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Get off the beaten track on a full-day tour of the traditional villages of Cappadocia. Go for a hike in the tranquil Soganli Valley and explore the Roman remains of Sobessos.Explore the less visited parts of Cappadocia on this full day Cappadocia tour.

• Escape the hustle and bustle of the city life
• Discover hidden churches in Soğanlı Valley
• Marvel at the region's fairy chimneys and cave houses
• Explore the biggest and deepest underground city of the region

Of the Beaten Track Cappadocia

Included/excluded.

• Professional tour guide (English)
• Museum tickets
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• AC transport during tour
• Local taxes
• Personal expenses

Know Before You Go

• Children under the age of 8 years are 50% discounted.
• Your guide may alter the schedule to take into account weather, tourist traffic or other considerations but  you will visit all the points listed.

Booking Conditions

• 30% deposit is required at the time of booking. The balance is required in cash on the same day of the tour.
• If you wish to pay the balance by card/bank transfer, there will be an extra 10% fee of the outstanding payment amount.
• Balance payment accepted in EUR, TRY or USD. Payment will be charged at the current exchange rate on the day of payment.
• Free cancellation up to 2 days before date of tour.
• If cancelled with-in 2 days or less prior to tour date full cost of tour will be charged.
• This tour is not runned everyday. Check availability if the tour is runned on your date(s).

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Cappadocia Blue Tour with optional Balloon Flight in Göreme

Cappadocia blue tour with optional balloon flight.

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Included hot air balloon.

This Cappadocia Blue tour departs from your Cappadocia hotel. Along with a professional tour guide and driver, you will visit historic sites in Cappadocia such as Fairy Chimneys of Ucguzeller, Red Valley, Cavusin Village, Underground City, Pigeon Valley. Also including lunch and museums fees. And Optional: Pre-sunrise Cappadocia hot air balloon flight. Tour is limited to a maximum of 15 travelers.

Goreme Panorama

Ozkonak Underground City

Pigeon Valley

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Small Group Cappadocia Blue Tour

• Air conditioned luxurious minivan on tour
• English speaking guiding
• Admission fees to the sites and museums
• Local taxes
• Personal expenses
• Drinks at lunch
• We will pick you up any hotel in Cappadocia Region.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Infant seats available
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travellers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
• All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
• You'll get picked up See departure details
• 1 Soganli Valley Stop: 2 hours See details
• 2 Sobesos Ancient City Stop: 60 minutes See details
• 3 Keslik Monastery Stop: 60 minutes See details
• 4 Mustafapaşa Stop: 60 minutes See details
• 5 Red Valley Stop: 2 hours See details
• You'll return to the starting point

