Cappadocia
Cappadocia
Cappadocia boasts one of the most unique landscapes on Earth. Over millennia, wind and rain have shaped the soft volcanic rocks into craggy valleys and bizarre lunar formations.
Travelers will love exploring the frescoed rock-hewn churches in the Göreme Open Air Museum, the underground cities of Kaymaklı and Derinkuyu, and the rock-cut fortresses of Ortahisar and Uçhisar. Discover hidden churches, monastic complexes, and cave dwellings nestled in the valleys. A sunrise hot air balloon ride over this magical landscape is an unforgettable experience.
Highlights
Discover the wonders of Cappadocia's ancient treasures:
- Göreme Open Air Museum: Byzantine churches carved into soft rock with exquisite frescoes.
- Çavuşin: Visit the 5th-century Church of St. John the Baptist, offering panoramic views.
- Kaymaklı and Derinkuyu: Explore vast underground cities where early Christians hid from persecution.
- Uçhisar Castle: Climb to the highest peak for stunning views of Cappadocia and Mount Erciyes.
- Ihlara Valley: Stroll along the lush green valley, admiring Byzantine rock chapels and the Melendiz River.
- Selime Monastery: Explore the largest rock-cut cathedral, a fortress used by Byzantine and Seljuk armies.
- Marvel at the surreal rock formations, including fairy chimneys and mushroom-shaped pinnacles, in Cappadocia's valleys like Love Valley, Rose Valley, and more.
