Differences Between the Red Tour and the Green Tour
The two most popular day tour routes in Cappadocia Red Tour and Green Tourare.
Rather than being alternatives to each other, they are two separate programs that showcase different aspects of the region.
Red Tour
Red Tour generally covers the main sights of Northern Cappadocia.
Although tour programs vary by agency, the following stops may be seen:
- Göreme Open Air Museum
- Uçhisar Panorama
- Paşabağ
- Devrent Valley
- Avanos
- Pottery workshops
The Red Tour, for those who want to do less walking and see Cappadocia’s classic sights can be a suitable option for visitors.
Green Tour
Green Tour covers a wider area and combines nature and history.
Programs include:
- underground cities,
- Ihlara Valley,
- Belisırma,
- Selime,
- Güvercinlik Vadisi
stops such as these may be included.
Hiking enthusiasts, those who want to see the underground cities and those who want to explore Cappadocia’s more remote routes may prefer it.
Which one should you choose?
If you want to focus on the shorter, classic Cappadocia routes Red Tour;
if you want to see underground cities, valleys and a wider area Green Tour may be more suitable for you.
Three or four nights If you are staying three or four nights and have the time, doing both tours on different days will allow you to see different parts of Cappadocia.
Tour support from Mira Cappadocia Hotel
Mira Cappadocia Hotel to its guests Red Tour, Green Tour and other regional activities provides information and reservation support.