• NehaSaxena99 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great Ali from pupa travels was the best. He wxplained everything, was very flexible and undersatnding. Perfect tour for turkey Read more Written 10 May 2024
• mba748-748 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Wonderful day trip through the main points in the heart of Cappadocia. Day trip to the main points of Cappadocia. Excellent company with guide Ali and driver Ali who were extremely professional and very competent. They showed mastery and expertise in their roles. It was a very pleasant day. Read more Written 8 May 2024
• 646rexr 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles An ideal way to see favorite spots in Turkey If you are searching for a travel agency to help plan your visit to Turkey, look no further. We were attracted to Pupa Travel by one of their 14-day itineraries for small groups, but we hired them instead to lead our private tour for 12 days. Mustafa, our agent living in Cappadocia, was personable, flexible, responsive, and adaptable to our changing or inconsistent desires. His written and verbal communication was timely and clear. When one of us lost a sunhat, he was able to locate it at one of the restaurants we had visited and arrange for its shipment to our last hotel in Turkey. When our flight back to the US was delayed one day, he quickly extended our hotel stay and our airport transfer. All 4 hotels he reserved for us were top-notch. Our tour guides spoke excellent English and had a commanding knowledge of the regions and sites we visited in western Turkey. We will definitely consider hiring Pupa Travel again for a small group tour possibly of Christian religious sites in Turkey. Read more Written 29 April 2024
• jenswV8527VA 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour with an amazing guide I cannot say enough good things about this tour, due completely to our guide, Alican! I’m fairly confident all the red tour itineraries are pretty much the same and it is the guide that makes it special so we won the lottery. Alican has a great gentle sense of humor, obvious love of being a guide, and an interest in the attendees. He was organized in providing information, always welcome to questions and tangents but never forgot to circle back around to the original topic. He made the tour enjoyable and educational. We would do any tour with him anytime! Read more Written 21 April 2024
• johncb711 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Outstanding Travel Company at the Top of their Craft! Highly recommend. From the initial planning and throughout our entire trip, we knew we were in the hands of true professionals. We took a private 12-day tour beginning with 3 days in Cappadocia (Red, Blue & Green tours), then on to Izmir, Pamukkale, and Ephesus for several days, culminating in Istanbul for 4 full days. Extraordinary experience! Alican was fantastic and demonstrated all of the hallmarks of an excellent travel planner: knowledge, astute listening, quick responsiveness, friendliness, and heart. We wish we could use him in other countries! And don't be afraid to use WhatsApp with him! Seriously, he was great, and we had the added benefit of meeting him in person in Cappadocia, as well. And Mustafa, our guide in Cappadocia: The best of the best. This is a guide who has perfected his craft. His attention to detail, disarming personality, warm heart, candidness, and astounding knowledge puts him in the creme de la creme of guides. The other 2 guides, Seyhan in Pamukkale/Ephesus & Dr. Ahmet in Istanbul were also very good: knowledgeable, friendly, and effective. You will learn a great deal about Turkey from these professional guides - all proud of their country and eager to share its rich history and culture. We laughed a lot along the way, too. We stayed in 3 different hotels during our trip. Each was 4 stars or greater. The hotel in Cappadocia, Dere Suites, was outstanding. The size, uniqueness, friendliness, location, breakfast, room, and “magic feeling” there was amazing. We also loved the city of Ürgüp. A great, perfectly sized city to explore on our own after touring hours. Just a fantastic experience. The Carisma Deluxe hotel in Kusadasi was also very nice (and we heard from several people it is the nicest hotel is Kuşadasi), but for two solo travelers on a private guided tour, the hotel was too big, too churning of large amounts of tourists for our taste. Our breakfast included over 100++ others each morning in a cafeteria-style setup that was crowded and noisy. This seemed more like a tour-Bus hotel where hundreds are dropped off in coaches for a night or two versus a small group or couples experience. The rooms were very nice, and the facilities like the gym, etc, were beautiful, and the people were professional. but for us, we would have preferred a smaller boutique hotel, even if it were of slightly less quality. This is a personal preference, however. Finally, we stayed at the Acra Hotel in the old part of the city of Istanbul. Excellent location in the heart of all the tourist sites. Super friendly staff, mostly run by young men. Helpful, accommodating, and heartfelt. The location itself was the “win” for this hotel. The hotel seemed a bit tired, the WiFi was very poor, the walls were thin, and the bath towels were a bit tattered here, but these are nits. Again, the friendly staff more than compensated for any minor shortcomings of the hotel. We will say that the area of the Acra Hotel was great. We ended up eating at the same restaurant twice nearby because the owners were so nice and the food good! That stated, it is a major tourist enclave, so be aware you will be hawked! Finally, the tour itineraries: They were great. Most, if not all, of the hot spots were covered, along with a few fun side experiences, as well. Very comprehensive indeed. The stops included visiting artisan rug makers and fine porcelain makers. Very interesting to visit, and you're not obligated to buy anything (but their wares are beautiful). One inclusion that could have been added in Istanbul would have been a 2-hour boat ride on the Bosphorus. As we had an extra day at the end of our tour, we did this on our own, and highly recommend it. In conclusion, we cannot recommend Pupa Travel enough; and excellent and experienced travel company. They were great to work with from start to finish. You will not be disappointed! Read more Written 11 April 2024
• lynnf765 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Well worth it! Excellent value for money with kind and knowledgeable guide. We saw so much and lunch included was also great. Covered a huge amount of area. Read more Written 10 February 2024
• M7458MQkevins 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Top-notch tour operator, absolutely recommend!! My wife and I traveled to Turkey December 27-January 10, visiting Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Ephesus. After doing our own research and booking our accommodations and flights to/from Istanbul, we engaged Pupa Travel to coordinate the daily itineraries for our visit--and we are so glad that we did! (Background: I discovered the Pupa website through a Google search and first contacted them only two weeks before our departure date.) Our primary agent, Mustafa, who also served as our private guide during our time in Cappadocia, was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. We were still adjusting our plans a few days before departure (and working with an 8-hour time difference between us) but he never became flustered or impatient and calmly attended to all the details. This included: internal flights from Istanbul to Kayseri and from Kayseri to Izmir, transfers from all airports to our hotels and vice versa, private tour guides and transportation in Istanbul (2 days), Cappadocia (3 days), and Izmir (1 day), rental car for two days including delivery and pickup from our hotels, admission to most venues/sites with some optional activities that we could choose a la carte (hot air balloon ride, Dervish prayer ceremony, traditional Turkish evening). He helped us think through the details of our trip, even the parts his company wasn't directly responsible for. Our private tour guides were all extremely knowledgeable, personable, and professional. Mustafa was in communication with us throughout our visit, even on our "off" days when we had no planned activities. He was encouraging of our renting a car and exploring on our own, rather having Pupa provide a guide and driver. And he and the other guides were very flexible when we asked to modify the itinerary on the fly, and very willing to make recommendations for places to visit on our own. Most importantly, all of Pupa's arrangements--flights, transfers, drivers, guides, rental car--were on schedule, which allowed us to relax and truly savor our time in Turkey. The price for these arrangements--about US$5,000--was half of what a different, luxury tour operator had quoted us. It wasn't cheap, but we feel it was money well spent. This was our first (and hopefully not our last) visit to Turkey, an amazing country whose history and culture trace back to the dawn of human existence. There is so much to see and experience, it can be overwhelming. Thanks to Mustafa and Pupa Travel, our experience was everything we hoped it would be. We would absolutely work with Pupa on our next visit! Read more Written 18 January 2024
• HJ868 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent organisation; excellent guides We organised a 10 day trip to Istanbul and Cappadocia with Pupa. Although we booked the international flights everything else was organised by Pupa and went without a hitch. The two guides (Edip and Zeynep) were brilliant. Fantastic English, encyclopedic knowledge, and able to help us out of muddles like getting off the ferry at the wrong stop! Edip also helped sort out a problem with our initial hotel and post trip issues with one of the items we tried to purchase. We highly recommend this company. Read more Written 5 December 2023
• SistersTrip2014 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing Turkey trip organised through Pupa Travel My husband and I organised a 2.5 week private tour of Turkey through Edip from Pupa Travel. Edip was very helpful and responsive and organised for us the most wonderful trip through amazing Turkey. Everything ran like clock works, with our fabulous drivers and guides picking us up as scheduled at every location. Our trip started in the beautiful Istanbul, then onto Gallipoli, Cappadocia, Antalya, and Kusadasi. We visited some amazing sites in all of these locations, but our favourite was definitely our hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia. Edip was our guide during our three days in Cappadocia, so it as really nice to meet our lovely friend face to face. If you are thinking of taking a trip to Turkey we highly recommend you contact Pupa Travel, you won’t regret it. Read more Written 26 November 2023
• 622salmaw 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles City tour Tour was good, mustufa our tour guide was very knowledgeable, only thing I don’t like is going to jewelry shops. Otherwise everything was good Read more Written 25 November 2023
• 120gretchenz 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Wonderful and surprising Cappadocia Our guide was Mustafa Suphie. We had the best time with him. He was full of incredible information and so much FUN! IWe could have stayed a few more days. My husband suitcase was left behind in Frankfurt. Pupa travel were the ones who finally got it delivered to our hotel. We want to go back to Turkey and travel with Pupa travel and Suphie again. Read more Written 27 October 2023
• Swati M 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Good experience! We booked Cappadocia 2 days tour from Antalya. It had one night stay in Cappadocia. Our guide was MURAT. He was extremely knowledge & courteous. Answered all our questions passionately. Though the driving distance is quite a lot. ...we took frequent breaks. The food they provided on the way was reasonably good. Unfortunately the dinner provided by Akusun 3* hotel could be much better. It was very little with hardly any choice.There was no water in the room We booked additional activities of Hot Air Balloon ride and Turkish night. Hot air balloon was ok as a one time experience...may not want to repeat it as the prices may be very high sometimes. Turkish night is a ' must-do' experience. It is a dance & music extravaganza in a huge restaurant. The dancers are fabulous and they make you experience even the old style etnic Turkish wedding with a lot of spectator participation. A special kudos to the belly dancer who really entertained everyone. Alcoholic & non alcoholic drinks were included in the price. This tour was conducted by Beydagli tours Overall it was a good experience Read more Written 26 October 2023
• Hbabs 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Better than any of us could have imagined! Everything was perfect from the onset of planning until we had to say our " goodbyes; I wish we had booked this company for our entire tour of Turkey! The response time to our questions/ concerns was immediate from the " get go". Turkish Airlines lost one of our traveling companion's suitcase and if not for Pupa Travel I am certain we would have NEVER gotten it back! Our guide Mustafa, "Suphie", and our driver were nothing less than perfect for our small group! We loved everything- the fairy chimneys, our " cave hotel", the people, the underground cities, the food- oh the food! I tell everyone go to Cappadocia- it is the best! Read more Written 25 October 2023
• denisedB8428HL 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Cappadocia Mustafa was a very good guide who learned us much and showed us many nice things in Cappadocia. Mustafa knows very good the history and he explains in very good english . We were happy to know him . Read more Written 23 October 2023
• ShahKalpa 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles 12 Days Turkey experience - Family trip, private tour with Pupa Travel. Amazing 12 day family trip. We engaged Pupa tourism for our tour in Cappadocia, Kusadasi, Ephesus and Pamukkale. They were fantastic with top notch service throughout. I dealt with Mustafa from the beginning in terms of quotation, customizing our iterinary, flights, accommodation etc and he was also our guide in Cappadocia. He went out of his way to make our trip as comfortable as he could. In particular was an incident where my husband dropped his phone at a tourist site and we made just one phone call to him … he arranged for it to be picked from the site and dropped to our hotel within a couple of hours! Truly had a memorable experience in Turkey thanks to this friendly and customer oriented service from Pupa. Thank you!! Read more Written 21 October 2023

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Best Sightseeing Tours in Cappadocia: Red, Green, Blue + Tips

One of the best ways to explore this stunning region is by taking a sightseeing tour. There are three main sightseeing tours available in Cappadocia : the Red Tour , the Green Tour , and the Blue Tour . Each tour covers different areas and attractions of the region, and choosing the right tour can make a big difference in your experience. Here’s everything you need to know about these tours.

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Best Sightseeing Tours in Cappadocia

The sightseeing tours in Cappadocia are a great way to explore this fascinating region. Choose the right tour based on your interests and time, and be prepared to be amazed by the unique landscapes and attractions of Cappadocia.

