Selime Monastery Tours and Tickets

Familiarize yourself with one of Turkey's most stunning regions during this full-day tour of Cappadocia. Your informative local guide will meet you at your hotel and take you to Göreme, where you'll be able to see the area's famous fairy chimneys and cave houses. Continue on to the Derinkuyu Underground City, an entirely preserved underground hamlet that has churches, wineries, stables, and wine cellars. In the Ihlara Valley you'll see rock carved churches and visit the village of Belisirma, where you'll feast on a delicious lunch. In the afternoon you'll stop at the Selime Monastery and Yaprakhisar Panorama before being returned to your hotel.

Cappadocia is full of isolated landmarks which blur the boundaries between the natural landscape and man-made architecture, but it can be difficult to find them all with just a map and a rental car. On this guided tour, visit the region's highlights without running the risk of getting lost or missing out on the rich history of all these places. Visit Derinkuyu Underground City, Narli Gol crater lake and Seline monastery with your guide on hand to answer all your questions.

Visit a sprawling underground city, historic cave churches, and a 13th-century monastery on a full-day, small-group tour to Derinkuyu Underground City and the Ihlara Valley. Spend the day exploring the landscape, architecture, and religious traditions that make up Cappadocia's UNESCO World Heritage Center, learning about local history along the way. This 8-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off at Cappadocia hotels, entrance fees, lunch, and transport in a Wi-Fi equipped van.

Maximize your limited time in Turkey on a five-day sightseeing tour of Istanbul and Cappadocia. With domestic airfare, four nights of accommodation, and all ground transportation arranged, you're free to forget the stress and focus your holiday. A private guide is with you every step of the way to ensure you have a personalized experience. Round out the adventure with a hot air balloon flight in Cappadocia.

Explore the magnificent landscape and cultural centers of the Ihlara Valley on this full-day tour in south Cappadocia. Enjoy your journey by air-conditioned coach as you travel through Cappadocia's compelling ancient landscape with an expert guide. Discover the subterranean world of Derinkuyu Underground City and explore the sacred caverns at Selime Monastery. See if you recognize any scenes from Star Wars in Yaprakhisar and learn about how the Turkish people have lived in unison with the local landscape for thousands of years. 

Göreme Panorama, Underground City, Ihlara Valley Hiking (one hour), lunch, Yaprakhisar Panorama, Selime Monastery, Pigeon Valley, Onxy and Stone Demonstration.

See more of Cappadocia on a full-day tour that visits both historical and natural attractions. Check out the views from Göreme Panorama and Yaprakhisar Panorama, enter the subterranean chambers of Derinkuyu Underground City, and see ancient rock-cut churches at Selime Monastery. Also, take a leisurely 1-hour walk through the scenic Ihlara Valley, and check out Pigeon Valley. Includes lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Ideal for travelers with limited time in Turkey, this comprehensive 8-hour tour showcases the best of south Cappadocia's natural landscapes. Tick off highlights such as Derinkuyu Underground City and Pigeon Valley, and discover the culturally-rich villages of the Ihlara Valley. Spectacular views of Cappadocia's lunar landscapes abound on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people to maintain an intimate atmosphere. Lunch and round-trip transport from your Goreme hotel are included.