# Private Cappadocia Green Tour — Ihlara Valley & Kaymaklı
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Updated: 2026-10-26

## Key facts
- Price: From €159 per person (based on 2 travellers)
- Tour type: Private tour (only your party, your own guide and vehicle)
- Duration: 1 Day
- Pickup / meeting point: 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.
- Payment: Reserve now, pay in cash on the day (euros or US dollars) — no deposit, no card needed.
- Cancellation: Free 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. Pickup is between 09:30 and 10:20 in Göreme, Uçhisar, Ürgüp, Avanos or Nevşehir. The route includes about 3.5–4 km of walking in Ihlara Valley, around 2¾ hours of driving and low tunnels at Kaymaklı. Onyx and leather workshop visits are part of the programme, each about 30–45 minutes, with no obligation to buy.

## 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
### Private Cappadocia Green Tour: Kaymaklı, Ihlara Valley and Selime

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. Stops: Göreme panorama (Esentepe), Kaymaklı Underground City, Ihlara Valley walk, Selime Monastery, Onyx workshop (about 30–45 min), Leather workshop (about 30–45 min).

## 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.
- 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.

## FAQ
### 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.

## Book
Book on the tour page: https://turkeyvia.com/tours/private-cappadocia-green-tour-ihlara-valley-kaymakli. Questions: WhatsApp +90 507 357 58 94