The Red Tour

The Red Tour is the most popular tour in Cappadocia, and it covers the highlights of the region. A popular way to explore this fascinating destination is by taking one of the many sightseeing tours available, such as the Cappadocia Red Tour.

It is a full-day tour, usually starting at 9 am and ending at 5 pm. The tour covers popular attractions such as Goreme Open Air Museum , Pasabag , Devrent Valley , Love Valley , and Avanos . The tour also includes a visit to a pottery factory where you can see how the famous Cappadocian pottery is made.

The Cappadocia Red Tour is a great option for those who want to see the top sights of Cappadocia in a convenient and informative way, and in a single day. Below are some of best Red Tour experiences you can find!

We recommend the below ticket options for the great value for money.

No Regrets Booking Advice

• North Cappadocia Ancient Red Route Small-Group Tour with Lunch
• Goreme to North Cappadocia Tour. Guide, Lunch and Transfers incl.
• Best of Cappadocia Small Group Guided Tour
• Cappadocia Red Tour (Pro Guide, Tickets, Lunch, Transfer)
• Cappadocia: Red Tour (included, lunch, guide, entrance fees)
• Full-Day Cappadocia Red Plus Tour
• Cappadocia: Full-Day Private Cappadocia Tour

More Info & Booking Red Tour

The Green Tour

The Green Tour is a bit more off the beaten path and covers attractions that are less visited by tourists. It is a full-day tour and starts at 9 am and ends at 5 pm. The tour covers places such as Derinkuyu Underground City , Ihlara Valley , Selime Monastery , and the Pigeon Valley . This tour is ideal for those who want to explore the less crowded and more natural parts of Cappadocia.

The Cappadocia Green Tour is an excellent choice for those who want to experience the best of Cappadocia’s natural and historical sites in a single day. Below are some of best Green Tour experiences you can find!

• Green (South) Tour Cappadocia (small group)
• Cappadocia Green Tour (Pro Guide, Tickets, Lunch, Transfer)
• South Cappadocia Green Tour with Trekking in Ihlara Valley
• Cappadocia Green Tour - All-inclusive
• Cappadocia: Green Tour with Lunch, Guide, and Entry Tickets
• Cappadocia: Small-Group Guided Green Tour with Lunch
• Cappadocia: Green Tour - Ihlara Valley & Underground City
• Cappadocia Green Tour (VIP Service, Small group, Expert Guide)

More Info & Booking Green Tour

The Blue Tour

The Blue Tour is a full-day guided tour that takes visitors to some of the lesser-known sights of Cappadocia. The tour covers the central and southern parts of Cappadocia, including the towns of Soganli , Sahinefendi , and Mustafapasa . The tour also includes stops at some of the area’s most impressive valleys, including the Gomeda Valley and the Soysallar Valley .

The Cappadocia Blue Tour is an excellent choice for those looking for a relaxed and off-the-beaten-path experience . With visits to small villages, less crowded valleys, and local craftsmen, the tour is a perfect way to experience the heart and soul of Cappadocia.

• Cappadocia Blue Tour with optional Balloon Flight
• Best of Cappadocia Private Blue ( South ) tour
• Cappadocia Blue Tour (Red Valley)
• Cappadocia Daily Blue Tour
• Cappadocia: Balloon Flight and Private Cappadocia Blue Tour
• Cappadocia: Blue Tour (Lunch, Museums, all extra included)
• Private Cappadocia Blue Tour
• Cappadocia: Blue Tour with Entry Fees and Lunch
• Cappadocia: Blue Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfer

More Info & Booking Blue Tour

Which Tour to choose from?

Choosing the right tour depends on your interests and the amount of time you have.

If you are interested in the most popular attractions and sights of the region and have a full day to spare, the Red Tour is the best option.

If you prefer to explore the natural parts of the region and have a full day to spare, the Green Tour is the way to go.

If you want a more off-the-beaten-path experience , see the lesser-known but equally fascinating sights of the region , the Blue Tour is ideal.

Tips for the tours

To save stress and make sure you don’t miss out, book your tours in advance. Because you will be walking a lot, it is important to choose shoes and clothing that are comfortable. You should bring a lot of food and drink because the tours can be quite exhausting.

The area is rich of breathtaking landscapes and one-of-a-kind sights, so be ready to snap plenty of shots.

Which tour is best for those having 1 day in Cappadocia

If you only have one day in Cappadocia, the best tour to take would be the Red Tour . The Red Tour usually goes to the town of Avanos, the Pasabag Valley, the Devrent Valley, and the Open Air Museum in Goreme. All of these are famous and unique things to do in Cappadocia, and you can do them all in one day.

Some of the best-preserved and most famous cave churches in the area can be found in the Goreme Open Air Museum , which you should not miss. People love the fairy chimneys and strange rock formations in Pasabag Monks Valley . In Devrent Imagination Valley , people love the strange rock formations that look like animals and other things. Finally, Avanos is a cute town known for its Red River and art shops.

You can see the best of Cappadocia in one day if you take the Red Tour. It’s also usually the least expensive and easiest tour to get, so it’s a great choice for tourists on a budget or a tight schedule. Make sure you book your tour ahead of time to make sure it’s available, and wear shoes that are easy to walk in since there will be a lot of walking and climbing.

What is the difference of Blue Tour from the Red & Green Tour?

One thing that makes the Blue Tour special is that it gets people right into the heart of the culture. The Red and Green Tours focus on the more well-known tourist spots. The Blue Tour, on the other hand, goes to small, charming towns where local artists and craftsmen live. People can see the very old skill of weaving carpets and making pottery, and they can also learn about traditional trades and crafts that have been passed down from generation to generation.

Also, some of the most beautiful and less crowded valleys in the area are part of the trip. The Gomeda Valley is a gem, known for its peaceful atmosphere and beautiful rock formations. The Soysallar Valley is another beautiful part of the tour. It has churches and temples that were cut out of rocks as far back as the 7th century.

Which tour is best for families with kids?

The Green Tour might be the best choice for families with kids. Kids can enjoy the stunning views of the area at the Goreme panorama , which is part of this walk. Pigeon Valley is another stop on the tour. This is a great spot for a short walk and to enjoy the beautiful scenery. A stop at the Derinkuyu Underground City is part of the Green Tour. This is sure to be a fun trip for kids.

Keep in mind that some tours might not be good for very young kids because they have a lot of walking and climbing. Families with little kids might want to think about a private tour or a tour that can be changed to fit their needs. Families with very young children may also want to bring a stroller or carrier for their child, since some of the places may be hard to get around in a stroller.

Which tour is best for couples?

All of the tours offer different things that partners can enjoy. The Green Tour , on the other hand, which includes the Ihlara Valley and Selime Monastery , is often thought of as a romance tour because of its beautiful scenery and calm atmosphere.

The highlights of the Red Tour are the Goreme Open Air Museum , the Pasabag Valley , and Uchisar Castle . The tour also has beautiful views and interesting history. In the end, it depends on what the pair wants and needs.

Which tour is best for seniors?

The best tour for seniors would rely on how fit they are and what kinds of things they like to do. If they are healthy and like to be active, the Red or Green tours would be good for them because they include hiking and seeing Cappadocia’s natural beauty. But if they’d rather have a more laid-back tour with less walking, the Blue tour might be better because it focuses on culture and historical sites that are easy to get to by car.

Also, think about the weather. In the summer, Cappadocia can get very hot, so an older person may be more comfortable on a tour with more indoor or shady places. When you book a tour, it’s always a good idea to ask the operator what they think based on your wants and interests.

Which tour is best for nature and outdoors lovers?

