Embark on an excursion to travel through the highlights of Cappadocia by exploring the ruins of ancient churches at the unique open-air museum in Goreme. Attend pottery workshops, take in the majestic views of the red river and tour across the Kaymaklı Underground City and Avanos Town. Wander around the alluring Uchisar Pigeon Valley and witness splendid landscapes.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hotel or at a set place
- Meeting points of the tour is determined according to the visitors choice. May be at the city centre for example Göreme town or you can be picked up by car and your guide from your hotel.
The Valley of Imagination
The Devrent Valley, also known as Imagination Valley or Rose Valley is an extraordinary landscape shaped by nature to make you wonder and explore more about Cappaocia with its different shaped natural rock formations such as Camel or sharks:) We will be talking about the formation history of Cappadocia while enjoying with this beautiful landscape.
The Valley of Monks
With its other name 'Paşabag' is an archaeological site within the UNESCO World Heritage in Cappadocia where we can observe the famous fairy-chimneys (Rock Formations) of Cappadocia together with the areas where the monks lived during early Christianity and go into deeper history of the place.
Avanos Red river and Pottery workshop
The antique town of Avanos where millions of tourists come to every year, is also well-known for its riverside and pottery. After walking near the red river, which is one of the longest in Turkey, we will join a workshop of famous handicraft of pottery making by the masters of the town while enjoying making ours.
Lunch
To taste the local food of Cappadocia we will visit one of the local restaurants in Avanos town. It takes around 1 hour.
Göreme Open Air Museum
Being one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites , Göreme open air museum is the best example of monastic comlexes having many churches and chapels, refectories, kitchens and dorms all carved by hand into the tuff rocks of the town. We will be fascinated after seeing the best examples of mural paintings depicting the life of Christ and other stories from bible inside the churches. A-must-see.
Pigeon Valley and Uçhisar Castle
Pigeon Valley took its name from the countless man made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Since ancient times Pigeons have been used in the Cappadocia region for multiple reasons. We will stop at a panoramic viewpoint to take some photos of the valley together with hundreds of pigeons and see the castle of the town which was used as a fortress since the early history.
Underground city
We will head to visit one of the most famous one from hundreds of underground cities built by the Christians to escape from persecution. A tour of Cappadocia would be incomplete without a visit here. It is divided into eight different levels, four of which visitors can see, including a fascinating network of wineries, kitchens and living areas, ventilations and the church.
Ortahisar town and Panorama
We will end the tour at a place where we have magnificent panoramic views of Ortahisar Castle and the ancient houses accumulated the slopes of it while sipping our drinks and chatting about the whole day excursion of Cappadocia.
Ending Point
Hotels or the other set accomodations.
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
*Private licensed tour guide
*Private Transportation (A/C Van)
*Parking fees and fuel
*Accomodation
*Airport transfers
*Personal expenses for shopping, meals, drinks etc.
*Extra activities such as quad bikes, horseback riding,hot air balloon or Turkish night show etc...
*Entrance tickets for the museums
*This tour includes walking in some of the destinations like open air museums or underground city. So, it is important to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
* Please check the weather of Cappadocia before coming as you may need sunscream or hat during summer seasons or some thick clothes for the winter.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
All tour types are customizable. Future visitors only need to contact their guide to organize every details
Hi, I'm a professional Tour Guide (English, Spanish) in the region of Cappadocia/Turkey. I was born and grew up in Cappadocia. Cappadocia is a fantastic place if you want to experience nature, history, local life, culture, geography and amazing landscape. It offers you numerous ways of realizing the best of your excursion. Let's discover together! For your inquiries, please contact me.... Looking forward to meeting you!!!
Hola, soy un guía turístico profesional (inglés, español) en la región de Capadocia/Turquía. Nací y crecí en Capadocia. Capadocia es un lugar fantástico si quieres experimentar la naturaleza, la historia, la vida local, la cultura, la geografía y el paisaje increíble. Le ofrece numerosas formas de realizar lo mejor de su excursión. ¡Descubramos juntos! Para sus consultas, por favor póngase en contacto conmigo... ¡¡¡Esperamos conocerte!!!
