Cappadocia Green (South) Small-Group Day Trip with Lunch and Ticket from Goreme
by Cappadocia Balloons Booking
Choose from 2 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€78Overview
This full-day bus tour covers the southern area of Cappadocia, lasting about 8 hours. It includes visits to natural sites, historic places, and cultural stops. The day begins with a panoramic view over Göreme and its fairy chimneys, followed by a walk through Pigeon Valley where thousands of pigeon houses are carved into rock. The tour continues with a visit to an onyx workshop to watch artisans making jewelry from volcanic stone, then stops at Narligol Krater Golu, a quiet volcanic crater lake with turquoise water. Afterward, there is time to explore Ihlara Valley, which offers wide views of greenery, the Melendiz River, and rock formations. Following lunch, the group visits Yaprakhisar Koyu to see conical fairy chimneys from a scenic viewpoint. The final stop is Derinkuyu, an ancient underground city descending eight floors below ground, featuring narrow tunnels and hidden rooms. The tour includes lunch, entrance fees to museums, hotel pickup and drop-off, and an English-speaking guide. Bottled water, tea, coffee, and tips are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Goreme Panorama
The tour starts with a 20-minute stop at a viewpoint overlooking Göreme and its fairy chimneys. The early morning light highlights the landscape’s unusual rock formations.
20 min
Pigeon Valley
Spend 20 minutes exploring Pigeon Valley, named for thousands of pigeon houses carved into the rock faces. This valley has been home to local communities who raised pigeons for centuries.
20 min
Onyx
At the onyx workshop, visitors spend 20 minutes watching skilled craftsmen shape volcanic stone into jewelry, observing traditional techniques in a quiet setting.
20 min
Narligol Krater Golu
This 15-minute stop is at a volcanic crater lake known as Narligol Krater Golu, featuring calm turquoise waters where visitors can relax and take in the quiet surroundings.
15 min
Ihlara Valley
The tour includes a 25-minute visit to Ihlara Valley, where wide views of lush greenery, the winding Melendiz River, and rocky cliffs are visible from several viewpoints along the valley.
25 min
Yaprakhisar Koyu
After lunch, the guide leads a 20-minute visit to Yaprakhisar Koyu, known for its conical fairy chimneys. Visitors view the formations from a panoramic vantage point.
20 min
Derinkuyu YeraltI Sehri
The final stop is a one-hour tour of Derinkuyu underground city, descending eight floors below ground. Visitors walk through narrow tunnels and rooms used by ancient inhabitants.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cappadocia Green (South) Small-Group Day Trip with Lunch and Ticket from Goreme
by Cappadocia Balloons Booking
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€78Overview
This full-day bus tour covers the southern area of Cappadocia, lasting about 8 hours. It includes visits to natural sites, historic places, and cultural stops. The day begins with a panoramic view over Göreme and its fairy chimneys, followed by a walk through Pigeon Valley where thousands of pigeon houses are carved into rock. The tour continues with a visit to an onyx workshop to watch artisans making jewelry from volcanic stone, then stops at Narligol Krater Golu, a quiet volcanic crater lake with turquoise water. Afterward, there is time to explore Ihlara Valley, which offers wide views of greenery, the Melendiz River, and rock formations. Following lunch, the group visits Yaprakhisar Koyu to see conical fairy chimneys from a scenic viewpoint. The final stop is Derinkuyu, an ancient underground city descending eight floors below ground, featuring narrow tunnels and hidden rooms. The tour includes lunch, entrance fees to museums, hotel pickup and drop-off, and an English-speaking guide. Bottled water, tea, coffee, and tips are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Goreme Panorama
The tour starts with a 20-minute stop at a viewpoint overlooking Göreme and its fairy chimneys. The early morning light highlights the landscape’s unusual rock formations.
20 min
Pigeon Valley
Spend 20 minutes exploring Pigeon Valley, named for thousands of pigeon houses carved into the rock faces. This valley has been home to local communities who raised pigeons for centuries.
20 min
Onyx
At the onyx workshop, visitors spend 20 minutes watching skilled craftsmen shape volcanic stone into jewelry, observing traditional techniques in a quiet setting.
20 min
Narligol Krater Golu
This 15-minute stop is at a volcanic crater lake known as Narligol Krater Golu, featuring calm turquoise waters where visitors can relax and take in the quiet surroundings.
15 min
Ihlara Valley
The tour includes a 25-minute visit to Ihlara Valley, where wide views of lush greenery, the winding Melendiz River, and rocky cliffs are visible from several viewpoints along the valley.
25 min
Yaprakhisar Koyu
After lunch, the guide leads a 20-minute visit to Yaprakhisar Koyu, known for its conical fairy chimneys. Visitors view the formations from a panoramic vantage point.
20 min
Derinkuyu YeraltI Sehri
The final stop is a one-hour tour of Derinkuyu underground city, descending eight floors below ground. Visitors walk through narrow tunnels and rooms used by ancient inhabitants.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.