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Cappadocia Red Tour With Open Air Museum And Expert Tour Guide

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Goreme, Turkey

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Overview

What makes our Cappadocia Red Tour special is that it includes stops at some of the most famous attractions that are found on the north side of the region. More precisely, you will visit the Goreme Open Air Museum, which is the most visited spot in Cappadocia. The area has multiple monasteries and churches carved into rocks. Some of them have well-preserved frescoes inside. Take your time to observe the beauty of the landscape and snap some photos, as the guide explains the basic features of the area.

✅ The feature that distinguishes us from other companies organizing Cappadocia Red Tour is we have Goreme open air museum in our tour itinerary and its entrance fees also included in your tour price.

✅ Discover this spectacular UNESCO listed region of Cappadocia with its rock formations and cave villages.

✅ Learn about the history of Cappadocia through your guide's commentary.

✅ Great-value tour includes hotel pick-up.

✅ Small-group tour in a luxury vehicle.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Open Buffet Lunch
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Drinks
  • Entrance Fee +30 EUR (Pasabağ Valley & Open Air Museum)
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Most of the hotels in Cappasocia Region has got high privacy rules. Please meet us at the main entrance gate of your hotel not the reception please.

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İsali - Gaferli - Avcılar
İçeridere Sokak, 50000 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye

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Goreme

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.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Uchisar

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Göreme 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.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Avanos

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Twin Fairy Chimneys

Cappadocia Red Tour continues with a last stop in Urgup. 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. The fairy chimneys in Urgup will impress you due to their imposing style and the atmosphere that create.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Goreme

This magnificent and inspiring excursion ends by the time you reach your hotel. Your memories from this excursion will be definitely long-lasting.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

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

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  • Entrance Fee +30 EUR (Pasabağ Valley & Open Air Museum)

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