Sanha L.
“Warm, kind, and heartfelt!! Rose made Cappadocia truly unforgettable. ”
Spending the day in Cappadocia with Rose was truly a dream come true. From the very first moment, she greeted us with such warmth and kindness that we instantly felt comfortable and welcomed. Her gentle personality and genuine smile made the entire day even more special. Rose didn’t just show us places — she shared their stories, their soul. At each stop, from the panoramic viewpoints to the underground city and the fairy chimneys, her explanations were full of insight and heart. Thanks to her, we could really feel the history and magic behind every place we visited. She was incredibly thoughtful, always making sure we were comfortable and taking the most beautiful photos for us at every spot. Every little moment with her — the laughs, the stories, the quiet appreciation of Cappadocia’s beauty — became a memory we’ll treasure forever. Thank you, Rose, for turning a simple tour into one of the most meaningful days of our lives. You made Cappadocia not just beautiful to see, but unforgettable to feel.
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Rose G.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for these beautiful words. It truly warms my soul to know that you felt the magic of Cappadocia the same way I do every day. Sharing its stories, history, and beauty with wonderful people like you is what makes my work so meaningful. I’ll always remember our day together — the laughter, the peaceful moments, and the joy of discovering this incredible land side by side. I’m so happy that Cappadocia touched your heart, and even happier that I could be part of that experience. You’ll always have a friend here waiting to welcome you back! With love, Rose
Sanha L.
“An unforgettable day in Cappadocia with the amazing Rose”
Spending the day in Cappadocia with Rose was truly a dream come true. From the very first moment, she greeted us with such warmth and kindness that we instantly felt comfortable and welcomed. Her gentle personality and genuine smile made the entire day even more special. Rose didn’t just show us places — she shared their stories, their soul. At each stop, from the panoramic viewpoints to the Göreme Open-Air Museum and the underground city, her explanations were full of insight and heart. Thanks to her, we could really feel the history and magic behind every place we visited. She was incredibly thoughtful, always making sure we were comfortable and taking the most beautiful photos for us at every spot. Every little moment with her — the laughs, the stories, the quiet appreciation of Cappadocia’s beauty — became a memory we’ll treasure forever. Thank you, Rose, for turning a simple tour into one of the most meaningful days of our lives. You made Cappadocia not just beautiful to see, but unforgettable to feel.
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Rose G.
Dear Sahna, Thank you so much for your beautiful words! It was truly a joy to spend the day with you in Cappadocia — your kindness, curiosity, and appreciation made guiding you such a wonderful experience. I’m so happy to know that the stories, the places, and the little moments touched your heart as much as they did mine. Cappadocia has a special magic, and sharing it with lovely people like you makes it even more meaningful. I’ll always remember our day together with a smile. Wishing you many more beautiful adventures ahead — and hope our paths cross again someday!
Piotr S.
“Cappadocia in one day - short but effective”
Last Tuesday, we had the opportunity to explore Cappadocia with Rose. The tour was excellently organized and covered all the region's major attractions. It was just our small group, Rose and the driver of the comfortable bus. Rose proved to be a very efficient and knowledgeable guide, but she was also very flexible and went far beyond organizing our trip. She helped us purchase tickets for a hot air balloon ride the next day, booked airport transfers and organized various excursions for other conference participants. The trip lasted over eight hours, but we weren't bored for a moment. We enjoyed a delicious lunch and coffee at the viewpoint. We are obliged to Rose for her help and we recommend her as a wonderful guide in the beautiful and interesting region of Cappadocia.
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Rose G.
Dear Piotr, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a real pleasure spending the day with you and your group and showing you the treasures of Cappadocia. I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the tour, lunch, and little coffee break at the viewpoint — and that everything felt smooth and well taken care of. Cappadocia has a special magic, and guiding guests like you makes sharing it even more rewarding. I hope your balloon flight and the rest of your stay were just as memorable. You’ll always be welcome back here, and I’d love to explore even more hidden corners with you next time! Warm regards, Rose
$375/ per group
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