Ihlara Valley canyon walkUnderground city ticket includedGuide, lunch & hotel transfersMultiple languagesMaximum 15 people

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Tour Overview

Walk beside the river in Ihlara Valley and explore Derinkuyu or Kaymakli Underground City. This Cappadocia Green Tour includes a guide, lunch, entry tickets and hotel transfers.

Travel south from your Cappadocia hotel to Ihlara Valley and either Derinkuyu or Kaymakli Underground City. The route also visits Belisirma, Esentepe, Yaprakhisar and Pigeon Valley. A licensed guide leads the day, with lunch and the listed entrance fees included.

The itinerary involves canyon steps, walking and low underground passages. Hotel pickup begins around 09:00 and sightseeing around 10:00, with the tour finishing around 17:00. Browse our Cappadocia tours to compare other routes.

The route at a glance

Ihlara and the underground cityWalk in the canyon and enter either Derinkuyu or Kaymakli.
Villages and valley viewsThe route includes Belisirma, Esentepe, Yaprakhisar and Pigeon Valley.
Lunch and entry feesThe listed admissions, guide and hotel transfers are included.

Day by day

Tour Itinerary

Every day is set out in full below: the times, the transfers and every place you visit.

Ihlara Valley, an underground city and Cappadocia viewpointsOptional balloon A guided route through the canyon, underground passages, Belisirma and the surrounding landscapes.

09:00Approximate start of hotel pickups; sightseeing begins later.Pickup from your Cappadocia hotelJoin the hotel collection round before travelling towards the day’s visits.

10:00Approximate start after the pickup round.Begin the Green Tour sightseeingYour licensed English-speaking guide leads the route below. Travel between the sites by vehicle and walk at the canyon and underground city.

Ihlara ValleyWalk in the canyon beside the Melendiz River. The cliffs hold rock-cut churches, while trees line parts of the river path. Access involves steps and uneven ground.
Derinkuyu or Kaymakli Underground CityVisit one of these underground settlements, with chambers joined by corridors and stairs. The passages show how people used space beneath the rock. Some sections are low and narrow.
Belisirma VillageSee the village within Ihlara Valley, where houses and riverside activity sit below the canyon walls. It brings everyday village life into the wider landscape of the tour.
Lunch at a local restaurantStop for the included lunch during the day’s route. Drinks are paid separately.
EsentepePause at the viewpoint to look across the surrounding landscape. The open view helps connect the valley scenery with the rock formations seen on the road.
YaprakhisarView the pointed rock formations around Yaprakhisar village. Their shapes and layers provide another example of the landscape beyond central Cappadocia.
Pigeon ValleyLook across the valley towards rock faces containing old pigeon shelters. The carved openings recall the use of pigeons in local farming.

17:00Approximate finish; the route and road conditions affect the return.Tour ends and hotel drop-offThe vehicle returns you to your Cappadocia hotel after the final stop.

Included:
Licensed English-speaking guide
Lunch included
Listed entrance fees
Hotel pickup and return

Package scope

What's Included

No hidden package costs. The Green Tour includes the listed visits, a licensed guide, lunch, entrance fees and Cappadocia hotel pickup and return.

Included

Covered by the displayed package price

Pickup and drop-off at your Cappadocia hotel, with transport between the listed sites.
Guided Green Tour covering Ihlara Valley, one underground city, Belisirma, Esentepe, Yaprakhisar and Pigeon Valley.
Entrance fees for the listed visits and lunch at a local restaurant.
Licensed English-speaking guide in the Group option, with up to 15 guests.
Private options with a vehicle and licensed guide for your party in English, Spanish or Italian.
Local taxes and service charges.

Not included

Budget separately or add during booking

Breakfast, dinner and drinks at lunch.
Optional hot air balloon flight, sunrise balloon-watching trip, ATV ride, horse ride, camel ride and Turkish Night.
Hotel accommodation, flights, airport transfers and personal expenses.

Route & duration options

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Compare Ihlara’s canyon landscape with the northern rock formations or the Yellow Tour’s underground city and valley stops.

This tour compared with 2 other Turkey packages Choose by the places you want to visit and the walking involved; all three routes include lunch, listed entry fees and hotel transfers.
Comparison	You are viewingCappadocia Green Tour: Ihlara Valley and Underground CityA canyon day with an underground city and southern viewpoints	Cappadocia Red Tour: North Valleys Full DayFairy chimneys, Zelve and Avanos in northern Cappadocia	Cappadocia Yellow Tour: Underground City and ValleysRose Valley, Cavusin and an underground city
Landscape and sites	Ihlara, Belisirma, Esentepe, Yaprakhisar and Pigeon Valley	Devrent, Pasabag, Goreme panorama, Avanos, Zelve and Uchisar exterior	Rose Valley, Pigeon Valley, Cavusin and Gulludere
Underground city	Derinkuyu or Kaymakli included	Not visited	Included
Walking conditions	Canyon steps, walking and low underground passages	Walking at open-air sites and viewpoints	Underground passages; optional Gulludere walk up to two hours
Ihlara Valley	Included	Not visited	Not visited
Typical start	Hotel pickup from 09:00; sightseeing around 10:00	Hotel pickup from 09:30; sightseeing around 10:00–10:30	Hotel pickup from 09:30; sightseeing around 10:00–10:30
From price	€68	€40	€40
		View Tour & Prices: Cappadocia Red Tour: North Valleys Full Day	View Tour & Prices: Cappadocia Yellow Tour: Underground City and Valleys

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Practical details

Before You Book

Walking conditions, timing and the included route.

How much walking does the Green Tour involve?
The route includes a canyon walk, steps at Ihlara and stairs inside the underground city. Surfaces can be uneven, and underground corridors are low and narrow in places. Choose the tour with these conditions in mind and wear shoes with good grip.
Which underground city is included?
The tour visits either Derinkuyu or Kaymakli. Admission to the underground city used on the day is included; the itinerary does not enter both.
Is Selime Monastery part of this tour?
No. The listed route covers Ihlara Valley, one underground city, Belisirma, Esentepe, Yaprakhisar and Pigeon Valley.
Does sightseeing begin at 09:00?
Hotel pickup starts around 09:00. The vehicle collects guests before sightseeing begins around 10:00. The tour ends around 17:00, with hotel drop-off included.
Can I add a sunrise activity on the same day?
Yes. Arrive in Cappadocia the previous day and be at your hotel for the pre-dawn pickup. A balloon flight or a balloon-watching trip can take place before the Green Tour. Both return to the hotel before the daytime itinerary. Balloon watching is a driver-and-vehicle outing; it does not include a flight or a guide.
Is lunch included?
Yes. The route includes lunch at a local restaurant. Drinks are extra, and this day-tour booking does not include breakfast or dinner.
Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
- EnglishGroupPrivate
- SpanishPrivate
- ItalianPrivate
Pick the combination that suits you when you check availability.