Cappadocia Green Tour with Ihlara Valley

Provider: Crossroads
From: $70,00
Tour Duration: 8 Hours
Tour Type: Small Group Tour

Discover Goreme’s breathtaking views, explore a deep underground city, hike through Ihlara Valley’s hidden churches, and enjoy lunch by the river at Belisirma Village.

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Service Location:
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Service Provider: Crossroads

Available languages: English

Service Details

Begin the day with a scenic stop at Esentepe, offering a spectacular panoramic view over Goreme Valley and the village below. From this vantage point, take in the full splendor of Cappadocia’s unique landscape, featuring countless fairy chimneys, extraordinary rock formations, and ancient cave houses carved into the hillsides.

Continue your journey with a visit to one of the best-preserved and deepest Underground Cities in Cappadocia. Excavated to a depth of approximately 85 meters, the underground city is an impressive engineering feat, containing numerous stables, cellars, storage rooms, refectories, churches, wineries, and communal spaces.

A highlight is the large missionary school on the second floor, complete with study rooms, reflecting the early Christian community’s way of life under constant threat of invasion. Next, drive to the breathtaking Ihlara Valley, one of Cappadocia’s most remarkable natural wonders. This gorge stretches for 16 kilometers and is lined with more than one hundred rock-carved churches and dwellings on both sides.

You will enjoy a guided hike of approximately 4 kilometers along the river, weaving through lush greenery and pausing to explore hidden churches decorated with ancient frescoes. At the end of the walk, a relaxing lunch will be served at a traditional riverside restaurant in Belisirma Village, offering a peaceful atmosphere and local Turkish cuisine.

Before concluding the tour, stop briefly at Yaprakhisar Panorama Point, which provides another stunning view of the dramatic rock formations and monastery complexes. This site is famously known as one of the filming locations for the original “Star Wars” movie, adding a unique touch to your Cappadocia experience.

Return to your hotel after a day filled with natural beauty, ancient history, and unforgettable landscapes.

Tour Highlights

Ihlara Valley, Derinkuyu Underground City, Esentepe Viewpoint, Goreme Panorama, Goreme Town

Why Book This Service

  • Enjoy a stunning panoramic view of Goreme Valley and its fairy chimneys from Esentepe.
  • Explore one of Cappadocia’s deepest and best-preserved underground cities, complete with ancient communal rooms.
  • Hike through the beautiful Ihlara Valley, lined with hidden churches carved into the cliffs.
  • Experience a riverside lunch in the peaceful village of Belisirma.
  • Capture incredible views at Yaprakhisar Panorama Point, a site used in the filming of Star Wars.
  • Learn about the region’s fascinating history, geology, and early Christian heritage from an expert guide.

What's Included

  • Transfers From /to Hotel
  • English speaking Official Tour Guide
  • Entrance fees to the various sites
  • Air Conditioned non-smoking vehicle
  • Lunch, Featuring a selection of Turkish cuisine with open buffed

Please Note

Guests must be able to walk approximately 2.5 miles over uneven and cobblestone surfaces, inclines and 10 - 80 steps. Comfortable shoes, a hat and plenty of sunscreen are recommended as shade is limited the order of the tour itinerary may vary in order to avoid congestion. Guests should watch their step at all times in order to avoid injuries.

Meeting Point

At your hotel

Cancellation Details

Booking can be cancelled up to 3 day(s) before the tour start.

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