Cappadocia Red Tour

Explore the northern region of Cappadocia with this guided full-day tour. Here's what you can expect on the Cappadocia Red Tour:

Tour Highlights:

• Goreme Panoramic Viewpoint
• Zelve Open Air Museum
• Rock Churches
• Uchisar Castle (Natural Rock Castle)
• Pasabaglari Open Air Museum (Monks Valley)
• Avanos Demonstration
• Devrent (Imagination Valley)

Tour Itinerary:

• 9:30 am: The tour begins with a pick-up from your hotel. The exact pick-up time depends on your hotel's location in Cappadocia.
• You'll meet your local guide and fellow group members, and together, you'll explore the main attractions of Cappadocia.
• Devrent Valley: Start your day by visiting the famous Devrent Valley, also known as the "Imagination Valley." Here, you'll encounter numerous fairy chimneys with intriguing shapes, such as the camel rock and mushroom-like formations. Enjoy a leisurely walk among these captivating rock formations.
• Pasabaglari (Monks Valley): This area is also known as Monks Valley, named so because in the 5th century, St. Simeon from Syria lived here as a hermit in one of the cave dwellings. This valley is famous for its fairy chimneys, each with three caps on top.
• Avanos: Visit Avanos, often called the heart of art and handicrafts in Cappadocia. This small town is renowned for its pottery and ceramics, a tradition dating back 4,000 years to the Hittite civilization. The town is located along the Red River, known as Kizilirmak in Turkish.

Lunch: Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

• Goreme Panoramic Viewpoint: Head to the picturesque town of Goreme and take in the stunning panoramic view. This location has gone by various names in history, including Korama and Avcılar, and is still referred to as Maccan (Goreme) by locals.
• Zelve Open Air Museum: Explore the Zelve Open Air Museum, which was used as a missionary school from the 2nd to the 12th century. The open-air museum is home to the most impressive rock-carved churches and living areas in the Cappadocia region.
• Esentepe: Enjoy a break on the hill of Esentepe, offering the finest view in the area. From here, you can admire the various valleys and their unique shapes, formed by volcanoes.
• Uchisar: The tour concludes in Uchisar, a small village famous for its massive castle, once used by Christians. In the region, three castles were constructed similarly, with the others located in Ortahisar and Urgup.
• 5:00 pm: After the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel.

Important Information:

The exact pick-up time will be provided at the time of booking.
Please be at the pick-up point 15 minutes before the pre-advised pick-up time.
We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and a hat, especially during the summer months when shade may be limited.
The order of the tour itinerary may vary to avoid congestion.
Embark on the Cappadocia Red Tour to explore the captivating landscapes and historical sites in the northern region of Cappadocia. Discover unique rock formations, rock-carved churches, and much more with the guidance of a local expert.