Full-Day Hiking in Cappadocia

Overview

Available languages

English

French

Turkish

7 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Before everything, Our program is only for hike. No shopping, No car and No minibus visiting .The unique landscape and history of Cappadocia will be explained entertainingly by a local guide. Guests will learn about geology, history, and traditions in these valleys and explore numerous chapels and churches, fairy chimneys, rock formations, Pigeon houses, and frescoes. Your guide will tailor the hike to the guest's abilities and interests.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

We will start our full day of hiking at White Valley near Uchisar. While we make our way down the valley I will explain the geological formation and historical importance of the valleys. There will be opportunities to try local fruits on the way. We will then enter Love Valley and explore the rock formations that gave this valley its fitting name. We will stop here for a break in a local coffee place with lots of character. Refreshed we will make our way to Red Valley to explore ancient churches, pigeon houses and caves. For lunch, you will receive a freshly prepared meal in a cafe with panoramic views. Restored we will then explore a medieval church with frescoes. The way then winds itself along the cliffs with fantastic views over Rose Valley. The colors of the rock formations will be glowing rose, red and yellow. After enjoying these stunning views we will head to Cavusin where we can see the remains of a rock castle and the oldest cave church dating from the 5th Century AD. We will conclude our hike there. You will be picked up by taxi from your hotel in the morning and dropped off there again once we have finished hiking. The total distance of the hike will be around 15km.

What‘s Included

professional hiking guide

picnic package,squeezed orange or pomegranate, small snack,1,5 liter of water

Snacks

pick up and drop off from the hotel by vehicle

squeezed orange juice

special expenses

Options

Full-Day hiking at Cappadocia

Discover Cappadocia by hike
Duration: 7 hours
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

21 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

INCREDIBLE GUIDE AND AMAZING HIKE.
89alessiab,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Oct. 2025 - We booked a tour with Erdin because we wanted some real trekking and a guide to accompany us on the discovery of Cappadocia. Erdin was much more than that! We started by hiking in the white valley after recharging ourselves with exquisite local juice. The hike surprised us with unexpected and wonderful views and we also discovered ancient houses carved into the rock and ancient churches. Erdin answered ALL of our questions and knows every inch of the valleys. We really recommend this tour and if we had more time, we would have done more. If you want to hike through Cappadocia, avoid van tours and discover the wonders of this beautiful region Erdin is your guy! We’ll spread the word in Italy, Grazie!! (Also, check out his website)
You have to book this hike!
Kimberly B,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Halil, our guide was incredible. This was my favorite excursion in Greece. Halil led us on a 9 mile hike showing us sites and sharing historical facts we could not have found on our own. We tried fruits that grew in the valley and explored caves in this remote area. Really incredible. We had fresh squeezed juice at a break stop and a picnic in another. If you are worried about the mileage please know there are breaks. After the hike Halil drove us to a wine shop where we all enjoyed a glass of wine and conversation. Halil thank you for a fantastic day!
Best day of my trip!!!
Jennifer M,,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
You NEED to do this!! It was by far the best day of my trip. I just finished my hiking day with Halil and it was one I will never forget. He knows SO much about the area and obviously loves what he does. He took so many pictures for me and knew everything about the history of the land. I learned so much! He is such a genuine and kind person. And the scenery is second to none! I kept looking around and wondering if it was real! I can’t emphasize enough how happy I am to have had this day with Halil. Trust me, you won’t regret this experience!
An Unforgettable Hiking Experience!
AnnaLeeWinans,,Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We wanted someone to guide us through a hike in the beautiful desert spaces of Cappadocia and show us the hidden beauty of the land outside of the touristic experiences that seem to involve shopping trips. We’re so grateful to Halil, our guide, with insider knowledge of the land who led us on an incredible 15km hike we could never have done on our own (indeed we met quite a few hikers who were very lost along the way and Halil helped direct them as well). We got to climb in to cave homes, ancient churches, and pigeon homes that we would have missed without him. He brought lunch, water and snacks, knew where the food resting spots were, and attended to our pace and energy. He even had spare walking sticks we could borrow. The landscape is stunning and having someone tell you what you’re looking at, as well as culturally interpret the experiences of the people lost to history is invaluable. Afterwards we finished with wine from Halil’s favorite wine shop in Avanos (chef’s kiss!) and were dropped off back at our hotel. It was like hiking with a local friend who loves the land and we cannot recommend this experience enough!
A highlight of my trip to Turkey
Fiona S,,Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was one of the best days on my trip around Türkiye. Halil was fantastic & absolutely great company. We walked at a good pace as I ended up being the only person booked for the day. So i was able to explore many caves with a little help. Halil is very passionate about his region & loves to share it with all who visit. He just kept feeding me the whole time! Perfect lunch break & we celebrated with a glass of wine at his local in Avanos. Thank you to all the reviewers before me, you are the reason I did this. A definite must, but you do need to be able to walk for 8hrs. The best way to explore the amazing valleys of Cappadocia.
Unforgettable hike
Guillaume D,,Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The day hiking with Erdin was great, we were able to explore the different valleys around Göreme and were mostly alone on the way. Erdin is passionate about his region and it feels, he is inexhaustible on the history of Cappadocia as well as on the local flora and fauna. He knows the best passages and the best viewpoints all along the way, which makes it possible to take full eyes. He also knows perfectly all the rock churches to see on the way. The picnic was prepared in a small stand on the course with delicious orange juice and a splendid view. At the end of the hike we shared a glass of wine from a local farm in Avanos with his girlfriend. The day was fantastic from start to finish and helped make my stay in Turkey an unforgettable one. Thank you and recommend without moderation.
Excellent Hiking Tour Cappadocia
Zack K,,May 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had an awesome time with Halil doing this hiking tour while in Cappadocia. We covered quite a bit of ground, and went to several places in the white, love, rose and red valleys that I would not have gone to on my own. Halil was very friendly and knowledgeable, as we took several stops where he shared his knowledge of Cappadocian history. Would highly recommend for anyone visiting Cappadocia!
Great guide! Great tour!
1099Mike,,May 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Halil was an excellent tour guide. He met us promptly in the morning and drove us to the hiking spot. We visited Rose Valley and Love Valley, and he provided a lot of great information that we didn’t get on other tours. We got to visit churches, caves and pigeon houses. Halil also took great photos, made a lovely lunch at a rest stop, and allowed us to sample Turkish dessert and wine at the end of the hike!
Beyond my expectations
Margaret C,,May 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide was fantastic, this was an amazing hike in the most scenic place , everything was taken care of, lots of local history and environmental awareness, all our needs were taken care of with great food , drinks and snacks as well as a lovely lunch. I would highly recommend this excursion.
Incredible and Magical Hike through the valleys of Cappadocia.
Robin K,,May 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had the most magical day hiking through the valleys of Cappadocia with our guide Halil Erdan. He was amazing! First of all, he was able to change the day of our tour at the last minute when our balloon ride was cancelled due to weather. He picked us up promptly at our hotel to take us to the start of our 15k hike. His knowledge of the area and passion for what he does was evident throughout and we so enjoyed learning about the history of the area and the Turkey of today. We stopped for fresh orange juice along the way. The hiking and scenery were extraordinary! We walked through valleys, clambered over rocks and climbed up into incredible hidden churches within the fairy chimneys. Honestly, we couldn't have done it without him...we would have got lost for sure! If that weren't enough, he prepared a lunch which he carried in his backpack and consisted of various delicious Turkish dishes which we ate under an umbrella at a little cave cafe. What a day! We loved every minute!