Turkey · UNESCO Heritage Sites

1-Day Cappadocia Sightseeing Tour with Göreme and Avanos

1 Day Round trip from Göreme Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Göreme Open Air Museum
02 Explore 1,000-year-old rock-cut cave churches and their frescoes
03 Marvel at Uçhisar Castle and its panoramic views over Cappadocia
04 See the mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys of Pasabag and Devrent
05 Join a pottery workshop in Avanos after an authentic Turkish lunch

Sign up for this day trip to the highlights of Cappadocia and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Göreme Open Air Museum, its 1,000-year-old cave churches, and Uçhisar Castle. Also see the mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys of Pasabag and Devrent, visit St. Simeone's monk cell carved into the rock, and join a pottery workshop in Avanos.

You will discover Pasabag and Devrent and admire the famous mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, as well as St. Simeone's monk cell carved into the rock.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cappadocia, Avanos

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Göreme Open Air Museum, Uçhisar Castle and Avanos

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and proceed to the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site of Göreme Open Air Museum.
Visit the landmark rock-cut churches, where your guide will explain the meaning of the frescoes covering the walls of these thousand-year-old cave churches.
Afterwards, you will visit Uçhisar Castle, which offers a wonderful panoramic view of the Cappadocia region. You will explore the castle and take photos while your guide informs you about the rich history of Cappadocia. Then, head to the old Greek village of Cavusin. You will discover Pasabag and Devrent and admire the famous mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, as well as St. Simeone's monk cell carved into the rock.
Have lunch in Avanos, where you will experience authentic Turkish cooking. After lunch, visit the pottery workshops of Avanos.
At the end of the tour, drive back to your hotel.