Green Tour – Guided Day Transfer
Underground cities, canyon hikes and the lush Ihlara Valley in one epic day
From
€50
per person
About This Transfer
The Cappadocia Green Tour takes you deeper — literally and figuratively — into the region's most extraordinary landscapes. Descend 8 levels underground through the ancient Derinkuyu underground city, hike 3.5 km through the spectacular Ihlara Valley canyon alongside the Melendiz River, explore the rock-cut churches and monastery of Selime, and visit a traditional Cappadocian pottery studio in Avanos. It's a longer, more adventurous day than the Red Tour — and equally unmissable.
Route Details
Pick-up
Hotel pick-up in Göreme, Ürgüp or Uchisar (08:00–08:30)
Duration
Full Day (9–10 hrs)
Distance
~180 km circuit
Drop-off
Return to your hotel (~18:00–18:30)
Why Choose This
Derinkuyu Underground City — 8 levels deep, built for 20,000 people in the 7th century
Ihlara Valley canyon walk — 3.5 km hike through one of Turkey's most dramatic gorges
Selime Monastery — largest rock-cut religious site in Cappadocia, dramatic cliff setting
Avanos pottery workshop — hands-on demonstration of 4,000-year-old pottery tradition
Pigeon Valley lookout — panoramic views over the entire Cappadocia landscape
Service Features
Available Vehicles
Shared Group Tour
€50
/ trip
Private Tour
€200
/ trip
What's Included
Air-conditioned minibus transport
Professional licensed English-speaking guide
Lunch at Ihlara Valley riverside restaurant
All entrance fees (Derinkuyu, Ihlara, Selime)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Bottled water throughout
Not Included
Pottery purchase (optional at workshop)
Personal expenses
Gratuity (optional)
From
Max 14 passengers for this vehicle
Free cancellation · No hidden fees
From
€50 / person