3 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul (Red, Yellow & Green Tours Included)

Devrent ValleyLook at rock formations shaped by erosion. Some resemble animals, making this a stop for spotting familiar shapes in the landscape.

Pasabag Open Air MuseumWalk between fairy chimneys topped with heavy rock caps. The site also has spaces carved into the soft stone.

Goreme Panoramic ViewStop for a broad view of Goreme and the surrounding rocks. See how the settlement lies among Cappadocia’s valleys.

Lunch on the Red TourPause for an included restaurant lunch during the route. Drinks are ordered and paid for separately.

Avanos Pottery WorkshopWatch a potter shape clay during a workshop demonstration. Avanos has a long tradition of working with clay from the river area.

Zelve Open Air MuseumExplore the remains of a settlement cut into the valley walls. Cave homes and religious spaces show how people once lived here.

Uchisar Castle exteriorView the tall rock castle from outside. This photo stop shows its position above the surrounding village.

Rose ValleySee the valley’s pink-toned rock faces and carved spaces. The colours vary across the exposed layers of stone.

Underground CityVisit rooms and passages cut beneath the surface. Stairs and low sections show how people moved through the underground settlement.

Lunch on the Yellow TourAn included lunch is part of the day’s route. Drinks are separate.

Pigeon ValleyLook for pigeon houses carved into the cliffs. These openings are part of the valley’s long agricultural history.

Gulludere ValleyAn optional walk of up to 2 hours follows paths through the valley landscape. You can remain with the vehicle if you prefer.

Cavusin VillageSee the old rock-cut settlement above the village. Surviving carved rooms and church remains reflect its history.

Ihlara ValleyFollow the river through a canyon with high rock walls. Steps lead into the valley, where the walking route passes carved churches.

Derinkuyu or Kaymakli Underground CityExplore one of these underground settlements on the Green route. Carved rooms, corridors and ventilation shafts extend below ground.

Belisirma VillageSee the village beside the river in Ihlara Valley. Its setting is part of the Green Tour’s visit to the canyon area.

Lunch on the Green TourStop for the included restaurant lunch during the guided day. Drinks cost extra.

Esentepe ViewpointTake a landscape stop at Esentepe. The view looks across Cappadocia’s rock formations and valleys.

YaprakhisarView the rock formations around Yaprakhisar, near the Ihlara Valley area. Old spaces cut into the stone are visible in the landscape.

Pigeon Valley ViewpointThe Green route also stops for views of Pigeon Valley. See the cliff faces and pigeon houses from the viewpoint.