Pigeon Valley
Pigeon Valley
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Sinéad Butler
44 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
If you take any of the day tours around Cappadocia you will probably get a photo stop overlooking this, but it's possible to immerse yourself in it if you're so inclined. Assuming you're based in Goreme, the best way to experience this valley is to get the local bus to Ucisme and walk back from there. As you enter you will see a sign telling you that the distance is about 4 km but the average time to do it is 3.5 (!) hours, which is not compatible with the "1 out of 3" difficulty rating they give it. It's a 2, easy. Occasionally you'll have to sit and slide, or walk in running water. To be immersed in this unique, surreal landscape is an unforgettable experience and I recommend it wholeheartedly, but it is not for the mobility impaired. PS Proper shoes (with grip) would be a plus but I did it in sandals.PPS Better to do this with a buddy than on your own - just ask around your hotel/hostel.
Written 1 April 2024
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Susan C
Melbourne, Australia1,535 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Another short stop at a lookout over Güvercinlik Vadisi (Pigeon Valley) in Uçhisar where you can see the rock formations that have pigeon houses cut into them. Pigeons often congregate here as well. It was interesting to hear about how the pigeon entrances were made removable to access the desired pigeon droppings. There is no cost to enter the lookout but near the edge there is a touristy love picture site at 10 Turkish Lira per person and an evil eye tree where people have bought and hang up the Turkish nazar amulets (which to me seems a waste of money). Good views though.
Written 30 April 2024
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WorldGlutton
London, UK24,814 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
This valley has lots of unique rock formations with many pigeon houses.
It is interesting to learn from our Tour Guide that these houses were created by some early settler to provide a place for Pigeons to nest. Eventually Pigeons breeding are abundance in these areas, as their droppings were collected as fertilizer for crops.
There are some pigeons coming around us, waiting for food. There are pigeons feed available in nearby shop where visitors could buy to feed them.
There is no entry fee. Pigeon Valley stunning landscape with surreal sight of unique rock formations , coupled with tree decorations ,pigeons feeding & camel riding is indeed a great place to capture some memorable shots.
A site worth visiting while you are in Cappadocia!!!
It is interesting to learn from our Tour Guide that these houses were created by some early settler to provide a place for Pigeons to nest. Eventually Pigeons breeding are abundance in these areas, as their droppings were collected as fertilizer for crops.
There are some pigeons coming around us, waiting for food. There are pigeons feed available in nearby shop where visitors could buy to feed them.
There is no entry fee. Pigeon Valley stunning landscape with surreal sight of unique rock formations , coupled with tree decorations ,pigeons feeding & camel riding is indeed a great place to capture some memorable shots.
A site worth visiting while you are in Cappadocia!!!
Written 21 May 2024
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Rachele P
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Aug 2024 • Couples
There are several accesses to the so-called "Valley of the Pigeons". We undertook the one recommended by Maps about a kilometer from Uchisar Castle. Alternatively you will find a more accessible one just below the village castle. The entrance to the valley is free, there are several paths, not always well marked, that will take you through the entire valley for a total of about 5 kilometers. It is a Trekking not for everyone as some areas are quite steep but it is an incredible experience. We recommend the "Maps.Me" app that will allow you to download offline trails throughout Cappadocia including points of interest.
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Written 21 August 2024
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Nadina P
New York City, NY729 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
You can hike here, but come prepared with proper footwear. There's a steep climb down. If you just want to look over the valley or view the castle from afar, it's pretty doable. Of course there's also the option to feed the pigeons. There's also a paid lookout with the castle behind it; it's pretty inexpensive, though you can definitely get a view without the swing.
Written 25 December 2024
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cutelady Baluch
Muscat Governorate, Oman3,782 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
(Pigeon Valley) earned its name from the countless man made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Since ancient times Pigeons have been used in the Cappadocia region for food and fertiliser for the infertile soil. While pigeons no longer play such an important role in the area, their rocky homes have still been maintained by locals and can be found atop rock pillars and inside excavated cave houses and churches throughout the region, however, they are particularly numerous in this valley. A great way to see Pigeon Valley is from above via a hot air balloon tour. Tours leave every morning just before sunrise so you will already be floating above the stunning landscape as the sun comes up.
