Ihlara Valley and Derinkuyu Underground Tour [428165P268]

Visit top-rated and must-see attractions of Cappadocia on this full-day guided tour. Enjoy 4 km hiking through the gorgeous Ihlara Valley along the Melendiz river, explore Derinkuyu underground city, the deepest in Cappadocia, and visit a huge fairy chimney, Selime monastery, which is the biggest religious building in the area.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

INCLUDED

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Lunch at a local Restaurant

NOT INCLUDED

Drinks
Gratuities

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

ITINERARY

Pick-up and Drop off from hotel
The valley is 14 km long, and we were dropped off at about the 3km point. After descending a couple of hundred stairs to the canyon floor, our guide showed us the Ağaçaltı cave church dating to the 4th century with paintings from the 10th century.
The monastery dates from the 8th-10th centuries and included a missionary school, a living area, and at least one church. Across the valley the opposite cliff housed a twin female monastery.
Feed the pigeons, look at the evil eye tree, You can buy gifts from the souvenirs you see along the way
The view is breathtaking making it clear why Göreme is unique in the world and the most popular place for overnight accomodation in Cappadocia.
Belisirma Restaurant, lunch time
We had a few minutes to look around after returning to sunlight and then were off for the 60 minute ride to Ihlara Valley, a lush, green river canyon that is my family’s favorite place in Cappadocia.