Goreme Panorama Our first stop will be goreme panorama there you will be informed about the cappadocia region , occurance of fairy chimneys and goreme village itself. Pigeon Valley People were using pigeons for a lot of different purposes for a long time. At the pigeon valley you will be informed about those reasons and you will get the opportunity to feed the pigeons of the valley. Onyx Demonstration Factory Turkey is a real treasure when it comes to stones and we will spend some time at this beautiful factory with expert people about stones all around Turkey. We highly reccomend you to listen them and your guide very carefully because you will want to know everything about color changing zultanite stone. Derinkuyu Underground City Underground cities are the signs of cappadocia, these mega shelters will blow your mind we will get inside of it and walk through narrow tunnels you will get to see wineries,food storages and a lot of different parts of the underground city for defending and living. Narlı Lake We will see a volcanic lake whose colour changes during the year. Belisirma Village (Lunch) About 80 km away from our starting destination we will find ourselves in Belisırma village of Ihlara valley. Just next to the Melendiz river we will have our lunch at a pleasant restaurant. Ihlara Valley We will trek for 45 minutes in the canyon after the lunch. Selime Monastery Selime Monastery is an astonishing rock cut structure incorporating a vast kitchen and soaring chimney. A church with a gallery all around it, stables with feeding troughs and other evidence of the troglodyte lifestyle…

Embark on an extraordinary hot-air balloon adventure over the enchanting landscapes of Cappadocia, where you'll explore one of the incredible valleys below. Depending on the weather conditions on the day, fly over the breathtaking Cat Valley, Soganlı Valley, or Ihlara Valley. Start with pickup from your hotel early in the morning prior to the sunrise. Travel to the takeoff site and watch as the giant balloons are inflated by the expert teams. Prepare to be spellbound as you ascend into the sky, gently gliding above the iconic fairy chimneys, ancient cave dwellings, and striking rock formations that make Cappadocia a world-renowned destination. With each valley boasting its own distinctive charm and natural wonders, enjoy an awe-inspiring bird's-eye view of the region's breathtaking beauty. Snap photos as the rising sun illuminates the landscape, and capture a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Landing back safely on the ground, receive your flight certificate, and be returned to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Benefit from pick-up at your hotel and get a panoramic view of Göreme en route to Derinkuyu Underground City. Marvel at the subterranean city, used by the Romans to shelter against invasions by the Arabs. Get explanations about the area's deepest underground city before moving on to the Ihlara Canyon, formed by volcanic activity from Mount Hasan and erosion by the Melendiz River. Learn how early Christians carved churches from the rock on a 3.5-kilometer hike through the Ihlara Valley, and pause for lunch at a riverside restaurant. Next, visit the rock-carved Selime Monastery and learn about monastic life in Cappadocia. Continue to the Pigeon Valley to learn how the locals have used pigeon eggs and droppings for different purposes and why they carved pigeon houses on the slopes of the valley. End with a visit to an onyx factory in Uçhisar and watch a demonstration about how volcanic stone is shaped by a master craftsman.

Visit southern Cappadocia on a day trip from Ürgüp. See fairy chimneys and scenic river valleys, visit the underground city of Derinkuyu and refuel with a lunch break. Get picked up from your hotel in Ürgüp in the morning and begin your journey on an air-conditioned bus. As you set off, your guide will tell you about the sights you're about to visit. Your first stop is at the Göreme Panorama. Enjoy panoramic views over the town of Göreme and snap some stunning photos of the area’s fairy chimneys. Next, you'll stop at Derinkuyu to visit the underground city. This is the largest and most popular among the 36 underground cities that can be found in Cappadocia. They were originally built by Christians escaping persecution. Wander the city's rooms, including a winery and kitchens. As you explore, learn fascinating facts about Derinkuyu from your guide. Afterward that, continue toward Ihlara Valley, which is a 14Km green river canyon. The bus will drop you off and, together with your guide, you will enjoy a 3.5km walk along the river. There, you will get the chance to observe Ağaçaltı cave church that was built in the 4th century and includes paintings from the 10th century. Next, stop at a riverside local restaurant you will enjoy a much needed lunch break. Recharge your batteries and relax before continuing your excursion. Lunch includes soup, salad, and a choice between, trout, chicken, a vegetarian meal, or meatballs. After lunch, visit the Selime Cave Monastery. Admire the area's interesting rock formations and the monastery built into a cliff. In the lower section of the cliff, visit fairy chimneys and take some photos. On your next stop, take a short photo break follows in the Pigeon Valley on the outskirts of Göreme. Take a chance to admire nature and enjoy some panoramic views over the area. Finally, stop at the onyx jewel factory and learn about the craftsmanship that goes into their production. After that, the bus will drop you off back at your hotel.

Join a pottery workshop and watch a display on how to mold clay into pottery. Try it for yourself . Also have great photos. Have some free time to check out the gallery. Enjoy some tea, coffee, and water for free as well. Choose a hotel transfer for convenience. Meet our driver at your hotel or come directly to the meeting point if you have chosen that option. Then, arrive at the Bayankus Seramik gallery to start the workshop. Next, watch a demonstration on how to make red clay and try to make the red mud on your own. Mold the clay into the correct shape with the help of your instructor while having free tea, coffee, and water if you like, and check out the gallery. Finally, admire the pottery you have made and head back to your hotel.

