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Avoid the crowds at jam-packed tourist attractions with this off-the-beaten-track tour. Soak in the scenic views at the Ortahisar Panorama viewpoint. Admire the beet-red frescoes at Pancarlik Church. Hike along the peaceful and tranquil Soganli Valley. See the Greek-inspired town of Mustafapasa and pass by the Constantine and Helena Church. Explore the ancient monasteries and learn about the history of the Zelve Open Air Museum. Enjoy the intimacy of a small group tour.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Free pick-up is available in the areas of Avanos, Goreme, Uchisar, and Urgup. Look for a guide wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign. Kindly be at your hotel lobby (please ensure your accommodation is within our free pickup areas) at least 10 minutes before the stated pick-up time. Our tour guides will only wait a maximum of 10 minutes for you before proceeding to the next stop. For the small group tour option, if 2 people book together, they will tour with the rest of the people who booked for that day (or timeslot). Thus, exact pickup time depends on participants' respective locations. The driver will contact you the evening before your activity date to confirm the exact time. This experience is subject to weather conditions. Some roads may be closed during the winter due to inclement weather.
Itinerary
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1Ortahisar Panorama
Want to avoid the congested and jam-packed touristy spots but still want to go around Cappadocia to soak in the history and culture? We’ve got the perfect trip for you! This off-the-beaten-track tour in Cappadocia features less crowded areas that are just as beautiful. We’ll start the day with some gorgeous views at the scenic Ortahisar Panorama. This viewpoint, just a short walk from Ortahisar Castle, has stunning 360-degree views that stretch all the way to Uchisar and Goreme.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Up next, we’ll head to Pancarlik Church. One of the longest-used church spaces in the world, it is said to have been used as a place of worship for almost 1,400 years! We’ll explore this monastic church housed in a group of cone-shaped rocks and admire the beet-red frescoes before making our way to Soganli Valley.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Soganli Valley
We’ll hike along this peaceful and tranquil valley, discovering the ancient courtyard monasteries, cave churches, and numerous dovecotes. After exploring the area, we’ll stop for lunch before heading to Mustafapasa.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Mustafapasa
This quaint and charming town has a heavy Greek influence, which can be seen in the village’s churches, mosques, and stone houses with carved and ornamented facades. We’ll pass by the Constantine and Helena Church, a once-prominent building during the Ottoman period.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Zelve Open Air Museum
Our last stop of the day is the Zelve Open Air Museum, which is one of the earliest-settled and last abandoned monastic valleys in Cappadocia. We’ll marvel at the ancient monasteries that were carved into the rock and learn about the history of the civilization that once lived in the area.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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