Red (North) Tour Cappadocia (small group) with lunch and tickets

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Goreme, Turkey

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6 to 7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
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Offered in: English

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5.0

· Shailen_S ·

Apr 2026

Comprehensive tour of main parts of Cappadocia. Red tour is a must in this area. Our guide, Uguz, was excellent. Covered all the main points without feeling rushed or too long.

· Pei_F ·

Mar 2026

Ali G is a knowledgeable guide and great guide. Trip was well planned and entertaining, we opted to book the green tour with Ali the following day.

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Overview

Ancient rock-hewn churches, towering fairy chimneys, and karst caves dot the landscapes of Cappadocia, making for some unforgettable photo opportunities. This tour follows the ‘Red Route’, taking in the most-photographed sights of North Cappadocia. Marvel at the fairy chimneys of Love Valley and Monk Valley, visit Uchisar Castle and Imagination Valley, and explore the UNESCO-listed Goreme Open-Air Museum. Finally, visit the pottery-making town of Avanos and maybe even have a go on the potter’s wheel yourself.

Visit at least six of Cappadocia’s most popular sites in one day
Tuck into a traditional Turkish lunch included with your tour
Hassle-free pickup and drop-off at your Cappadocia hotel
Intimate small-group experience with a maximum of 15 people

What's Included

All fee and taxes
Lunch
Driver/guide
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Itinerary

Begin your Cappadocian adventure at Uchisar Castle, the region's highest freestanding rock formation, offering an exceptional panoramic view. Next, comfortable transportation takes you to the Goreme Open Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage site showcasing cave churches adorned with exquisite frescoes.

Next, head to a traditional Turkish restaurant to feast on local cuisine. The comprehensive itinerary continues in Love Valley, where you can marvel at Cappadocia's iconic fairy chimneys and wander among whimsical rock formations. Your journey continues to Avanos, where ancient pottery techniques come to life in a traditional workshop.

The last stop is Devrent Valley, where nature's rock sculptures invite you to unleash your creativity. Afterward, enjoy a laidback return journey to your local hotel.

Uchisar Castle

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Goreme National Park

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Love Valley

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fairy Chimneys

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Avanos

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Devrent Valley

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Jacky_S

Irem was very knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining. We spent a lovely day learning about Cappadocia and its history going back to the Hittites. The pottery in Avanos is amazing. The scenery is gorgeous along the way and we highly recommend taking this tour.

Reviews

5.0

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Well worth a Visit

Robert_H, May 2026

Ali our tour guide was great. We were on a private tour and he allowed us to adjust it based upon our interest. Cappadocia is very beautiful and well worth the visit. Our balloon tour the next day was cancelled due to weather.

Have full breakfast...

Margaret_F, Apr 2026

Have full breakfast before tour as lunch may not be until 2 pm, since more activities are before lunch

A must do

Shailen_S, Apr 2026

Comprehensive tour of main parts of Cappadocia. Red tour is a must in this area. Our guide, Uguz, was excellent. Covered all the main points without feeling rushed or too long.

Good trip!

Pei_F, Mar 2026

Ali G is a knowledgeable guide and great guide. Trip was well planned and entertaining, we opted to book the green tour with Ali the following day.

Oz/Orgi was an excellent...

Maryam_K, Jan 2026

Oz/Orgi was an excellent tour guide!! If you need someone to get through succinctly the red tour, he would be a great choice

Red Tour Rocks!

Karen_P, Dec 2025

Wonderful guide who was fun, funny, knowledgeable accommodating, and well suited to his job. A great way to see a lot of the area with context and historical background & have time to explore on ones own.

I had a great time!...

Leah_I, Dec 2025

I had a great time! Göreme Open Air Museum was such a treat. I would have much rather skipped the pottery stop (didn't really fit the theme of the tour) but compared to most tours I've been on, they're not as aggressive about buying so it's slightly less uncomfortable.

Outstanding Guide(Ali G), Wonderful Tour

Kushal_V, Nov 2025

We had an amazing experience on the Cappadocia Red Tour, thanks to our guide Ali G. His great sense of humor, humble personality, and deep knowledge of the region made the entire day unforgettable. Ali kept the group engaged, explained the history in a fun and clear way, and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the tour. The itinerary was well-planned, the sights were stunning, and Ali’s warm approach truly elevated the experience. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Cappadocia!

