Göreme · TOURS
Everything with a guide, a minibus or a basket attached. The 15 below are the full days and half days worth building a stay around, each priced and timed.
Ride an ATV through Cappadocia near sunset with an English- or Turkish-speaking guide, hotel pickup in Göreme or Çavuşin, and a choice of one or two hours. Guides including Ayhan and Mert have been praised for friendly help and photos. You need a driving licence to drive, and riders must be at least 18.
“I had a great time 🫶🏽 Ayhan was super nice and friendly offered to drive me.”
Spend 7 to 9 hours exploring southern Cappadocia in an air-conditioned vehicle with a group of up to 14. Visit Kaymakli Underground City and Selime Monastery, walk about 3 km through Ihlara Valley, and stop for lunch. Hotel pickup, admission fees and lunch are included. Drinks cost extra. Guides on this tour have included Oguz, Ufuk Can and Ali G.
“We got the benefit of having Oguz for our guide two days in a row so we were very happy when we saw that he was going to be spending another day with us. He did not disappoint, again proved. He was a great guide.”
This 7 to 8-hour Red and Green combination tour pairs Göreme’s frescoed cave churches with Pasabağ’s fairy chimneys, Pigeon Valley, and an underground city. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a local guide are included; site tickets and lunch are extra. Guides have included Sergen, Ali, Utku, Bensu, and Döne, though your guide is not guaranteed.
“Sergen really made the experience unique, places were amazing and beautiful.”
Spend six to seven hours exploring northern Cappadocia, from Göreme’s frescoed cave churches to Paşabağ’s fairy chimneys and Avanos pottery. The tour includes a guide, lunch, entrance fees and hotel transport. Departures have featured guides such as Ali G, Oguz and Gigi, though your guide is not guaranteed.
“We loved our tour with Gigi. We came after doing the balloons and got to visit a great deal of sites.”
Follow an English-speaking guide by ATV through Cappadocia’s valleys, from Sword Valley’s pointed fairy chimneys to Love Valley’s unusual formations and a sunset stop near Rose Valley. Guides including Eren, Ertan, and Erkan have been praised for patient instruction and friendly help. Helmets, goggles, and water are included; bring a driver’s license and expect dust.
“It was really amazing, the experience was made even better once it started raining. It was really cold at the end and it was raining, but the owner was really nice, He dropped us in a car back to Hotel and even offered us Rain Coats free of charge. Really an amazing and totally worth the money.”
Ride through Cappadocia’s valleys and past fairy chimneys on a guided horseback outing lasting one or two hours. Choose a daytime or sunset departure, with hotel pickup in Göreme, Uçhisar, or Çavuşin. Helmets and beginner-friendly safety instructions are included. Guides named Sabir Nazari and Mahmut have been praised for patient instruction and helping with photos, though your guide may vary.
“The pick-up was fun and the guy was funny! the Horse Ride itself was unreal the scenery was just amazing! worth every second!”
Visit Göreme Panorama, the Open-Air Museum, an underground city, Paşabağ, Avanos and Pigeon Valley in one guided day. Hotel pickup and private transport are included; entrance fees, lunch and drinks are extra. Guides named by past guests include Utku, Zahra and Döne, though you cannot assume a particular guide will be assigned.
“This tour was wonderful and our tour guide, Utku, was very knowledgeable. Enjoyed this tour very much and highly recommend Utku!!”
Ride through Cappadocia’s valleys on a guided one- or two-hour horseback tour, with sunrise, sunset and daytime departures. Routes can include Rose, Red, Swords and Meskendir valleys, with views of Göreme and Uçhisar Castle. Beginners are welcome, and hotel pickup is available in selected towns. Guides praised by riders include Hakan, Hadi and Rasheed.
“Our horse riding experience was wonderful! From the beginning, they provided all the necessary safety equipment — we were given a disposable protective cap to wear under the helmet, and then the helmet itself, which made us feel safe and showed their professionalism. The horses were calm, well-trained, and friendly, making the experience suitable even for beginners. The guides were patient, gave clear instructions, and made sure we felt comfortable and secure at all times. It was a beautiful and relaxing experience that we would definitely do again. Highly recommended!”
Spend seven hours touring Cappadocia’s signature sights, from Uchisar and Zelve to Pasabag and Love Valley. Hotel pickup, a guide, lunch, and a hands-on pottery demonstration are included. Museum tickets depend on the option you select. Guides may include Ugur or Sefer, but names vary by departure.
“Our tour guides name was Sefer and he made this trip enjoyable! With an abundance of knowledge, he made understanding the history of Cappadocia easy and at the same time fun!”
This nine-hour Cappadocia Green Tour links Göreme Panorama, Pigeon Valley, Derinkuyu Underground City, Ihlara Valley and Selime Monastery, with lunch beside the Melendiz River. Expect a one-hour underground walk and a one-hour canyon hike. English- and Turkish-speaking guides lead the tour; guides have included Cemil and Sefer. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available.
“The tour is organized very comfortable with pickup and drop at the hotel. good and quick communication with the tour coordinator and a knowledgeable guide. Absolute recommended”
Ride an ATV from Göreme toward Love Valley and Rose Valley on this two-hour sunset outing. You get a short riding lesson, helmet, English-speaking guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Expect a scenic, beginner-friendly route with photo stops, dusty conditions, and other ATV groups around the popular sunset viewpoints.
“Pick up and dropped off at hotel. Ride was fine with a few stops for pictures. Staff was friendly, and the experience was super affordable.”
Spend about eight hours touring Cappadocia in a private, air-conditioned van with a licensed local guide. The route links Göreme, Uçhisar, Kaymaklı, Paşabağ, Avanos and Devrent, with time to see cave churches, an underground city and a pottery demonstration. Guides have included Erhan, Cemil and Gözde, though your guide is not specified in advance.
“This tour was Amazing. Galip was extremely nice and patient with us. Never show a rush with the time. We ask him for take us to try the coffee with pistachio and he made that possible too. His spanish perfect, He explain everything that we ask He went more and beyond to our expectations I really recommend this tour and if your first language is Spanish Galip is your guide for sure!”
Ride through two of Cappadocia’s valleys on a guided horseback tour, with pickup from Göreme or Uçhisar and views of the region’s fairy chimneys. Choose a sunrise or sunset time when available. Guides such as Muhammad and Saif lead the ride and often help take photos. The tour lasts one to two hours; confirm how much time you’ll spend on horseback.
“Our horse guide Saif was very very entertaining and fun, he clicked many many pictures and videos of us and made our ride so much more fun.”
See Uchisar Castle, Love Valley, Pasabag, Zelve, Devrent Valley, Cavusin, and Avanos on a small-group day trip from Göreme. Hotel pickup, a guide, and lunch are included. Choose carefully between options with and without entrance fees, and expect a pottery workshop that may include time to browse.
“Everything war perfect! We were picked up at the hotel on time and our guide, Ufuk, was really nice during the tour. He was friendly and helpful, with lots of insights. Definetly recommend!”
Ride through Rose Valley or Red Valley on a guided daytime or sunset outing of one to two hours. Instructors provide helmets and help beginners find their feet; guides such as Umit, Ahmet, and Shahin have also helped riders with photos. Choose a private or small group, and check what photography extras are included.
“Everything was amazing! A great experience for all. Definitely recommend for anyone thinking about doing this. Thankyou!”
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