Original Green Tour Ihlara Valley, Underground City & Monastery

You can enjoy the unique view on a bench or a chair. The view on the Göreme Uçhisar road is at the end point of the Güvercinlik Valley. Erciyes Mountain, which is the most magnificent mountain of the region with a height of 3917 meters, can be seen from here. It is one of the most beautiful photo spots of Cappadocia, revealing the panorama of Erciyes and the magnificent Pigeon Valley.

The hardness determines the most prized variety for jewelry and craft work.

Carved deep into volcanic rock, it extends about 60 meters (200 feet) underground and could once shelter up to 20,000 people, including their livestock and supplies. Believed to have been built as early as the 8th century BCE and expanded over centuries, the city includes ventilation shafts, kitchens, churches, storage rooms, and even a school. It was primarily used as a refuge during times of war or invasion.

length that was formed by the volcanic activity from Mount Hasan and erosion by the Melendiz River hundred thousands of years ago. One of the best side trips from Cappadocia.

Carved into a dramatic cliffside, this ancient monastery once served as an important spiritual and defensive center, offering insight into early Christian life with its churches, living quarters, and sweeping views over the surrounding valley.

ique landscapes, rock formations, and underground cities.