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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.
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.
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