If you are a nature and outdoors lover, then the Green Tour  is the best option for you. Some of the most beautiful places in Cappadocia will be on this tour. These include the Ihlara Valley and the Selime Monastery . Beyond that, you can go climbing in the valley and enjoy the beautiful views.

If you want to get away from the people and see the natural beauty of Cappadocia, this tour is a great choice. This is also a good choice for people who like to hike and want to walk around the valley. It can get hot and dry in the valley, so make sure you wear shoes that are easy on your feet and bring lots of water and sunscreen.

Which tour is best for history, culture and art lovers?

The Red Tour is the best choice for people who are interested in history, culture, and art. The Goreme Open Air Museum , the Pasabag Valley , and the Devrent Valley are just a few of the important historical and cultural places in the area that you will see on this tour. You will also be able to see the beautiful Uchisar Castle , which is one of the most famous places in the area.

The Red Tour lasts all day and usually includes lunch at a nearby diner and pick-up and drop-off at your hotel. A guide who knows a lot about the history, culture, and art of the area will be with you and give you information in great depth. Of course, this tour is good for people of all ages, though people who have trouble walking might find some of the stops difficult.

Which tour is best for shopping lovers?

The shopping experience is not typically the main focus of the Cappadocia sightseeing tours , as most of the tours are focused on the natural and historical wonders of the region. However, if you want to go shopping, the best thing to do would be to either take a private tour or change your plans so that you have time to shop.

You could go shopping at the local markets in Avanos, where you can find pottery and other traditional crafts, or at the chic shops in Goreme and Urgup, where you can find specialty items and gifts that are one-of-a-kind. You should also check out the small, family-run stores where you can find nice rugs and fabrics.

If you go on a private tour, you can stay in these places for as long as you want without feeling rushed or stress. You can also get the best deals and most unique shopping experiences by haggling with the store owners.

Which tour is best for seasons?

Your interests and the time of year dictate the ideal Cappadocia tour, but there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

The weather is nice and the flowers are in full bloom in the spring , making it an ideal time to explore Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum and Pigeon Valley, which are especially beautiful in the spring, are both included in the Red Tour, so it’s a decent choice.

In the middle of the day, indoor activities are ideal for excursions in Cappadocia during the summer because of the heat. One cool option is the Derinkuyu Underground City, which is part of the Green Tour. It’s a great way to escape the heat.

Colorful foliage and pleasant temperatures characterize Cappadocia’s autumn season. If you’re looking for a tour that takes in some beautiful fall foliage, the Blue Tour is a solid choice.

Despite the cold and snow, Cappadocia’s winter season is one of a kind and a sight to behold. Several indoor activities, such the Avanos ceramic workshop and the Kaymakli Underground City, are part of the Red Tour, which is a great choice. Hot air balloon rides over the snowy landscape are much more enjoyable in the winter.

Checking the weather forecast and selecting tours that align with your interests and the season’s circumstances are often wise decisions.

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If youʻre visiting Cappadocia for the first time, we have you covered. Below are some of the top recommendations, tours and experiences!

Some useful info

• Cappadocia is the name of the region situated in the middle of Turkey . It is mostly known by the three popular towns of Goreme, Urgup  and  Uchisar  but actually  it is the name of the very big region  spread through the  cities of Nevsehir, Kirsehir, Nigde, Aksaray and Kayseri .
• If you are first-time visitor , want to get familiar, please read our Cappadocia for first timers guide.
• If you are not sure how to travel , please read our Traveling to Cappadocia guide.
• If you don't know where to stay , please read our Where to Stay in Cappadocia guide for regions, and Accommodation guide for hotels.
• If it is hard to plan your days , please read our Ideal 3-Days Cappadocia itinerary .

Top Attractions & Sights

There are 6 must do and see in Cappadocia that you won't want to miss!

• Hot Air Balloon Rides (the most exciting attractions in the world)
• Goreme Open Air Museum (some best-preserved examples of Byzantine rock-cut architecture and frescoes in the world)
• Pasabag Monks Valley (one of the most popular  fairy chimneys  areas)
• Uchisar Castle ( highest point, the biggest fairy chimney )
• Derinkuyu Underground City (one of the largest underground cities in the world, 8 th  century BC)
• Ihlara Valley (fantastic  canyon with a depth of about 100 mt. and 14 km. length)

Tip-1: One of the best ways to explore Cappadocia is by taking a sightseeing tour, so that you can cover all the top sights. Three main sightseeing tours available:  Red Tour  (covers the highlights of the region), Green Tour (best of natural  and  historical sites ), and Blue Tour  (lesser-known sights, off-the-beaten-path experience )

Tip-2: Private Tours are also good choice within a well-planned and custom itinerary along with a private vehicle, driver and professional guide. Great for those who don't have a car or don't know the region well.

For leisure activities we'd recommend 2 must-take attractions ! Don't miss! Wine Tasting and Photo Shooting

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Cappadocia blue tour, only private tour, starts at : 09.30 – ends at :16.00, goreme panorama.

Our first stop will be goreme panorama there you will be informed about the cappadocia region , occurance of fairy chimneys and goreme village itself

Pigeon Valley

People were using pigeons for a lot of different purposes for a long time. At the pigeon valley you will be informed about those reasons and you will get the opportunity to feed the pigeons of the valley.

Onyx Demonstration Factory

Turkey is a real treasure when it comes to stones and we will spend some time at this beautiful factory with expert people about stones all around turkey. We highly reccomend you to listen them and your guide very carefully because you will want to know everything about color changing zultanite stone

Derinkuyu Underground City

Underground cities are the signs of cappadocia, these mega shelters will blow your mind we will get inside of it and walk through narrow tunnels you will get to see wineries,food storages and a lot of different parts of the underground city for defending and living.

Soganli Valley

Approximately 65 km away from our starting point you will enjoy this little valley. Great for hiking and you will get to see the old forsaken village of soganli and also hidden and the domed churches.

Keslik Monastery

Very well preserved early christianity monastery of keslik is a must for us if are visiting Cappadocia we are more than sure you will be amazed by the religios paintings (Frescoes) at the archangel mikail church and you will also feel the life of the old religious people lived around here.

Sobessos Ancient City

As a result of the excavations between 2002 and 2005, important parts of the Sobesos Ancient City were unearthed. You will see the best mosaics of Cappadocia at the sobessos ancient city.

Cappadocia Blue Tour Attractıons

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• ONYX DEMONSTRATION FACTORY
• DERINKUYU UNDERGROUND CITY
• SOGANLI VALLEY
• KESLIK MONASTERY
• SOBESOS ANCIENT CITY
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Red Tour Vs Green Tour Cappadocia: Which Is Better?

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No Turkey itinerary is complete without visiting Cappadocia, a valley in Central Anatolia known for its surreal desert landscapes, rich history, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Goreme National Park , and of course, epic hot air balloon rides. 

If you’re short on time, you may be deciding between the Cappadocia Red Tour vs Green Tour. While there are many ways to explore the vast landscape of Cappadocia, the Green Tour and the Red Tour are two of the most popular ways for short-term visitors.

While the Green Tour and the Red Tour both feature some of the best attractions in Cappadocia, they each offer something completely different. Not a single attraction overlaps with what the other tour has to offer.

And for travelers that can only afford to pick one of the two tours, which one should they pick?

After exploring every attraction on both the green and red tour, we are here to tell you why one is better than the other…

Planning a trip to Cappadocia last-minute?

Make sure you book your tours, places to stay, and airport transfers ahead of time to ensure availability!

Here is our recommended airport transfer in Cappadocia:

• Airport Shuttle From Nevşehir Airport (NAV) or Kayseri Airport (ASR) (Super affordable!)

