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Cappadocia, Turkey

3 February 2017 · In: Travel

Cappadocia, meaning “the land of beautiful horses” is a magical place located in Central Anatolia in Turkey. Known for its unique moon-like landscape, houses carved in rock, whimsical fairy chimneys and magical sunrise hot air balloon rides, it’s a must see place if you ever come to Turkey.

Sculpted by millions of years of erosion, the magical volcanic landscapes of Cappadocia had always been top on my list of “things I had to see” while living in Turkey. We finally visited last year for Valentine’s Day and since then we have been back 4 times (with a 5th visit coming up!) as we love the unique area so much!

I’m not a morning person but in Cappadocia i’m always up at the crack of dawn because the tranquil mornings as the sun is slowly rising and all you can hear is the sound of the birds waking and the burner coming from the distant balloons floating around the sky is something pretty special.

Here’s my low-down…

My Top 10 Things to do in Cappadocia
1. Go on a hot air balloon ride at sunrise
2. Visit Göreme open air museum
3. Discover the Underground City of Kaymakli
4. Go horse riding (or hire ATVs if riding isn’t your thing)
5. Explore Pasabag (Monks Valley) where my favourite fairy chimneys are!
6. Hike around Pigeon Valley
7. Watch the sunset from Sunset Point in Göreme
8. Goto Avanos and visit the pottery and ceramics shops
9. Climb the rock castles in Ortahisar and Uçhisar
10. Visit Zelve Open-Air Museum

How to get to Cappadocia
Fly to Kayseri Airport or Nevşehir Airport. Flights from Istanbul are frequent.

Where to stay in Cappadocia:
One of the amazing and unique cave hotels in Uçhisar (such as Taşkonaklar hotel) or Göreme (Sultan Cave Suites hotel)

When to visit Cappadocia:
My ideal time to visit is in the Winter because I absolutely love Cappadocia when it’s covered in snow – The landscape looks even more magical than usual. Summer is a bit too hot for me with the temperature well into the 40’s. Spring is pleasant with temperatures cooler and less busy.

What to eat:
Testi kebab, a delicious Anatolian speciality prepared in a clay pot. The contents cook slowly in their own juices. After hours of cooking, the clay pot is then smashed open revealing the most delicious casserole.

Manti, Turkish style ravioli and the most famous Turkish manti is from the Kayseri region which you can also find in Cappadocia.

By: Jennifer · In: Travel · Tagged: cappadocia, goreme, slide, travel, Turkey, Uçhisar

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  1. Sylvia says

    3 February 2017 at 20:33

    When i See all this incredible Photos, i am almost packing My suitcase. What a dream place!! I have to go there One Day ❤️

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  2. Sara says

    8 February 2017 at 11:24

    love the photos especially the husky one!

    Reply
  3. Courtney says

    18 August 2017 at 06:33

    Wow! This is hands down my new place to visit now! I have heard so much of the caves and underground city. Definitely need to go up on the balloons! Your pictures are amazing as always! Totally bucketlist right here!
    Courtney x
    http://Www.whatsupcourtney.com

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  4. Emma says

    26 January 2018 at 10:00

    Whaooo your pictures are spectacular ! I am planing to visit this summer ! How long would you recommend to stay for a first time ? Thank you !

    Reply
  5. Ssemambo Alex says

    25 May 2023 at 16:10

    wow so lovely ,Turkey is so amazing with beautiful and attractive places I feel like visiting one of the them now.
    It really amazes with the cool weather and am so impressed with the air balloons and I want know more about it.

    Reply
  6. Ssemambo Alex says

    25 May 2023 at 16:20

    Wow so lovely! Turkey is such a beautiful place with various amazing places full of lovely creatures .
    I feel like visiting it now and see those attractive places and am so impressed with the air balloon I want see it and have fan.

    Reply
  7. Ssemambo Alex says

    25 May 2023 at 16:30

    Wow so lovely! it is such amazing place full of beautiful and attractive places I would like to see.

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