Explore Cappadocia · Reviewed 25 October 2026
Places to visit in Cappadocia
Compare heritage sites, towns and the distances between selected stops.
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Distances with a clear starting point
These are approximate geographical distances quoted in official tourism descriptions. They are not live driving distances, walking distances or journey-time estimates. Entrance positions and the road you choose may produce a different figure.
| From | To | Published reference | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Göreme town | Göreme Open-Air Museum | About 2 km east | Official source ↗ |
| Paşabağ | Zelve | About 1 km | Official source ↗ |
| Avanos | Zelve | About 5 km | Official source ↗ |
| Avanos | Özkonak | About 14 km | Official source ↗ |
| Nevşehir | Uçhisar | About 5 km | Official source ↗ |
| Nevşehir | Kaymaklı | About 20 km | Official source ↗ |
| Nevşehir | Derinkuyu | About 30 km | Official source ↗ |
Make a sensible combination
Consider Paşabağ with Zelve, or Zelve with Avanos. Özkonak can be discussed as an additional stop from Avanos. A visit to Uçhisar can be planned with time in Göreme, while Kaymaklı and Derinkuyu are separate underground destinations to compare.
These are editorial planning suggestions, not fixed itineraries. For exact distances between two entrances, open their locations in your navigation app and choose your travel mode.
Getting from one place to another
Use our local transport guide for the Ürgüp–Göreme–Avanos route, half-hourly Göreme–Uçhisar departures and connections through Nevşehir for the underground cities.
There is no direct dolmuş from Göreme to Ihlara Valley.
See dolmuş routes and connections ↗Explore by town
Choose a valley walk
Compare Pigeon, Love, Rose, Red, Swords and Zemi valleys, or plan a separate Ihlara outing. Pick a confirmed walking route and arrange your return.
Explore valley walking suggestions ↗Üç Güzeller and Devrent
Üç Güzeller is served by the supplied Ürgüp-to-Avanos dolmuş route. Devrent is a separate taxi or Red Tour visit; no dolmuş passes it. Plan the two stops with their different access arrangements in mind.