Tourist destinations with broad spectrum diversification have separate zones. Cappadocia is a typical destination which has diverse attractions. You can divide this experience in two separate groups – the North tours and the Southwest tours. The former is known as the Red tours and the latter Green tours. If you have all the time you must cover both regions to experience Cappadocia completely.
Brief about the Green Tours
You can bank on elite tour agency like Tailored Turkey Tours for some of the most exciting green tours in Cappadocia. The southwest part of Cappadocia offers a tour through the lush green landscape in the city and the prismatic historical sites in Cappadocia. This tour is perfect for people interested in hiking, as you need to cover many parts on your feet. You need a whole day to cover all the attractions of the tour. The tour often begins early 6oclock in the morning and continues till the evenings. Let us cover the places and the sites you can visit on this tour.
The Underground city
The Undersground City is one of the pivotal attractions of the Green tour in Cappadocia. There are two sites -Derinkuyu and the Kaymakli. Both these sites are at a difference of ten minutes walk. You can see several subterranean settlements in the multi-layered cities. The architecture and the overall concept will simply blow away your mind. You can find separate structures like churches, cellars, stump shops, and dining halls here. You can see miimum 150 to 200 settlements of different sizes in this site.
Ihlara Valley
This valley has a stunning natural landscape and is a sight for sore and tired eyes. The landscape has the Melendez River flowing amidst the valley, with trees bordering both sides. This 4k hike offers stunning visual sights, which will be a soothing balm to your soul. This is a flat hike, and hence anyone can attempt this trek. You can see picturesque churches and homes made out of cave rocks.
Pigeon valley
The next stunner in the line is the Pigeon Valley. This valley offers a 4km route from the Cappadocia hikes. This hike begins from the town center and finishes at the Uchisar Castle. The abundant flight of pigeons is the principal aspect, which has given the name of this valley. On the way, you can see the spectacular rock formations and the panoramic natural views.
Selime Monastery
This monastery is at the end of Ihara Valley. This monastery has a stately presence and is one of the central figures in religious architecture. The origins of this monastery dates back to 9th Century BC. The insides of the monastery has a well laid out and well planned architecture with different spaces for different purpose. This stable looks similar to the Open Air Museum. However, you will find very little traffic in the space due to its difficult trek. Our guides can help you witness the trek and its various attractions in minute detail.