Zelve Open Air Museum

Make the best use of your time in Cappadocia with a visit to Zelve Open Air Museum, renowned for its cave settlements and monastic community.

Wander through the three valleys on Aktepe's northern slopes, each filled with ancient churches, monasteries, and striking natural formations.

Visit iconic rock-cut churches, including Balıklı, Üzümlü, Direkli, and the Church of the Holy Cross, each showcasing early Christian architecture.

Marvel at the fairy chimneys in Paşabağı, also known as the Valley of the Priests, featuring a chapel dedicated to St. Simeon.

Don't forget to admire the intricately carved pigeon houses, decorated with primitive art and once used for communication and agriculture.

Explore the best of Cappadocia’s northernmost region on a full-day Red Tour filled with scenery, rich history, and vibrant culture.

Learn more about what you see with professional guides who bring Cappadocia’s history and culture vividly to life.

Step back in time at the Zelve Open-Air Museum, once a bustling cave village, and explore its abandoned homes, chapels, and tunnels.

Admire the striking fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, unusual rock pillars formed over millennia by natural erosion and volcanic forces.

Savor a delicious lunch before continuing your journey through Cappadocia’s rich history and culture.

Gain access to two of Cappadocia’s iconic sites with a single combo ticket, Göreme and Zelve Open Air Museum, offering great value for money.

At Göreme, explore monasteries and rock-cut churches from the 4th to 13th centuries, including St. Basil’s Church and the Girls and Boys Monastery, each showcasing unique architectural details.

Wander Zelve’s valleys on Aktepe's northern slopes with fairy chimneys and visit rock-cut churches such as Direkli and the Church of the Holy Cross.

Get the best of Cappadocia's contrasting museums: Göreme with its well-preserved rock-cut churches and intricate artwork, and Zelve with its larger, less crowded layout featuring cave dwellings, wineries, and stables.