Cappadocia Valley Tours

Let’s try to get to know Cappadocia step by step with Cappadocia valley tours. It is as if nature and history, which were madly in love with each other centuries ago, have created today’s Cappadocia by joining hands. Even if you visit Cappadocia, which carries the work of this perfect existence in every corner, every day, what you will discover will continue to surprise you.

The old name of Cappadocia, which is the cradle of many civilizations, is Katpatukya. It is settled in our language as Cappadocia, and it means “Land of Beautiful Horses”. Katpatukya, with its historical name covering wide geography from Kayseri to Nigde, from Nevsehir to Aksaray; With all the stories it hides, the abandoned villages of the people it protects with mercy, the valleys that push the limits of the concept of natural beauty, its vineyards, wines and many more, it continues to make those who come to see it fall in love with it. Words are not enough to describe Cappadocia. That’s why I recommend you go and see it. Let’s try to get to know Cappadocia in general terms.

Cappadocia Valleys

You can feel like you are in a painting while looking at the Fairy Chimneys in yellow, pink, and Gray colors in the valleys of Cappadocia, which has assimilated a surreal reality like Salvador Dali paintings. You will also reach the peak of the pleasure of seeing all the colors of the rainbow at sunset and sunrise, which you cannot see anywhere else in the world. Of course, there are many ways to access all these pleasures. These include Cappadocia Balloon Tour, Cappadocia ATV tour, Cappadocia Horse Tour, and Cappadocia Valley Walks.
When we say Cappadocia valley tours, the first place that should come to your mind is Uchisar. This region, which is in a very central location for almost all tours, starts. Due to its very high position, it lays the most famous sights of Cappadocia under your feet. Here are some of these landscapes:

-Pasabag- Bozdag Priests Valley (Monks Valley)

-Zelve Valley and Open-Air Museum

-Devrent /Imagination Valley

– Pigeon Valley (Guvercinlik Valley)

-Love Valley

-Kızılcukur Valley (Red Valley)

-Gulludere Valley (Rose Valley)

-Swords Valley

-Ihlara valley

-Zemi valley

-Meskendir valley

-Valley of the Monasteries

Cappadocia Valleys: Pasabag-Bozdag Priests Valley

Pasabag-Bozdag Priests Valley is one of the most visited valleys between Avanos and Goreme. As the name suggests, it is the region where monks and monks are in seclusion. The best part of taking a valley walk here is that you can watch Cappadocia from above. In addition, this valley, where walking is very pleasant, will bring you many chapels, churches, and monasteries carved into the rocks.

How to go to Pasabag Valley | Priest Valley?

Apart from private vehicles and tours, it is also possible to reach this region by minibusses. In addition, they charge a fee between 15 and 45 TL at the entrance to almost all valleys.

Cappadocia Valleys: Devrent Imagination Valley

It takes its name from the rock shape that resembles a camel. This valley, which has very different rock formations that can be called unreal, gets full points from its visitors with this feature. Walking and horse tours in this valley allow you to have a very pleasant time.

How to go to Imagination Valley?

Located on the Urgup road, this valley comes just after passing the Zelve Open Air Museum. Apart from private vehicles and tours, it is also possible to reach this region by minibusses.

Cappadocia Zelve Valley | Zelve Open-Air Museum

Zelve Valley Ruins and Open-Air Museum, which are on the UNESCO World Heritage list, are among the most popular areas among visitors. However, you will also observe that fairy chimneys are denser than other regions. Another feature of Zelve Valley is that Christianity first started to spread here. If you consider going for a walk in this valley, do not forget to bring sunscreen. Since it is less green than other regions, you may be more exposed to the sun’s rays. I would even recommend going for a walk close to sunset if possible.

How to go to Cappadocia Valleys?

Apart from private vehicles and tours, you can also reach this region by minibusses. There is also a parking lot at the entrance of the zone.

Cappadocia Valleys-Cappadocia Valley Walks: Pigeon Valley

Pigeon valley is one of the places that should be on your list of Cappadocia valley tours and places to visit. It is the valley where the former inhabitants of the Pigeon Valley carved the fairy chimneys for the pigeons to stay and nests. The grape growers, who discovered the effect of pigeon fertilizers on grape growing, saw pigeon nests as the easiest way to reach these fertilizers. As a result, they carved the pigeon’s nests into the rocks, which we admire today. In addition, the façades of pigeon nests are decorated with ornaments, another striking feature of the region. Since it has a downhill structure, it provides a lot of convenience to hiking lovers. You will walk up the hills in this lively valley and enjoy the view next to the evil eye bead tree. Apart from private vehicles and tours, you can also reach this region by minibusses.

