52 activities in Cappadocia, Turkey

An unforgettable adventure in Cappadocia, a region in central Turkey well known for its stunning scenery above the magnificent fairy chimneys, its historical riches and its unique geological formations. However, one of the most exhilarating and unforgettable experiences Cappadocia has to offer is tandem paragliding.

Before taking off, you will be given a safety briefing by experienced paragliding pilots who have intimate knowledge of the area. They will give you all the necessary instructions to ensure a safe and enjoyable flight. 

We will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel, so you do not have to think about anything, just let go and enjoy this amazing and unique moment!

Cappadocia Jeep Safari is one of the most exciting adventures in Cappadocia is exploring the region in an off-road vehicle. Our Jeep Safari tour offers you the best of the best: open-top jeep vehicles for unobstructed views of the valleys, churches and other cultural highlights. We take you to the hard-to-find places and away from the crowds for spectacular views and the excitement of traveling off-road in the unique landscapes of Cappadocia.

We offer half day morning or afternoon tours and and full day tours. The instructers and drivers have basic English and we will assist you but will not be in a position explain the sites like a guide would. This is a fun day for any traveller visiting beautiful Cappadocia.

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Duration: 8 Hours

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A great way to get right off the beaten track! Take a half or full-day guided tour through the most beautiful of Cappadocias spectacular rock-cut valleys on a sturdy ATV (quad) bike. These tours are a great activity option for those seeking a few hours of fun and adventure outdoors.

ATVs provide an opportunity for great sight-seeing, as one is enabled to roam the hills, valleys, dunes, and trails of Cappadocia. All tours include a guide and detailed safety instruction. Our All Terrain Vehicles are extremely easy to use, as they are fully automatic, so no experience is necessary.

The tracks you will be riding on are carefully laid out to be challenging, but not frightening. If you want exciting fun and outdoor activities to look around Cappadocia, you can join a our guided Quad tours in Cappadocia.

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Duration: 5 Hours

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The day begins with a visit to Devrent Valley, also known as Imagination Valley, famous for its surreal rock formations shaped by nature into intriguing figures that spark the imagination.

The tour continues to Pashabagi (Monks Valley), where Christian hermits once lived in cells and churches carved into the iconic three-headed fairy chimneys, symbolizing the Holy Trinity. This area offers a unique opportunity to observe the different stages in the formation of Cappadocia’s famous fairy chimneys.

Next, you proceed to Avanos, located along the banks of the Kizilirmak (Red River), named for its red clay deposits. Here, you will see local potters at work continuing centuries-old traditions, followed by lunch at a local restaurant.

The journey then leads to the Göreme Open-Air Museum, home to some of the world’s most important Byzantine cave churches. These valleys once sheltered monks and nuns who pursued monastic life from the 3rd century onward, leaving behind remarkable frescoes and rock-cut sanctuaries.

A panoramic stop at Esentepe offers a breathtaking view over Göreme Village and Valley, showcasing fairy chimneys, unique rock formations, and cave houses.

The tour concludes with a visit to Uchisar Castle, the highest point in the region, providing stunning views over Cappadocia’s extraordinary landscape.

Start this fantastic tour visiting the Pigeon Valley that has become quite popular with hikers.

Göreme which have the old names of Korama, Matiana and Maccan is 10 km far away from the center of Nevsehir province. Located among the “fairy chimney” rock formations, is a town in Cappadocia. The valley created from volcanic rocks is famous with the chimney rocks resulting from the erosion made by the natural factors to these rocks and with the historical richness. You will see it’s magnificent Valley Scenery Views of Swords Valley, Love Valley, Red Valley.

Now visit the Göreme Open Air Museum where you can see several churches built into caves by Christians between the 10th and 13th centuries. In the museum you have a chance to visit several different churches and chapels.

Then you visit Cavusin village and its cave church. It is the oldest one in the area dating back to the 5th century. The next stop is in Pasabag where you can see mushroom-like fairy-chimneys with multiple caps and stems situated in the middle of a vineyard.

After Cavusin you go to Avanos, a small town known for its ceramics. Here is the places in which ateliers of ceramics are worked, soil is shaped and cooked in order to make pots and pans. There you have lunch and also visit a ceramics workshop where you can see how pottery is made and decorated.

After Lunch in Avanos, you will be able to see Devrent Valley, and also Zelve Valley, you most probably won’t want to stop taking pictures of these areas. In Devrent valley you can view rocks of different shapes,there is one that resembles a camel.

The next stop is in Ürgüp.Ürgüp which has got the famous cave hotels, wines and handmade carpets is the most important tourism center of the Cappaddocia Region.

