Full Day Private South Tour in Cappadocia [354914P4]
In this specially crafted program, guided by our professional tour guides, we will begin with a panoramic tour of two beautiful valleys in Central Cappadocia. Following that, we will uncover the hidden culture and heritage of Southern Cappadocia. We'll explore an underground city, then take a walk in Ihlara Valley, and have a mesmerizing experience at Selime Monastery, which stands majestically by the flowing water in Belisırma where we will have lunch.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
INCLUDED
- All taxes and Parking Fees
- Lunch
- A/C luxurious Vito or Mercedes Sprinter
- Museum Entrance Fees
- Professional Guide Service
NOT INCLUDED
- Tips
- Personal Expenses
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- We take you from your hotel. The first place that we are going to visit is known as Göreme Panorama where you may see a lot of rock formations of cappadocia.
- And then we are going to visit Pigeon Valley. In this valley you will have a chance to feed the lovely pigeons and see a lot of pigeon cages. Optionally, we will see to jewellery work shop and you have a chance to buy it.
- This underground city has been used primarily for comfort and defense purposes since the early Christian periods. The city consists of numerous tunnels, passages, rooms, and galleries, constructed at different levels. The underground city includes ventilation and defense systems along with rooms and corridors. This structure has been designed to accommodate and fulfill the needs of hundreds of people.
- Ihlara Valley is located in the Aksaray province of Central Anatolia in Turkey and spans an area of approximately 14 kilometers along the Melendiz River. The valley features steep rock walls that rise up to 100 meters, lush greenery, and a picturesque river. With its rock-cut churches and hiking trails, the valley holds historical significance.
- After completing our hike in Ihlara Valley, we will take a break here for lunch.
- The history of the monastery dates back to between the 8th and 9th centuries, reaching the Byzantine period, and it has served as a center of religious and social life in the region. The monastery includes a grand cathedral, small chapel rooms, living spaces, and tunnels.
