Cappadocia Red Tour: Explore Göreme Open Air Museum and Ancient Rock Formations

Discover the wonders of Cappadocia on the Red Tour, including the Göreme Open Air Museum and breathtaking ancient rock formations. Uncover the region’s rich history and natural beauty.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Zelve Open Air Museum - Nestled in the heart of Cappadocia, the Zelve Open-Air Museum stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of history that defines this enchanting region. Stepping into Zelve is like entering a portal to another era, where the whispers of ancient civilizations resonate through the captivating landscapes.

The surreal beauty of Zelve lies not only in its unique geological formations but also in the echoes of the past that linger in the air. Carved into the soft tuff rocks, the dwellings, churches, and monasteries tell tales of a bygone era, where communities thrived in harmony with the natural wonders surrounding them.

As you wander through the open-air museum, you’ll find yourself immersed in the ingenuity of the people who once called Zelve home. The intricate frescoes adorning the walls of the rock-cut churches showcase the artistic prowess of these ancient craftsmen, leaving visitors in awe of the cultural richness that permeates every corner.

What's Included
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
  • Lunch
  • English Speaking Professional Tour Guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • All Museum Entrances
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
  • Extra Drinks at Lunch
Additional Information

The Red Tour takes you to Göreme open-air museum, Cappadocia’s most renowned tourist spot, along with Paşabağ, Devrent, and Honey (Love) valleys where you can marvel at stunning geological formations created by the forces of nature.

The Cappadocia region was formed 60 million years ago by the erosion of soft layers of lava and ash from Mount Erciyes (Argeus), Mount Hasan, and Mount Güllü, with the constantly changing effects of wind and rain over millennia.

The inhabitation of human beings in the Cappadocia region traces back to the Paleolithic era. The place where the Hittites resided once was one of the significant bases of Christianity in subsequent times. The homes and churches hewn into the caves and rocks transformed this region into a grand sanctuary for Christians fleeing from the dominance of the Roman Empire.

Cappadocia encompasses an area that includes several provinces, specifically Nevsehir, Kirsehir, Nigde, Aksaray, and Kayseri.

Location
Zelve Open Air Museum
Zelve Yolu
Cancellation Policy

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

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Katherinemt4768in
Aug 9, 2024
Red tour review - We had an incredible experience on the Cappadocia Red Tour with our guide Sefa. He was super knowledgeable about the region's history and culture, making every stop fascinating. Sefa's recommendations for local restaurants were spot on, and we enjoyed some of the best meals of our trip thanks to him. From the stunning rock formations to the ancient cave dwellings, every part of the tour was memorable. Sefa's enthusiasm and expertise truly enhanced our experience. Highly recommended!
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498keatonm
Aug 8, 2024
Fantastic - Sefa was a great guide and our driver/ride was very comfortable. There were many great views with some history and culture. I enjoyed the ancient areas, geography, coffee, pottery, and rugs.
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940fidelg
Aug 6, 2024
Recommended cave experience. - The experience I had with this tour was extraordinary. From the first moment n felt comfortable and the guide was willing to offer me detailed information about places we visited. One detail to highlight was that Safa always remained friendly and had a good attitude. In Capadoccia there are many options for tours, but that was the best option ever. If I had to return to do other activities I would not hesitate to Call Safa to carry out these activities. 1000 Thanks for this amazing day!!!!
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Diegocs852nj
Aug 3, 2024
Red tour with Surac - Excellent tour, the guide Surac was very close. very fun, we learned a lot. The places we visited are beautiful, full of history
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Stephanie
Aug 3, 2024
Well... - All good and on good schedule. Staff willing to help and very attentive. I recommend the tour for Latinos and in Spanish.
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Nacho_m88
Jul 30, 2024
Very good and complete tour - Yesterday we did the red tour with Sefa, and we really liked it. He was very friendly and was keen to explain everything in detail. You can tell he's passionate about what he does. What we liked the most was the visit to the open air museum.
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Mateosebasti_ns2024
Jul 20, 2024
Just Amazing - When we arrived to this beatiful place, we knew that the days we were going to stay there gonna be awesome. And that was. We felt in love with everything, for sure we are coming back every time. And our guide, Surac, what a guy!!! He made us feel very comfortable. So, thank you
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Julietokle
Jul 20, 2024
Excellent red tour with tour guide Sefa and the team! - Sefa was an excellent tour guide and very knowledgeable. He made us relaxed and very stress free tour. We had a lot of time of our own to take pictures. Both Sefa and the driver( i forgot his name) sorry - was very patient and drived safe and smooth with an exclusive van with free water. 👌👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Teşekkür ederim Sefa and the team for a wonderful trip. Highly recommended!👌Güle güle!
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Vickysh982
Jul 8, 2024
Very nice experience - The whole tour was organized very well, good transportation and the lunch was quite decent. Our tour guide Kenan Kaya is very knowledgeable and passionate about history, provided lots of background and insight of Cappadocia’s history and the places we visited, especially the underground city. Would be happy to do the Green and Blue tour with them next time when I’m in Cappadocia again.
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Istar87
Jul 11, 2024
Nice experience - The tour was very complete. Surac the Guide in Spanish very attentive and fun, we discovered Turkish coffee with pistachio, a delight! We saw many things and it was all very enjoyable and fun.
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