Overview

Escape the crowds and uncover Cappadocia’s best-kept secrets! This off-the-beaten-path tour takes you to lesser-known wonders like Soğanlı Valley’s rock-cut churches, Sobessos’ Roman mosaics, and the multicultural charm of Mustafapaşa. Perfect for culture lovers and adventurers seeking authenticity beyond the mainstream.

Tour Highlights

Transfer:

• Morning pickup (09:30) from your Cappadocia hotel (Ürgüp, Göreme, Uçhisar, or Avanos).
• Scenic drive to the first stop: Mustafapaşa (Sinassos).

1. Mustafapaşa (Sinassos):

• Explore this Ottoman-era village where Greek and Turkish communities once coexisted. Admire 19th-century stone mansions and churches blending Byzantine and Seljuk architecture.
• Bonus: If lucky, spot the filming set of the Turkish series Aşk ve Mavi!

2. Sobessos Ancient City:

• Step into a 4th-century Roman city unearthed in 2002. Marvel at intricate floor mosaics depicting mythological scenes and geometric patterns.

3. Soğanlı Valley Hike & Lunch:

• Trek through Cappadocia’s oldest inhabited valley, dotted with Byzantine-era churches carved into cliffs.
• 3 km guided hike → Learn about frescoes and monastic life → Lunch at a local village restaurant.

4. Keşlik Monastery:

• Discover this hidden 10th-century rock-cut monastery near Cemil Village. Explore its chapels, tunnels, and well-preserved frescoes away from tourist crowds.

Return:

• Drop-off at your hotel by 17:30.