8-Hour Cappadocia Sightseeing Tour with Fairy Chimneys and Cave Churches

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See the fairy chimney formations of Devrent Valley, also known as Imagination Valley
• 02 Explore Zelve Open Air Museum, one of Cappadocia's oldest settlements and a UNESCO site
• 03 Wonder at the fairy chimneys of Pasabag, the Monks Valley
• 04 Discover some of Cappadocia's best cave churches at the Goreme Open Air Museum
• 05 Take photographs at Uchisar Castle and Pigeon Valley

Explore Cappadocia's unique, magical lunar-like landscape on this 8-hour trip to its main attractions. Visit Devrent Valley, Zelve Open Air Museum, Pasabag (Monks Valley), Goreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar Castle, and Pigeon Valley as you discover different types of fairy chimney formations, UNESCO sites, and remarkable cave churches. Along the way, also appreciate a local pottery shop and learn about an artistic tradition dating back to the Hittite period.

Visit Devrent Valley, also known as Imagination Valley, to see various types of fairy chimney formations formed 30 million years ago.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Cappadocia

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore Cappadocia's Valleys, Open-Air Museums, and Cave Churches

• Meet your guide at your hotel to begin the trip.
• Visit Devrent Valley, also known as Imagination Valley, to see various types of fairy chimney formations formed 30 million years ago.
• Spend time exploring the Zelve Open Air Museum, one of the oldest settlements in Cappadocia and a UNESCO site.
• Wonder at the fairy chimneys in Pasabag, the Monks Valley, resembling those seen in the Hobbit and the Smurfs.
• Visit a local pottery shop and learn how people survived and created beautiful art dating back to the Hittite period.
• Uncover some of the best cave churches at the Goreme Open Air Museum.
• Head to Uchisar Castle and Pigeon Valley, two of the best spots for photography in the world.
• Return to your hotel.

That will conclude your tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private air-conditioned luxurious minivan during the tour

• Private English-speaking Cappadocia guide

• Local taxes

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses

• Lunch

• Drinks at lunch

• Admission fees to the sites and museums

• Tips and gratuities

What to bring

• Walking shoes or sneakers
• Comfortable clothes, such as shorts and shirts
• Sunblock, depending on the season
• A light jacket or raincoat, depending on the season

Know before you go

Tips for the tour:

• Be sure to wear either walking shoes or sneakers.

• Wear comfortable clothes, such as shorts and shirts. Please do not wear a skirt or anything that could cause injuries during the hike.

• Depending on the season, please use sunblock.

• Depending on the season, please bring a light jacket or raincoat with you.

• When you start the tour, please inform your guide about your diet (allergies, vegan, vegetarian, etc.).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cappadocia, Turkey

Tour start

Cappadocia, Turkey

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.