Tours to Cappadocia
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Magnificent bird’s-eye landscapes await you in Cappadocia! Here, at dawn, you can take to the skies in a hot air balloon and admire the Turkish landscapes from above. This is an adventure you will never forget. Your experience will be enhanced by the colorful variety of other balloons, so numerous that sometimes you can hardly see the ground. Cappadocia is also famous for its unique caves and rock formations. Embark on a tour of Cappadocia and experience every level of amazement!
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Interesting in Cappadocia
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Cappadocia is an ancient region of Turkey and an open-air monument listed by UNESCO. Visitors come here for the unique landscapes featuring rock houses, caves, volcanoes, and mountain ranges. You can even stay in a hotel carved into the rock!
Hot Air Balloon Flights
Cappadocia is the land of hot air balloons, offering a fairy-tale view. The highlight of visiting Cappadocia is the balloon flights over the rock sculptures and cave cities. It’s a stunning sight both from the ground and the sky, when dozens of colorful balloons soar at dawn. Below, forests, oddly shaped rocks, valleys, and monuments from different historical periods drift by.
Underground Cities
There are about two dozen underground cities in the region, carved up to 7-8 stories deep into the rocks, which served as refuges for Christians for centuries.
For those afraid of heights, tours include visits to the Derwent Valley, the underground cities of Derinkuyu and Kaymakli, the stone mushrooms of Pasabag Valley, the cave monasteries of Goreme, the Pigeon Valley, and Uchisar Fortress.
Tours to Cappadocia are popular for adventure too, such as quad biking or jeep trips to the Maiden’s Rock Monastery, the Pink and Red Valleys, and the Greek village of Cavusin. To experience local life and culture, visitors can go to the village of Ibrahim Pasha, considered a model of traditions and customs.
Nature
Travelers also choose Cappadocia for its unique natural sites. Must-see places include:
- Lake Tuz — one of the saltiest lakes on the planet;
- Ihlara Canyon;
- Lake Nar in a volcanic crater;
- Melendiz River Valley.
- Eco-tourism enthusiasts can enjoy horseback rides along mountain trails where they can see canyons, rivers, lakes, and mountains.
Entertainment
The region is famous for its excellent wines with a unique taste derived from grapes grown in volcanic soil. Tourists can join wine tours to Cappadocia’s top wineries — Doluca, Sarafin, Sevilen Group, Kavaklidere. After a full day of sightseeing, relax with a glass of wine while watching the “Turkish Night” show.
As a ski resort, Cappadocia is also popular among skiers, since the Erciyes Mountain Resort is only 25 km from the city. This proximity is perfect for those wanting to combine sports with sightseeing. The resort has slopes for all skill levels, including children’s tracks, instructors for kids and adults, playgrounds, and kindergartens. It’s a great place for families, youth groups, and couples.