Written 27 June 2024
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happykoabug
Honolulu, HI704 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
another quick stop in Cappadocia that your tour group made. Our Tour Guide mentioned that these houses were created by some early settler to provide a place for Pigeons to nest. I love the different colors of the sand along the cliffs, a few shops are located here. There was a man with camels to take photos with for a fee across the street.
Written 31 May 2024
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hatijyoumaki
Saitama Prefecture, Japan509 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Pigeon Valley.
You can also see Uchihisar Castle from here.
But if you want to see Uchihisar Castle, it's much more powerful to see it up close.
I stopped by a little bit because I had time, but I thought I could have cut it here.
There is a large parking lot nearby where sightseeing buses stop, and it was very crowded with tour customers, so I think it is a Things to do for tours.
You can also see Uchihisar Castle from here.
But if you want to see Uchihisar Castle, it's much more powerful to see it up close.
I stopped by a little bit because I had time, but I thought I could have cut it here.
There is a large parking lot nearby where sightseeing buses stop, and it was very crowded with tour customers, so I think it is a Things to do for tours.
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Written 22 August 2024
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Baggio1018
London, UK383 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
If you are driving, this will likely be on your way to Uchisar Castle so no reason not to stop.
Does not really take long, you could perhaps get away with a 15 min stop to look, take some photos etc unless you plan to hike.
If you are going to hike, bring water, supplies and you will come across some cave dwellings on the opposite side of the valley.
Does not really take long, you could perhaps get away with a 15 min stop to look, take some photos etc unless you plan to hike.
If you are going to hike, bring water, supplies and you will come across some cave dwellings on the opposite side of the valley.
Written 12 October 2024
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JulesbSouthLondon
Coulsdon, UK281 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
The views were amazing but we got lost a lot and it wasn't clear which path to take. It was also very slippery in places with loose stones which made it dangerous going downhill. We kept going wrong and finding paths that lead to nowhere with dangerous cliff edges. It's a shame the signage isn't better as it felt like we spent most of our time getting lost rather than taking in the scenery.
Written 2 October 2024
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Küçük çocuklarımız var. 4km yolu yürümeden görebileceğimiz yerler var mı? Nazarboncuklu ağaç falan ilerilerde mi ve ya güvercinler...?
Written 21 July 2019
Nazar boncuklar yolun kenarinda.Fotogrof cekonip,biseyler bile icebilirsiniz.
Written 22 July 2019
Esses vales, Rose, Love, Piggeon, Devrent etc...tem que pagar para entrar? Estarei fazendo a Capadoccia de carro e não encontrei informações de valores...
Written 21 April 2018
Olá! Não, os vales são públicos, é só ir e se maravilhar ☺️
Mas o ideal é parar o carro num ponto e caminhar um pouco pelos vales.
Espero ter ajudado.
Boa viagem!
Written 22 April 2018
Is good to go there during winter?
Written 3 December 2015
Rug up, take plenty of fluids plus good hiking boots and then enjoy the walk. From Goreme it is a 3 or 4 hour trek.
Written 5 December 2015
ROSS E
Whistler, Canada
how long to walk from Goreme to Pigeon Valley & Honey valley & return without rushing
Written 9 August 2015
It is a circle walk from Goreme to Uchisar then from Uchisar through White and Love Valley then back along road to Goreme, it took us about 3 hrs total and that included getting lost a few times in the Pigeon Valley. The route is not well maked, but beautiful. Take lots of water and have proper footwear as some climbing and descending involved.
Written 4 December 2015
Is there any entrance fee to visit Pigeon Valley? How much?
Written 15 March 2015
No. Its free. The Pigeon Valley is beautiful!
Written 16 March 2015
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