Walk Like a Monk in Medieval Cappadocia (Night Hiking)

5.0 (1 reviews) Goreme, Turkey
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Duration3h - 4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This is a night hiking experience — but not a typical one.
We’ll walk through Cappadocia’s valleys after sunset, following old paths once used by monks and local communities. Along the way, we’ll explore rock-cut churches, frescoes, monastic spaces and the hidden stories of medieval Cappadocia.
We’ll talk about early Christianity, monastic life, beliefs, symbols and the history of the region while experiencing the valleys in a completely different atmosphere after dark.
More than a hike, it is a journey into the medieval soul of Cappadocia.

What's included

  • English Speaking Licensed Tour Guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local Cappadocian wine
  • Lanterns / lights for the night walk
  • Personal Tips to the Guide

What to expect

  1. Goreme
    10m
    Meeting point
  2. 1h
    We begin our night hike in Meskendir Valley, following quiet ancient paths through narrow rock formations, tunnels and hidden cave churches as the landscape slowly disappears into the night.
  3. Red Valley
    1h
    Red Valley was once a true valley of monks, filled with rock-cut churches, chapels, monastic cells, monasteries and ancient pigeon houses. We’ll follow the old paths once walked by monks and discover hidden churches and monastic spaces carved deep into the rocks
  4. Rose Valley
    1h
    Rose Valley, we’ll follow an ancient route through some of Cappadocia’s most striking rock formations and hidden passages. Along the way, we’ll discover the Ayvalı Church and the Three Crosses Church, while talking about the landscape, monastic life and the stories behind these remarkable rock-cut sanctuaries.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet at fat boys cafe in Göreme. I will be there

End point

We will meet at fat boys cafe in Göreme. I will be there

Pickup details

Please wait at the hotel lobby 5–10 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time. Your guide will meet you there holding a sign with your name or the name of the tour. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via WhatsApp.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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