Turkey · Hidden Gems

8-Hour Cappadocia Hidden Gems Tour with Soganli and Red Valley

8 Hours Round trip from Cappadocia Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the abandoned village of Soganli and its rock formations
02 See the best-preserved ancient mosaics at the Sobesos excavation site
03 Visit Keslik Monastery's churches, ancient frescoes, and living quarters
04 Discover Mustafapasa, an old Greek village re-inhabited after 1927
05 Enjoy a 2-hour hike through the Red Valley

Escape the usual tourist trail on this 8-hour excursion through Cappadocia's lesser-known treasures. Visit the abandoned village of Soganli with its striking rock formations, admire the best-preserved ancient mosaics at the Sobesos excavation site, and explore Keslik Monastery and the old Greek village of Mustafapasa. The day ends with a 2-hour hike through the Red Valley before returning to Cappadocia.

Escape the usual tourist trail on this 8-hour excursion through Cappadocia's lesser-known treasures.

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, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Soganli Valley, Sobesos, Mustafapasa and Red Valley Hike

Meet your guide and head to the abandoned Soganli Village in the Soganli Valley.
Drive to the Sobesos excavation site of a Roman city, where you can see the best-preserved ancient mosaics.
Visit Keslik Monastery, a small collection of churches, ancient frescoes, and living quarters.
Proceed to Mustafapasa (Sinassos), where you will see an old Greek village re-inhabited after 1927.
After lunch, drive to the Red Valley and begin a 2-hour hike.
Get transferred to your desired place.

End of the tour services.