Turkey · UNESCO Heritage Sites

8-Hour Cappadocia Highlights Tour with Zelve and Goreme Museums

8 Hours Round trip from Cappadocia Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the fairy chimney formations of Devrent Valley and Pasabag
02 Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Zelve Open Air Museum
03 Discover Cappadocia's cave churches at Goreme Open Air Museum
04 Learn about traditional pottery art dating back to the Hittite period
05 Take photos at Uchisar Castle and Pigeon Valley

Explore the best of Cappadocia on this 8-hour tour, from the imaginative landscape of Devrent Valley, brimming with fairy chimneys, to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Zelve Open Air Museum. Discover remarkable cave churches at the Goreme Open Air Museum, admire the striking formations of Pasabag, and learn about the art of pottery making at a local workshop. The day also includes photo stops at Uchisar Castle and Pigeon Valley, two of Cappadocia's most scenic viewpoints.

Stop at Pasabag, also known as Monks Valley, where you will see some of the most interesting fairy chimneys, resembling those seen in the Hobbit and the Smurfs.

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

Day 01

Cappadocia Highlights from Devrent Valley to Uchisar

Get picked up by your driver and guide from your hotel.
Begin the day by exploring Cappadocia at Devrent Valley, also known as Imagination Valley. Here, you will see different types of fairy chimney formations that were formed almost 30 million years ago.
Head to the Zelve Open Air Museum, one of the oldest settlements in Cappadocia and one of the three UNESCO sites in the park.
Stop at Pasabag, also known as Monks Valley, where you will see some of the most interesting fairy chimneys, resembling those seen in the Hobbit and the Smurfs.
Proceed to the pottery workshop. This trip offers the opportunity to stop by a local pottery shop, where details are shared about how people survived and created beautiful art dating back to the Hittite period.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
A stop at Goreme Open Air Museum allows you to discover some of the best cave churches among the 530 found in Cappadocia.
Continue to Uchisar Castle and Pigeon Valley, two of the best spots for photography and photo opportunities in the world.
Pause for a photo break at Pigeon Valley.
Return to your hotel.

Stay overnight in Cappadocia.

Where this trip takes you

Devrent Valley fairy chimneys, Zelve Open Air Museum, Pasabag fairy chimneys, Goreme Open Air Museum cave churches

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Cappadocia 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private A/C luxurious Mercedes Sprinter for the tour and transfers
Private English-speaking Cappadocia tour guiding
Lunch during the tour
All admission fees to the sites and museums
Expenses of the driver and guide, including food and accommodation
Expenses of the minivan, including gasoline, parking fees, and highway fees
Local taxes and 18% VAT

What's Not Included

Personal expenses
Drinks with the meal
Gratuities for the guide and driver

What to bring

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.
Please inform your guide about your diet, including allergies, vegan, vegetarian, and other requirements, when you start the tour.

Know before you go

This tour will take you to what feels like another planet, full of magical lunar landscapes. No one expects to see some of the world's finest frescoes in the middle of nowhere, inside a 1,500-year-old cave church. This tour is filled with art, history, religion, and experiences beyond expectations.

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