Cappadocia Travel Guide

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Uchisar Castle showing street scenes
Hover in a balloon over this Mars-like landscape to see its fairy chimneys. On land, delve into its complex underground cities.

Cappadocia has a wonderfully bizarre appearance. Fairy chimneys, valleys and mountains take on a honeycomb look from man-made craters containing cave dwellings. Features inside the rock vary from small rooms to enormous cathedrals and underground cities. View the impressive site from a hot air balloon.

Visit the Göreme Open Air Museum in the center of Cappadocia to investigate an extensive collection of churches crafted into the rock by monks. Be sure to see Aynali Church and Tokali Church, just outside the museum. The latter is Cappadocia’s largest church.

Follow passages in Cavusin Church before delving into the bottom of the underground maze of Derinkuyu Church. See the complex of Selime Monastery, among the largest cave structures in Cappadocia.

Float on a hot air balloon above the Fairy Chimneys to observe weird and wonderful features. Mushroom-shaped rock formations reach heights of 130 feet (40 meters). Similar rocks rise from the earth in Pasabag, near a vineyard and the refuge of a former miracle worker.

The breathtaking valleys attract hikers and walkers to this scenic region. Red Valley and Rose Valley offer miles of hiking paths among scenic red rocks. The glowing effect of dusk on the picturesque areas is best seen from Sunset Point. For a visit among X-rated fairy chimneys, amble through the Love Valley, where nature forgot to censor its phallic rocks.

Learn about the use of birds as messengers and pets in the dovecotes of Pigeon Valley. Head west to Uçhisar Castle, appearing like a giant anthill rising from the earth.

The bizarre terrain results from wind and water erosion. In the 4th century, religious groups carved churches, homes and subterranean cities into the rocks and the community remained there for almost a millennium.

Take a taxi or bus from the airport in Kayseri, which has airline and train services to Istanbul and Ankara.The picturesque wonders and fascinating historical cave dwellings of the otherworldly realm of Cappadocia will stay with you for a lifetime.

Where to stay in Cappadocia

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Kayseri City Center

4/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Kayseri City Center. You might want to make time for a stop at Meydan Camii or Kayseri Castle.

Kayseri City Center
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Melikgazi

You'll enjoy the mountain views and restaurants in Melikgazi. You might want to make time for a stop at Doner Kumbet or Hunat Hatun Mosque.

Melikgazi
Osmanli Cappadocia Hotel
Osmanli Cappadocia Hotel
Avcilar Mah. Musluk Sok. No. 20, Goreme, Nevsehir
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$178 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$178
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this pension in Nevşehir. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (521 reviews)
"Beautiful views for the hot air balloons, staff was friendly and helpful setting up tours. They didn’t have room service options but helpful with ordering local delivery options."

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Osmanli Cappadocia Hotel
Cappadocia Cave Suites Adult Only +12
Cappadocia Cave Suites Adult Only +12
4 out of 5
Gafferli Mah. Ünlü Sok. No:19, Goreme, Nevsehir, Nevsehir
The price is AU$443 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
AU$443
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Nevşehir. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free train station pick-up. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (923 reviews)
"Amazing service"

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2025

Cappadocia Cave Suites Adult Only +12
Kayakapi Premium Caves - Cappadocia
Kayakapi Premium Caves - Cappadocia
Kayakapi Mahallesi, Kuscular Sokak No:43, Ürgüp, Nevsehir
The price is AU$482 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
AU$482
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Ürgüp. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (795 reviews)
"Experience"

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

Kayakapi Premium Caves - Cappadocia
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Arya Rezidans
Arya Rezidans
Seyyit Burhanettin Bulvari No. 22, Kayseri, Kayseri
Book a stay at this business-friendly residence in Kayseri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Kayseri Ethnographic Museum ...
3.2/10 (28 reviews)
"Not interset anythings with pics on EXPEDİA all rooms was smoke smell bad bathroom not usable not enought towel its insulting to resinacevname"

Reviewed on 28 Aug. 2024

Arya Rezidans
HİLL REZİDANS
HİLL REZİDANS
Pelikan Sokak no 33, Nevsehir, Nevsehir
Stay at this aparthotel in Nevşehir. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Uchisar Castle and Love Valley are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7 reviews)
"The location"

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

HİLL REZİDANS
Ürgüp Elit Otel
Ürgüp Elit Otel
Cumhuriyet Mahallesi. 202.Sokak, 1, Ürgüp, Ürgüp
Stay at this aparthotel in Ürgüp. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Göreme National Park and Goreme Open Air Museum ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (25 reviews)
Güzel
"Güzel bir oteldi,temizdi,calisanlarda iyi karşıladı kahvaltı yeterliydi oteldeki herkese teşekkürler."

Reviewed on 18 Sep. 2024

Ürgüp Elit Otel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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