Cappadocia beckons all travellers, making it an absolute must-visit when exploring the wonders of Türkiye.
The Fairy Chimneys
These whimsical rock formations, shaped by volcanic forces, wind, and rain, are the highlight of Cappadocia. Known as fairy chimneys, these conical wonders adorned with hat-like formations have become iconic landmarks.
Balloon Tour
Soar above the fairy chimneys at dawn on a balloon tour, an enchanting experience in Cappadocia. As balloons gracefully navigate the sky, offering stunning views of the dramatic landscape, the memories created are truly unforgettable.
Tokalı Church
Tokalı Church right at the entrance to the Göreme Open Air Museum is one of the oldest known churches. Set in rock, it’s composed of four spaces – the Old Church, the New Church, the Church under the Old Church, and the Chapel on the Northern Side of the New Church, each resembling a picture gallery with vibrant frescoes.
Göreme Open Air Museum
From the 4th century to the 13th, the Göreme Open Air Museum was mostly used as a monastery and today is very popular due to all its incredible structures set into the rock face. Wander through this open-air museum to witness how nature and art seamlessly blend into the daily life of the people who once inhabited these rock-carved spaces.
Nevşehir Museum
This museum in Nevşehir is one of the most visited open air museums in Türkiye, which means the city centre also gets quite a few visitors along with the museum. There are two exhibition halls with archaeological and ethnographic artifacts in the museum.
Uçhisar Castle
This incredible place was carved out of the top of the hill’s rock face, a characteristic of Cappadocia. For over a 1000 years, in fact all the way up until 1950, people lived in this spot carved out of the rock. Central to this amazing view are the glorious Mount Hasan and Mount Erciyes rising up before you.
Derinkuyu Underground City
There are many underground cities in Cappadocia, all carved out of the soft rock. While it may not be known exactly when and why they were built, it’s believed that these cities were built for the purposes of defence and concealment. The biggest underground cities are Derinkuyu and Kaymaklı right next to it.