Esentepe, Kaymakli, Ihlara Valley, Belisirma, Selime Monastery, Piggeon Valley panorama, Onyx factory
Our professional guide and the driver will pick you up from your hotel located in Cappadocia at 9:30.
Our first stop is in one of the most impressive viewpoints in the area – Esentepe. With gorgeous views of Göreme and the surrounding valleys, you will learn about the geological formation of Cappadocia. Next, we will drive to the amazing Kaymakli Underground City. It is the first and most popular underground city in Cappadocia. Locals used this complex carved underground for hundreds of years to hide from Romans, Persians, and Arabs.
After departing Kaymakli, we will drive further south to the magnificent verdant Ihlara Valley. We will walk alongside the Melendiz River for about 1- 2 hour which winds its way through the Ihlara gorge, stopping for lunch in a restaurant on the river in the village of Belisirma.
After lunch, we continue to the Selime Monastery, the largest rock-cut monastery in Cappadocia with a large cave cathedral and breathtaking views over the area.
On our way back to Goreme we stop at the spectacular vista point overlooking Pigeon Valley.
Our final stop will be at a local onyx factory to see a demonstration on carving and shoping onyx.
Included/Excluded
- Certified Tour Guide
- Admission to Museums
- Lunch
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Air-conditioned Transportation During the Tour
- Local Taxes
Know Before You Go
- Children under the age of 8 years receive a 50% discount.
- The guide may adjust the schedule to accommodate weather conditions, tourist traffic, or other considerations, but will visit all the points listed.
- Spanish, Russian, Korean and Chinese guided option is also available at an extra charge.
Booking Conditions
- 20% to 40% deposit is required at the time of booking. The balance is required in cash on the same day of the tour.
- If balance paid by card/bank transfer, there will be an extra 10% fee of the outstanding payment amount.
- Balance payment accepted in EUR, TRY or USD. Payment will be charged at the current exchange rate on the day of payment.
- Free cancellation up to 2 days before date of tour.
- If cancelled with-in 2 days or less prior to tour date full cost of tour will be charged.
Group Size
16 people
Tour Type
Guided Tour