Half-Day Ihlara Valley Private Walking Tour

Nevsehir Trip Overview

The journey starts with Ihlara valley and countinues to Selime monastry and Gülşehir.
Selime Monastery is an astonishing rock-cut construction and the largest religious structure in the Cappadocia region with a cathedral-sized church cut directly into the volcanic tuff. Inside, original frescoes can be found although some have been damaged by weather. Signs of early civilizations are also present at the ancient site: Hittites, Persians, Romans, Early Christians, Byzantines, Seljuk Turks and Ottomans are some of the many inhabitants to have settled here.

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Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Nevsehir, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours

What to Expect When Visiting Nevsehir, Nevsehir Province, Turkey

The journey starts with Ihlara valley and countinues to Selime monastry and Gülşehir.
Selime Monastery is an astonishing rock-cut construction and the largest religious structure in the Cappadocia region with a cathedral-sized church cut directly into the volcanic tuff. Inside, original frescoes can be found although some have been damaged by weather. Signs of early civilizations are also present at the ancient site: Hittites, Persians, Romans, Early Christians, Byzantines, Seljuk Turks and Ottomans are some of the many inhabitants to have settled here.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Ihlara Valley, Guzelyurt 68500 Turkey

In the Ihlara Valley there are hundreds of old churches in the volcanic rock caves. The best-known churches are Ağaçaltı Church with cross plan, Sümbüllü Church, Pürenliseki Church, Kokar Church, Yilanli Church, Karagedik Church, Kirkdamatli Church, Direkli Church, Ala Church, Kemerli Church and Egritas Church.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Selime Monastery, Guzelyurt Turkey

Than you continues to the Selime Monastry which is the biggest religious building in Cappadocia with a cathedral-size church.

Duration: 3 hours

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