Tour overview

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. A one of a kind volcanic rock landscape and many other activities is what you should expect from this tour. Cappadocia will impress you as it hosts the ideal location for indoor and outdoor activities. Get the chance to experience the fairy-land and snap some amazing photos by participating in this full-day Cappadocia Red Tour.

Cappadocia Red Tour starts in the morning when a comfortable, fully air-conditioned and modern bus will pick you up from your hotel. The driver along with your guide will drive you towards the first stop of this amazing tour, which is Uchisar Castle. Just before reaching the area, the professional and experienced guide will provide interesting information regarding the history and the importance of this rock castle. Your first impression will be excellent as this area is the highest rock formation in Cappadocia. During your short break, you can enjoy excellent panoramic views over Cappadocia and snap some breath-taking photos.

Cappadocia Red Tour continues with a visit at the Pasabagi Valley. The valley is the ideal place to observe and admire fairy chimneys and snap some pretty nice photos. It is also known as Monks Valley due to a small church that is dedicated to Saint Simeon and is situated in one of the three chimneys. The hermits that used to live there were inspired by his life and created isolation rooms inside the fairy chimneys. The Valley creates one-of-a-kind imposing scenery as you can understand Cappadocia’s formation.

What follows is a lunch break at a traditional Turkish restaurant. You will have the chance to enjoy a buffet lunch that includes a variety of tasty and freshly made options. Energized and relaxed, you will then return to the bus as your tour continues towards Avanos. The area was forming the main point 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 magnificent potters with unique creative skills. This tradition and art is still alive there and during your excursion you will visit a traditional workshop. The potter will demonstrate in a step by step procedure how to produce terracotta pottery. At the workshop you can also preview the amazing collections of products and you can purchase some great souvenirs.

The bus will then continue towards Devrent or Imagine Valley. This particular area is known for the rocks that are having an unusual formation. More precisely, the rocks that can be found in Devrent Valley often resemble the shapes of animals such as dolphins, snakes and seals. The most outstanding and famous rock is the one that resembles a camel. During your time in the valley you will surely have to put your imagination into work. Cappadocia Red Tour continues with a last stop in Urgup. There you can observe a unique rock formation that is the symbol of Cappadocia. The excursion ends by the time you reach your hotel. Filled with beautiful images of unique places, your memories from Cappadocia Red Tour will last for a long time.

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