Cappadocia Red Tour: Pasabag & Zelve, Lunch Included
Overview
Cappadocia Red Tour: Pasabag & Zelve, Lunch Included
The Red Tour takes you to the best-known sights of North Cappadocia in one full day. With a professional local guide you see the region's valleys, fairy chimneys, rock formations and panoramic viewpoints, and learn about its history and culture.
Pasabag, Zelve and Avanos
The route includes Goreme Panorama, Devrent Valley, Pasabag (Monks Valley), a traditional pottery workshop in Avanos, the cave houses and churches of Zelve Open Air Museum and a photo stop at Love Valley.
Small Group and Lunch
This is a comfortable small-group experience with hotel pickup and drop-off, transport, museum and attraction entrance fees and lunch at a local restaurant included.
Tour Info
Itinerary
Cappadocia Red Tour with Guide and Lunch
The day follows this route:
- Hotel pickup: you are collected from your hotel in Goreme, Urgup, Uchisar, Avanos or Ortahisar.
- Goreme Panorama: panoramic views over Cappadocia and its fairy chimneys.
- Devrent Valley: the unusual rock formations of the Imagination Valley.
- Pasabag (Monks Valley): some of the most famous fairy chimneys in Cappadocia.
- Lunch break: traditional lunch at a local restaurant.
- Avanos pottery workshop: a look at traditional pottery making in Avanos.
- Zelve Open Air Museum: ancient cave houses and historic churches.
- Love Valley: photo stop at one of the best-known valleys in Cappadocia.
- Local shop visit: an optional stop for local handmade products and souvenirs.
- Return transfer: you are driven back to your hotel after the tour.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
- ✓Professional Tour Guide
- ✓Full-Day Cappadocia Red Tour
- ✓Lunch at a Local Restaurant
- ✓Transportation During the Tour
- ✓Entrance Fees to Museums and Attractions
- ✓Panoramic Photo Stops
- ✕Personal Expenses
- ✕Drinks During Lunch
- ✕Tips and Gratuities
- ✕Optional Activities
- ✕Travel Insurance
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel free of charge up to 7 days before the tour for a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days of the tour are not refundable. All times are local time.
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Cappadocia Red Tour: what you need to know
The Red Tour shows you the classic landscapes of North Cappadocia in one small-group day, from $80 per person: Goreme Panorama, Devrent Valley, the fairy chimneys of Pasabag, a pottery workshop in Avanos, the cave houses and churches of Zelve Open Air Museum and a photo stop at Love Valley. Hotel pick-up and drop-off, a professional local guide, transport, entrance fees and lunch at a local restaurant are included.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Duration | About 6 hours |
| Price | from $80 per person |
| Type | Small-group guided tour |
| Pick-up | Hotels in Goreme, Urgup, Uchisar, Avanos and Ortahisar |
| Included | Guide, transport, entrance fees, lunch, panoramic photo stops |
| Not included | Drinks with lunch, optional activities, tips, travel insurance |
Why is it called the Red Tour?
In Cappadocia, the standard guided day tours are named by colour. The Red Tour covers the north, around Goreme, Avanos and Zelve, where the rock of many valleys has red and pink tones; the Green Tour covers the south, with the Ihlara Valley and the underground cities. The two tours visit completely different sites and are designed to be combined.
What will you see on the Red Tour?
| Stop | What makes it special |
|---|---|
| Goreme Panorama | A wide view over the fairy chimneys and valleys |
| Devrent Valley | Also called Imagination Valley, rock formations shaped like animals |
| Pasabag (Monks Valley) | Some of the most famous multi-capped fairy chimneys in Cappadocia |
| Lunch | A traditional meal at a local restaurant |
| Avanos pottery workshop | Traditional pottery making in a town known for its clay |
| Zelve Open Air Museum | Abandoned cave houses and historic churches across three valleys |
| Love Valley | A photo stop at one of the best-known valleys in the region |
Zelve was inhabited until the mid-20th century, when villagers moved out because of erosion; walking through it gives a feel for how people actually lived in the rock.
Red Tour or Green Tour: which is better?
| Red Tour | Green Tour | |
|---|---|---|
| Landscapes | Fairy chimneys and coloured valleys | Canyon, river and rock-cut monastery |
| History | Cave villages and churches at Zelve | Derinkuyu Underground City, Selime Monastery |
| Pace | Shorter drives, more stops | Longer drives, a valley walk |
| Price from | $80 | $80 |
If this is your first time in Cappadocia and you can do only one, the Red Tour shows the landscapes that made the region famous. With two days, do both.
How does it fit with a balloon flight?
Perfectly. Balloon flights land early in the morning, so you can do the Red Tour the same day or the next. Our balloon options:
| Balloon option | Price from |
|---|---|
| Standard sunrise flight | $199 |
| Comfort basket flight | $275 |
| Premium luxury flight | $399 |
| Watch the balloons from a viewpoint | $35 |
From Istanbul, the 2-day Cappadocia trip with the Red Valley tour from $699 includes flights, a cave hotel and a guided Red Valley tour with lunch.
When is the best time to do the Red Tour?
All year. April to June and September to November have the most comfortable temperatures and the best light for photos. Summer afternoons are hot in the open valleys, so bring water and a hat. In winter, snow on the fairy chimneys makes Pasabag and Love Valley especially photogenic.
What should you bring?
Comfortable walking shoes for the uneven paths at Zelve and Pasabag, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and water. Bring cash or a card if you think you may buy pottery in Avanos; shops can usually arrange shipping for larger pieces.
How do you book?
Choose your date on this page and send the form, or message us on WhatsApp with your Cappadocia hotel name. We confirm your pick-up time in writing, and you pay only after confirmation. For more ideas see our Cappadocia tours and our Turkey tour packages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cappadocia Red Tour?
The Red Tour is a small-group tour of north Cappadocia, about 6 hours long. It visits Goreme Panorama, Devrent (Imagination) Valley, Pasabag (Monks Valley), a local restaurant for lunch, an Avanos pottery workshop, Zelve Open Air Museum and Love Valley. A professional guide, lunch, entrance fees and transport are included.
Cappadocia Red Tour vs Green Tour: which is better?
It depends on what you want to see. The Red Tour covers north Cappadocia: fairy chimneys, Pasabag, Zelve and Avanos pottery. The Green Tour is the southern route with an underground city, Ihlara Valley and Selime Monastery. See our Cappadocia Green Tour. With two days, many guests do both.
How long is the Red Tour and when does it start?
The Red Tour lasts about 6 hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Goreme, Urgup, Uchisar, Avanos or Ortahisar. The pickup time is confirmed with your booking, so you know exactly when to be ready at your hotel. Our driver takes you to the starting point and brings you back after the tour.
Are lunch and entrance fees included?
Yes. Lunch at a local restaurant and the entrance fees on the route are included, along with the professional guide and transport. Drinks at lunch, tips, personal expenses, optional activities and travel insurance are not included. Everything else on the route is arranged by us.
Is Goreme Open Air Museum included in this Red Tour?
No. This route visits Zelve Open Air Museum instead. Goreme Open Air Museum is close to Goreme town, so you can visit it on your own before or after the tour. Pasabag, Devrent Valley, Avanos and Love Valley are all part of this tour.
Can you do the Cappadocia Red Tour by yourself?
Yes, it is possible by taxi, rental car or scooter, but the stops are spread across north Cappadocia, so planning takes time. On this tour the tickets, guide commentary, lunch and transport are bundled together, and we organise the whole route for you.
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