Goreme Hiking Tour: Pigeon Valley & Zemi Valley – Full Day

Both hiking enthusiasts and non-hiking fans will love this full-day Goreme Hiking Tour in beautiful Cappadocia, Turkey. Head outdoors to soak in the amazing landscapes, lush scenery, and natural views.

We’ll meet up at Oze Coffee Shop in Goreme before we set out on a leisurely hike in Pigeon Valley. This large valley connects the towns of Goreme and Uchisar and is one of the most popular areas for hiking due to its marvelous views of the iconic pigeon houses (for which the valley was named), magnificent rock formations, and scraggly cliffs.

“Beautiful hike. It was very doable and you can see some of the fairy chimneys and rock-cut homes. Really incredible landscape!” – Lara, USA

Learn about the history of the area and the significance of the pigeon houses from your friendly Trip Guru. After you wander around the area, we’ll have lunch in a local restaurant in Uchisar and feast on some traditional Turkish cuisine. After filling ourselves with scrumptious dishes, we’ll proceed to Zemi Valley for a relaxed walk through the area.

One of the less frequented hiking trails, Zemi Valley is a lush basin with lush flora, impressive rock sculptures, cliffside caves, rock-hewn churches, and more. We’ll explore the lovely area and take photos of the wonderful landscapes to immortalize the day’s memorable trip.

“Such a unique and beautiful hiking experience. Exploring this region of Cappadocia offers wondrous perspectives and a chance to see the flora and fauna up close and feel the history beneath your feet.” – Alex, Greece