Cappadocia Valleys: Love Valley-And Tour Activities

As you can imagine, this unique valley has a story. The young people of two hostile villages fall in love with each other. But the hostility of the villagers is so severe that they do not show any sympathy for the young people’s love. Despite this, our young daughter and son, who insist on living their love, get married. The villagers get even angrier with these young people after this situation and unfortunately, they kill them. Thereupon, the god punishes the people living in the region and turns them into stone. Since that day, this valley has been described as the Valley of Love. Since it is a very romantic and popular place especially for couples, it takes its rightful place in the first place in events such as marriage proposals.

You can see the most beautiful state of the sunset in this valley, where you can walk around in 2-3 hours. In addition, activities such as the Balloon tour, Jeep tour, ATV tour among Cappadocia valley tours are highly appreciated by those who experience it in this valley.

Kızılcukur Valley-Hiking and Tour Activities

I guess no one is a fan of a beautiful sunset view is not. Stop at sunset in the Red Pit valley and take a breather. Enjoy this visual feast. Those who want to walk in this valley will easily reach the inner parts of the hill when they enter from Ortahisar’s direction. As the name suggests, the fairy chimneys here are red in color. While visiting the valley, be sure to stop by the Cross Church, the Uzumlu Church, and the Direkli (Column) Church. Balloon Tour, Horse Safari Tour, and ATV tour activities are very popular in the region.

Cappadocia Trekking: Gulludere Valley

Gulludere Valley, located somewhere between Goreme and Cavusin Village, takes its name from the rocks that turn into rose color with the sweet light of the sun. There are many churches in the valley. In addition, the Yovakim – Anna Church stands out with its very rare Virgin Mary fresco and attracts a lot of visitors. Visitors in this region prefer activities such as nature walks and trekking. In addition, photography enthusiasts will be able to capture
unique frames with this trekking activity.

Cappadocia Valleys Swords Valley

We can say that Kılıclar Valley is a miniature of Cappadocia culture. The sword-shaped chimney gives the area its name. It is also among the places frequented by those who participate in ATV tours and Horse Tours. There are churches here, as in other valleys. Finally, I recommend those who come to see the valley to see these churches as well.

Meskendir Valley

It takes its name from the Meskendir Church in the valley. The valley, which has a length of approximately 4400 meters, stretches from Ortahisar to Cavusin Village. There are also Horse Safari tours and ATV tours in the valley.

Ihlara Valley Cappadocia

Ihlara Valley is one of the rare places where walking in Cappadocia valley tours can be enjoyed in summer and winter. There is also a hiking trail with a length of 14 kilometers. It is so famous that they even organize a walking festival. While your admiration takes you away in the magnificent view of the valley, stairs come before you to descend into the valley. As a result, these stairs catch you in the rhythm of your heart and take you to the river Melediz, whose water reaches up to knee-deep. The valley manages to steal your heart not only with its natural beauty but also with historical buildings decorated with frescoes.

After walking along the Ihlara Valley, you arrive at Belisirma village, an old Anatolian village. In addition, a nice restaurant greets you with seating on the river where you can relax. At the end of your valley walk, I would say don’t leave without seeing Yaprakhisar village and Selime Monastery.

Cappadocia Trekking: Zemi valley

Another hiking trail is Zemi Valley. This track is 5600 meters long. As a result, it is a very good option for nature walk lovers. It is a very challenging track with its rough terrain. However, Zemi Valley takes trekking lovers to another world with its natural and cultural beauty.

Cappadocia Trekking: Valley of Monasteries

Another hiking trail is the Manastırlar Vadisi track, which is little known but offers extremely enjoyable hours. This valley is located between the Sivrihisar village of Aksaray and Guzelyurt. After all, when you see the valley, you will think that you have encountered a miniature of the Ihlara valley. Manastır Creek is in the middle of the valley. You must start the Valley Walk from Sivrihisar Village. However, the length of your track is approximately 8 km.

Gomeda Valley Hiking-Trekking| Cappadocia

This valley, which fascinates with its appearance, takes its name from the Gomeda Ruins. Its lush nature and rock formations that push the limits of imagination astonish those who see it. Gomeda Valley, which is 5 km away from Urgup, promises to give unique moments to hiking lovers with its 1.5 km walking track. Along with the region known as Uzengi, located in the continuation of the valley, it manages to make sports lovers happy with a 6-kilometer hiking trail. During your visits to Cappadocia, I suggest that you do not go without seeing this valley.

Finally, it would be appropriate to add the following. We can reach all these unique beauties by private vehicles or minibusses. In addition, entrance fees ranging from 15 to 45 TL are collected at the entrance of the valley.

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