Overview
On this full-day tour of Cappadocia, you’ll explore some of the most stunning, must-see sights in the region, famed for its otherworldly scenery. Travel between locations in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan, with free time to explore attractions like Selime Monastery and the Underground City, plus a one-hour trek through the Ihlara Valley. Tours also include lunch . A full-day group tour of Cappadocia’s most must-see spots, with lunch . Enjoy complimentary, door-to-door transfers from your hotel in a comfortable minivan All national park fees are included, plus a tasty Turkish lunch Stop to watch a first-hand demonstration of time-honored onyx and stone carving techniques
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
What's Not Included
Not specified by supplier.
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
This time will be allocated for your travel time from one attraction to another.
Stop 2
We can see the Erciyes Mountain from here which was the volcanic mountain and most important for all the rock formation
Stop 3
We can see the old pigeon houses and evil eye tree.
Stop 4
Derinkuyu Underground City which biggest, largest, and the deepest underground city of Cappadocia. Derinkuyu Underground City has 8 levels under of ground. You will see different sections on each level (kitchen, sitting room, restroom, tombs, a stable, missionary school, etc.)… Your guide will give information about levels and formations.
Stop 5
We will visit this place and guide will give information about the local stone onyx and we will see the how they give the shape to the onyx to make jewelery or decoration.
Stop 6
After lunch our guide will take you to a unique place, Yaprakhisar. You will see the nicest examples of conical fairy chimneys. Since the area is very similar to Star Wars Film Set, Yaprakhisar is known as “Star Wars Movie Set”. SELIME MONASTRY Our tour will go on with another movie- set-like place, Selime Monastery. At first look, the monastery looks like a castle, but shelters, churches, chapels, bedrooms, storages and big cathedral proves us its being a monastery. You get information about the monastic life in Cappadocia.
Stop 7
Here is the biggest and deepest canyon of Cappadocia. We visit Agacalti Church after walking approximately 300-400 m. You can see a church which keeps the history very well. Then starts a walking nearby the Melendiz River through to the Belisirma Village placed in hearth of Ihlara Valley about 3 km. While walking you will spend enjoyable times in the natural life of the valley. After walking for about 1.30 hours we will arrive at Belisirma Village. You will have a nice lunch near the Melendiz River.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness