Cappadocia Red Tour With Open Air Museum And Expert Tour Guide

During the morning a comfortable and modern bus will pick you up from your hotel. Accompanied by your tour guide, you will be driven towards your first stop which is Uchisar Castle.

Uchisar 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.

The Cappadocia Red Tour continues towards the second stop which the Goreme Open Air Museum. This impressive open air museum is included in Unesco’s World Heritage List due to its historical importance. The area forms an important spot of the early-Christianity period as it includes churches that are built into rocks and carved chapels. In addition, there is a monastery that back then was serving as an escape emergency resort in case of Roman invasions. Within the churches visitors are able to observe well preserved frescoes from the 5th century. The guide will let you know some interesting facts about the area’s history and importance as you will be walking through the imposing sights.

After that a lunch break follows at a traditional Turkish restaurant. You will have the chance to enjoy an open buffet that includes a variety of tasty and freshly made options for all tastes.

Energized and relaxed from your break, you will continue your excursion continues towards Avanos. The area forms the center of terracotta arts since 2000 B.C in Hittite times. This small city was constructed right next to Turkey’s longest river, namely the Red River. People of Avanos took advantage of the area’s resources and became potters with unique creative skills from generations to generations. Pottery art is still alive in Avanos and during your excursion you will get the chance to visit a traditional pottery workshop. The potter will demonstrate the traditional pottery procedure and you will have the chance to participate in the making process. There, you can view several pottery products and purchase some souvenirs.

The bus will then continue towards the Devrent or Imagine Valley. This valley is known for the rocks that are having an unusual and unique formation. The rocks in Devrent Valley often resemble the shapes of several animals such as dolphins, snakes and seals. The most famous rock that can be found there is the one that resembles a huge camel.

Cappadocia Red Tour continues with a last stop in Urgup. At that particular area you can observe a unique rock formation that is the symbol of Cappadocia. The guide will provide a detailed description of the symbol and its importance. The fairy chimneys in Urgup will impress you due to their imposing style and the atmosphere that create.

This magnificent and inspiring excursion ends by the time you reach your hotel. Your memories from this excursion will be definitely long-lasting.