Deep Green Zone (Ilhara Valley): History, Hiking & Hidden Spots – Full Day Tour

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Highlights

  • Discover the natural beauty of Ihlara Valley, one of Turkey’s most stunning natural landscapes
  • Marvel at the huge, ancient Selime Monastery
  • Hike through the gorgeous natural trails of the canyon
  • See hidden churches, picturesque waterfalls, and ancient houses
  • Explore the large underground city of Derinkuyu
  • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group tour
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About this activity

  • Location

    Cappadocia

  • Language

    English

  • Trip type

    Full Day

  • Duration

    8 Hours

  • Confirmation

    Instant Confirmation

  • Cancellation policy

    Free cancellation (before 24 hours)

The TripGuru Promise

The TripGuru Promise

  • Small Groups (max 5-9 people)
  • Awesome Local Guides
  • Curated Itineraries
  • Comfortable Private Cars
  • Solo Traveler Friendly
Small Groups

Small Groups

Small enough allowing you to explore each place independently, but big enough to create a fun social atmosphere. Average group size does not typically exceed 9 people – no busload trips or tourist traps!
Local Experts

Local Experts

Follow in the footsteps “cultural translators” who call your destination home. Get insights into local legends, history, and personality – discovering treasures other visitors miss when left to their own devices.
Curated Itineraries

Curated Itineraries

TripGuru Signature experiences are original tours created and operated by our own team with the help of partner travel bloggers. Unlike other itineraries, “Signature” branded trips reflect global travel trends and the feedback we get from our customers.
Private Car

Private Car

TripGuru Signature tours come with a driver and comfortable, air-conditioned cars. Enjoy the ride without wasting time lining up, waiting for the bus to come or finding your way around crowds.
Solo Traveler Friendly

Solo Traveler Friendly

Book without having to pay for empty seats and meet fellow adventurous souls along the way! TripGuru Signature experiences are designed to connect like-minded explorers.

What is included

Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Drinking water
Excluded
  • Personal expenses

Itinerary

  • 1

    9.30am

    Pick up from your accommodations (within the free pick-up areas)

  • 2

    10.30am

    Selime Monastery

  • 3

    11.30am

    Belisirma

  • 4

    12.00pm

    Ihlara Valley (7 km hike)

  • 5

    2.30pm

    Lunch

  • 6

    3.30pm

    Analipsis Church

  • 7

    4.00pm

    Derinkuyu

  • 8

    5.30pm

    Return to your accommodations

  • 9

    Pick up Area (and/or Meeting Point)

    Free pick-up is available in the areas of Avanos, Goreme, Uchisar, and Urgup

  • 10

    Note

    Look for a guide wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign.

  • 11

    Important Information

  • 12

    Punctuality

    Kindly be at your meeting point/hotel lobby (please ensure your accommodation is within our free pickup areas) at least 10 minutes before the stated meeting/pick-up time. Our tour guides will only wait a maximum of 10 minutes for you before proceeding to the next stop.

  • 13

    Traffic

    If you are headed to the meeting point, we would like to stress that heavy traffic in the mornings is expected, and can vary greatly when compared to the travel time stated in navigation apps (e.g. Google Maps, Waze, etc.). Please make sure to consider leaving with enough time to reach your destination.

  • 14

    Pickup time

    For the small group tour option, if 2 people book together, they will tour with the rest of the people who booked for that day (or timeslot). Thus, exact pickup time depends on participants' respective locations. The driver will contact you the evening before your activity date to confirm the exact time.

  • 15

    Please take note

    This experience is subject to weather conditions. Some roads may be closed during the winter due to inclement weather

Note: The timings may differ based on the selected timeslot

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