Cappadocia
Cappadocia
Cappadocia boasts one of the most unique landscapes on this planet. Formed over millennia, the wind and rain has worn down the soft volcanic rocks to leave a landscape of craggy valleys and strange lunar rock formations.
The discerning traveller will be thrilled by the visits to the frescoed rock-hewn churches in the Greme Open Air Museum, the underground settlements at Kaymaklı and Derinkuyu, the rock-cut fortresses of Orthisar and Uçhisar and the myriad of hidden churches, monastic complexes and cave dwellings camouflaged in the sensuous folds of the undulating valleys. A hot air balloon ride at sunrise over this magical landscape is a unique experience.
Highlights
Göreme Open Air Museum hosts a Byzantine monastic complex comprising churches and chapels carved in the soft tufa rock, presenting the finest examples of frescoed churches in the region.
At the village of Çavuşin, the Church of St.John the Baptist offers a panoramic view of the village. This church and its paintings date back to the 5th century, making it the oldest church in the region.
Underground cities at Kaymaklı and Derinkuyu dug out of the rock extend for to 8-9 levels. Here whole communities of early Christians used to hide from Roman and Byzantine persecution under the ground taking their livestock and food strores with them and living hidden underground for extended periods.
Uçhisar castle is an extraordinary rock-hewn fortress, the highest peak of the area with the view of whole of Cappadocia and Mount Erciyes.
Walk along the famous lush green Ihlara Valley. Here the Melendiz River has carved an impressive canyon through the verdant valley and you can walk along the river, passing Byzantine rock chapels decorated with frescoes.
Selime Monastery is the biggest rock-cut cathedral of Cappadocia and located at the end of Ihlara Valley. It was used as a fortress by both Byzantine and Seljuk armies during 10th to 12th centuries.
Walk through the curious rock formations in Cappadocia's valleys and marvel at the "fairy chimneys", mushroom shaped pinnacles and soft hues of the volcanic rock in Love Valley, Rose Valley, Pasabağ Valley, Red Valley, Gomeda Valley, Uzengi Valley, Pigeon Valley...
See Cappadocia in a fun and exciting way with a guided ATV quad bike excursion.
See the valleys of Cappadocia from a camel! An unique trekking experience through Red, Rose and Meskendir valleys.
Visits Mustafapaşa, Keşlik Monastery, Taşkınpasa medrese, Soğanlı Valley, Ürgüp three beauties
South Cappadocia : Derinkuyu Underground City, Ihlara Valley, Selime Monastery, Pigeon Valley
North Cappadocia : Uchisar, Göreme Open Museum, Avanos, Pasabağ, Devrent Valley, Çavuşin
South Cappadocia : Derinkuyu Underground City, Ihlara Valley, Selime Monastery, Pigeon Valley
North Cappadocia tour : Uchisar, Göreme Open Museum, Avanos, Pasabağ, Devrent Valley, Çavuşin
What better way to explore the gentle valleys and winding paths of Cappadocia than on horseback?
Glide over Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, volcanic valleys and rock-cut churches in a hot-air balloon!
Hot air balloon watching is a great solution for those without a head for heights or people with young children.
You must try one of the most iconic and authentic experiences Turkey has to offer: a Turkish bath.
Enjoy an evening of Turkish folk dance and music with good entertainment, dinner and unlimited drinks.
Watch an enchanting whirling dervish show in a Seljuk caravan in Cappadocia. Experience the Sema ceremony.