Day Trip to Göreme, Pigeon Valley, Özkonak Underground City & Devrent Valley

About the Activity

What to Expect

Discover the stunning city of Cappadocia on a full-day guided tour and visit key landmarks such as the Göreme Open Air Museum, Paşabağı, and the Old Greek Village of Çavuşin, while your guide shares the rich history and culture of the area. Arrive in Göreme after pickup from your hotel and marvel at some of the best views in the region. Continue to the Özkonak Underground City, the biggest and deepest underground settlement, which boasts eight levels connected by narrow tunnels. Enjoy time to explore the stalls, stores, churches, wineries, kitchens, and other sections open to visitors, while your guide provides insightful commentary.

You can stop for some lunch in a traditional restaurant, before making your way to Pigeon Valley, located in Uçhisar town. Here, take in the spectacular panoramic views. Make your way to the Göreme Open Air Museum and marvel at the rock-cut churches carved by early Christian monks. Learn about Christianity and the Monastic Life of Cappadocia from your guide. Visit the Old Greek Village of Çavuşin, located on the banks of the Red River, which is the longest river in Turkey. Embark on a tour of the town, visiting a pottery workshop and learning about red clay work and ceramics.

Watch a demonstration of the ancient free-hand technique and hear about the pottery-making tradition which dates back to the 2nd millennium B.C by the Hittites. Then, head to a rug workshop with hand-woven products. Continue to Paşabağı where the spectacular mushroom-shaped rock formations can be seen. Paşabağı is also called Monks Valley because of the Chapel of Saint Simeon, which is located in the valley. The next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also known as Imagination Valley. Admire the curious red rocks, which resemble animal forms, including a camel, a lizard, an owl, a snake, a chicken, and a penguin. At the end of your day, enjoy a relaxing return transfer to your hotel. This offer is ideal for history enthusiasts, nature lovers, and those interested in unique geological formations.

Highlights

• Discover the stunning city of Cappadocia on a full-day guided tour

• Visit key landmarks such as the Göreme Open Air Museum, Paşabağı, and the Old Greek Village of Çavuşin

• Explore the Özkonak Underground City with its eight levels connected by narrow tunnels

• Enjoy panoramic views at Pigeon Valley and learn about the Monastic Life of Cappadocia

Itinerary

• Pick-up from your hotel

• Pigeon Valley

• Göreme National Park & Open Air Museum

• Uçhisar

• Özkonak Underground City

• Çavuşin

• Pasabag

• Devrent Imagination Valley

• Drop-off at your hotel

How to Get There

We will pick you up from your hotel from the Nevşehir Area (Göreme, Uchisar, Avanos, Nevsehir or Kaymakli). Please contact us after completing the booking to arrange the details.

Characteristics of the bus

• Number of passengers: 15

• Air-conditioning

Included Services

• Professional, English-speaking guide & driver

Not Included

• Lunch & drinks

Bring Along

• Booking confirmation

• Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat

• Cash or card

• Comfortable shoes

Good to Know

• Not accessible to wheelchairs

• No pets allowed

• Not suitable for people with mobility impairments

• No luggage or large bags allowed

• The order of the tour itinerary may vary in order to avoid congestion

• You can bring your own food, but you are not allowed to eat in the bus