Cappadocia Red Tour: Day-Long Exploration of History & Culture

It’s highly recommended to partake in this one-day Cappadocia Red Tour to delve into the historical and cultural richness of this locale.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Uchisar Castle - Prepare to be astounded by this breathtaking view. Located in the heart of Cappadocia, Uchisar Castle is one of the largest fairy chimneys in the region. We’ll spend some time exploring beneath the castle, where you’ll learn all about its history. There will be plenty of opportunities to take stunning photos and enjoy some free time.
  • Fairy Chimneys - Pasabagi Fairy Chimneys (Monks Valley)
    In Monks Valley, you’ll get an up-close look at mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys and even have the chance to touch them. You’ll also learn about the history of Christianity in the area and have ample free time to explore.
  • Zelve Open Air Museum - Zelve was once an open valley with a large cave settlement. This small area is filled with remnants that catered to the needs of Christians in the past and remained a Turkish village until the 1960s. Today, Zelve is an open-air museum open to visitors. There’s plenty to see and photograph.
  • Devrent Valley - In Imagination Valley, you’ll encounter rocks shaped like various objects, such as camels, snails, and penguins. This is a great place to test your imagination and see how creative you are.
  • Avanos - Lunch:
    We’ll take a break for lunch at a reputable restaurant, offering either a fixed menu or an open buffet.
  • Avanos Pottery Workshop - Avanos Pottery Workshop (Shopping point)
    Avanos is renowned for its pottery, and this will be a highlight of your day. We’ll visit a pottery workshop where experts will provide information and demonstrate pottery-making techniques. You’ll even have the chance to try making pottery yourself.
  • Love Valley - Love Valley offers some of the most beautiful views in Cappadocia. You’ll see excellent examples of mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys (hoodoos) with a stunning panoramic backdrop.
What's Included
  • All entrance fees included
  • Lunch provided
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Guidance from a professional tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Drinks at the lunch
Location
Uchisar Castle
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Harwin
Jul 22, 2024
Our Cappadocia Red Tour🤩 - “The red tour took me to some of the most breathtaking landscapes and historical sites in the region. The Fairy Chimneys around Ulchisar was explained on how it was formed and the complex landscape you’ll see throughout the entire tour. The 2nd stop was the Göreme National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where I marveled at the stunning fairy chimneys and honeycombed hills. The scenery was like nothing I've ever seen before - it was like walking on another planet! Next, we visited the Göreme Open-Air Museum, which showcased some of the most impressive examples of Byzantine cave art and architecture. Our guide Ufuk was knowledgeable and provided valuable insights into the history and significance of the sites. I watched the sunset later on over the stunning red rock formations. It was truly breathtaking and a moment I will never forget. The tour was well-organized, and the guide was friendly and informative. I highly recommend the Red Tour to anyone visiting Cappadocia - it's a must-do experience!"
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Daniel_s
Jul 16, 2024
Great tour - Great tour. One of the best we took. Great guide great group of people. Lunch was amazing. It was a huge buffet. Could do without the stop to the pottery store.
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Leuba_b
Jul 11, 2024
Our tour guide Mehmat was... - Our tour guide Mehmat was wonderful! He took time to answer all our questions. Very pleasant personality. The tour was very well organized. Lunch was delicious! Would highly recommend this tour!
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Fariborz
Jul 10, 2024
Everything perfect. - Pick up as announced. Highly knowledgeable and very kind guide. Great stops with sufficient time. Good vehicle. Excellent tour.
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Georgios_g
Jun 22, 2024
Excellent - Good price and perfect guide. Many stops around the attractions. On time. Good buffet lunch. For all visitors
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Wol13
Jun 21, 2024
Varied day: I recommend! - Very successful day, the driver was on time in the morning, the guide gave us lots of interesting information about the region. We saw very different places all day it was great we recommend! THANKS
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Tabassum_s
Jun 12, 2024
Wonderful geological sights - Wonderful guided tour. Guide Al did a great job offering info in a light-hearted and humorous way. Amazing sights, plenty of time to visit and take photos at each stop.
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Greg_s
May 18, 2024
Beautiful nature scenery - We really enjoyed red tour in Cappadocia. Everything was well organized and entire experience memorable. Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The best part of the tour was exploring Open Air Museum and seeing beautiful, breathtaking nature scenery. Lunch was good but drinks are not included , so you need to be aware of this. For us it was little strange and not acceptable. Overall, we highly recommend this tour. Thank you.
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Nicholasto3343zc
May 14, 2024
Amazing experience seeing the best views - Amazing views and experiences with very knowledgeable tour guide bulant. Definitely recommend using this company for your tours!
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Benjamin_r
Jun 12, 2024
Good way to see the sights - Saw many of the sights around Cappadocia, and our guide M was very knowledgeable. Was a good way to see everything in one day.
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