Cappadocia: Full-Day Red Tour with Small Group & Lunch

Set you mind free by visiting Cappadocia’s imposing sights and admire what nature can create. Cappadocia Red Tour is what you are searching for if you want to visit these stunning multi-colour canyons that are full of caves and underground cities.
Pickup: During the morning a comfortable and modern bus will pick you up from your hotel. Accompanied by your tour guide, you will be driven towards your first stop which is Uchisar Castle.

Uchisar Castle: Uchisar Castle forms the highest rock formation in Cappadocia. You will enjoy stunning panoramic views of the surroundings, as the guide will provide a detailed description of the history and the importance of this imposing rock castle. Make sure that you will take some beautiful panoramic photos during your time there.

Goreme Open Air Museum: The Cappadocia Red Tour continues towards the second stop which the Goreme Open Air Museum. This impressive open air museum is included in Unesco’s World Heritage List due to its historical importance. The area forms an important spot of the early-Christianity period as it includes churches that are built into rocks and carved chapels. In addition, there is a monastery that back then was serving as an escape emergency resort in case of Roman invasions. Within the churches visitors are able to observe well preserved frescoes from the 5th century. The guide will let you know some interesting facts about the area’s history and importance as you will be walking through the imposing sights.

Pasabagi Fairy Chimneys: Cappadocia Red Tour continues with a visit at the Pasabagi Valley. The valley is the ideal place to observe and admire three fairy chimneys. It is also known as Monks Valley due to a small church that is dedicated to Saint Simeon. This chapel is carved into one fairy chimney. The hermits that used to live there were inspired by St. Simeon’s life and created isolation rooms inside the fairy chimneys, 10 and 15 meters high. The Valley creates one-of-a-kind imposing scenery due to its unique formation.

Lunch: After that a lunch break follows at a traditional Turkish restaurant. You will have the chance to enjoy an open buffet that includes a variety of tasty and freshly made options for all tastes.

Avanos: Energized and relaxed from your break, you will continue your excursion continues towards Avanos. The area forms the center of terracotta arts since 2000 B.C in Hittite times. This small city was constructed right next to Turkey’s longest river, namely the Red River. People of Avanos took advantage of the area’s resources and became potters with unique creative skills from generations to generations. Pottery art is still alive in Avanos and during your excursion you will get the chance to visit a traditional pottery workshop. The potter will demonstrate the traditional pottery procedure and you will have the chance to participate in the making process. There, you can view several pottery products and purchase some souvenirs.

Devrent Valley: The bus will then continue towards the Devrent or Imagine Valley. This valley is known for the rocks that are having an unusual and unique formation. The rocks in Devrent Valley often resemble the shapes of several animals such as dolphins, snakes and seals. The most famous rock that can be found there is the one that resembles a huge camel.

Return Back: At that particular area you can observe a unique rock formation that is the symbol of Cappadocia. The guide will provide a detailed description of the symbol and its importance. This magnificent and inspiring excursion ends by the time you reach your hotel. Your memories from this excursion will be definitely long-lasting.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.