Here are our recommended tours in Cappadocia:

• Hot Air Balloon Ride In Cappadocia At Sunrise (A must-do In Cappadocia)
• ATV Tours At Sunset
• Green Tour In Cappadocia (Perfect for those not renting a car!)

Here are our recommended places to stay in Cappadocia:

• Koza Cave Hotel (Amazing views and great photo opportunities)
• Museum Hotel (Most luxurious hotel in Cappadocia)
• Kamelya Cave Hostel (Budget hostel with cave rooms!)

Quick Glance: Which Tour is Better? Red or Green?

Both tours are excellent, but if you have to pick just one tour out of the two, we recommend going for the green tour .

On the green tour, visitors can see some of the most well-known sights in Cappadocia, such as Derinkuyu Underground City , Ihlara Valley, and Selime Monastery.

These attractions are situated very far from Goreme, where most tourists stay in Cappadocia. This means that tourists usually either have to spend a lot of money or time to get to them.

Though the red tour has some iconic landmarks as well, such as the Göreme Open-Air Museum, it is an attraction that’s easily accessible by foot. Visitors can explore most of the sights on the red tour independently without much hassle.

But of course, there are circumstances where the green tour isn’t the best, so read on and find out if you should pick the red or green tour in Cappadocia!

Don’t Miss Out on the BEST Experience in Cappadocia!

No trip to Cappadocia is complete without taking an epic hot air balloon flight at sunrise!

Make sure you reserve your tour well in advance to avoid missing out or paying any additional fees last minute!

What Are the Stops on The Red Tour in Cappadocia?

The red tour is sometimes known as the North Cappadocia tour, and the following are the stops:

• Uchisar Castle
• Goreme Open Air Museum
• Avanos Town (Pottery Workshops)
• Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley)
• Devrent Imagination Valley

This is the general itinerary for the red tour in Cappadocia. Depending on the tour company, the order of these stops might change. It is a protocol to stop overcrowding. Just imagine every tour bus going to the same spot at the same time. Not so pretty, eh?

For example, Uchisar Castle is sometimes visited at the end of the tour instead of at the beginning of the tour. 

The red tour starts at 9 AM and ends at about 5 PM.

What Are the Stops on The Green Tour in Cappadocia?

The green tour is sometimes known as the South Cappadocia tour, and these are the stops:

• Esentepe Viewpoint (Pigeon Valley Viewpoint)
• Derinkuyu Underground City
• Ihlara Valley
• Belisirma Village (next to Melendiz River)
• Selime Monastery
• Onyx Jewelry Factory (Mostly for souvenirs and shopping)

This is the general itinerary for the green tour. Similar to the red tour, the order of these stops might change. The Esentepe Viewpoint stop can either be at the beginning of the tour, or at the end of the tour.

It’s only a quick stop though, so if you want to see more of Pigeon Valley, consider the Cappadocia Blue Tour .

The green tour starts at about 9 AM, and ends around 6:30 PM. 

Red Tour VS Green Tour: Which Is Best Value-for-Money?

Value-for-money is determined by how much it would cost (in time and money) if we were to visit the same attractions on each tour independently. We use Goreme as our base here, simply because most people end up staying in Goreme when they visit Cappadocia.

It is worth noting that both tours cover the entrance fees and tour guide fees, so we are not going to take that into account when considering which tour is worth more money.

For the red tour , all of the attractions are situated at most a 15-minute drive from Goreme. Many of these attractions, such as Avanos, Uchisar Castle, and Cavusin, are accessible via a beautiful hike through Cappadocia or public transportation.

For the green tour , the attractions are situated much farther away. Ihlara Valley is a 75-minute drive away and Derinkuyu Underground City is about 40 minutes away from Goreme. 

While Derinkuyu is accessible by public transportation, it takes more than half a day to get there with the transfers. Ihlara Valley is inaccessible via public transportation, meaning you must take a pricey taxi or rent a car to get there. 

When it comes to value-for-money, the green tour in Cappadocia is the clear winner.

Winner: Green Tour

Red Tour VS Green Tour: Level of Physical Activity

For physical activity, we’ll determine which tour requires more physical effort. While some people like physical effort, the majority don’t, especially not on vacation. So for this category, the lower the level of physical activity, the better.

The red tour is pretty laid back with a minimal amount of walking. You’re driven to every stop of the tour, the only walking you’ll be doing is inside the attractions.

For example, at Goreme Open Air Museum, you’ll need to walk around (just a little bit) to check out all the rock-cut churches, cave dwellings, and pigeon homes. But the physical activity is generally very low, so even families visiting Turkey with kids or elders can experience it all.

On the contrary, the green tour is much more strenuous . At Derinkuyu Underground City, there are tunnels where visitors may find tight spaces, but it’s not as narrow as its neighbor city, Kaymakli Underground City .

At Ihlara Valley, visitors have to descend about 400 steps to get into the valley, and then hike another 3 to 4 kilometers. The hike ends at Belisirma Village, where tourists will have lunch on the Melendiz River. This hike takes about 1 to 1.5 hours to complete.

It is not the most challenging hike as the terrain is quite flat, but visitors should be mentally prepared before coming in. The steps down into the valley are the most challenging part of the hike.

When it comes to physical activity, the red tour is the clear winner.

Winner: Red Tour

Red Tour VS Green Tour: Which Is Better For Attractions?

Which tour has better attractions? Red or green? While this category certainly depends on the type of traveler and what they are looking for, we’ll determine the answer through a general consensus among all tourists.

On the red tour , visitors can have a guided tour of the Goreme Open-Air Museum, arguably the BEST attraction in Cappadocia. Here, you can see some of the features that made Cappadocia so famous, such as cave dwellings, rock-cut churches, and stunning frescoes.

Another notable attraction on the red tour is Uchisar Castle , the highest point in Cappadocia. Unfortunately, you cannot enter the castle while you are on the tour, but you can go back another day if you wanted to.

Lastly, you have the Devrent Valley , which is a valley with fairy chimneys and rock formations that look like animals and other shapes. The most iconic one is the camel-looking rock formation.

On the green tour , visitors can explore the Derinkuyu Underground City, an 18-story underground city that is also the biggest underground city in Turkey. Though only eight stories are open to visitors. 

Tourists then head to the Ihlara Valley, a 15-kilometer long valley with lush greenery, cave churches, cave dwellings, and beautiful wildlife. Once upon a time, 80,000 people called this place home. The tour ends with a visit to Selime Monastery, a massive 13th-century monastery carved into a mountain.

Attractions-wise, both tours offer an amazing experience, but the green tour slightly edges out the red tour by offering a few more of the best attractions in Cappadocia .

Cappadocia Green Tour VS Red Tour: Which Has Better Photo Opportunities?

One of the biggest reasons to visit Cappadocia is to capture stunning photos. While both the red and green tours visit some of the most epic places in Cappadocia, which one is better for taking photos?

On the red tour , there are many places where you can take great photos. At Uchisar Castle, the highest point in Cappadocia, visitors have sweeping panoramic views of the Cappadocian Valley below. 

At Goreme Open-Air Museum and Cavusin, visitors can take photos of cool caves, churches, dwellings and frescoes. And finally, at Paşabağ Valley and Devrent Valley, you can get photos of some of the most unique fairy chimneys in the region.

📚 Read More: Love Valley in Cappadocia: Phallic Fairy Chimneys

There are plenty of photo opportunities on the red tour.

On the green tour , you have as many photo-taking opportunities as the red tour, but there is a lot more variety. You can get sweeping views of the desert landscape of Cappadocia at Esentepe Viewpoint. At Derinkuyu Underground City, you have the unique opportunity to capture the complex tunnel system that was built in the 8th century BCE.

At Ihlara Valley, the lush green landscape and the Belisirma Village next to the Melendiz River offer the perfect Instagram opportunity. Lastly, Selime Monastery is an epic rock-cut church with plenty of frescos.

Every stop on the green tour offers a very different scenery than the previous stop, which is not something the red tour can do. 

For that reason, the green tour offers better photo-taking opportunities than the red tour.

Green Tour Vs Red Tour Cappadocia: The Winner

For its excellent value-for-money, incredible attractions, and stunning photo-taking opportunities, the Cappadocia green tour is overall better than the red tour. 

However, there is one thing you might want to consider when booking your green tour, and that is how much walking and hiking you’ll need to do.

For visitors with mobility problems, this might be your dealbreaker. But worry not, the red tour still has plenty to offer and will wow you in every way.

If you have two full days in Cappadocia, then you have plenty of time to do both day tours and visit all the top destinations in the region.

If you are interested in the green tour or the red tour, make sure you check out our recommended tours down below. These tours are with GetYourGuide, a reputable international travel company that offers you FREE cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour!

I hope our red tour vs green tour Cappadocia guide has helped you decide which one is more suitable for you!

Any questions? Leave them in the comments!

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27 thoughts on “Red Tour Vs Green Tour Cappadocia: Which Is Better?”

Thank you for your comprehensive descriptions of each tour. Can you describe the time and type of walking of walking in the valley please. Is it very rough terrain. And how far is the walk, is it there and back to the vehicle, and at what point is lunch served?

Hey Marianne, thanks for leaving a comment.

If you are referring to the Ihlara Valley on the green tour, then the hike is about 3 to 4 km and takes about 1 to 1.5 hours to complete. The terrain is actually quite flat and the scenery is beautiful. However, to get down to Ihlara Valley from the village, you have to climb down about 400 steps. The hike stops at Belisirma Village, where you’ll have lunch on one of its iconic floating restaurants at around 1 PM. The transport picks you up here, so you don’t need to worry about hiking back to where you started.

Hope that answers your questions!

Hey, is it possible to do green tour with 1 year old Kid?

Yes, but you’ll have to carry the kid around.

Would the baby stroller works in green tour?

No, a baby stroller would not work for the green tour. You’ll need a baby carrying bag.

This was incredibly helpful! Green tour it is.

This is incredibly useful! Is it possible to book any of these tours after landing in Cappadocia? I was thinking about booking a tour a day prior (traveling in December!).

Hi Nandita, yes you can book a day before for most tours. Because you are traveling in December, you might find some tour companies have closed for the winter so make sure you arrive in Cappadocia with enough time to walk around the town and scout out options. There will be some tours still operating but not as many. Worst come to worst, you can book online the day before as well.

Super helpful! Thank you. What kind of public transportation is available in Cappadocia? I have come across only renting self drive cars or hiring a cab as options to go around in the city.

There are public buses that go between the big cities/towns, and you can get off anywhere along the road. They are mostly reserved for locals because the bus drivers hardly speak any English. The schedule is also quite sporadic, so you might have a difficult time getting to somewhere you want on time. Tourists typically don’t take public transportation when they are in Cappadocia.

I am planning to do the green tour on one of the days of my travel. But the other day I want to explore 1-2 places by myself. Maybe, the Love valley or the Uchisar castle. But I do not want to do the entire red tour and cramp both the days of my stay there. Do I have any other option to explore a place or two by myself? I have read we can rent a cab but I’m assuming it’s not worth the cost.

Yes, you can easily explore Uchisar Castle or Love Valley by yourself without a tour. Love Valley is within walking distance of Goreme and there are public buses that go to Uchisar Castle every 30 minutes from Goreme bus station. You can get around on public transport easily without renting a cab, but buses tend to run on “Turkish Time” meaning they are not always on schedule. If you’re not staying in Goreme, you can get a bus to Goreme and then go from there. We actually hiked to Uchisar Castle through Love Valley and White Valley, and back through Pigeon Valley. It was a great full-day activity for us. It’s a long walk (about 5km each way) but it’s mostly flat, so wasn’t too streneous. I hope this helps!

Hey thank you for this very useful post! We are going to Cappadocia next week and we are planning to do the Green Tour on one day. We’d like to explore the Red Tour spots on our own and this hike to Uchisar Castle you’ve mentioned sounds perfect. We want to see the castle and also Love Valley and Pigeon Valley? Is the path signposted clearly? Would you recommend using Google maps or is there another app?

Hi Roopa, thanks for reaching out! Love Valley and Pigeon Valley are not well signposted, but I recommend you download an app called MapsMe, which is an offline GPS app that has the trails marked very clearly. It’s free to download and use. I hope this helps!

Hi, Is it possible to do Green and Red Tour in one day? If I want to include visiting Mount Erciyes (around 1-2 hours for experience), is it possible to include this within Green or Red Tour day? TQ

Hi Shazia, unfortunately, you cannot do both tours in one day if you book using one of the travel agents. The tours are both full day tours.

Your best option would be to hire a car or a taxi driver for a day and ask them to take you from A to B. This is the most feasible way to see as many attractions as possible in one day. I am not sure which area you plan to stay in, but maybe ask your hotel for a driver as they are likely to have someone they use often and know is reliable.

You may need to pick and choose which attractions on the two tours you would like to see the most. Some of the valleys you could visit for 20 minutes or so, but you will need to allow at least an hour or two to see the Goreme Open Air Museum. We also spent about 1 hour at Uchisar Castle and the underground cities.

Also bare in mind the Ihlara Valley is in the opposite direction to the mountain and is a 2.5-hour drive, so you might want to skip this.

I hope this helps!

Hi I’ll be visiting Cappadocia and staying in Goreme on 20 until 22 Jan 2023. Is it possible to book a green tour and visit uchisar castle and the open air museum?

Hi Jane, Yes it’s possible to do both in two days. You could do the Green Tour on one day and visit the Open Air Museum and Uchisar Castle on the other day. The Goreme Open Air Museum is within walking distance of the town of Goreme, and you could see it in the morning and take a bus to Uchisar Castle in the afternoon. You can walk to Uchisar Castle from Goreme through Love Valley and White Valley, but it might be a lot of walking if you do this! The bus leaves every 20 minutes from the town center.

Is it possible to combine balloon flight with green/red tour on the same day?

Yes, it’s possible, since the balloon flights are at sunrise and only take around an hour, you usually fly and are usually back at your hotel and have time for some breakfast before the tour starts. But do tell your tour company so they know. In fact, a lot of companies offer the hot air balloon as an add on.

Are either of these tours better (cost-wise and time-wise) than touring these places on your own by renting a car? We are traveling with a 7 yr old and I’m not sure how much she’ll enjoy the tour. Also, how long are you at the shopping spots and are they waste of time? Thank you very much for this post and this website. They’ve been super helpful.

If you are traveling as a family of 3, renting a car is almost always more economical than taking a tour. And since you are traveling with a young kid, you might want to explore some of the attractions at your own pace instead of the pace set by the tour guide. The disadvantage of renting a car is that you’ll have to drive and do a bit of planning in advance. You are usually at the shopping spots for a max of 30 minutes or so. Some people really like the shopping spots, especially those on a short visit. But since we know quite a bit about Turkey and Cappadocia, those souvenir shops are not as nice (or cheap) as some of the ones we can go to on our own.

How difficult is the hike to Uchisar Castle from Goreme through Love Valley and White Valley? Are there clear signs that are easy to follow ? Do we need hiking boots and poles? We were hoping to pack light and wear our regular sneakers. Thank you.