The tour then moves on Ortahisar for a panoramic sunset and an opportunity to take some unforgettable photos while the 'fairy chimney' rocks change colour. The next stop is Uchisar which is the highest point in the area and provides a great vantage point. Finally, the tour reaches Kaymakli Underground city where archaeologists believe as many as 3,500 people may have been housed centuries ago.. First opened to tourists in 1964.The houses in the village are constructed around the nearly one hundred tunnels of the underground city. The tunnels are still used today as storage areas, stables, and cellars.

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09:00 - 17:00

Duration: 9 Hours

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This private tour is a great way to discover the amazing sights of this fascinating region. You'll discover an underground city, mediaeval churches hollowed out of caves and Cappadocia's famous rock formations.

After being picked up from your hotel, the first stop is the subterranean city at Kaymakli, first carved out of the rock by the Hittites nearly 3500 years ago and later used by the early Christians for shelter against their persecutors. Afterwards we'll drive on to the Citadel of Uchisar, the highest point in the region where you will be able to admire truly amazing views from the top of the fortress.

Next stop is Goreme where we'll visit the Open Air Museum. Here you can wander around the remains of Byzantine churches cut into the living rock as you admire their colourful mediaeval frescoes. After visiting Goreme we'll drive through the Devrent Valley, a landscape from another planet with its amazing rock formations known as fairy chimneys.

We'll then drive on to Pasabaglari, where you can visit a chapel dedicated to St Simeon. You can also admire a hermit's shelter cut into one of the fairy chimneys. Our final stop will be the town of Avanos, renowned throughout Turkey for the quality of its red earthenware pottery. There will be plenty of time for you to admire the local potters at work and you can even have a go yourself if you wish.


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This tour opens with a spectacular view over Göreme from Esentepe. Unfolding before you , Göreme valley and Göreme village: fairy chimneys, rock formations and cave houses that will enchant you. We continue driving to Derinkuyu Underground City, one of the best preserved and deepest Underground Cities in Cappadocia. From here we proceed to Ihlara Valley.

This gorge is 16 km long and both sides are lined with rock carved churches, more than a hundred little churches and houses. You will walk about 4 km along the river in the valley exploring the hidden churches. At the end of your walk lunch will be served at Belisirma Village by the river.

After your substantial lunch we visit Selime Monastery,it was carved out of the rock by Christian monks in the 13th century (this is also the spot wherethe movie “Star wars” was shot).

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Duration: 8 Hours

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Our day begins with a visit to Devrent Valley, also known as “Imagination Valley”, this is the most surreal-looking landscape. We continue on to Pashabagi also known as the Monks Valley because Christian hermits chose to locate hermit cells and churches in these three-headed pinnacles symbolic of the Holy Trinity.

Here you can witness all the stages of the formation of fairy chimneys. Next we proceed to Avanos set on the banks of the Kizilirmak (Red River) named due to red clay deposits. Here you will see potters at work and lunch is taken in a Local Restaurant. Next you continue with Göreme Open Air Museumm the world’s most significant Byzantine cave churches are found in these once remote valleys where monks and nuns pursued monastic life from the 3rd century on.

We take an opportunity to view Göreme from Esentepe a complete view of the village and Göreme valley , fairy chimneys, rock formations and cave houses our day ends with Uchisar Castle.

A full day tour of the spectacular region of Cappadocia, famed for its’ lunar landscape. The tour begins with a visit to Pigeon Valley. You can admire the multicoloured rock formations of the famous Pigeon Valley, and Uchisar’s picturesque fairy chimneys.

Created from volcanic rocks, these chimney-shaped rocks are the result of erosion made by natural factors over the centuries. The area has also been an important religious place and underwent intensive emigration of the first Christians. You will see its magnificent Valley Scenery Views of Swords Valley, Love Valley, Red Valley.

Uçhisar Castle sometimes mentioned as Rock Skyscraper, this is the highest point and the biggest fairy chimney of Cappadocia, it is possible to see most of the region from the up of the castle.

Göreme which have the old names of Korama, Matiana and Maccan is 10 km far away from the center of Nevsehir province. Located among the “fairy chimney” rock formations, is a town in Cappadocia. The valley created from volcanic rocks is famous with the chimney rocks resulting from the erosion made by the natural factors to these rocks and with the historical richness. It has been an important religious place together with the intensive emigration of the first. You will see its magnificent Valley Scenery Views of Swords Valley, Love Valley, Red Valley. Take great pictures and share with millions. The formation of fairy chimneys continues, clearly as in Red Valley Mountain and Zelve Mountain.

Locals have proudly dubbed the area “Love Valley”. Love Valley is just one of the many treats in store in Cappadocia, a fascinating corner of it; unique shaped fairy chimneys, walking around and picturing these unique pinnacles, Red Valley and Mount Erciyes.

