Göreme Open-Air Museum

Explore Göreme Open-Air Museum , a must see on any visit to Cappadocia. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Göreme is known for its ancient cave churches and impressive frescoes.

Area

Cappadocia

Type

Culture & People

History

Who

Adults

Older Kids

The vast monastic complex of Göreme Open Air Museum is made up of churches carved into rock by a combination of natural and man-made factors. A UNESCO World Heritage site, this open-air museum showcases an impressive array of unique frescoes painted into the rock walls.

Located in the north annexes of several churches are rock-cut tombs, whilst another highlight is the Esentepe-Panoramic viewpoint. From here, enjoy fantastic views over the magnificent landscape around Goreme, all formed from solidified lava streams, ash, and tuff stone dating from Neocene period.

Tours Featuring This Experience

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Ultimate Turkey

This varied and engaging itinerary is designed to give you a fantastic insight into Turkey, combining the cultural sights with wild and romantic landscapes and the beautiful Turkish coastline. Explore the magnificent mosques and bustling bazaars of Istanbul with an expert guide before rising up in a hot air balloon to gain a birds-eye view of the unique, rocky landscape of Cappadocia. Finally take time to recline and relax at the beach or enjoy some water sports on the emerald coast.

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Recommended Hotels Nearby

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Argos in Cappadocia

Argos in Cappadocia is a picturesque boutique hotel that blends modern luxury amongst carefully restored tunnels and caves. Set in the small town of Uchisar, on the highest peak of Cappadocia, in central Turkey.

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Yunak Evleri Cave Hotel

Carved from the walls of a mountain cliff, Yunak Evleri is a collection of 5th and 6th century cave houses and a 19th century Greek mansion, all offering a unique and atmospheric stay in one of Turkey’s most breathtaking regions, Cappadocia.

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Museum Hotel

A unique cave hotel created from the restored ruins of an ancient village, carved deep into a cliff face, Museum Hotel is truly unique and overlooks a breathtaking landscape of rose-coloured ravines, dramatic rock formations and the distant Mount Erciyes.

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More Experiences in This Area

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Hot Air Balloon Safari over Cappadocia

Rise early to take in the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia from a hot air balloon, offering unforgettable views over this remarkable area.

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Fairy Chimneys & Surreal Valleys

Spend the day exploring the remarkable sights of Cappadocia. Highlights include Pasabagi, known as 'Valley of the Monks', Valley of Zelve, also called 'Imagination Valley', Devrent, known as Pigeon Valley, and Uchisar Castle.

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Rose Valley & Underground City

Today, visit the Rose and Red Valley followed by an exploration of the labyrinthine underground city of Kaymakli or Derinkuyu.

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Visit the ceramic museum

Turkey is well known for its ceramics and this fascinating museum showcases a range of beautiful items from antique pieces dating back to the iron age to modern pieces from Turkey's top designers.

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Keslik Monastery and Derinkuyu Underground City

Explore the serene 7th-Century Keslik Monastery followed by an discovering the fascinating labyrinthine underground city of Derinkuyu.

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Explore Cappadocia's surreal valleys

Spend the day exploring the remarkable sights of Cappadocia's sprawling valleys and intricate rock formations. These rock stacks are known as fairy chimneys and take many different forms with a spectrum of colours.

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