8-Hour Cappadocia Hiking Tour through White, Love, Red and Rose Valleys

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore White Valley, Love Valley, Red Valley, and Rose Valley
• 02 Tour through Çavuşin, the oldest village in Cappadocia
• 03 Marvel at the surreal fairy chimneys
• 04 See castle ruins and a 5th-century church with frescoes in Çavuşin

Delve into a full-day hiking trip in Cappadocia and behold the marvellous geological wonders of the region. Hike through White Valley, Love Valley, Red Valley, and Rose Valley to Çavuşin, the oldest village in the heart of Cappadocia, with its imposing castle ruins and 5th-century church with frescoes. Witness the popular fairy chimneys, formed naturally over the millennia due to volcanic upheavals.

Finish the hike at Çavuşin, the oldest village in Cappadocia, and witness castle ruins and a 5th-century church with frescoes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Cappadocia

Languages English, French, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Hike Through Cappadocia's Valleys to Çavuşin

• Pick up from your accommodation around 9 am and head to Uçhisar to start the hike.
• Hike through White Valley and try local seasonal fruits and plants.
• Head down the valley towards Love Valley and admire the unique geological phenomena of fairy chimneys.
• Stop for refreshments and explore a usable cave furnished with beds to get a clear picture of its usage in antiquity.
• Move to Red Valley and Rose Valley to admire caves, pigeon houses, and two well-preserved historical churches.
• Enjoy lunch with a spectacular view from the cafe.
• Finish the hike at Çavuşin, the oldest village in Cappadocia, and witness castle ruins and a 5th-century church with frescoes.
• Drive back to your accommodation.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick up and drop off from your accommodation
• Lunch
• 1.5 litres of water per person
• One glass of freshly squeezed juice (orange or pomegranate)
• Small snack
• Professional English-speaking local guide

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Hiking boots
• Hiking clothes
• Sunglasses
• Hat

Know before you go

• The total distance of this hike is 15 km/9.3 miles.
• There is the option of extending the hike a further 3 km/1.8 miles to Paşabağ at no extra cost if time and the guest's condition allow.
• This is only a hiking tour (no shopping).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Aydınlı - Orta, Goreme Municipality, Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye

Tour start

Cappadocia, Türkiye

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.