The Red and rose Valley

The Red Valley is one of the most spectacular valleys of Cappadocia with its different kinds of rock formations in varied colors. The hidden rock-cut churches in the valley surprise the visitors. The hike ends at Cavusin village.7 km.

The White Valley
The White Valley starts from Uchisar and goes down to Cavusin village. Walking through the gardens of the villagers in the base of the valley will amaze you. We will pass through the Love Valley which has different types of 'fairy chimneys', most of them amusingly phallic in appearance.

The Pigeon Valley
The Pigeon Valley is one of the most famous valleys of Cappadocia and its name comes from the pigeon-cotes carved on its walls. The walk starts from the south side of Uchisar fortress and ends at Goreme village. 6 km.

Ibrahimpasa to Ortahisar
This hike starts from the historical bridge of old Babayan village, today called Ibrahimpasa, and ends at the old part of Ortahisar village. The walk is through a narrow rocky valley which has small gardens with fruits and vegetable plantations. There are many pigeon lofts to be seen just before arriving at Ortahisar. There is an opportunity to climb up to Ortahisar rock-castle at the end. 7km.

Ihlara valley and underground city kaymaklı
We descend into the centre of the earth in the underground city of Kaymakli, one the largest and the deepest of the 40 others in Cappadocia; walking in Ihlara Canyon, a “mirage” in the Steps of Anatolia up to Belisirma village, the ancient Peristrema: “Valley of the Sky” along the Melendiz River. Rock-cut churches, spread across a wild plantation, surprise you with their successfully painted representations from the Bible. We have lunch in Belisirma at a local restaurant by the river. Visit  the Caravanserai of Agzikarahan, a very fine example of the Turkish Seljuk art, built in early 13th century on the legendary Silk Road for the accommodation of the traders and their camels.

SOGANLI VALLEY
An Open Air Museum in a wild natural setting near a typical Cappadocian village with its different style rock-cut churches with their unique frescoes. Spectacular "table top" mountains surround the village in the valley.
Goreme was known, in the ancient times, as Korama. The first references to it are in the early 7th c Acts of St Hieron, a 3rd C. saint who was a native of Matianoi, or the modern Maccan. Goreme is an amphitheatre of ample portions surrounded by steep cliffs leading to a pleasant, verdant valley, which puzzles every single visitor, by the interesting access to many of the caves. The place we refer as the Goreme Open Air Museum is located in a small part of the whole valley, and right next door to the modern village of Goreme. It must have been such a convenient place to dwell that Goreme acted as one of the most important monastic settlements in the early Christian ages.

          Flying over Cappadocia with a balloon
          You will enjoy wonderful memories if you decide to fly over Cappadocia. The fares are still high but it is lower than the pleasure you will feel as soon as you will take off. You will discover an amazing scenery flying over the valleys. You will take off at the sunrise to discover the colorful sightseeing on the valleys. Any other way to fly over Cappadocia is forbidden, so it is the only way to discover Cappadocia from a higher point.

          Hammam
          You can find several hammams in Cappadocia.

          Skiing
          You can spend several days skiing on the Erciyes slopes. Why not? 1 hour far away from our hotel you will enjoy a full day of snow, enjoying skiing and sun in a different area. We can help you to set up a short stay (1 or several days) during your stay in our hotel in winter.

          Horse riding
          You will enjoy riding a horse in the valleys. Another way to discover Cappadocia without walking! Several companies can rent you a horse for a tour. Ask for information at our front desk.

          Bike and motorbike
          These activities are more and more successful in Cappadocia like in Europe. You can rent a bike or a motorbike for a good price and have a tour around Uçhisar.

          Kayak and rafting
          Not far from Avanos, on the Kizilirmak river, you may enjoy rafting and kayak during spring season. Contact us.

          Tours in other areas in Turkey
          During your stay in our hotel we can plan for you tours to the Nemrut Mountain, the Mediterranean sea, Black sea ... For further information, contact us.

          Hobbies
          We can help you to organize practical courses during several days as beginner or professionnal in hobbies and handicraft such as weaving, pottery, patchwork, carpets and rugs and all types of handicrafts of the area.