Discover the cultural and historical landscapes south of central Cappadocia on a full-day journey through rock castles, former Greek villages, Roman remains and cave churches.
After hotel pickup at 9:30 AM, begin in Ortahisar, with a photo opportunity overlooking its dramatic rock castle. Continue to Mustafapaşa, formerly known as Sinasos, an old Greek village with historic Greek churches.
Travel through Şahinefendi to the recently excavated Roman ruins of Sobesos, known for their beautiful floor mosaics. In Soğanlı Valley, walk approximately 2 km, visit its famous cave churches and stop for lunch in Soğanlı village.
The final visit is Kaymaklı Underground City, described on the current page as the deepest underground city in Cappadocia, before returning to your hotel.
Itinerary at a glance
- Hotel pickup at 9:30 AM
- Ortahisar rock castle photo stop
- Mustafapaşa/Sinasos and Greek churches
- Şahinefendi
- Sobesos Roman ruins and floor mosaics
- Approximately 2 km walk in Soğanlı Valley
- Cave churches and lunch in Soğanlı village
- Kaymaklı Underground City
- Return to the hotel