Cappadocia Red Tour: Zelve, Fairy Chimneys & Lunch
At a glance
Cappadocia Red Tour: Zelve, Fairy Chimneys & Lunch is a 6h small-group experience in Cappadocia, Turkey, operated by Trip Savvy Travel. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 26 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $39.96 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Air-conditioned transportation, Professional English-speaking tour guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected Cappadocia locations.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 14 people for a more personal experience
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 8 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 6h
- Group
- Small group, up to 14 travellers
- Languages
- Russian, English, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
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
What's included
What's 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
- Tips for the guide and driver
- Drinks during lunch
- Admission to Pasabag and Zelve Open Air Museum when the option without entry tickets is selected
- Purchases made during workshop visits
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 20m
See Cappadocia’s naturally sculpted rock formations and discover the shapes that have given this landscape its “Imagination Valley” name.
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Stop 2 · 45m
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.
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Stop 3 · 1h
Explore this historic rock-cut settlement, including its cave dwellings, communal spaces and churches, with explanations from your guide.
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Stop 4 · 45m
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.
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Stop 5 · 1h
Take a break for an open-buffet lunch. Lunch is included with every booking option; drinks are available at an additional cost.
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Stop 6 · 30m
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.
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Stop 7 · 30m
Stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking one of Cappadocia’s best-known valleys and its distinctive rock formations.
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Stop 8 · 30m
Enjoy panoramic views of Uchisar Castle and the surrounding Cappadocia landscape while learning about the area from your guide.
Meeting point
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.
Good to know
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Cappadocia Red Tour: Zelve, Fairy Chimneys & Lunch take?
The experience lasts about 6h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $39.96 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's 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.
Where does it start?
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…
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Russian, English, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 26 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Cappadocia.
