Go Deeper: A Journey Through South Cappadocia’s Wonders
Venture beyond the fairy chimneys and discover the hidden depths and lush landscapes of South Cappadocia on our essential Green Tour. This full-day excursion offers a diverse and fascinating contrast to the northern sights, taking you from the secret world of a subterranean city to the green oasis of a river canyon. If the Red Tour is Cappadocia’s fairytale, the Green Tour is its grand adventure, revealing how nature and humanity co-existed in remarkable ways.
The tour’s most unforgettable experience is descending into a vast, multi-level Underground City, either Derinkuyu or Kaymakli. You will explore the labyrinthine network of hand-carved tunnels, rooms, stables, churches, and wineries that served as a refuge for thousands of early Christians. Your expert guide will explain the incredible ingenuity required to create these subterranean cities, which remained hidden for centuries.
From the depths, we emerge into the light and beauty of the Ihlara Valley. Here, we will take a pleasant walk along the Melendiz River, a lush, green canyon that feels like a hidden paradise. The valley walls are dotted with ancient rock-cut churches, which we will have the chance to explore. The tour also includes a stop at the magnificent Selime Monastery, a sprawling, monolithic complex carved into a rock peak that looks like a scene from a fantasy film, and a photo stop at the breathtaking panoramic viewpoint over Pigeon Valley.
