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Green (South) Tour Cappadocia (small group) with lunch and ticket

Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Goreme, Turkey
High interest
Booked 2 times today.
  • 7 to 9 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Suneeti_m ·
Jun 2026
Really nice trip. The tuff formations, pigeon holes, caves are all amazing to look at. The underground shelters were crazy! Glad we did the Kaymakli instead of Derinkuyu cuz even with 8 levels, there were plenty of small tunnels. Can’t imagine doing 18 levels of Derinkuyu. Out guide Mitat born and raised in Cappadocia itself, was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. It’s a 9 hour day.
· Margaret_F ·
Apr 2026
Enjoyable tour, guide Ogi is very knowledgeable and allows adequate time for activities. The flat walk in Illara valley is great timing after lunch. Lunch is around 1 pm, bring change for toilet if needed before lunch restaurant

Overview

Explore a lush part of the Cappadocia region that many travelers overlook on this small-group day tour to the southern area. Hike to traditional villages in the Ihlara Valley without the risk of getting lost when you go with a knowledgeable guide. Have lunch by the river and check out the ancient Selime Monastery and the amazing Kaymakli Underground City. Lovers of the outdoors and culture will enjoy this tour.
  • Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour
  • Lunch is included (drinks cost extra)
  • Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Go beyond the famous, busy attractions of Cappadocia

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fee - Entrance fee
  • Admission Fee - Admission fee
  • drinks during lunch are extra and will be paid by the guests.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

You will be picked up from your hotel. Simply, let us know.

Itinerary

1

Goreme Panorama

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Kaymakli Underground City

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

3

Selime Monastery

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

4

Ihlara Valley

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

5

Pigeon Valley

25 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Baby seat available upon request.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 2,504 reviews
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The guide Mithat is very...

cheng_s, Jul 2026
The guide Mithat is very professional and knowledgeable. He can tell us a lot of historical story for each point which make the trip more fun. The price included lunch,transportation and entry fee is very worth. highly recommend for other visitors

Amazing experience

Emil_K, Jul 2026
You need some stamina to squeeze (on your knees) through some of the smaller tunnels in the underground city, but it was fun :D I also enjoyed a lot exploring the monastery in the mountain, it also had a lot of nice spots for making photos. The lunch was also pretty good. We had just 4 people in the group, so everything was quick and without delays, the guide did a good job explaining some history of Cappadocia and the underground city, everyone left tips appreciating the quality of the experience over wanting to have as much people as possible in the group.

We had a wonderful time...

William_K, Jul 2026
We had a wonderful time on our tour with Ali G. Ali was humorous and informative and would recommend going with him because he was knowledgeable and made our group well cared for. The highlight was Kaymakli Underground City because we were able to descend multiple stories in an underground city. It is amazing that people were able to excavate and create an amazing underground civilization with limited technology.

Green tour

Suneeti_m, Jun 2026
Really nice trip. The tuff formations, pigeon holes, caves are all amazing to look at. The underground shelters were crazy! Glad we did the Kaymakli instead of Derinkuyu cuz even with 8 levels, there were plenty of small tunnels. Can’t imagine doing 18 levels of Derinkuyu. Out guide Mitat born and raised in Cappadocia itself, was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. It’s a 9 hour day.

Great tour and great tour...

Robert_H, Jun 2026
Great tour and great tour guide Ali… very interesting spots. We all enjoyed the tour very much… would recommend

Very different to tge red...

Kath_C, Jun 2026
Very different to tge red tour. Loved the underground city and park walk. Guide very knowledgeable and good humour.

South Green Cappadocia tour

Vijay_P, Jun 2026
Tour was excellent, Tour guide Oguz was very good and very knowledgeable about everything and explained all in detail.

Fun tour of green line

Clara_C, Jun 2026
It's fun to join the green line tour. Special thanks to the tourist guide Ali G. He looked after us well.

Wonderful day of green tour

jie_z, Jun 2026
Well organized. The guider is funny, knowledgeable and patient to answer all questions. Lunch is good. It will be better if we can have 15-20min. more time at Selime Monastery which is amazing.

Green tour goals reached

sofia_g, May 2026
excellent guide,funny, clear,very entertaining.the tour reached the expectations.reccomended!thanks to guide Mr Ali G

Very interesting with great scenery

Gianeya_N, May 2026
Have a light jacket and comfortable walking shoes. Lunch is okay but doesn't include water or desert. Lunch for a Red tour was much better.

Lovely day trip, albeit I personally found it limited because of a knee problem.

Jane_W, May 2026
It really was a lovely day, but I felt that not enough emphasis was provided about the difficulty levels for those with knee problems.

Do it!

Alexandra_S, May 2026
This tour was well-paced, the right mix of history and activity, with good food. Our driver was very smooth and our tour guide Ufuk was AMAZING! He made us feel so at home. We got to see corners of the region we wouldn’t have otherwise known about.

