Cappadocia Green Tour: Underground City, Lunch Included
Overview
Cappadocia Green Tour: Underground City, Lunch Included
The Green Tour covers the natural and historical sights of South Cappadocia in one full day. With a professional guide you go underground at Derinkuyu, one of the region's best-known underground cities, and then walk along the riverside trails of the Ihlara Valley canyon.
Lunch, Selime and Pigeon Valley
After a traditional lunch at a local restaurant you visit Selime Monastery, the largest rock-cut monastery in Cappadocia, and stop at Goreme Panorama and Pigeon Valley for wide views over the fairy chimneys.
Green Tour Inclusions
Hotel pickup and drop-off, transport during the tour, museum and attraction entrance fees and lunch are all included.
Tour Info
Itinerary
Cappadocia Green Tour with Guide and Lunch
The day follows this route:
- Hotel pickup: you are collected from your hotel in Goreme, Urgup, Uchisar, Avanos or Ortahisar.
- Goreme Panorama: panoramic views over Cappadocia and its fairy chimneys.
- Derinkuyu Underground City: a visit to one of the best-known underground cities in Cappadocia.
- Ihlara Valley: a walk through the canyon along the riverside trails.
- Lunch break: traditional lunch at a local restaurant.
- Selime Monastery: the largest rock-cut monastery in Cappadocia.
- Pigeon Valley: photo stop with panoramic views over the valley.
- Local shop visit: an optional stop for local handmade products and souvenirs.
- Return transfer: you are driven back to your hotel after the tour.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
- ✓Professional Tour Guide
- ✓Full-Day Cappadocia Green Tour
- ✓Lunch at a Local Restaurant
- ✓Transportation During the Tour
- ✓Entrance Fees to Museums and Attractions
- ✓Ihlara Valley Walk
- ✓Panoramic Photo Stops
- ✕Personal Expenses
- ✕Drinks During Lunch
- ✕Tips and Gratuities
- ✕Optional Activities
- ✕Travel Insurance
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel free of charge up to 7 days before the tour for a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days of the tour are not refundable. All times are local time.
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Cappadocia Green Tour: what you need to know
The Green Tour covers South Cappadocia in one guided day, from $80 per person: the Derinkuyu Underground City, a walk through the Ihlara Valley canyon, lunch at a local restaurant, Selime Monastery and panoramic stops at Goreme Panorama and Pigeon Valley. Hotel pick-up and drop-off, a professional guide, transport and all museum and attraction entrance fees are included, so there is nothing to pay at the gates.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Duration | About 7 hours |
| Price | from $80 per person |
| Type | Guided group tour |
| Pick-up | Hotels in Goreme, Urgup, Uchisar, Avanos and Ortahisar |
| Included | Guide, transport, entrance fees, lunch, Ihlara Valley walk |
| Not included | Drinks with lunch, optional activities, tips, travel insurance |
What is the difference between the Red and Green tours in Cappadocia?
They cover different halves of the region and do not overlap, which is why many visitors do both on consecutive days:
| Green Tour | Red Tour | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | South Cappadocia | North Cappadocia, around Goreme |
| Highlights | Derinkuyu Underground City, Ihlara Valley, Selime Monastery | Pasabag, Zelve, Devrent Valley, Avanos pottery, Love Valley |
| Walking | A canyon walk in Ihlara and steps underground | Short walks between viewpoints |
| Distance | Longer drives between sites | Sites close together |
| Price from | $80 | $80 |
If you have time for only one, choose the Green Tour for history and nature in contrast to the fairy chimneys you already see around your hotel, or the Red Tour for the classic fairy-chimney landscapes.
