Cappadocia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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
TURAN Cappadocia Cave
TURAN Cappadocia Cave
müze Cad., 26, Göreme, Nevsehir
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$150 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
AU$150
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Nevşehir. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Goreme ...
9/10 Wonderful! (133 reviews)
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"Odalar ve rahattı. Mağara da olduğundan dolayı biraz mağara nemi var. Ama bir müddet sonra alışılıyor. Sıcaktı oda. Yanlız yan odalardan çok fazla ses geldi. Bütün konuşmalar çok rahat bir şekilde duyuluyordu."

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

TURAN Cappadocia Cave
Kayakapi Premium Caves - Cappadocia
Kayakapi Premium Caves - Cappadocia
Kayakapi Mahallesi, Kuscular Sokak No:43, Ürgüp, Nevsehir
The price is AU$422 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
AU$422
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 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! (790 reviews)
"Great views from the hotel, very convenient shuttles to downtown. Good restaurant with full buffet and extensive alacarte menu for lunch and dinner."

Reviewed on 5 Mar. 2025

Kayakapi Premium Caves - Cappadocia
Osmanli Cappadocia Hotel
Osmanli Cappadocia Hotel
Avcilar Mah. Musluk Sok. No. 20, Goreme, Nevsehir
The price is AU$128 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
AU$128
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 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! (515 reviews)
"Loved the hospitality, friendly dog, and ease of booking transportation to/from airport & hot air balloons"

Reviewed on 19 Mar. 2025

Osmanli Cappadocia Hotel
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 ...
3.4/10 (27 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
PEARL OF CAPPADOCIA
PEARL OF CAPPADOCIA
Zelve Caddesi, 61, Avanos, Nevsehir
Stay at this condo in Avanos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Love Valley and Göreme National Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
A most comfortable stay
"Beautiful hotel with everything one would need for a comfortable stay. The staff was friendly and efficient. They have a gorgeous rose garden to enjoy."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

PEARL OF CAPPADOCIA
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"The location"

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

HİLL REZİDANS
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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