It’s not too challenging since it’s mostly flat, you just need to hike up the slope at the end to reach Uchisar, but the markers are not very obvious. They have painted stones on the ground, so you need to look out for them. You can download an app called MapsMe which is an offline GPS. It has the route well marked on there. It’s also free to use. We didn’t use poles and wore sneakers. The ground is a little slippery at times where the stone has worn away, but we were fine in trainers. I don’t believe poles are necessary for this hike.

I’ll be travelling with a 3 year old and a 1 year old. Is the green/red tour charged per person event for little kids? Also…how feasible is it to take a preplanned tour with kids this young? Or should we customize to our needs and rent a car ourselves??

Hey Sana, as far as we know, most companies charge a reduced fee for infants and kids. We would NOT recommend you to go on a tour with two young kids (especially the green tour), since there is quite a bit of walking around and you’ll most likely have to carry them all the time in order to keep up with the tour guide. The underground cities are going to be a struggle because they have limited headspace. We recommend you rent a car and a private guide, or go on a private tour that comes with a guide and tour such as this one here .

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Green Tour Cappadocia – Itinerary + Price + All You Need To Know

Last Updated on April 17, 2023 by Soumya

Thinking of a Green Tour in Cappadocia, Turkey ? Keen to find out what is part of a Green Tour itinerary, what are the prices, and how long the tour takes? Is it good value for money?

I just came back from my month-long trip to Turkey and honestly, the Green Tour was one of the best things I did in Cappadocia . Well, the hot air balloon also! And the hundreds of rock-cut churches and the amazing fairy chimneys too! Cappadocia is one amazing place that you should definitely have on your Turkey bucket list.

But, a Cappadocia Green Tour is a great way to see some of the best attractions in the region in a short time. The tour includes one of Turkey’s mysterious underground cities, the picturesque Ihlara Valley, Selime Monastery, a panoramic viewpoint, and a couple of other smaller stops.

In my opinion, the Green Tour is good value for money especially because you get to cover a lot during the tour. These attractions are not particularly close to each other and not easy to get to by public transport which is not the case with a Cappadocia Red Tour (I delve into details in my Green Tour vs Red Tour section here) .

That’s why it makes all the more sense to sign up for a Green Tour in Cappadocia. One of the highest rated tours in the market is this small-group tour with a knowledgeable tour guide.

However, I highly recommend that you red through this entire post and then decide if the Green Tour is a good fit for your Cappadocia itinerary .

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What is a Green Tour in Cappadocia?

A Green Tour in Cappadocia is a popular, full-day tour that covers some of the best attractions in southwestern Cappadocia including an underground city, the Ihara Valley, Selime Monastery, and Pigeon Valley.

When I arrived in Cappadocia, I was surprised to find all shops and stores displaying signs of Red, Blue, and Green Tours. Apart from the famous Cappadocia hot air balloon rides , of course.

After some asking around, I found that red tours covered the northern part of Cappadocia including the more popular spots such as Goreme Open Air Museum and Uchisar Viewpoint. Green tours covered the southwestern part of Cappadocia and included an underground city, Ihlara Valley, and Selime Monastery. Blue tours were somewhere between the two and the least popular.

If you have enough time like 3 days in Cappadocia or more, I would recommend that you do both the Green Tour and the Red Tour. However, if you are spending fewer nights here and have time for only one tour, I recommend doing the Green Tour. I have reasoned it out my section on Green vs Red here .

Note that all these tours are full-day tours but start around 9:00am in the morning. So, you can easily do them even if you are doing a hot air balloon ride in the morning.

Sample Green Tour itinerary

Depending on which agency you pick, your Green Tour itinerary may differ a little bit. But overall, this is what a sample itinerary for a Cappadocia Green Tour looks like.

Goreme Panorama

The first stop on our itinerary was the Goreme Panorama. This place, as the name suggests, offers a stunning panoramic view of Goreme. The viewpoint gives a 180-degree view of Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys with the Uchisar Castle at a distance.

There are several benches in the area where you can just sit and absorb the beauty of the landscape that surrounds you. I urge you to venture a little away and find a quieter spot for yourself, without the crowds.

Small shops have cropped up in the area. They sell everything ranging from dondurmas (Turkish ice cream), gozlemes, and small trinkets in case you wish to purchase some. But feel free to venture away and capture some of your best photographs in Cappadocia, here.

Your tour guide will allow you 20-30 minutes to enjoy the views at Goreme Panorama.

If you decide not to do the Green Tour in Cappadocia, you can visit the Panorama on your own. It is a 30 minutes walk from Goreme City Center in the direction of Uchisar. A good bit of the walk is uphill, though.

Onyx factory or Pigeon Valley

Next up on our list was a tour of the Onyx Factory and a view of Pigeon Valley. Since both are located right opposite each other, we could pick what we liked. There was no pressure to go to the Onyx factory.

I am always a little wary of factories that process precious stones (or claim to do so). Plus, I have heard of some stone scams in Turkey. Therefore, we decided to do Pigeon Valley, instead. And boy! What a view that was! This was even better than the one at Goreme Panorama.

Pigeon Valley gets its name from the hundreds of dovecotes that have been carved into the soft tufa rock in this region. Our guide told us that pigeons have always played important roles (as messengers and their poop as fertilizer) in the lives of Cappadocian people. This place was, once, home to thousands of pigeons. Now, only a few hundred remain.

Pigeon Valley is one of the best places to watch a sunset in Cappadocia, if you decide to come back later. Or you can do a Cappadocia Blue Tour which almost always ends with the sunset at Pigeon Valley.

Kaymakli Underground City

One of the best things that is included in the Green Tour itinerary is a visit to an underground city in Cappadocia. You’ll probably have Derinkuyu or Kaymakli on the list. Both are located in southern Cappadocia and just 10mins from each other.

Cappadocia is famous for its strange martian landscape and out-of-the-world fairy chimneys. However, not many people know of the hundreds of subterranean settlements that remain hidden within the surface of Cappadocia.

Huge, multi-tiered cities complete with living rooms, community kitchens, wine cellars, stables, and sanctuaries dot the insides of this region in Turkey. Many of them date back to the 1st century when Christians fled from Roman persecutors and chose to hide in these underground colonies. The cities were repeatedly used during the Arab raids and Ottoman attacks later in history.

We visited Kaymakli on our green trip. It was surreal to enter into this hypogeal world and wonder how life would have been for people who spent months hiding. Be sure to notice the tall ventilation shafts that were used to provide citizens with fresh air.

Here are a few points to prepare you for the underground trip.

• You’ll need to walk through narrow tunnels and enclosed spaces while exploring. If you are extremely claustrophobic, it is best to avoid the underground city tour. However, if you’d like to test the waters, I highly recommend going down the first level and then gauging if you can do it. You can always come back from the first level.
• Wear a hat to avoid bumping your head especially if you are taller than 70 inches.
• There isn’t much light inside, so be prepared for low light photography.

Ihlara Valley hike

After being done with Kaymakli Underground City, we headed to our next destination – Ihlara Valley. The valley was a good 1-hour drive from Kaymakli and many in the van enjoyed a quick nap.

Ihlara is a stunning green valley located in a canyon between the villages of Ihlara and Belisarma. A glittering, gurgling Melendiz river flows through it and you can enjoy some tea or lunch by the river in a traditional Turkish setting.

Perhaps, the most interesting part about Ihlara Valley is the presence of numerous rock-cut churches here. Dating back to the 7th century, these Byzantine churches are adorned with gorgeous murals and religious frescoes.

