Cappadocia Red Tour

You can find all the details about the Red Tour in Cappadocia below. If you have any questions or wish to make a reservation for the Red Tour in Cappadocia (North Cappadocia Tour), you can click the WhatsApp button to send us a text message or complete the reservation form at the bottom of the page.

Program updated for the 2026 season.

Quick Information about the Red Tour in Cappadocia (North Cappadocia Tour)

How to book?:

You can write to us via WhatsApp or fill out the pre-reservation form. Our sales representative will then provide you with the remaining details. After making a firm reservation, your ticket will be sent to your mobile or email.

Red Tour in Cappadocia (North Cappadocia Tour)

On this tour, we will take you through the highlights of Cappadocia, starting from the Göreme Open Air Museum with its unique rock formations and cave churches. Then to Çavuşin, which spans both the ancient and the modern city, featuring the “Basilica of John the Baptist” (5th century) and the “Great Pigeon House.” From there, we head to the ancient Greek town of Avanos, overlooking the longest river in Turkey, Kızılırmak (the Red River), famous since antiquity as a natural source of clay that gave rise to an extensive pottery tradition.

More Details of the Red Tour in Cappadocia (North Cappadocia Tour)

1- Which regions will we visit on the Red Tour?

On the Red Tour (North Cappadocia Tour), we stop at a total of 7 points. Some of these routes are panoramic points where we stop to take photos, while other regions consist of museums that we visit.

At each stop, our guide provides you with detailed information about the history and culture of the region. (There may be changes in the number of places visited due to various reasons: weather, traffic, long queues, etc.)

Sites we will visit:

• Uchisar Castle: The castle is located at the highest point in central Cappadocia.
• Göreme Open Air Museum (Cave Churches): Byzantine churches carved into the rock, paintings, murals, and frescoes.
• Red River (Avanos): Pottery has been produced in this area since around 2000 BC, dating back to the Hittite era.
• Paşabağları Valley (Monks Valley): The most beautiful mushroom-shaped rock formations in the region.
• Esentepe (Panoramic View): Esentepe is located between Uchisar and Göreme. It offers an incredible collection of natural and cultural wonders. Just walking through Esentepe, you will be amazed by the peculiar “fairy chimney” rocks naturally created by the elements.
• Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley): A unique place full of fairy chimneys that resemble specific things, such as animals and figures.
• A carpet factory in Cappadocia: Famous worldwide, Cappadocia carpets have a very particular beauty. Cappadocia is dotted with shops featuring incredible textiles, and visiting them is an essential experience.

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2- How long does the Red Tour last?

It takes about 6 hours on average. Our Red Tour in Cappadocia starts around 10:00 AM and ends between 03:30 PM and 04:30 PM. Traffic conditions, group size, etc., may cause minor changes in the duration.

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3- How many people are in the tour group?

Maximum 12 people.

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4- Are there hiking trails on the tour?

There is a track of about two and a half kilometers. Besides this, we also do small-scale walks in the visited areas.

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5- How much time do we spend at each location?

We spend 15-20 minutes at the panoramic stops and between 30 minutes to 1 hour at the other visited regions.

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6- What is the price of the Red Tour in 2026?

The Red Tour in Cappadocia (North Cappadocia Tour) is 75 Euros per person in 2026. The tour price includes entrance fees, hotel transfers, lunch, and a professional Spanish-speaking guide.

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7- Can I pay on the day of the tour?

Yes, you can make the full payment on the day of the tour. However, prepayment may be requested during high season or for large groups.

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8- Can I pay by credit or debit card?

Yes, you can pay by credit card, but a commission of 5% to 10% may be charged. Therefore, it is much better to pay in cash.

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9- Can I pay in Dollars or Turkish Liras?

Yes, you can pay in Dollars or Turkish Liras.

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10- Do you provide hotel pickup and drop-off?

Yes. Transfer from hotels in the Göreme, Ürgüp, Çavuşin, Uchisar, Ortahisar, and Avanos regions is included in the tour price.

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11- What is served for lunch?

A three-course main meal is served for lunch. You can choose from fish, meat, or chicken. A vegetarian menu is also available for vegetarian participants.

