Ürgüp – Mustafapaşa – Cemil – Keşlik Monastery

Characteristics of the Route:

The route starts in Urgup, the developed district of Nevsehir, and goes up on a comfortable and smooth ramp. Mustafapasa, the beloved town of the region, is fascinating with its unique architecture and adorned structures. After Mustafapasa, the road stretches along Damsa Dam and fields and reaches Cemil village after an enjoyable wavy track. The structures carved into the rocks and narrow streets of the village tell stories of the past. The route descends to the Monastery with a green view right after the village and offers camping opportunities in the settlement blessed by the old holy spring.

Connected Routes:

Keslik - Taskinpasa - Sahinefendi;

Notes to Travelers:

Urgup is a developed district. You can try restaurants with different styles and standards here.

You can dine in the old mansion serving local dishes in Mustafapasa.

Since Sakir Pasa Madrasa in Mustafapasa is used by Cappadocia University, it can only be visited when the schedule is appropriate.

There is an entry fee to Sts. Constantine and Helen Church is located in the town square, the museum card is not valid.

The Monastery of St. Nicholas, which is respected by all the townspeople, is open to visitors.

There is an entry fee to Cappadocia Art and History Museum, a pioneer with its distinctive style that describes the Cappadocia culture with dolls, the museum card is not valid.

If you want to visit the Church of the Holy Cross in Cemil Village, you can get information from the grocery store in the village square.

You can call Cabir Coskuner, the volunteer caretaker of the monastery, to visit the churches in Keslik Monastery Complex.

You can find water in small shops in villages.

There is only a simple toilet at the campsite in Keslik Monastery with a green view.If you have the opportunity and time, you can leave your belongings at the campsite before you leave.