Cappadocia Yellow Tour: South Valleys, Cavusin & Underground City

Cappadocia Yellow Tour of the south valleys: the key facts

The Yellow Tour is a guided group day trip that mixes short valley walks with a visit underground. After hotel pick-up at 09:30 you take short guided walks to painted cave churches in Red Valley and to Byzantine hermit cells in Rose Valley (Gulludere), visit the village of Cavusin and its Church of Saint John the Baptist, stop at the dovecotes of Pigeon Valley and finish in an underground city. Lunch is at a local restaurant.

It suits travellers who have done the Red Tour, or who want churches and cave life rather than only rock formations. The walks are short, but there is more walking than on the Red Tour. The price is from $50 per person.

What time does it start?

The page says hotel pick-up is at 09:30 and the day ends around 16:30. The booking form shows start times from 08:00 to 14:00, with 09:00 marked as suggested, which does not match. Treat 09:30 as the plan and ask us to confirm your pick-up time in writing; it depends on where your hotel is on the group's route. Be ready in the lobby a few minutes early, with water and comfortable shoes.

How much walking is there?

The page describes short guided walks to the cave churches in Red Valley and the hermit cells in Rose Valley, but gives no distances. Paths in these valleys are dirt tracks, sometimes sandy or rocky, with some gentle slopes. In the underground city the tunnels are narrow and low in places, and you will stoop and use steps. Wear trainers or walking shoes, carry water and bring a hat in summer. If you have knee or back problems, or dislike tight spaces, tell us before booking.

Which underground city is included?

The page says the tour ends in an underground city but does not name which one. The best-known ones in the region are Derinkuyu and Kaymakli. If you have a preference, or if you are also booking the Green Tour, which also visits an underground city, ask us which one each tour uses so you do not see the same site twice. We will confirm it in writing.

What do we see in Red Valley, Rose Valley and Cavusin?

Red and Rose valleys are known for their pink and red rock and for churches and cells carved into the cliffs, some with painted walls. In Cavusin you visit the Church of Saint John the Baptist, cut into the rock above the old village. Pigeon Valley takes its name from the dovecotes carved into its walls. The page gives no timings for each stop, so the guide sets the pace on the day.

How is it different from the Red and Green tours?

The Cappadocia Red Tour, from $50 per person, covers Devrent Valley, Pasabag, Avanos and Zelve, with no underground city and very little walking. The Green Tour, from $77 per person, goes south-west to Ihlara Valley for a 3.5 km canyon walk and lasts about an hour longer. The Yellow Tour sits in between. The FAQ says the Red Tour costs the same, but quotes it in euros, which does not match the dollar price; go by the booking form and our written quote.

Is lunch included, and what about drinks?

Lunch at a local restaurant during the tour is included. Drinks with lunch are not, so bring some Turkish lira for water, tea or soft drinks. Tell us when you book about any food allergies or a vegetarian diet, so we can pass it on. Small purchases along the way, such as snacks or souvenirs in Cavusin, are also at your own cost. The page lists all entrance fees in the itinerary as included.

Which guide languages are available?

The overview and inclusions list a licensed English-speaking guide. The FAQ adds that guiding is offered in English, Spanish and Italian, and that the price can differ with the language you choose, without giving those prices. If you need Spanish or Italian, ask us for a written quote for your date. The tour is shared with other travellers, and one booking can include 1 to 12 guests.

Can we add a balloon flight or another tour?

Yes, as separate bookings. The page suggests pairing it with the Red Tour or a balloon flight. A sunrise hot air balloon flight, from $111 per person, ends around 08:00, before the 09:30 pick-up, but ask us to check the timing for your date. For an evening out, see the Turkish night show with dinner, from $59 per person. All options are on the Cappadocia tours page and in our Cappadocia destination guide.

How do we book the Yellow Tour?

Choose your date and number of guests in the booking form on this page, or message us on WhatsApp at +90 545 307 67 88. Send your hotel name, guide language and any dietary needs. We confirm the pick-up time, the stops, the underground city and the price, and send the plan to you in writing before you make any payment. Get Turkey Tours is a TÜRSAB-licensed agency (A-15751).