Full-Day Derinkuyu Underground City & Ihlara Valley Tour
Overview
Experience the hidden history of Cappadocia on this comprehensive Ihlara Valley Tour. After convenient hotel pickup, journey deep into the earth at the massive Derinkuyu Underground City, exploring ancient stables, cellars, and wineries. Next, enjoy a revitalizing 2.5-mile hike along the Melendiz River through the stunning Ihlara Valley, admiring ancient rock-cut churches along the canyon walls. Savor a delicious river-side lunch in Belisirma before capturing panoramic photos of unique fairy chimneys at Yaprakhisar. Your Cappadocia day trip concludes at the majestic Selime Monastery, the region’s largest religious settlement. With professional guides and comfortable transport, this Ihlara Valley Tour offers the ultimate blend of nature and culture. Secure your spot now for an unforgettable adventure.
Itinerary
Ihlara Valley and Derinkuyu Underground City Tour
After pickup from your hotel in the morning around 9:30 am, your tour begins with a ride to Derinkuyu, where an expansive 5-level complex forms one of the deepest and most fascinating underground settlements in Cappadocia. See the courtyards, stables, churches, and wineries that lie beneath the earth, all interconnected by an extensive network of tunnels.
Next, venture to Ihlara Valley for a 2.5-mile (4 km) walk along the Melendiz River. Check out the secluded cave churches and ancient structures carved out of the valley walls on your way to the village of Belisirma for lunch at a local restaurant near the river.
After lunch, make a short photo stop at Yaprakhisar for an unforgettable panorama of the cave village and fairy chimneys around you. Make your final stop at the Selime Monastery, one of the biggest and most fascinating religious settlements in Cappadocia, before you return to your hotel in the evening.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- English-speaking guide during the tour
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Local taxes and service charges
What's not included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Good to know
- Airport pickup from Kayseri or Nevsehir is available for an additional fee of €20 per person, one way.
- This is a regular group tour, but if requested at cost can be provided as a private tour.
- The regular group tour has shopping stops included in the tour.
Frequently asked questions
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, you must notify All Istanbul Tours at least 5 days before the tour starts. For a cancellation or date-change request received at least 5 days before the tour starts, the cost of all non-refundable flight and bus tickets will be deducted from the paid balance. For a cancellation or date-change request received less than 5 days before the tour starts, the full amount paid is non-refundable. If a traveler does not appear for the booked service, the reservation is treated as a no-show and the full amount paid is non-refundable.
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