About This Tour
Journey through South Cappadocia on a full-day Cappadocia Green Tour , where the remarkable Kaymakli Underground City , breathtaking valleys and dramatic volcanic landscapes reveal the region's rich natural and historical heritage. Designed for travelers looking to explore beyond Cappadocia's famous fairy chimneys, this guided experience combines underground cities, panoramic viewpoints and peaceful hiking trails into one unforgettable journey. Explore the fascinating Kaymakli Underground City , one of Cappadocia's largest underground settlements, before continuing through the colorful Red Valley , scenic Pigeon Valley , panoramic Goreme Panorama , and the extraordinary rock formations of Love Valley . Often referred to as the Green Tour Cappadocia , this itinerary offers the perfect balance of history, nature and spectacular landscapes in a single full-day experience.
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Day by Day Itinerary
Your Cappadocia Green Tour (Southern Cappadocia) starts with a morning pickup. First, drive to Kaymakli Underground City, where you explore its ancient tunnels, living quarters, ventilation shafts, storage rooms, and its historical role as shelter during times of crisis.
Then head to Red Valley, enjoying its dramatic landscapes and cave churches. This valley is especially spectacular during sunrise or sunset when the red hues intensify.
Next, move on to Pigeon Valley, with its iconic pigeon houses carved into rock, and enjoy the landscapes carved by nature.
Then drive to Goreme Panorama viewpoint for sweeping views over the fairy chimneys that define Cappadocia’s signature scenery.
Finally, end your day at Love Valley, exploring its bizarre, natural rock formations. After this, return to your hotel relaxed and enriched by the beauty and history of Cappadocia.
Kaymakli Underground City A subterranean marvel carved into soft volcanic tuff, with multiple floors of tunnels, rooms, stables and churches, once used by early Christians as refuges from invasions.
Red Valley A sweeping landscape of red- and pink-toned rock ridges, cave churches and trails that glow spectacularly at sunrise and sunset.
Pigeon Valley Soft volcanic cliffs dotted with carved pigeon houses (dovecotes) that locals used historically for fertilizer and agriculture, all framed by sweeping panorama. (- No exact match from the cites for pigeon houses but standard knowledge)
Goreme Panorama Elevated viewpoint offering sweeping views over the fairy chimneys and rock-formations around Goreme that define Cappadocia’s iconic landscape.
Love Valley Known for its striking, phallic shaped fairy chimneys sculpted by erosion and volcanic layers, creating whimsical and dramatic natural sculptures.
Lunch
What's Included
Included
- Professional, licensed English-speaking tour guide
- Pickup & drop-off from Hotel
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Skip the line entrance tickets
- Lunch at a local Turkish restaurant
- All parking fees and local taxes
Not Included
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Drinks
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The tour includes hotel pick up and drop off, a licensed English speaking guide, transportation, entrance fees, traditional Turkish lunch and local taxes.