Cappadocia Red Tour: Guided North Valleys Day Trip with Lunch

Cappadocia Red Tour of the north valleys: the key facts

The Red Tour is the standard guided group day trip to the north of Cappadocia. After hotel pick-up you visit six stops in this order: Devrent Valley (Pink Valley) with its animal-shaped rocks, the Pasabag open-air site with its fairy chimneys, a pottery workshop in Avanos where you can try the clay, the Goreme panoramic view, the Zelve Open Air Museum with its cave homes, and Uchisar Castle seen from outside. Lunch is at a local restaurant.

It suits first-time visitors, as the page notes there are no long walks between stops, and it is a common first day before the Green or Yellow tour. The price is from $50 per person, with hotel transfers, guide, lunch and entrance fees included.

What time does the Red Tour start?

The FAQ says the tour begins at 09:30 and finishes around 16:30. The booking form shows start times from 08:00 to 14:00 and marks 09:00 as suggested, which does not match. Treat 09:30 as the plan and ask us to confirm your pick-up time in writing; it depends on where your hotel is on the group's route. If you are taking a sunrise balloon flight the same morning, tell us so we can check you will be back in time.

What do we see at each stop?

Devrent Valley is a short photo stop among rock shapes. At Pasabag you walk among fairy chimneys with several caps. In Avanos a pottery workshop shows how local clay is worked, and you can try it yourself. The Goreme panorama gives a wide view over the valley. At the Zelve Open Air Museum you see homes cut into the valley walls, and the day ends with a view of Uchisar Castle from outside. Our Red Tour guide covers the route in more depth.

How much walking is there?

The page says there are no long walks between stops, which makes this the easiest of the three standard day tours. You still walk on uneven, sometimes sandy paths at Pasabag and Zelve, and the paths at Zelve climb a little in places. Wear trainers or walking shoes, a hat in summer and a warm layer in the colder months. Travellers with limited mobility can see most viewpoints from near the vehicle; tell us before booking.

Is the pottery workshop a shopping stop?

The workshop in Avanos is part of the route, and the page describes it as a place where you try clay work. If pieces are offered for sale, buying anything is your choice; it is not included in the price. If you do buy, ask about shipping and packing before you pay. Bring some Turkish lira for drinks at lunch, which are not included, and for small purchases along the way.

How is it different from the Green and Yellow tours?

The Green Tour, from $77 per person, goes south-west to an underground city and a 3.5 km walk in Ihlara Valley, and lasts about an hour longer. The Yellow Tour, from $50 per person, covers Red and Rose valleys, Cavusin and an underground city. The Red Tour has the least walking and no underground city. The FAQ on this page compares prices in euros, which do not match the dollar prices shown, so go by the booking form and our written quote.

Which guide languages are available?

The inclusions list a licensed English-speaking guide. The FAQ adds that you can choose an English, Spanish or Italian-speaking guide, and that the price may vary by language. The page does not give the price for each language, so if you need Spanish or Italian, ask for a written quote for your date. The tour is shared with other travellers, and one booking can include 1 to 12 guests. For your own guide and vehicle, see the private Cappadocia Red Tour, from $161 per person.

Can we combine it with a balloon flight or a package?

Yes, as separate bookings. The sunrise hot air balloon flight, from $111 per person, ends around 08:00, and the balloon watching tour, from $27 per person, also ends around 08:00. If you are coming from Istanbul, the 3-day Cappadocia flight package with Red and Green tours starts from $1,050 per person. See the Cappadocia tours page for more.

How do we book the Red Tour?

Choose your date and number of guests in the booking form on this page, or message us on WhatsApp at +90 545 307 67 88. Send your hotel name, guide language and any dietary needs for lunch. We confirm the pick-up time, the stops and the price, and send the plan to you in writing before you make any payment. Get Turkey Tours is a TÜRSAB-licensed agency (A-15751).