Cappadocia Green Day Trip: Ihlara Valley & Selime Monastery

Cappadocia Green Tour included Lunch

Overview

Discover the best of southern Cappadocia on the Cappadocia Green Tour, a full day experience that blends iconic viewpoints, underground history, and a scenic valley walk. With hotel pickup, a professional guide, and lunch by the river, the Cappadocia Green Tour is designed for travelers who want a well paced overview in around 7 hours.

🗺️ What to Expect

Your day starts with an easy morning pickup and a panoramic introduction to the region, then moves into the depths of an underground city carved centuries ago. After that, the route turns greener and calmer as you head south to the Ihlara Valley for a riverside walk and a traditional lunch in Belisirma. The afternoon continues with dramatic rock cut heritage at Selime Monastery, then ends with a local onyx demonstration before returning to Goreme around 17:00.

✨ Highlights

• 📸 Capture sweeping views at Goreme Panorama with guided context for the landscape
• 🕳️ Explore Derinkuyu Underground City, the largest and deepest underground city in Cappadocia
• 🌿 Enjoy a moderate nature walk in the Ihlara Valley along the Melendiz River
• ⛪ See rock cut churches in Ihlara Canyon, dating to around A.D 800
• 🍽️ Savor a traditional Turkish lunch by the river in Belisirma
• 🏛️ Visit Selime Monastery, the largest rock cut monastery in Cappadocia
• 💎 Watch a local onyx factory demonstration and browse handcrafted pieces

📍 Itinerary

• 09:30 to 09:45, Hotel pickup in Cappadocia, meet your professional guide and driver
• Goreme Panorama, guided introduction and free time for photos
• Uchisar Pigeon Valley, panoramic stop and photo opportunity
• Derinkuyu Underground City, guided visit through multiple levels and sections such as kitchens, rooms, stables, and more
• Nar Crater Lake, scenic viewpoint stop
• Ihlara Valley, about 1 hour walk along the Melendiz River
• Belisirma, riverside lunch at a local restaurant
• Selime Monastery, explore the cave cathedral and viewpoints
• Onyx factory, carving demonstration and shopping opportunity
• 17:00, Return to Goreme and drop off at your hotel

✅ What’s Included

• Cappadocia Green Tour with a professional guide
• Hotel pickup and drop off
• All inclusive transportation during the tour
• Traditional Turkish lunch
• Admission to all visited attractions

❌ Exclusions

• Any items not specifically listed under What’s Included

ℹ️ Important Information

• Duration, about 7 hours
• Pickup time, 09:30 to 09:45 from your Cappadocia hotel
• Drop off, around 17:00 back to Goreme and your hotel
• Difficulty, moderate, includes about 1 hour of walking in the Ihlara Valley
• Accessibility note, the underground city involves stairs and uneven passages
• Meeting point, your hotel in Cappadocia, pickup is provided
• Cancellation policy, not provided in the source content

🚀 Reserve Your Cappadocia Day Out

If you want one itinerary that combines viewpoints, deep history, and a riverside break, the Green Tour Cappadocia route is a smart choice. Book your Cappadocia Green Tour today and enjoy a guided day with transport, lunch, and admission included, so you can focus on the landscapes and stories that make Cappadocia unforgettable.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

Q1. How long is the Cappadocia Green Tour included Lunch?
A1. The tour lasts about 7 hours. You are picked up around 09:30 to 09:45 and return to Goreme at about 17:00.

Q2. What is the difficulty level and how much walking is involved?
A2. The difficulty is moderate. You will walk for about 1 hour in the Ihlara Valley alongside the Melendiz River.

Q3. Which major sights are visited on the Cappadocia Green Tour?
A3. You will visit Goreme Panorama, Pigeon Valley, Derinkuyu Underground City, Nar Crater Lake, Ihlara Valley, and Selime Monastery. The day also includes a stop at a local onyx factory.

Q4. Is lunch included, and where do we eat?
A4. Yes, lunch is included. You will have a traditional Turkish lunch at a riverside restaurant in Belisirma.

Q5. What is included in the price?
A5. The Cappadocia Green Tour includes hotel pickup and drop off, transportation, a professional guide, lunch, and admission to all visited attractions. Anything not listed as included is not covered.