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In central Turkey, in the heart of Anatolia, lies one of the country’s most dazzling regions: Cappadocia. This region has become world-famous for its breathtaking landscapes—a must-visit for any tourist—and the Red Tour in Cappadocia is dedicated to exploring it. An experience that will leave visitors breathless and make them feel as if they are on another planet.

The journey through the Red Tour in Cappadocia brings together the most prominent attractions of North Cappadocia, with its famous fairy chimneys, caves, underground shelters, centuries-old churches, Greek-founded villages, pottery, etc. Historical data confirms that this area has been inhabited for millennia and eventually became an important trade route. For this reason, it was subject to countless invasions throughout history, leading its inhabitants to build underground shelters where they could protect themselves and stay for months without needing to go outside.

These underground shelters helped protect residents during times of war and primarily during the Arab invasions that occurred during the 10th century. In these refuges, inhabitants were able to build rooms, a school, a chapel, and even animal pens. Recent excavations have discovered hundreds of these ancient underground citadels, such as Derinkuyu, which once housed an impressive 20,000 people. Undoubtedly a feat for humanity.

The First Part of the Red Tour in Cappadocia (North Cappadocia Tour): Göreme

The Red Tour in Cappadocia is focused on exploring the northern part of this area. Specifically, the exploration in the Göreme Red Tour consists of a visit to the open-air museum, where you can appreciate the famous natural rock formations that have brought fame to this region. There are more than 10 cave churches in this authentic open-air museum. These churches were carved directly into the rock and later hand-painted by monks portraying biblical passages. Inside some of these cave-churches, it is still possible to appreciate magnificent frescoes made centuries ago that retain their mysticism despite the passage of time. They hold invaluable artistic and historical value, leading UNESCO to include them in its World Heritage list. It is worth noting that the open-air museum explored by the Göreme Red Tour is easily accessible, located just 1.5 kilometers from the center of Göreme village—about a 15-minute walk.

Çavuşin Cappadocia

(Red Tour in Cappadocia)

Another place to visit, located just 5 kilometers from the center of Göreme, is the ancient Greek village of Çavuşin. It is separated into two parts: the new town and the ancient Greek settlement. There you can find its churches, “The Great Pigeon House” and the “Basilica of John the Baptist,” the latter dating back to the 5th century. It was built on a mountaintop with three sections divided by arches, which were designed to prevent collapse during the 10th century. This church is currently considered the largest and oldest in the region; it was originally decorated with geometric motifs during the Iconoclastic period and later re-decorated with frescoes from the 10th century depicting the life of John the Baptist.

For its part, the rock church of Nicephorus Phocas (Great Pigeon House) is another great example of sacred art in North Cappadocia, as it also features frescoes inside depicting Christianity as it was centuries ago along with biblical scenes. It owes its name (“The Great Pigeon House”) to the fact that over the centuries, the church was abandoned and used as a dovecote. Avanos, located 8 kilometers from Göreme, offers the usual amenities any tourist might expect. It is situated by the longest river in Turkey, the Kızılırmak (Red River), which has been a natural source of clay for thousands of years, making it famous for pottery production. The calm waters of this river and the adjacent park make it a must-visit spot to rest, appreciate the river’s beauty, and enjoy a nice cup of Turkish tea.

Pasabag Cappadocia (North Cappadocia Tour)

We could not overlook Pasabag, also known as “The Monks Valley.” Pasabag literally means “The Vineyard of the Pasha” (The General’s Vineyard). Located on the road to Zelve, it is composed of striking natural pillars of earth where you can appreciate the famous fairy chimneys—rock columns formed slowly over centuries by erosion. In this particular spot, they take on different shapes than those found elsewhere in North Cappadocia. Probably the most striking forms can be seen on the Red Tour in Cappadocia. History says that Saint Simeon lived in this region centuries ago, and there is a chapel dedicated to him, as well as an ancient cave where Simeon used to live, located in one of the fairy chimneys—initially at an altitude of two meters, later moving to one even higher up.

In summary, you will be highly satisfied at the end of your Red Tour in Cappadocia (North Cappadocia Tour). Because Cappadocia is so rich in history and culture, you will learn a great deal. Happy holidays to all.