About this experience
Enjoy this tour designed for people with limited time in Cappadocia. See the monuments at the Goreme Open Air Museum, and explore the Underground City, Pigeon Valley, and the Fairy Chimneys.
Highlights
- Visit the most important sites in the area in one day
- Explore Goreme Open Air Museum's cave churches with frescoes
- Enjoy the company of a licensed local guide and an experienced driver
- Explore the underground city of Cappadocia
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation by air-conditioned van or bus
- Tour guide
- Private tour (if option selected).
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
This Full Day Cappadocia Red and Green Combined Day Tour covers some of the most famous attractions of the region including the Goreme Open Air Museum (ticket not included), the Underground City (ticket not included), Pigeon Walley , and the Fairy Valley. The tour includes pick up from your hotel and transportation in an air-conditioned van. You will be accompanied by a driver and a local guide who will provide insight into the history, culture and significance of the sites visited. The tour offers a great opportunity to experience the unique landscapes and monuments of Cappadocia, with a focus on the historic cave churches and underground settlements.
9:00 AM-10:00 AM : Depart from your accommodation in Cappadocia.
09.30 AM -11.30 AM Goreme Open-Air Museum The Goreme Open-Air Museum resembles a vast monastic complex composed of scores of refectory monasteries placed side-by-side, each with its own fantastic church. It is obviously the first sight to be visited by any traveler in Cappadocia, standing as it does in the very center of the region with easy access from all directions.
11.30--12.30 Pasabag Pasabag in Cappadocia is located on the road to Zelve, coming from Goreme or Avanos. Highly remarkable earth pillars can be seen here, in the middle of a vineyard, hence the name of the place which means: the Pacha's vineyard. Pacha means "General", the military rank, in Turkish and it is a very common nick name. This site is also called Monks Valley. The name was derived from some cones carved in tuff stones which stand apart. Currently, there is a vineyard and a number of tuff cones standing right next to the road.
13.00-14.00Midday: Enjoy traditional Turkish cuisine at a local restaurant for Lunch
14:00-15.00 Pigeon Valley is a popular tourist destination located in the Cappadocia region of Turkey. The valley is known for its beautiful scenery, rock-cut dovecotes, and hiking trails. Some of the highlights of Pigeon Valley include: Rock-cut dovecotes: The valley is known for its rock-cut dovecotes, which were carved out of the soft volcanic rock by ancient people.
15:00-16:00 Descend into the depths of one of Cappadocia’s remarkable underground cities, where early Christians once sought refuge from persecution. Explore a maze of tunnels, storage areas, and air shafts that reveal an ingenious ancient way of life.
16:45 PM - 17:15 PM: Visit Esentepe Hill.
Capture panoramic photos of the stunning Cappadocian landscape from this viewpoint.
Evening: Return
Note: There will be shopping stops in between depending on your interest.
Things to note
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunscreen
- Hat
Terms & conditions
The order of the tour itinerary may vary in order to avoid congestion
Please be careful at all times in order to avoid injuries.