Magical Cappadocia: A 2-Day Adventure

Day 1: Glimpses of Göreme

Göreme, Turkey

7:30AM

Breakfast at Organic Cave Kitchen

Start your day with a delicious traditional Turkish breakfast featuring fresh herbs, local cheeses, and homemade bread.
From your accommodation in Göreme, it's a short 10-minute walk to the café.
TRY 60, 1 hour

9:00AM

Göreme Open-Air Museum

Explore this UNESCO World Heritage site filled with rock-cut churches adorned with beautiful frescoes that date back to the Byzantine era.
It's about a 15-minute walk from the café.
TRY 100, 2 hours

11:30AM

Pasabag (Monks Valley)

Wander through the fairy chimneys and unique rock formations that make Cappadocia famous, and capture stunning photographs.
Hire a taxi from the museum; it should take around 10 minutes.
TRY 150, 1.5 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Seten Restaurant

Savour traditional Cappadocian dishes with a modern twist, including the iconic testi kebab.
Head back to Göreme (10-minute drive/taxi ride).
TRY 120, 1.5 hours

2:30PM

Love Valley Hike

Enjoy a scenic hike through Love Valley, known for its stunning views and unique rock formations.
You can walk to the trailhead from the restaurant, approximately 20 minutes.
FREE, 2 hours

5:00PM

Sunset at Sunset Point

Conclude your first day by watching the sunset over Göreme; the view is breathtaking.
It's a short 10-minute hike from the end of your hike in Love Valley.
FREE, 1 hour

7:00PM

Dinner at Dibek Restaurant

Indulge in a traditional Turkish meal served in a 475-year-old building, known for its pottery kebab.
Easily walk back to the restaurant from Sunset Point (about 15 minutes).
TRY 140, 1.5 hours
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Day 2: Exploring Uçhisar

Uçhisar, Turkey

8:00AM

Breakfast at House of Memories

Enjoy a filling breakfast in this beautifully designed spot, where you can try local pastries and fresh fruit.
Travel 15 minutes via taxi from Göreme to Uçhisar.
TRY 50, 1 hour

9:30AM

Uçhisar Castle

Visit the highest point in Cappadocia for panoramic views of the region; the climb is worth the effort.
A 5-minute walk from the café to the castle's entrance.
TRY 75, 1.5 hours

11:00AM

Pigeon Valley Viewpoint

Take a short trek to Pigeon Valley and enjoy stunning views of the valley's iconic rock formations.
Walk 20 minutes to the viewpoint.
FREE, 1 hour

12:30PM

Lunch at Kadineli Restaurant

Delight in a leisurely lunch with dishes prepared from local ingredients, famous for its mezes.
Retrace your steps back to Uçhisar (15-minute walk).
TRY 120, 1.5 hours

2:00PM

Visit the Uçhisar Natural Park

Spend the afternoon exploring the natural beauty of Uçhisar, ideal for hiking and bird watching.
A 10-minute walk from Kadineli Restaurant.
FREE, 2.5 hours

4:30PM

Explore the local Artisan Shops

Wander through Uçhisar's artisan shops, where you can purchase unique handmade crafts and pottery.
Most shops are within a 5-10 minute walking radius.
Varies, 1 hour

6:00PM

Dinner at Seki Restaurant

End your adventure with a fine dining experience offering contemporary Mediterranean and Turkish dishes.
Walk from the artisan shops back to the restaurant, about 7 minutes.
TRY 160, 1.5 hours
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