What will you see on the Green Tour?
| Stop | Why it is worth it |
|---|---|
| Goreme Panorama | Wide views over the valleys and fairy chimneys |
| Derinkuyu Underground City | One of the best-known underground cities, carved down through many levels of soft rock |
| Ihlara Valley | A walk along the riverside trails at the bottom of a deep canyon |
| Lunch | A traditional meal at a local restaurant |
| Selime Monastery | The largest rock-cut monastery in Cappadocia |
| Pigeon Valley | A photo stop above a valley full of carved dovecotes |
Is Derinkuyu Underground City suitable for everyone?
Most visitors manage it easily, but the tunnels are narrow and low in places and you go down steep steps, so it is not ideal if you are claustrophobic or have mobility problems. The guide explains the route before you enter, and you can wait outside if you prefer. The temperature underground stays cool all year.
How long is the Ihlara Valley walk?
The tour includes a walk along the river at the bottom of the canyon, with rock-cut churches in the cliffs above. It is on a mostly flat path, but you climb down steps to reach the valley floor. Good shoes make it much more comfortable.
Which Cappadocia tours go well with the Green Tour?
A common two-day plan is a balloon flight and the Red Tour on day one and the Green Tour and an evening show on day two. If you are coming from Istanbul, the 3-day Cappadocia package with Red and Green tours from $1,050 includes flights, hotel and both tours.
When is the best time to do the Green Tour?
The tour runs year-round. Spring and autumn are ideal for the Ihlara walk. In summer, the underground city is a welcome cool break from the heat. In winter, Ihlara can be icy and snowy, which is beautiful but needs proper footwear.
What should you bring?
Comfortable walking shoes with grip, a light layer for the underground city, sunscreen and a hat in summer, water, and some cash for drinks with lunch and the optional local shop visit.
How do you book?
Choose your date on this page and send the form, or message us on WhatsApp with your Cappadocia hotel name. We confirm your pick-up time in writing, and you pay only after confirmation. For more ideas see our Cappadocia tours and our Turkey tour packages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cappadocia Green Tour?
The Green Tour is the full-day guided tour of South Cappadocia. It visits Goreme Panorama, Derinkuyu Underground City, the Ihlara Valley canyon, Selime Monastery and Pigeon Valley, with lunch at a local restaurant in between. It is called "green" because of the river and trees in Ihlara Valley, and it complements the Cappadocia Red Tour of the north.
How long is the Green Tour and what time does it start?
The tour lasts about 7 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off. We collect you in the morning from your hotel in Goreme, Urgup, Uchisar, Avanos or Ortahisar and confirm the exact pickup time for your hotel when you book. Most of the driving is between Goreme and the Ihlara area in the south, so you are back at your hotel in the late afternoon.
Red Tour or Green Tour: which is better?
If you can only do one, most travellers choose the Green Tour: Derinkuyu Underground City and Ihlara Valley are far from Goreme and hard to reach alone. The Red Tour stays near Goreme with Pasabag, Zelve and Avanos and involves less walking. Both cost from $80 with lunch. With two or three nights in Cappadocia, do both on separate days.
Is the Ihlara Valley walk difficult?
No. The walk follows a flat, shaded path along the Melendiz river at the bottom of the canyon and suits most people with normal fitness. The hard part is the staircase into the valley, around 400 steps down. Wear trainers or walking shoes with grip, and tell your guide in advance if stairs are a problem for anyone in your group.
What is included in the Cappadocia Green Tour price?
The price from $80 per person includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional guide, transport during the tour, entrance fees to the underground city, Ihlara Valley and Selime Monastery, and lunch at a local restaurant. Drinks with lunch, tips, optional activities, personal expenses and travel insurance are not included. Many cheaper listings leave out entry tickets or lunch, so compare what is included.
Is Derinkuyu Underground City suitable for children or claustrophobic visitors?
Children usually love it, but the passages are narrow, the ceilings are low in places and some stairways are steep. Visitors who feel uneasy in tight spaces can stay on the upper levels or wait at the entrance while the group goes deeper. It stays cool underground all year, so bring a light layer even in summer, and keep hands free for the handrails.
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