Cappadocia Red Tour - Classic Route (Popular)

Best Cappadocia day tour is ‘Red Tour’. This Cappadocia tour will take you to historical sights found in the central and northern region of Cappadocia, including Zelve Open Museum, Çavuşin, Pasabağ, Devrent Valley, Uçhisar and more! Explore Cappadocia with the best guides of Cappadocia

1. 1

   Uchisar Castle

   45 min

   Uçhisar Castle, the highest rock formation in the region. The guide will explain just how this amazing landscape came into existence.

2. 2

   Zelve Open Air Museum

   1.5 hours

   At Zelve Open Air museum the guide will explain the importance of Christianity and monastic life in Cappadocia before leaving you free to explore the 10th and 11th century cave churches and monasteries with beautifully painted frescoes depicting famous biblical scenes

3. 3

   Cavusin

   15 min

   See the old Greek houses in Çavuşin village, abandoned during the Greek/Turkish population exchange in 1924.

4. 4

   Avanos

   1.8 hours

   Enjoy a buffet-style lunch in Avanos, offering a wide range of Turkish food including mezes, salads, meat and vegetarian dishes and desserts. Still in Avanos, visit an authentic family-run pottery workshop located in an underground cave. Clay from the Kızılırmak (Red) River was first used in pottery production by the Hitites prior to 1700BC and continues as an art form today. Watch a master demonstrate how to make a pot, and watch the the painters and glazers apply their delicate patterns. Have a go at the potter’s wheel yourself and make your own unique pot if you wish.

5. 5

   Pasabag Vadisi

   1 hour

   In Paşabağı (also known as Monks Valley because of the Chapel of Saint Simeon found there) wander through the unusual clusters of multi-headed mushroom-shaped “fairy chimneys” (rock formations).

6. 6

   Devrent Valley

   30 min

   Devrent Valley (“Imagination Valley”) - a stunning valley where you can spot natural rock formations in many recognisable shapes, including the famous camel-shaped rock. Use your imagination and see what other shapes you can find.

7. 7

   Cappadocia

   Pass by

   This tour is organizing in Cappadocia

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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