Cappadocia Red Tour: Zelve, Fairy Chimneys & Lunch
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
- Lunch Open-buffet lunch
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected Cappadocia locations
- Admission to Pasabag and Zelve Open Air Museum, only when the option with entry tickets is selected
- French, Spanish or Russian-speaking guide, only when the corresponding language option is selected
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Personal expenses
- Drinks during lunch
- Admission to Pasabag and Zelve Open Air Museum when the option without entry tickets is selected
- Purchases made during workshop visits
- Tips for the guide and driver
Meeting and Pickup
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.
What To Expect
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Devrent Valley
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pasabag
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Zelve Open Air Museum
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Kybele Boutique Ceramics
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Vezirhan Restaurant
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Sentez Avanos Hali - Rug Workshop & Store
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Love Valley
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Uchisar Castle
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Open-buffet lunch.
- Air-conditioned transportation.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected Cappadocia locations.
- Admission to Pasabag and Zelve Open Air Museum, only when the option with entry tickets is selected.
- French, Spanish or Russian-speaking guide, only when the corresponding language option is selected.
- Professional English-speaking tour guide.
- Personal expenses.
- Drinks during lunch.
- Admission to Pasabag and Zelve Open Air Museum when the option without entry tickets is selected.
- Purchases made during workshop visits.
- Tips for the guide and driver.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cappadocia Red Tour: Zelve, Fairy Chimneys & Lunch is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cappadocia Red Tour: Zelve, Fairy Chimneys & Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchOpen-buffet lunch
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected Cappadocia locations
- Admission to Pasabag and Zelve Open Air Museum, only when the option with entry tickets is selected
- French, Spanish or Russian-speaking guide, only when the corresponding language option is selected
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Personal expenses
- Drinks during lunch
- Admission to Pasabag and Zelve Open Air Museum when the option without entry tickets is selected
- Purchases made during workshop visits
- Tips for the guide and driver
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