Then walk through Pasabaglar, used to be known as Valley of Monks. You will have a tea break here. Turkish tea is very important in the Turkish culture and must be tried.

The next stop is in Ürgüp. The Üzümlü Church, Cambazli Church and Sarica Church in Ortahisar which was one of the villages of Ürgüp are the oldest rock churches from the region. Additionally, Tavsanli Church and Church of Saint Basileious are worth seeing. Ürgüp which has got the famous cave hotels, wines and hand-made carpets is the most important tourism center of the Cappaddocia Region. The old cave houses were restored as a tourist cave hotels without damaging their historic structure.

We end our tour at Üç Güzeller which means Three Beautifuls, located in the entrance of Ürgüp town, you can see 3 unique mushrooms fairy chimney with beautiful panorama from high.

Languages
French, Spanish, German, Portuguese and Italian.

Includes air conditioned luxury minivan equipped with CD, DVD, VCD Players and internet connection, professional touring driver, professional guiding services with valley trekking specialty, all entrance tickets and fees, local set lunch, all parking and road taxes.

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09:15 - 17:15

Duration: 8 Hours

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Join us on a full day tour that takes you through some of the most scenic parts of Cappadocia and see the legendary ‘fairy chimneys’ passing through Pigeon Valley, Göreme Open Air Museum, Çavuşin village, Avanos and Ürgüp, before the tour culminates at the ‘Summit of Cappadocia’.

We see some spectacular scenery as we go through the Pigeon Valley and the valleys around Göreme, before we stop at the Göreme Open Air Museum. One of Turkey’s Unesco World Heritage Sites, it is an essential stop on any trip where you can admire Byzantine art as well as the churches and chapels that were carved into the rocks. We then stop to see one of the oldest cave churches in the area situated in the village of Çavuşin, which dates from the 5th century.

The tour continues on to Paşabağ, where you can see the famous ‘fair chimneys’ with their mushroom-like structure before arriving into Avanos; where you have time to have lunch and appreciate the ceramic work that the region is famous for. We then head through the striking Devrent Valley, where you can even catch sight of a rock shaped like a camel! Admire more rock churches in Ürgüp, such as the spectacular Tavsanli Church and Church of Saint Basileious and take unforgettable photos at the Ortahisar Panorama point, by the entrance to the Red Valley. End the tour on a high note at Uçhisar, the tallest point in Cappadocia.

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Mustafapasa Village or Sinasos in Greek is located about 10 km from Goreme and the town is very famous with its’ huge mansions with elaborately carved door and window-frames. Most of them are dating back to early 19th century and belonged to Greek families. The houses were actively used until 1924 when population exchange had happened between Greeks and Turks.

While Sinasos was a village with more than 5000 citizens in 1923, it has become a deserted village with about 1700 people who arrived at the population exchange. Most of the houses were unfortunately left to the mercy of the weather for decades. The village has 3 beautiful churches called as Constantine and Helena Church, The Church of St. Basil and The Church of St. Nicholas.

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Fly over one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world! Admire the magical Cappadocia from a brand new perspective

Highlights
- Contemplate the valleys and landscapes of Cappadocia at sunrise
- Enjoy a light breakfast before taking to the skies
- Celebrate landing with a glass of Champagne

Fly over one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world with a magical hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia.

Take to the skies and rise high above the honeycomb peaks that characterise the unique landscape of Cappadocia. Set off early in the morning for a magical sunrise experience and see the rusty orange landscape come to life before your eyes.

Enjoy a light breakfast of tea, coffee and pastries before we board the balloon to rise gently into the skies, where every angle of this magical volcanic landscape will be yours to contemplate peacefully over the course of the balloon ride. As the sun rises over the moon-like scenery, the stillness and inspiring beauty of the area will overcome your senses in what promises to be a moment you will cherish for time to come.

Once we hit the ground, celebrate landing with a glass of Champagne and take away a certificate of participation to remember your time.

Duration
Delux Ballon: 1 hour 30 minutes flight with max.8-12 pax.
Standard Ballon: 1 hour flight with max. 20 pax.
Private: 1 hour flight.

Languages
English.

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Requirements
Minimum Age: 7 years old.
Please note that excursions may be subject to change or not available during adverse weather conditions.
In these cases it can be postponed the days after otherwise it will be refunded.

Don’t miss this package of Hot Air Balloon Tour and Cappadocia Shared Tour! Fly over one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world with a magical hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia and then enjoy a fantastic classic tour.

