Turkey · UNESCO Heritage Sites

2-Day Cappadocia Valley Tour with Göreme and Kaymakli

2 Days Round trip from İstanbul Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Stroll through Uçhisar Castle, a centuries-old citadel perched on a rock spur
02 Explore Göreme Open-Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
03 Visit the old Christian village of Cavusin
04 Hike 4 km through the beautiful Rose Valley
05 See the incredible fairy chimneys of Devrent Valley

Spend two days exploring the exceptional valleys and historical sites of Cappadocia. Walk through Devrent and Rose Valley, admire the region's incredible fairy chimneys, and discover remarkable landmarks such as Göreme Open-Air Museum, Uçhisar Castle, and Kaymakli Underground City. Learn about the history and architecture of these fascinating places while taking in the beauty of this historic region.

Begin the day with a 4 km hike through Rose Valley.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Istanbul, Cappadocia, Avanos

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Devrent Valley, Avanos, Göreme and Uçhisar Castle

Pick up from your hotel in İstanbul early in the morning and transfer to Atatürk Airport.
Glide through Devrent Valley.
Be a spectator to the incredible fairy chimneys.
Drive to Avanos with your Cappadocia tour guide and have lunch.
After lunch, leave Avanos to explore Göreme Open-Air Museum and witness some of the most beautiful examples of Byzantine art.
Drive to Uçhisar Castle, the highest point in the region, and enjoy a fabulous panoramic view over Cappadocia.

Day 02

Rose Valley Hike, Cavusin and Kaymakli Underground City

Begin the day with a 4 km hike through Rose Valley.
Visit the churches along the way.
Afterwards, visit the old Christian village of Cavusin.
Stop for lunch in Pigeons Valley and continue to see the marvel of construction that is Kaymakli Underground City.
Also, take a royal walk in Ortahisar Natural Rock Castle.
After the tour, transfer to the bus station for the overnight bus to İstanbul.