Hiking in Ihlara Valley to a classic village lunch on the river, exploring the ancient monastery and underground city with its unique beauty. Green tour is a full day exploring the far southern reaches of the Cappadocia region in the comfort of our luxurious minivans, with a professional licensed guide. Our drivers, guides and office team work together to ensure your day is trouble-free and totally enjoyable.

Your first stop of the tour is Kaymaklı Underground City where dwellings with stables, cellars, storage rooms, refectories, churches, and wineries were used as refuges for the Christian communities. You will then continue your tour by driving to Ihlara Canyon also known as Grand Canyon created from the ashes of the volcanic Mt. Hasan. You will hike through the canyon, which is watered with Melendiz River and see rock-cut churches spread across the area.  After exploring the canyon you will have your lunch in a local restaurant in Belisirma by the river followed by a visit to Selime with hollowed out citadel and churches where fairy chimneys rest on the steep hillside.

☑️ The first stop in this tour is goreme Panoramic View point, located at the highest point of Goreme, from where a stunning view of the village itself, rock hotels, nearby valleys and Uchisar castle opens up. The guide will give you detailed information about the region, its geological and historical past. ☑️ Derinkuyu Under Ground City: Underground cities are a unique feature of Cappadocia, they appeared due to the fact that the layer of soft tuff sometimes reaches a thickness of several tens of meters. It was easy enough for people to expand and deepen their buildings. Underground cities saved people from raids. In total, 36 underground cities have been discovered in Cappadocia. At first, these were more underground villages with a small number of rooms, but gradually, especially in the Byzantine period, they grew to the size of cities, accommodating up to thirty thousand people. The underground city of Derinkuyu, which translated from Turkish means "deep well", has eight underground floors and goes 55,5 meters deep. There are rooms for pets, warehouses, a dining room, a kitchen, wine cellars, a church and even a missionary school, a confessional and a font. The ventilation shafts of that time still function here, and the tunnels and halls are quite well lit. ☑️ Ihlara is a stone canyon that divided the plain into two "banks" like a deep ravine. Its length is about 14 kilometers, and its depth in some places is up to 150 meters. The canyon stretches from the village of Ihlara to the village of Selime. The small river Melendiz flows along the bottom. Ihlara served as a refuge for Christian monks, and therefore dozens of rock-cut churches and hundreds of residential caves were found here. The walking tour through the valley lasts 3.5 km. ☑️ Ihlara Valley Hiking: The murmur of the river, birdsong, delicious local cuisine - what you need to relax, gain strength and continue your journey! ☑️ Selime Monastery is located on the northern edge of the Ykhlara Canyon and is the highest rock-cut monastery in Cappadocia. The views from it are amazing! It is also notable for the fact that in one composition you can see all the components of the monastery ☑️ Pigeon Valley: The pigeons are very important in Cappadocia. Because if you need to grow herbs, vegetables, grapes etc. you need to fertalise the soil. otherwise the harvest will be inefficient and unhealthy. So you can see here lots of pigeon houses with lots of flying pigeons around. ☑️ Sweet Stop: the local sweets, nuts, delights whatever local here in Cappadocia you will have chance to try and buy.

Take a day trip from Goreme to explore the varied and fascinating landscapes of Cappadocia. Admire the castle in Uchisar, see the hot springs at Nar Cater Lake, visit an underground city, and see the unique pigeon houses of Pigeon Valley. All this and more with lunch and hotel pickup included. After pickup from your Goreme hotel, head to Uchisar Panorama and stop at the village that is the highest in the region between Nevsehir City and Goreme Village. Having a geostrategic position, the village’s magnificent castle was used as an observatory for the whole region to prevent enemy attacks. After Uchisar, continue to the Kaymakli or Derinkuyu Underground City, one of the most enchanting underground cities in the Cappadocia Region. Situated on Aksaray province road, the well-protected and maintained structure has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Next, visit Nar Crater Lake formed when a volcano blew its top sometime in the not-too-distant geological past. The hot sulfurous water, which still bubbles up from below the surface, is thought to be good for curing all kinds of skin problems and rheumatism. Stop for lunch in a local restaurant then continue to see Ihlara Valley. Located near Mount Hasan and Mount Melendiz (two of the three volcanoes of Cappadocia), the valley is a canyon formed by the Melendiz River thousands of years ago with walking routes inside. The final stop on your Cappadocia day tour is to see the famous Pigeon Valley. The valley is named for the many pigeon houses or dovecotes carved into the rocks and cliffs. Admire the unique landscape of the valley before the return trip back to your hotel in Goreme.

On this full-day tour of Cappadocia you'll visit Derinkuyu Underground City, the largest excavated site of its kind in Turkey. At a depth of 85 meters the multi-level city could accommodate up to 20,000 people. Continue to the Ihlara Valley for a 4-kilometer trek. See cave churches from the 7th-11th centuries, most of which feature brightly colored frescoes. Stop at Belisirma, a typical Anatolian village, to enjoy lunch and visit some of the churches open to tourists. Stop also in Selime town, known for its rock-cut churches and one of the largest rock-cut monasteries in Cappadocia. In Goreme, enjoy the beauty of Cappadocia’s lunar landscapes and the many-colored rock formations.