 

Firstly, we will pick you up in the morning at approximately 4:30am, to go to the balloon departure area and have a balloon flight with our experienced pilot team. The balloon tour ends at approximately 7am and you will be dropped back at your hotel.

 

We will do a second pick-up for the shared tour at approximately 9:30am. In the tour you will be visiting Uchisar Castle, Zelve Open Aİr Museum, Pasabağ Valley, Devrent Valley Çavuşin and Avanos. You will be guided by a professional licensed tour guide. The tour ends at approximately 5:00pm and you will be dropped back at your hotel.

 

Balloon Tour options:

Standard flight: Duration: 1 hour with max. 20 passengers

Comfort flight: Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes with max. 8-12 passengers

Valley 1: Cappadocia main balloon flying zone in Göreme, which is the most popular balloon flying area. Located in the heart of Cappadocia, you can enjoy the unique Cappadocia landscape from the sky. Hundreds of balloons are flying in the area at sunrise.

Valley 2: Cappadocia second flying zone in Çat Valley. Located approximately 30 kilometres away from the other flying zone, there are less balloons flying in this area compared to the number of balloons flying in Valley 1.

Don’t miss this package of Hot Air Balloon Tour and Cappadocia Shared Tour!

 

Firstly, we will pick you up in the morning at approximately 4:30am, to go to the balloon departure area and have a balloon flight with our experienced pilot team. The balloon tour ends at approximately 7am and you will be dropped back at your hotel.

 

We will do a second pick-up for the shared tour at approximately 9:30am. In the tour you will be visiting Pigeon Valley, Underground City, Selime Monastery and have 3 km walk at amazing Ihlara Valley. You will be guided by a professional licensed tour guide. The tour ends at approximately 5pm and you will be dropped back at your hotel. 

 

Balloon Tour options:

Standard flight: Duration: 1 hour with max. 20 passengers

Comfort flight: Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes with max. 8-12 passengers

Valley 1: Cappadocia main balloon flying zone in Göreme, which is the most popular balloon flying area. Located in the heart of Cappadocia, you can enjoy the unique Cappadocia landscape from the sky. Hundreds of balloons are flying in the area at sunrise.

Valley 2: Cappadocia second flying zone in Çat Valley. Located approximately 30 kilometres away from the other flying zone, there are less balloons flying in this area compared to the number of balloons flying in Valley 1.

After breakfast your expedition will start with Soganli Village to see one of the early centers of monastic life and the most authentic dwellings that reflect the exclusivity of the region’s natural character. Driving through the inspiring valleys and towns of Cappadocia that will captivate you with their beauty. You will be enjoying walking through the valleys of Zelve that was a town composed of hundreds of rock-carved houses occupied until 1942. In Cappadocia different religions coexisted in harmony for thousands of years and one can see churches and mosques facing each other built into the rock cliffs! During Byzantine period, Cappadocia had hundreds of Christian hermits living in their private hermitages as well as the monastic centers where Christianity was institutionalized. You will then appreciate the breathtaking scenery of the Pigeon Valley. Afterwards, you will drive to Ihlara Valley. What makes the valley unique is the ancient history of its inhabitants. The whole canyon is honeycombed with rock-cut underground dwellings and churches from the Byzantine period. Due to the valley's plentiful supply of water and hidden places, here was the first settlement of the first Christians escaping from Roman soldiers. In the Ihlara Valley there are hundreds of old churches in the volcanic rock caves.

Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Portuguese, Russian and Japanese.

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09:00

Duration: 8 Hours

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Requirements
Please indicate the name of the hotel at the moment of making the reservation, otherwise the booking will not be considered confirmed.

Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour, visit Cappadocia which is known for the best place to fly with hot air balloon and explore the area of Cappadocia weather permitting.

Enjoy Cappadocia from above on this thrilling hot air balloon tour. The Royal Queen Flight begins in luxury mini-buses that transfer you to our company headquarters. Here, youll relax and enjoy a catered breakfast buffet while the pilots choose a launch site.
Once the launch site has been selected, you will be able to watch the crew assemble and inflate the balloon. Our balloons are provided exclusively by Lindstrand Balloons and are the only variety in the region that are silver-coated–a hallmark of quality and safety. Following a brief introduction, youll be off to see Cappadocia from high in the air!
Our balloons will climb approximately 300 meters during the flight, and marvelous panoramic views await you as you drift above the valleys and between rock formations. Balloons move by the wind and youll float wherever the breeze takes you. This also means that each flight brings new and memorable experiences along with as-yet-unseen viewing angles and ideal photo opportunities.
When back on the ground youll be treateated to a complimentary champagne toast to celebrate your flight and receive a commemorative silver flight medallion.

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Duration: 2 Hours

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bring comfortable clothes.