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Green Tour Cappadocia (Small Group) with Lunch and Tickets

4.98 reviewsPigeon Valley (Güvercinlik Vadisi)

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

The Green Tour in Cappadocia is famous because it covers some of the region’s most dramatic and diverse natural and historical landmarks in a single, well-organized day trip. It typically includes highlights like the Derinkuyu Underground City, one of the deepest in the world, the lush and scenic Ihlara Valley, where visitors hike alongside a river beneath towering cliffs, The tour also passes through panoramic viewpoints like Yaprakhisar and Pigeon Valley, offering breathtaking views of Cappadocia’s unique landscape. What makes the Green Tour especially popular is its balance of adventure, history, and nature. It takes travelers off the beaten path into lesser-known parts of Cappadocia, far from the crowds of Göreme, while still delivering a rich cultural experience. With transportation, guiding, and entry fees typically included, it's a convenient and comprehensive way for visitors to explore some of the most fascinating and photogenic parts of the region in just one day.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick Up and Drop Off Hotel
  • Professional Tourist Guide

What's not

  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

  1. Göreme Panorama is one of the most breathtaking viewpoints in Cappadocia, Turkey, offering sweeping vistas of the region’s unique and surreal landscape. Located just a short drive from the town of Göreme, this scenic spot is a favorite stop for travelers wanting to soak in the region’s natural wonders without trekking far. From the panorama, visitors can admire the famous fairy chimneys — tall, cone-shaped rock formations created by centuries of volcanic activity and erosion. The view also includes a patchwork of cave dwellings, ancient churches carved into stone, and the vibrant valleys that stretch across Cappadocia.

    30 min

  2. Nestled between the towns of Göreme and Uçhisar, Pigeon Valley (Turkish: Güvercinlik Vadisi) is one of Cappadocia’s most scenic and historically rich hiking trails. The valley takes its name from the countless pigeon houses carved into the soft volcanic cliffs. These tiny cave openings were used for centuries by locals who relied on pigeon droppings as a natural fertilizer for their vineyards and fields. The valley offers a tranquil and moderately easy hiking route, stretching approximately 4 kilometers (2.5 miles), surrounded by fairy chimneys, lush greenery, and bizarre rock formations. The trail is dotted with orchards, vineyards, and remnants of ancient dwellings and churches hidden in the rock faces.

    30 min

  3. Situated near Pigeon Valley in Cappadocia, Göreme Onyx is a renowned establishment offering visitors an insight into the region's rich tradition of onyx craftsmanship. The shop showcases a variety of handcrafted items, from intricate jewelry pieces to decorative artifacts, all carved from the locally sourced onyx stone.

    30 min

  4. The Panoramic Ihlara Valley Tour offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, ancient history, and peaceful hiking in one of Cappadocia’s most stunning landscapes. Located about 1.5 hours from Göreme, Ihlara Valley is a lush, green canyon carved by the Melendiz River, contrasting dramatically with the region’s arid terrain.

    1 hAdmission included

  5. As part of the captivating Cappadocia Green Tour, lunch is a much-anticipated break that offers a chance to relax and enjoy traditional Turkish cuisine. After a morning of exploring stunning natural wonders like the Ihlara Valley

    1 h

  6. Nestled in the Güzelyurt District of Aksaray Province, Yaprakhisar is a quaint village that offers one of Cappadocia's most captivating panoramic vistas. Overlooking the dramatic landscapes of the Ihlara Valley and the nearby Selime Monastery, this viewpoint provides a serene and less-traveled alternative to the region's more frequented spots.

    30 min

  7. Nestled quietly in the volcanic heart of Cappadocia, Narlıgöl, also known as Nar Crater Lake, is one of the region’s lesser-known natural gems. Formed by an ancient volcanic eruption, this serene crater lake sits within the caldera of the dormant Nar Volcano, offering visitors a peaceful and scenic escape from the busier tourist routes.

    40 minAdmission included

  8. Derinkuyu Underground City is an ancient multi-level city carved into the soft volcanic rock of the Cappadocia region in central Turkey. Extending to a depth of approximately 60 meters (200 feet), it is the largest excavated underground city in the country and is believed to have once sheltered up to 20,000 people, along with their livestock and food stores.

    1 hAdmission included

  9. Cappadocia, famous for its surreal landscapes and cave dwellings, is also known for its rich agricultural heritage—especially its traditional nuts. Thanks to the region’s fertile volcanic soil and dry climate, Cappadocia produces high-quality nuts that have been a part of local life and cuisine for generations.

    20 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 18 travellers
Operated by
Dreams Exclusive Travel Agency
  • 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 travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Ürgüp

  • Its from-price is 62% below the median of the 464 experiences we list in Ürgüp.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 110 of 464.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Ürgüp

Ürgüp is a town in the heart of Cappadocia, in central Turkey, where soft volcanic rock has been carved into fairy chimneys, cave houses and churches.

Ürgüp lies in Nevşehir Province in the middle of Cappadocia, a plateau where volcanic ash settled into soft tuff that wind and water have worn into spires, cones and ridges known as fairy chimneys. Houses, stables and churches have been cut straight into the rock here for centuries, and some of the town's old cave dwellings are now guesthouses. Narrow streets of stone houses climb the hillside above the main square.

Top-ranked sights in Ürgüp: Selime Monastery.

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