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Private Cappadocia Green TourIhlara Valley & Kaymaklı

Cappadocia1 DayPrivate, your party onlyEntrance tickets & lunch included
  • About 9 hoursFull day

  • 09:30–10:20Pickup from your hotel

  • Tickets & lunchIncluded in the price

  • Licensed guideEnglish-speaking

From€159per person, based on 2 travellers

Pay nothing now · Free cancellation up to 72 hours

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Total for 2: €318 · per person drops as your group grows

Run by our own local team, no reseller+90 507 357 58 94Office in Kuşadası

Infants under 2 travel free · Children 2–7: free site entrances (seats and flights at adult rate)

Prefer a small group? From €59
  • Duration1 Day

  • Tour typePrivate · your party only

  • PickupHotel pickup in Cappadocia (Göreme, Uçhisar, Ürgüp, Avanos and Nevşehir area) between 09:30 and 10:20, depending on the area; exact time the day before.

  • CancellationFree cancellation up to 72 hours

Overview

Take a private full-day Green Tour from your Cappadocia hotel to Kaymaklı Underground City, Ihlara Valley, Belisırma and Selime Monastery. Your own guide and vehicle, entrance tickets and lunch are included; pay cash on the day.

Highlights

  • Explore Kaymaklı Underground City
  • Walk beside the Melendiz through Ihlara Valley
  • Stop for lunch by the river in Belisırma
  • Visit Selime Monastery
  • See onyx and leather workshops with no obligation to buy

Itinerary

The private Green Tour is the longest of the daily routes: about 9 hours, including roughly 2¾ hours of driving southwest toward Ihlara. Your private guide and driver pick you up from 09:30 to 10:20 by area (Göreme, Uçhisar, Ürgüp, Avanos, Nevşehir), and your exact time arrives the day before. You go underground at Kaymaklı, walk about 3.5–4 km along the Melendiz river in Ihlara Valley, eat lunch by the water in Belisırma and visit Selime Monastery, included at no extra fee. Onyx and leather workshops complete the program. The day is not suitable for guests with claustrophobia or real walking difficulty.
  1. Göreme panorama (Esentepe)

    Time here: about 15 min

    A first photo stop on the hill above Göreme, looking over the town's fairy chimneys and cave hotels.

  2. Kaymaklı Underground City

    Time here: about 1 hour

    Open to visitors since 1964, Kaymaklı has four levels open to the public, with stables, a chapel, kitchens and storerooms. Tunnels are low, so expect to stoop.

    Tip: Carry a light layer; it stays cool below ground.

  3. Ihlara Valley walk

    Time here: about 1.5 hours

    After stairs down into the canyon, you follow the Melendiz stream for about 3.5–4 km to Belisırma, stopping at a church cut into the cliff with Byzantine wall paintings.

  4. Riverside lunch in Belisırma

    Lunch at a restaurant beside the river in Belisırma; drinks are extra.

  5. Selime Monastery

    Time here: about 45 min

    Often called the largest rock-cut monastery in Cappadocia, carved in the Byzantine period, with a cathedral-sized church, a kitchen and stables. Entry is included at no extra fee.

    Tip: Some sections involve a short scramble over rock.

  6. Onyx workshop (about 30–45 min)

    See raw onyx turned into vases and ornaments by local craftsmen; no obligation to buy.

  7. Leather workshop (about 30–45 min)

    A quick look at jackets and bags made from Turkish leather and how they are finished; no obligation to buy. On a long day the guide may shorten either workshop.

Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver; about 2¾ hours of driving in total

Meals: Lunch

Pickup and route

Pickup
Hotel pickup in Cappadocia (Göreme, Uçhisar, Ürgüp, Avanos and Nevşehir area) between 09:30 and 10:20, depending on the area; exact time the day before.
Pickup time
We send you the exact pickup time the day before.
Pickup areas
Hotels in Göreme, Uçhisar, Ürgüp, Avanos and Nevşehir.
Airport transfer
Optional, from Kayseri (ASR) or Nevşehir (NAV) — add it when you book. Flight delays: see transfer terms

What happens after you book

  1. 1
    Reserve online, no card

    Choose your date and tell us your hotel and WhatsApp number. Nothing is charged.

  2. 2
    We confirm

    We confirm on WhatsApp or by email, usually within about 1 hour (09:00–18:00 Turkey time). Your e-voucher follows by email.

  3. 3
    Pickup time the day before

    The day before, we message you the exact pickup time: 09:30–10:20, by hotel area.

  4. 4
    Pay cash on the day

    Pay in cash on the day — euros or US dollars.

