Güllüdere Vadisi
- Visit: about 1 h
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About
Güllüdere Vadisi is a valley in Göreme with a walking route past tunnels and churches.
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Why go
- The valley walk passes through several tunnels before reaching the first church.
- A second church stands about five minutes farther along the valley walk.
Don't miss
- DovecoteA dovecote marks the entrance to the second church, which is difficult to spot from outside.At the second church entrance.
Shorts
Interesting facts1
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The second church stands on four large columns.
Güllüdere Vadisi - I | Kapadokya Turizm Bölgesi Altyapı Hizmet Birliği | Kapadokya Turizm Bölgesi Altyapı Hizmet Birliği
Tips for your visit
- A path beside a kiosk leads into the valley.
- Allow about an hour to visit both churches and return to the kiosk.
- Before the second church, a signposted path branches left to a church in the adjoining valley.
- The valley entrance can be reached from Ortahisar via the Kızılçukur sunset viewpoint.
- A large parking area is at the viewpoint, near the valley trail.
- At the start of the descending trail, a sign reads “Güllüdere 4700 m”.
- The trail through the second valley ends in Çavuşin Köyü.
Know before you go
- Both doors of the first church are barred; visitors need help from museum officials to see inside.
Sources: Güllüdere Vadisi - I | Kapadokya Turizm Bölgesi… · Güllüdere Vadisi - II | Kapadokya Turizm Bölges… · checked 29 Oct 2026
Where
Goreme
Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
How long does it take to visit Güllüdere Vadisi?
Allow about one hour to visit both churches and return to the kiosk.
How do I reach Güllüdere Vadisi from Ortahisar?
Travel via the Kızılçukur sunset viewpoint to reach the valley entrance. A path beside a kiosk leads into the valley.
Where can I park for Güllüdere Vadisi?
There is a large parking area at the Kızılçukur sunset viewpoint, near the trail into the valley.
Can I go inside the first church in Güllüdere Vadisi?
Both doors are barred. Visitors need help from museum officials to see inside.
How long is the trail into Güllüdere Vadisi?
A sign at the start of the descending trail reads “Güllüdere 4700 m”.
Where does the trail through Güllüdere Vadisi end?
The trail through the second valley ends in Çavuşin Köyü.
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