A Full-Day Adventure Through Ihlara Valley and Derinkuyu’s Mysteries – Cappadocia Daily Tours
Overview
Available daily, this full-day tour explores the breathtaking Ihlara Valley, the fascinating Derinkuyu Underground City, and other iconic sites of Cappadocia. Ideal for history lovers, nature enthusiasts, and adventure seekers.
Tour Type: Full-Day Regular Group Tour
Meeting Point: Hotel Lobby (Pick-up & drop-off included from central hotels in Göreme, Ürgüp, Ortahisar, Üçhisar)
Pick-Up Time: 09:30 – 09:45 AM
Tour Duration: ~7–8 hours
End Time: 16:30 – 17:00 PM
Availability: Every day
Itinerary
09:30 – 09:45 AM – Hotel Pick-Up
Depart from your hotel and head towards Ihlara Valley and Underground City.
Ihlara Valley (Trek)
Walk through the Ihlara Valley, where early Christians carved rock houses and churches along the Melendiz River. A 2.5-hour trek from Ihlara to Belisırma or a 3-hour trek to Selime reveals stunning landscapes and historic sites.
Derinkuyu Underground City
Explore Derinkuyu, the largest underground city in Cappadocia, spanning 7 floors and 85 meters deep. Discover stables, cellars, churches, wineries, and more.
Belisırma Village Lunch
Enjoy a smorgasbord lunch in Belisırma, featuring a mix of Turkish and Western dishes, including dessert.
Pigeon Valley Stop
View centuries-old pigeon houses carved into the cliffs near Göreme. Pigeon manure was historically used as a natural fertilizer for local crops.
Selime Monastery
Visit the astonishing rock-cut Selime Monastery, including a vast kitchen, church gallery, stables, and other troglodyte structures.
Panoramic View from Göreme Esentepe
Enjoy the magnificent landscape around Göreme, formed by solidified lava streams, ash, and tuff stone. The area looks like a lunar landscape with multi-colored fairy chimneys.
16:30 – 17:00 PM – Return to Hotel
Highlights
Guided tour through Ihlara Valley, Derinkuyu Underground City, Selime Monastery
Scenic walk along the Melendiz River
Smorgasbord lunch in Belisırma Village
Panoramic views from Göreme Esentepe
Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