What's included

Included

  • Private licensed English-speaking guide
  • Private air-conditioned transport
  • Entrance tickets: Ihlara Valley, Kaymaklı Underground City
  • Riverside lunch in Ihlara Valley
  • Selime Monastery — no extra ticket

Not included

  • Tips (optional)
  • Personal purchases
  • Drinks with meals
  • Dinner

Good to know

Workshop stops: a leather workshop and an onyx workshop. Part of the programme, no obligation to buy.

Before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes: the valleys and rock-cut sites have uneven ground and steps, and the underground city has low, narrow passages.
  • Bring a hat and sunscreen in summer and a warm layer in spring, autumn and winter: mornings in Cappadocia are cool, and the underground city stays cool all year.
  • Vegetarian, vegan or other dietary needs at lunch: tell us when you book and we let the restaurant know.
  • Mobility needs or travelling with small children? Tell us before you book, and we tell you honestly which parts of the day suit you.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 72 hours

  • 72 hours or more: Full refund. 24–72 hours: 50% of the tour price is refunded. Under 24 hours or no-show: No refund.
  • Request cancellation in writing, by email or WhatsApp; the cancellation date is the day we receive your message. Refunds go back the way you paid, within 14 days: card payments to the same card. Shore excursions are paid on the day, so nothing is collected in advance.
  • If unavoidable extraordinary circumstances at the destination make the trip impossible, you receive a full refund, less any mandatory taxes and genuinely non-refundable third-party payments, itemised for you.
  • Date changes are free when requested at least 72 hours before a day tour, 24 hours before a shore excursion, or 21 days before a package or a day trip by plane, subject to availability. For these, a date change 14–20 days before departure costs €50 per booking; under 14 days it depends on availability, and any airline or hotel change fees are charged at cost. Name changes (passing your booking to someone else at least 7 days before departure) are free except for any airline name-change fee, charged at cost.
  • If TurkeyVia cancels, including because the minimum group size is not met, you can choose a full refund or an alternative.
Full cancellation policy

Your contract is with İlke Seyahat Turizm Ticaret Gıda Orman Ürünleri Gemi Acenteliği İthalat İhracat Sanayi Limited Şirketi, Turgut Ozal Bulvari 67/1, Kusadasi, Aydin 09400, Turkey — the company behind TurkeyVia. Terms

Why book direct with us

  • One clear price The total you see before you book is the total we charge — no booking fee.

  • Pay nothing now Pay cash on the day · no card needed

  • Free cancellation Up to 72 hours before the tour.

  • Licensed local guides Our tours are led by licensed local guides.

  • Book with the local team No reseller in between: you book and talk directly with the team that runs your tour. We reply on WhatsApp within about 1 hour (09:00–18:00 Turkey time).

Frequently asked questions

What time will my private Green Tour guide arrive?

Between 09:30 and 10:20, depending on the area of your hotel: Göreme, Uçhisar, Ürgüp, Avanos or Nevşehir. We send the exact pickup time the day before.

Are Kaymaklı, Ihlara and Selime tickets all included on the private Green Tour?

Yes. Entry to Kaymaklı Underground City and Ihlara Valley is included, and Selime Monastery comes at no extra fee.

Is Kaymaklı Underground City okay for tall travelers?

Several passages are low enough that tall visitors must bend almost double for short stretches. Take it slowly and watch your head; your private guide will not rush you.

What should I wear for the private Green Tour?

Comfortable walking shoes, sun protection for the open valley and a light layer for the underground city, which stays cool year-round. In winter the Ihlara path can be muddy or icy.

Why is the private Green Tour a full 9-hour day?

Ihlara and Selime lie southwest of central Cappadocia, so the day includes roughly 2¾ hours of driving in total. Expect around 9 hours from pickup to drop-off.

Does the private Green Tour stop at workshops?

Yes: an onyx workshop and a leather workshop, about 30–45 minutes each. There is no obligation to buy, and your guide may keep them short if the day is running late.

How do I book and pay for the Private Cappadocia Green Tour?

Reserve now, pay in cash on the day (euros or US dollars) — no deposit and no card needed. Tell us your hotel and a WhatsApp number; pickup is between 09:30 and 10:20, depending on your hotel's area, and we send the exact time the day before your tour.

What is the cancellation policy for the Private Cappadocia Green Tour?

Free cancellation up to 72 hours. 72 hours or more: Full refund. 24–72 hours: 50% of the tour price is refunded. Under 24 hours or no-show: No refund. Full terms: cancellation policy.

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