Gulludere small vineyards are surrounded by steeply eroded walls of tuff. The tuff was deposited in the form of ash by nearby volcanos between 11 and 3 million years ago.
The trails that loop around Gulludere Valley ( Rose Valley ) are easily accessible to all levels of walkers and provide some of the finest fairy-chimney-strewn vistas in Cappadocia. As well as this though, they also hide fabulous, little-visited, rock-cut churches boasting vibrant fresco fragments and intricate carvings hewn into the stone.
With its tufa hills creased into folds, surrounded by vineyards and orchards, and fairy chimneys of all sizes standing like stone minarets in an extraordinary natural landscape, the Gullu Dere Valley is a remarkable sight. The valley is dotted with hidden chapels decorated with beautiful frescoes, such as the 7C Church of Three Crosses, which houses a Christ Pantocrator flanked by angels, and the 8C-9C Church of St John, adorned with a portrayal of the Apocalypse.
Follow the signs from the Gulludere Valley trailhead to the Kolonlu Kilise (Columned Church). The rock facade here is easily overlooked. Take the trail through the orchard and the steps that lead off to the left to clamber onto the nondescript rock face. Once you’ve scrambled through the entrance and the lower chamber you’ll find a white stone nave studded with sturdy columns carved out of the rock. From here, backtrack through the orchard and follow the main trail to the Haçlı Kilise, where the shady cave-cafe at the entrance is the perfect pit stop for a walking break. The church, accessed by a rickety wooden staircase, has frescoes dating to the 9th century on its apse and a large cross carved into its ceiling. Head north from here and take the right-hand path to reach the Üç Haçlı Kilise, with its stunning ceiling relief and damaged frescoes featuring an enthroned Jesus.
One of the nicest and most most beautiful places to go walking in Cappadocia in Gulludere Valley . Start at Sunset point (near Ortahisar) and hike down through first Red Valley and then continue on the Gulludere Valley.
From the end of Gulludere Valley you can either walk to the nearby Cavusin Village. There you can visit the old part of the village which is crumbling away and too dangerous to still be inhabited because of the chance of falling rocks. Or you can continue on the Goreme (around another 45 minutes walk).
Gulludere Valley,
Everywhere in Goreme you can see this type of scenery, which is unique, but I really love this Valley because has a charming path, you can walk on it and there is a church up in a cave, I liked it a lot. Everyplace in Goreme is beautiful, but you can see this valley quickly, it doesn't take long and…
Starting from an elevated position, this is an easy and varied walk down through the worn canyons of Rose Vallery. The landscape is varied, from wide open, down through small market gardens, past naturally worn and carved by human hands cliffs, and through massive arches of tufa. Finally the valley opens out with the pinkish rose coloured cliffs to the…
My wife and I went there to take amazing pictures just before sunset (get there at least 2 hours ahead, not to miss anything, as there are mountains everywhere and the sun goes down earlier). The views are amazing.
We arrived and paid the parking just for the last 5min before the sun went down but totally worth the view.
Cappadocia is amazing so the rose Valley is in keeping with the beauty of it all. We both hiked and rode horses there and while it is a little reminiscent of Sedona and some other places in the American West, it is far more unusual due to its history and amazing architecture
Best thing for exploring Rose Valley is to rent an ATW at Hitchhikers Rental and of you go. It is amazing how the colors in the Valley changes several times a day due to the sun/clouds. Best Valley in Goreme
Stunning place which you can walk around and explore at your leisure. The volcanic and weather beaten landscape with cave dwellings carved out of the rock is just too beautiful for words and has to be seen to be believed.
Rose Valley has numerous cave dwellings. There is a marked path, but there is also plenty of opportunity to stray and make your own way. You can easily browse the cave dwellings for an entire morning.
One of the coolest places I've ever visited. You can walk to it without a tour due to the fact it's only 1 km from town. The alien landscape full of cave homes and ruined churches is all but empty this time of year and it makes for a more enjoyable experience. Summer crowds here can be insane. You can…
We saw the Rose Valley from our balloon ride. Our pilot was prudent enough to bring us low over the valley so we could see things up close. He gave us a wee explanation of the area as well. It really is not of this planet!