Cappadocia Green Tour included Lunch

Embark on a full-day Green Tour through southern Cappadocia, where nature, history, and culture meet in stunning harmony. Your journey begins with a hotel pickup by a professional guide, leading you to the panoramic viewpoint over Göreme—a perfect spot to grasp the scale and beauty of the region. The tour continues to Uçhisar’s Pigeon Valley, where thousands of carved dovecotes dot the cliffs, and then moves to Derinkuyu Underground City, an astonishing 7-level subterranean refuge carved by the Hittites as early as 1500 B.C.

Next, discover the serene beauty of Nar Crater Lake with its peaceful, reflective waters before heading to Ihlara Valley—Cappadocia’s lushest gorge. Here, you’ll take a scenic hike along the Melendiz River, with stops to explore early Christian cave churches from the 8th century A.D., beautifully adorned with frescoes. After working up an appetite, enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch at a riverside restaurant surrounded by nature.

In the afternoon, the tour takes you to Selime Monastery, a massive rock-cut complex at the end of Ihlara Valley, which once housed monks, kitchens, and chapels. This surreal cathedral-like formation gives insight into monastic life in ancient Cappadocia. After a full day of exploration, you’ll return to Göreme around 5:00 PM. The tour includes transportation, a guide, lunch, and admission to all attractions—perfect for travelers who want a deep and rewarding experience of Cappadocia’s cultural heart.