Discover the captivating Cappadocia Underground City and Ihlara Valley on this heritage tour. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, indulge in local cuisine, and marvel at the stunning landscapes.
Discover the captivating Cappadocia Underground City and Ihlara Valley on this heritage tour. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, indulge in local cuisine, and marvel at the stunning landscapes.
- Ihlara Valley - The Ihlara Valley, also known as Peristrema Valley (Turkish: Ihlara Vadisi), is a stunning canyon stretching 15 km in length and reaching depths of up to 150 meters. It is located in the southwest of the Cappadocia region in Turkey, within the municipality of Güzelyurt, Aksaray Province. The valley is home to approximately 50…
- Ihlara Valley - The Ihlara Valley, also known as Peristrema Valley (Turkish: Ihlara Vadisi), is a stunning canyon stretching 15 km in length and reaching depths of up to 150 meters. It is located in the southwest of the Cappadocia region in Turkey, within the municipality of Güzelyurt, Aksaray Province. The valley is home to approximately 50 rock-hewn churches and numerous rock-cut structures. Transportation and lunch time is approximately 2 hours.
- Derinkuyu Underground City - Situated on the Nevşehir-Niğde highway, 30 km from Nevşehir in the Derinkuyu district, this underground city is similar to Kaymaklı in that it provides accommodations and facilities for a large community. Derinkuyu Underground City is uniquely constructed over eight floors, a result of the geological characteristics of the Cappadocia region. Unlike Kaymaklı, Derinkuyu features a missionary school, a confession area, a baptismal pool, and a fascinating well.
- Pigeon Valley - Pigeon Valley, located near the town of Uchisar, is renowned for its thousands of pigeon houses carved into the soft tufa rock since ancient times. It offers a breathtaking panoramic view over Cappadocia, along with the impressive sight of the dovecotes. Named after the pigeons, this valley is one of the most popular and remarkable valleys in Cappadocia.
- Selime Monastery - A delightful surprise in Cappadocia is the magnificent rock-cut monastery in Selime, situated at the end of Ihlara Valley, 28 km from Aksaray. Selime has been home to various civilizations, including the Hittite, Assyrian, Persian, Roman, Byzantine, Danişment, Seljuk, and Ottoman. The Selime fortress-monastery is notable for educating many prominent clergymen and serving as the military headquarters of the region. While the monastery dates back to the 8th and 9th centuries, its frescoes are from the late 10th and early 11th centuries, depicting scenes such as the Ascension, Annunciation, and Mother Mary.
- Narligol Krater Golu - Nar Lake, also known as Nargolu or Nar Gölü (Pomegranate Lake), is a volcanic crater lake located about 36 km southeast of Aksaray in Cappadocia. The view is breathtaking, and visitors can also explore caves in the surrounding mountains.

- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- anding and/or facility fees
- Ticket cost is 16,10€ but it is changing every single day in Türkiye
- anding and/or facility fees
- Ticket cost is 16,10€ but it is changing every single day in Türkiye
After Uchisar, we are driving to the Kaymakli or Derinkuyu Underground City, the widest, most enchanting, and one of the over 100 most wonderful underground cities in the Cappadocia Touristic Region. It’s situated on Aksaray province road in southwestern. The miraculously well-protected and maintained structure has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site…
After Uchisar, we are driving to the Kaymakli or Derinkuyu Underground City, the widest, most enchanting, and one of the over 100 most wonderful underground cities in the Cappadocia Touristic Region. It’s situated on Aksaray province road in southwestern. The miraculously well-protected and maintained structure has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Then, we are going to visit We will have lunch in a local restaurant. After that, we continued to see the Ihlara Valley. Ihlara Valley (often misspelt as Ilhara Valley), near Mount Hasan and Mount Melendiz (two of the three volcanoes of Cappadocia), is a canyon with a depth of approximately 80m and was formed by the Melendiz River thousands of years ago with walking routes inside. As a final point, we are going to see the Pigeon Valley. The valley is named for the many pigeon houses or dovecotes carved into the rocks and cliffs. After the program, we are going back to the hotel.
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