We visited the first church on our way down the stairs of Ihlara Valley. It was the Agacalti Church with frescoes dating back to the pre-Iconoclast period of 9-11th centuries. Some of the remarkable scenes that you can still see here are the Annunciation, the Nativity, and the coming of three Magi.

There are several other churches that you’ll notice during your hike through the valley. You can always come back and visit them on your own.

During the easy hike by the river, you’ll come across a sort of a restaurant area where you can enjoy a cup of tea by the river or dig into some gozlemes (Turkish stuffed bread). You’ll have for these on your own.

At the end of the hike, you’ll have lunch (included in the cost of the tour). Our meal consisted of soup, salad, bread, and a veg/non-veg casserole. The food was okay, nothing out of the world.

A few points to note before the Ihlara Valley hike.

• You’ll need to climb down about 350 stairs to get to the bottom of the canyon from where you’ll begin the hike.
• It is an easy hike by the Melendiz River, not much climbing involved. Honestly, it is not really a hike, more of a walk with a few ups and downs. A long walk for sure! Get a good pair of walking shoes.
• There are several Instagram spots by the river where you can click great pictures.
• Note that your tour will usually have one rock-cut church in the itinerary. If you want to see more, you’ll have to come back later on your own.
• Toilets are available at the end of the hike at the restaurant where you are going to have lunch.

Yaprakhisar

Yaprakhisar is a massive rocky outcrop with rock-cut churches and monastic dwellings. It provides a stunning view against the clear blue skies and is apparently the place that inspired several scenes in Star Wars!

We just passed by this attraction but I guess, you can ask your guide to stop for a few minutes if you need some pictures.

Selime Monastery

Our next stop was Selime Monastery which was probably the most tricky climb of the day but totally worth it.

Selime is one of the most elaborate cave complexes in the region and an absolute must-have on your Cappadocia bucket list . The entire complex is cut into a cliff that is 50m above the valley and is home to a cathedral, monastery, kitchen, and even a stable. The walls were once covered with colorful frescoes but not much remains today.

It is believed that the Selime Monastery was built sometime between the 8th – 9th centuries. As a result, it has seen the Byzantines, the Romans, the Persians, the Ottomans, and nearly everyone that has influenced Turkey’s history.

At one point of time, Selime was used as a caranvanserai for merchants and travelers on the Silk Road. No doubt, there’s a ton of history hidden here.

Climbing to the top of Selime Monastery can be a little hard (because of the undulating structure of the tufa rock) but not undoable. Good shoes are key.

There are toilets and Turkish gifts stores after you are done with the complex tour.

Mt. Hasan view

On our way back to Goreme, we stopped for a few minutes to get some pictures of Mt. Hasan glistening in the sun. This was definitely the best end to our Cappadocia Green Tour.

Quick note: The eruption of Mt. Hasan is what created the canyon that Ihlara Valley rests in.

Itinerary map for Green Tour

Green Tour or Red Tour?

Honestly, both. But if you need to prioritize, I would recommend you pick the Green Tour over the Red Tour in Cappadocia. And there is a reason for that.

Green Tour takes you to places that are hard to reach by foot or public transport. For seeing Ihlara Valley or Selime Monastery, you’ll need to hire a taxi which costs about 100 EUR per day in Cappadocia.

However, the Red Tour covers attractions that can be accessed by public transport. And sometimes by walking. For example, the Red Tour includes Goreme Open Air Museum, Pasabag, and Avanos which can be easily reached by a dolmus (shared mini-buses that are the best public transport in Turkey) from Goreme City Center.

These mini-vans run every hour, from 7:00am – 8:00pm, from Urgup – Avanos and vice versa. The dolmus ride will cost between 7 – 15 TL depending on where you are going.

To get to Uchisar, you can use the Avanos – Nevshehir bus.

Price of Green Tour in Cappadocia

Depending on the travel agency you choose, the price of a Green Tour in Cappadocia can vary between $40 – $50. The tour price includes entrance fees to all the historical sites and lunch. If you decide to buy anything else, then you will have to pay on your own.

This price is for a small group tour (14-16 people) and you’ll be traveling in an air-conditioned van. There will be a tour guide who will lead the group, an aide who makes sure everyone is coming along, and a driver.

Important point to remember.

If you have a Turkey Museum Pass, note that entrance to Kaymakli, Ihlara, and Selime are covered in your museum pass . Be sure to mention that to your Green Tour provider and ask him for a discount that equals the sum of the value of these tickets. We got a $5 off our tour tickets because of our museum passes.

Book your Green Tour

You can always book your Green Tour online and reserve your slot.

My favorite go-to sites are GetYourGuide and Viator because they are easy to use and have flexible cancellation policies. Based on my personal experience, the rates on these platforms are competitive with the ones that you get on site or through your hotels. But you can always ask your hotels and check.

Here are some of the highest-rated green tours in the market.

• This highly-recommended Green Tour in Cappadocia comes at a really attractive price. Guests love the knowledgeable guide and the underground city tour.
• On this small group tour , you’ll not just see the usual Green Tour attractions but also get a chance to visit the beautiful crater Lake of Nar.
• If you are looking for a private tour, here’s a great one . You’ll not just visit the green places of interest but also step into the Sarihan Caravanserai from the 13th century.

Green Tour pick up time

The pick up time is usually around 9:30am in Goreme.

We were staying at Design Cave Suites in Goreme, so we were picked up around 9:45am from our hotel (official pick up time was 9:30am but there was a traffic jam in Goreme).

If you are staying in Urgup or Mustafapasa, you might be picked up a little earlier, say between 8:30 – 9:00am. If you are staying in Uchisar, you may be picked up around 10:00am.

Green Tour travel tips

• Green Tours will pick you up between 8:30-10:00am depending on where you are staying in Cappadocia. Please ensure that you are ready on time to avoid discomfort to your fellow passengers and to make the most out of your own day.
• Carry a good pair of walking shoes because there’s a lot of walking in Ihlara Valley and a bit of climbing at Selime Monastery.
• Underground cities have narrow tunnels that you’ll need to bend and walk through. If you are claustrophobic, I would advise you to avoid this part of the tour. If you wish to give it a try, read my section on Kaymakli .
• You’ll find toilets at the Onyx Factory, Kaymakli Underground City, restaurant in Ihlara valley, and Selime Monastery. Some of these might be paid and require 2-3 TL. The toilets at the restaurant are free to use.

Is the Green Tour worth it?

The Green Tour in Cappadocia is absolutely worth it because it takes you to some of the best attractions in Cappadocia that are not easily reachable by transport. You get to explore an underground city, hike through a stunning river valley, and check out the fascinating rock-cut monastery of Selime, all on the same day at a very affordable price.

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Hi, thank you for a great guide to Cappadocia! Do you mind providing a link for the green tour you did? I’ve looked at reviews of several green tours but all of them seem to do mandatory jewelry stops which I don’t want. The tour you did sounds perfect!

Hi Roopa, The tour that I did also had a jewelry stop – it was the onyx factory. But there was no pressure to go there. You can also excuse yourself from the factory tour and appreciate the scenery outside, instead. For us, the factory was right next to the Pigeon Valley so I had a good time capturing photos of Pigeon Valley. I have linked to the Green Tour that I took here . I have also linked to the tour in a yellow box on the top of my post.

Thanks a lot for the info! We’re headed to cappadocia in a few days. Just booked the same tour that you did 🙂

That’s great. Hope you have an amazing tour of Cappadocia. Happy travels.

Thank you for the information shared. Very helpful.

Glad you found this Green Tour info useful. Have a good trip to Cappadocia.

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