Itinerary
- Goreme: Pick-up and Drop off from hotel
- Ihlara Valley: 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.
- Selime Monastery: 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.
- Pigeon Valley: Feed the pigeons, look at the evil eye tree, You can buy gifts from the souvenirs you see along the way
- Goreme Panorama: 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: Belisirma Restaurant, lunch time
- Ihlara Valley: 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.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Lunch at a local Restaurant
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Details
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.
Know Before You Go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