Awesome. Best group tour I ever had.

jaypanchal55, May 2026
Awesome experience. Our guide Ali and driver Sergio, both awesome people. Ali very knowledgeable and hilarious with great sense of humor. Lunch was awesome.

The views and sights were...

Helen_H, May 2026
The views and sights were incredible. It was an unfortunate day - cold and rainy-but our guide made adjustments so that the experience was enjoyable in spite of the weather. The guide was very good- knowledgeable, humorous and extremely helpful.

Excellent tour

Mary_H, Apr 2026
Great tour operator! We set this up last minute, trying to fit it in the day we arrived. They were awesome at finding a pick up spot that would work for us. Guide was fantastic, super knowledgeable and friendly. 10/10 recommend

Great experience. Full of...

Lilian_L, Apr 2026
Great experience. Full of history and beautiful landscape in Cappadocia region. Thanks to our guide Mr. G

Enjoyable tour, guide Ogi...

Margaret_F, Apr 2026
Enjoyable tour, guide Ogi is very knowledgeable and allows adequate time for activities. The flat walk in Illara valley is great timing after lunch. Lunch is around 1 pm, bring change for toilet if needed before lunch restaurant

Excellent Green Tour with a great guide

Yann_D, Apr 2026
The green tour was very good, and we had a great time with our guide Ufuk. Despite the rain, I enjoyed all of it.

A very good Green tour

Francesco_T, Apr 2026
A very well organised tour, Ali G. Es s great guide, only to improve the lunch location, not in line with your standard.

A great family day out

Abdul_A, Apr 2026
Received text with pickup time night before, arrived exactly on time, tour guide was very friendly and the whole tour was a wonderful chilled out day

Good for underground tunnels and if you are spending a few days in cappadocia

AnShih_C, Mar 2026
We picked the green tour because the Selina monastery and ilhara valley was hard to get to. This tour included lunch and tickets. Lunch nothing to write home about but did the trick. Our guide Girauy was knowledgeable and energetic. Ali was a good driver. This is an intimate tour with 7 people total. The underground city would have been confusing, lacking context and claustrophobic to go without a tour guide. As they have multiple side rooms/potential tunnels that are not signposted. Would say this is the highlight of the trip. Wish we spent more time here. Also went to the monastery, which was not busy at all and comparable to the popular places in Goreme. Well preserved with lots of rooms. Ilhara valley was less exciting. Very grand but we walked through only a little section of it and limited capacity to explore different churches and caves. It was very cool to see the caves/rooms from the valley floor. They used to house people and it was fun to imagine the history they have. Wished we were given a bit more context on who/what/why this existed. The pigeon valley stop was brief. Could have done without the gem stop at end but I imagine that is typical. Would recommend the tour for someone with more time in cappadocia.

Very nice tour! Our guid...

Freya, Feb 2026
Very nice tour! Our guid ufuk can is so patient and articulate and all the attractions were well explained. There were so much fun in the underground city, feels like an adventure. Highly recommend.

An essential tour of Cappadocia

Christel_D, Feb 2026
This tour included some of the most important places in the Cappadocia region like the underground cities. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. This tour is a must for those interested in the culture, history and geology of this region.

Perfect tour if short on time

Rodney_G, Jan 2026
Got a lot done in a short amount of time. Pickip was on time, van was comfortable, sites were beautiful and interesting and most importantly the guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The driver was also excellent.

It was a great tour with...

Hector_F, Nov 2025
It was a great tour with lots of great sites. Our tour guide Oguz was fantastic and very informative.

This tour with OQUZ far exceeded expectations

Erika_R, Oct 2025
The green tour was well worth it, learning about the history from our knowledgeable tour guide OQUZ made the experience so much more enjoyable. Our Driver, Ercan made the ride so smooth and safe that I was able to enjoy small cat naps in between locations. Guides can make or break any tour and Oquz and Ercan definitely made this tour worth taking! Thank you!

It was wonderful long day...

Janis_C, Oct 2025
It was wonderful long day and you needed to take care in certain places. Tour guide was exceptional. Fabulous day

Perfect Tour!

Jivago_G, Oct 2025
The tour was perfect! All the places we visited were scenic and full of history. The walk in the valley was particularly beautiful. Our guide knew a lot about the Cappadocia and its history and she was super friendly. The lunch included in the tour was a very good Turkish food in a restaurant with a beautiful view. This tour was one of the highlights in our trip in Cappadocia!

A really exceptional day out.

ANN_O, Oct 2025
A wonderful small group trip with a fantastic guide, U fuk. It was a very full day with visits to exceptional sites, decent lunch and rounded off with a beautiful 3.5 km walk through a gorgeous forested river Gorge. Exceptional value for money, highly recommended!!

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