Guided Tours

Full-Day Cappadocia Green Tour (South Cappadocia)

Travel through South Cappadocia on a full-day guided route with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and a planned itinerary.

Explore Kaymaklı Underground City, moving through interconnected tunnels and rooms once used for shelter, storage, and daily life, with historical context from your guide.

Walk through Ihlara Valley along the Melendiz River, passing rock-cut churches set within a deep volcanic canyon.

Visit Selime Monastery to see large-scale rock-cut spaces and fairy chimneys shaped into a dramatic hillside landscape.

Break for lunch at a riverside restaurant in Belisırma village, with the stop timed into the day’s schedule.

7 to 8.5-hour south Cappadocia day tour

Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle

English-speaking guide

Hike through the Ilhara Canyon (Grand Canyon)

Visit to Kaymaklı Underground City, rock-cut churches along Melendiz River, and fairy chimneys in Selime

Lunch in a local restaurant in Belisirma

Drinks

Personal expenses

Tips/gratuities (optional)

TOTAL DURATION7 hours - 8 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Timeline
Map
Start point
Hotel pick-up in Cappadocia
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1 hr by a/c bus
45 km
1. Kaymaklı Underground City
1 hr
Descend into this multi-level underground settlement to explore narrow tunnels, storage rooms, ventilation shafts, and communal spaces while learning how early inhabitants lived and sheltered here.
1 hr 20 min by a/c bus
55 km
2. Ihlara Valley
1 hr 30 min
2 min
0.2 km
3. Canyon Churches
30 min
10 min
0.8 km
4. Lunch by the river
45 min
35 min by a/c bus
28 km
5. Selime Monastery
45 min
30 min by a/c bus
25 km
6. Valley viewpoint
10 min
40 min by a/c bus
30 km
End point
Hotel pick-up in Cappadocia
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

Wear well-cushioned walking shoes, as the experience includes stone steps, dusty valley paths, and underground walkways.

Bring an extra light layer, as temperatures can vary between open viewpoints and shaded landscapes over the course of the day.

Pack sun protection such as sunscreen or a hat, particularly for valley stops where shade is scarce even outside the hottest months.

Opt for a small backpack or day bag, which is far easier to manage in narrow underground tunnels and village streets than a large bag.

Have some cash on hand for small purchases in villages or craft workshops, as card payments may not always be accepted.

What’s not allowed

Large backpacks or bulky bags are discouraged, as tight underground corridors and confined spaces make them difficult to carry.

Flash photography is not permitted inside cave churches or underground city areas.

The use of drones is prohibited in valleys and archaeological sites without prior official approval, including for personal use.

Smoking is not allowed inside vehicles, underground cities, or protected historical sites visited during the tour.

Pets are not permitted to join the tour due to restricted spaces and heritage site regulations.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair friendly due to uneven surfaces, staircases, and narrow passages at several locations.

Certain stops include low-ceiling underground areas with limited ventilation, which may be unsuitable for guests with claustrophobia or breathing-related conditions.

Additional information

Hotel pick-up and drop-off are provided for hotels within Cappadocia; please ensure your accommodation details are confirmed when booking.

The order of stops may vary on the day to avoid crowds or weather-related delays.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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