Cappadocia Red & Green Tour

FromTRY 100
6 hours – 7 hours
Goreme, Turkey

About this activity

Experience the best of Cappadocia in a single day with a guided tour covering the Red and Green routes, including visits to Goreme Open-Air Museum, Kaymakli Underground City, and Ihlara Valley, plus a traditional Turkish lunch.

Highlights

  • Explore the Red and Green tour routes
  • Visit the Goreme Open-Air Museum
  • Discover the ancient Kaymakli Underground City
  • Hike through the scenic Ihlara Valley
  • Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch

Full description

Discover the enchanting landscapes of Cappadocia on this comprehensive full-day tour, expertly guided to showcase the region's most iconic sites. Traverse the Red and Green tour routes, exploring the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Goreme Open-Air Museum, the subterranean wonders of Kaymakli Underground City, and the picturesque Ihlara Valley. Along the way, enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch, providing a taste of local flavors. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, ensuring a memorable experience in one of Turkey's most captivating regions.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of Cappadocia's Red and Green routes
  • Transportation between tour sites
  • Lunch during the tour
  • Personal expenses and gratuities

Itinerary

1

Out tour begins in the morning time, with a pick-up service from your hotel. Transfers are part of the price, and are made with a modern and comfortable vehicles.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2

Cappadocia charms visitors with its exceptional and unique landscapes.We will stop for panoramic pictures at the very beginning of the day.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NO
3

Chisar 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.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

Kaymakli Underground City is the biggest and deepest underground settlement in the Cappadocia region. Located in the Kaymaki Village, Kaymakli Underground City is also one most popular places to see in Cappadocia.Kaymakli Underground City has 8 levels underground (only 4 are open) carved from the soft volcanic stone that are connected with each other by narrow tunnels. Visitors may visit stalls, stables, stores, refectories, churches, wineries, kitchens and the other sections.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NO
5

Cappadocia’s famous ‘fairy chimneys’, a surreal landscape of carved-out towering rock formations, change color with every sunset. But how did these strange natural growths emerge? We take a look at the tale behind Turkey’s most majestic rocks.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NO
6

We stop for a delicious open buffet lunch in a nice local restaurant. We have also vegetarian food options.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
7

Avanos is one of the important art and tourism centers of Cappadocia, with its lively life and landscapes, although it is a little outside the fairy chimneys centers of Cappadocia. 17 km from Nevşehir. located at a distance. Avanos; It is famous for pottery, carpet making and winemaking. The clay obtained with the red soil and the mile coming from the Kızılırmak river, which runs through the middle of the district, has led to the existence of art in Avanos as well as a source of income for the local people. The region, which has fertile vineyards, has become the focus of attention of tourists and local people with its wines.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
8

Devrent Valley, also known as Imagination Valley, is a place where the most interesting and fantastic fairy chimneys of Cappadocia are located. Because the fairy chimneys found here are more like animal and human shapes, it got the name Imagination Valley. In Devrent Dream Valley, you can spend some time in the most surrealist shaped fairy chimneys of the region and the nature and landscapes where you will feel like you are on the Moon.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
9

Pasabag Valley, also known as “Monks Valley” is one of the most popular fairy chimneys areas of Cappadocia, situated between Avanos and Goreme. Pasabag Valley is also one most popular places to see in Cappadocia that travelers may experience mushroom shaped fairy chimneys with multiple stems and caps. Note: the remaining time is for the round trip and different stops on the way

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO

Important information

Know before you book

  • The tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
  • Confirm the pickup location and time with the tour operator prior to departure.
  • Be prepared for a full day of activities, including moderate walking and hiking.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
  • Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against sun exposure.
  • Carry a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Infants Required On Laps

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2 day Cappadocia Trip

Ibrahim was a wonderful, funny & caring tour guide. It was a great experience. Great planning. The driver was very nice. ❤️

58faribakMay 27, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Great tour!

We did the all in one tour with Inge as our tour guide and Bartu who organised. It was a great tour and we saw all the main sights in one day. We had lunch included in the tour which was lovely. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgable. She took the time to explain the history behind the sights and make it entertaining. She also took some really nice photos of us. It was one of the best excursions we had on our trip and I would highly recommend it for those who want to see everything in one day. Good value for money and a nice way to see Cappadocia.

58sameerabAug 14, 2023TRIPADVISOR

Fantastic

Helin have been amazing. The over all team of the excursion mania is very fast cooperative and helpful. Loved the services. I will definitely recommend <3

maimoonai170Aug 12, 2023TRIPADVISOR