Begin with a visit to Red Valley via Çavuşin, where you will explore famous rock-cut churches and enjoy a 2 km hike through this stunning landscape.
Visit Çavuşin Village, known for its abandoned old village with rock-cut dwellings and stone houses, once home to hermitages before being deserted due to avalanches. The current village is located along the main road.
After the hike and village visit, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue to Pigeon Valley, named for the countless pigeon houses carved into the cliffs.
In the afternoon, explore the Underground City (such as Özkonak or Kaymaklı), a fascinating subterranean network where early Christians sought refuge. Discover the tunnels, rooms, and chambers carved deep underground.