Great tour

Erika_R, Oct 2025

Did the green tour, loved it so much that also booked the red tour. Ogiz was the best tour guide and luckily I had him twice as a guide.

A nice day Ali G was...

HARSHINI_D, Oct 2025

A nice day Ali G was witty and informative Lunch was good ..not sure if one could get it cheaper in town

Great tour!

Tina_N, Oct 2025

Tour guide Ali was great! A great mix of a guided of the highlights and sufficient time of self exploration. Highly recommend :)

Essence of Cappadocia...

Gabriel_S, Oct 2025

Essence of Cappadocia with a lot of history and beautiful landscape. And a very professional and friendly guide. Perfect

Great tour!

Jivago_G, Oct 2025

The tour was great! All the stops were very scenic and beautiful. Our guide was super friendly and very knowledgeable about the history of the region. The lunch included was good too. All in all, a great tour for Cappadocia!

Great Red Tour with Oguz

Andrew_S, Oct 2025

The Red Tour was very interesting and our guide, Oguz, was really great. He worked really hard the entire time, explaining the history of everything and always asking if anyone had questions. You should hope you get Oguz. And our driver, Sefer, was also great and had waters for us all the time.

Goto is a great guide

JamesW_S, Oct 2025

Gozo was a excellent guide. He was extremely knowledgeable, encouraged and answered questions, gave us plenty of time to view everything plus he was entertaining. Our group size of 6 was just the right size. The Uchisar Castle, Goreme Museum, Love Valley, Fairy Chimneys & Love Valley were interesting & fun to see.

Oguz was a great tour guide

MATTHEW_B, Oct 2025

We were very lucky to have Oguz as our tour for both the red and green tours. He was very patient funny and knowledgeable. Really made us have a good experience.

The guide incredible....

alejandraloria, Oct 2025

The guide incredible. Full day. Perfectly explained , complete experience. A really nice day since pick up

Great Red Tour with Ali G.

Yvonne_O, Sep 2025

Ali G. was fantastic! He was informative, engaged and very funny. He really connected with us and we learned a lot from him. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history and religion as well as the geography of the area. We would highly recommend him to everyone.

Ripped off!

akash_k, Sep 2025

The experience was good, guide was knowledgeable but pricewise it was almost double than what we would otherwise pay. They charged us almost 75 Euro per person whereas the market price if you book locally was just 40 Euro per person.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

First of all, the tour is 70 euro, it is not 75 euro. The cost of this tour, including food and tickets, is over 40 euros. The real scammers are the travel agencies who take your 40 euros and drag you from shop to shop, don't show you the most important part of the tour, which is the Göreme open-air museum, transport you in old-model cars and with a crowded group of people, and think they're providing you with guiding services via inexperienced guides. You really should have added to your review that you took your tour in a brand new Mercedes Vito with a total of 4 people and with a very professional guide. But I'll write it for those who want to read: the museum entrance tickets alone for this tour cost 32 euros. Now, if anyone reads the review and still wants to take the 40-euro tour, I think they should ask themselves the question: "How are they selling this tour for 40 euros, or what are they actually giving us?"

Red tour Cappadocia

judith_o, Sep 2025

Great guide with lots of knowledge and history to share with us all. Beautiful sights rock formations. Moderate activity. Great lunch

Perfect tour to get a...

Ellen_B, Sep 2025

Perfect tour to get a good overview of Cappadocia! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. An enjoyable day.

What a wonderful day!!!

Patricia_M, Sep 2025

This tour covered so much in a day!!! Our tour guide was fabulous! Grew up in the area and was extremely knowledgeable about the history and culture of the sites we saw. He was very friendly and highly qualified. Best tour guide!!!

Good for first time to Cappadocia

Kristen_H, Sep 2025

I enjoyed that it was a relaxing time. Got to kick back, learn something new and enjoy the sites! Thanks

10/10 experience! The...

Lucrezia_P, Sep 2025

10/10 experience! The guide was very insightful and polite. The tour was well organised and on time.

Even the lunch was great!

Glenn_O, Sep 2025

Great job and informative guide. Even the lunch was Good! 43 additional Characters needed to submit.

Perfect to have a glince of caves and rock formations

Leticia_G, Sep 2025

It is a good way to go around near to Gorome and see the beautiful formations on the rocks and the caves. We really loved the tour. Very well organized. Gigi was so kind and patient with everybody. Good energy!