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Cappadocia Red Tour: Zelve, Fairy Chimneys & Lunch

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Explore North Cappadocia’s classic Red Tour route in a small group of no more than 14 travelers. Walk among the fairy chimneys of Pasabag, discover the rock-cut settlement of Zelve, see the formations of Devrent Valley and enjoy panoramic views from Love Valley and Uchisar. The experience also includes a guided pottery workshop in Avanos, an open-buffet lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off from selected Cappadocia locations. Choose between options with or without the admission tickets for Pasabag and Zelve. HIGHLIGHTS • Explore Pasabag’s distinctive fairy chimneys with a professional guide • Visit the rock-cut homes and churches of Zelve Open Air Museum • See the imaginative formations of Devrent Valley • Enjoy panoramic views from Love Valley and Uchisar • Watch a traditional pottery demonstration in Avanos • Travel in a small group of no more than 14 people • Hotel pickup, drop-off and open-buffet lunch included

  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected Cappadocia locations
  • Open-buffet lunch
  • French, Spanish or Russian-speaking guide, only when the corresponding language option is selected
  • Admission to Pasabag and Zelve Open Air Museum, only when the option with entry tickets is selected
  • Not included: Personal expenses
  • Not included: Tips for the guide and driver
  • Not included: Drinks during lunch
  • Not included: Admission to Pasabag and Zelve Open Air Museum when the option without entry tickets is selected
  • Not included: Purchases made during workshop visits

Complimentary pickup and drop-off are available from hotels in Goreme, Uchisar, Urgup, Avanos, Cavusin, Ortahisar, Nevsehir, Nar, Mustafapasa, Ibrahimpasa and Gore. Hotel pickups normally take place between 9:00 AM and 9:45 AM. The tour begins at approximately 10:00 AM and ends at around 4:00 PM. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed before the tour.

  1. See Cappadocia’s naturally sculpted rock formations and discover the shapes that have given this landscape its “Imagination Valley” name.

  2. Walk among Cappadocia’s famous multi-headed fairy chimneys while your guide explains how the landscape was formed and how its rock-cut spaces were used.

  3. Explore this historic rock-cut settlement, including its cave dwellings, communal spaces and churches, with explanations from your guide.

  4. Visit a pottery workshop in Avanos and watch artisans demonstrate the region’s traditional clay-working techniques. Workshop purchases are not included in the tour price.

  5. Take a break for an open-buffet lunch. Lunch is included with every booking option; drinks are available at an additional cost.

  6. A carpet workshop visit of approximately 45 minutes may be offered as an optional stop. It is not a guaranteed part of the standard itinerary.

  7. Stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking one of Cappadocia’s best-known valleys and its distinctive rock formations.

  8. Enjoy panoramic views of Uchisar Castle and the surrounding Cappadocia landscape while learning about the area from your guide.

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Public transportation options are available nearby Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

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Russian, English, French, Spanish

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