HIKING TOURS IN CAPPADOCIA

Cappadocia is a real paradise  for hikers with its valleys, cave churches,  dwellings and spectacular rock formations. Hiking through the valleys of Cappadocia gives you an opportunity to absorb real Cappadocia and take unusual pictures.

We arrange both regular and private hiking tours in Cappadocia, please see the sample itineraries below and do not hesitate to contact us for your own itinerary.

 

Colors of Cappadocia (Full Day Hike)
We will start our hike with  Kizilçukur (Red Valley), possibly the most beautiful valley in Cappadocia, with its magical rock formations and brilliant red colours. There are some cave-dwellings and frescoed churches in the valley which will be visited along the way. Then we will arrive in Cavusin Village, one of the first Christian settlements and visit the old church dedicated to St. John which is located in the old part of the town. After having a picnic lunch we will continue to Pasabag (also called Monks Valley) to see the most famous fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Next we will walk to Zelve to visit Zelve Open Air Museum which is one of the old rock-cut monasteries. We will drive back to the hotel after the hike.
Colors of Cappadocia Hiking Tour starts at 09:00 and finishes at 5:30pm. The rate is 60 Euro per person including the entrance tickets, guiding in English, lunch and transportation.
5 hours moderate hike (Minimum 2 people is required to arrange the trip)


The Honey and Pigeon Valley (Full Day Hike)
We will start our hike with the Honey Valley ( also called Love Valley)  with  one of the most picturesque fairy chimneys in Cappadocia. Walking through the gardens of the villagers in the base of the valley will amaze you. The hike in the honey valley will last about 3 hours, at the end of the hike we will arrive in Uchisar and have our lunch there. After lunch we will climb up to Uchisar Castle, which is the highest point of Cappadocia and has an amazing view of Cappadocia valleys. Then we will hike through Pigeon valley to Goreme Village. The Pigeon Valley is one of the most famous valleys of Cappadocia and its name comes from the pigeon-cotes carved on its walls.We will drive back to the hotel after the hike.
The tour starts at 09:00 in the morning and finishes at 5:00pm. The rate is 60 Euro per person including the entrance tickets, guiding in English, lunch and transportation.
5 hours moderate hike (Minimum 2 people is required to arrange the trip)
 

Hidden Treasure of Cappadocia(Half Day Hiking in Cat Valley)

Cat Valley is one of the most beautiful valleys in Cappadocia with its dovecotes and spectacular rock formations but it is not known as much as the other Cappadocia valleys.
This hiking tour aims to let you discover that hidden treasure of Cappadocia. The hike is very pleasure and can be rated as easy. We will hike about 2,5-3 hours through the fairy chimneys and willow trees. We will drive back to the hotel after the hike.
Upon request, a walk through the traditional village of Cat and a visit to one of the village houses can be arranged.

The rate of half day Cat Valley hike is 40 Euro per person including the guiding in English and transportation. The hike can be arranged either in the morning or in the afternoon.
Minimum 2 people is required to arrange the trip

 

Uzengi Valley (Half Day Morning Hike)
We will start to hike from Ortahisar. Next we will enter Pancarlik Valley to see the numerous cones and fairy chimneys decorating our path and also visit the Kepez and Sarica churches, famous for their architectural significance.Then through small valleys and plateaus we will go down to the valley of Uzengi bordered with a high cliff of white tuff where are thousands of pigeon houses. We will drive back to the hotel after the hike.
The tour starts at 09:00 in the morning and finishes at 12:00pm. The rate is 40 Euro per person including the entrance tickets, guiding in English, lunch and transportation.
3 hours easy hike (Minimum 2 people is required to arrange the trip)

 

 

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