CAPPADOCIA
Cappadocia is the ancient historical region in Central Anatolia, Turkey. It's history dates back to the 6th Century BC when it was the home to the Hittie Power in the bronze age. It was later on inhabited by Persian, then Roman, Byzantines and the Muslims.
At present, Cappadocia is a famous tourist destination because of its unique geological, historical, and cultural influences.
Cappadocia is a fairy-tale land of unique rock formations set amongst the backdrop of hundreds of hot air balloons that float into the sky each morning
Thos tourist destination includes four cities, Nevşehir, Kayseri, Aksaray and Niğde. The must visit tourist attractions include the underground cities are Derinkuyu, Kaymakli, Gaziemir and Ozkonak, and the towns and destinations including Ürgüp, Göreme, Ihlara Valley, Selime, Guzelyurt, Uçhisar, Avanos and Zelve.
CAPPADOCIA EXCURSIONS
The hot air balloon ride
The most interesting of all tourist activities in this region is the hot air balloon ride.
At Goreme Valley different companies offer hit air balloon ride. Look for the one you think goes best with your taste! Just hop in your basket and join the hosts of brightly hued balloons that float above the region's volcanic spires and honeycombed hills. Looking at the beautiful landscape from the hot air balloon, high above in the sky, is mesmerising and an experience that you must have when in Turkey!
Cappadocia Green Tour
Cappadocia Green Tour is a sightseeing tour includes attractions and sights of the south-western part of Cappadocia, such as valleys, fairy chimneys, underground cities, castles, viewpoints, villages and Ihlara Valley. Majority of the tours are made via professional tour guide and driver.
The main attraction of the green tour is Derinkuyu underground city.
Goreme Panorama Viewpoint
From the Goreme Panorama Viewpointcan you can get clear views of Pigeon Valley below.
The landscape around these valleys is mesmerising. Once a volcano, thousands of years of eruptions and cooling left what we see today.
As per the legend, this area is named pigeon valley because in the past people living in the caves here used the small holes to attract pigeons who would leave poop. Then they would use the poop as fertilizer. Sounds gross, but it's quite interesting!
Ihlara Valley Hike
Ihlara Valley was formed by the volcanic actions of Mt. Hasan, next to Ihlara Valley. After the eruption, Melendiz River eroded the valley for millions of years and eventually, the canyon was created. In the past, Christians occupied several parts of the Valley. During the treck through this valley you can see carved churches dating back to the 4th century, with paintings from the 10th century inside them!
The whole Valley is 14 km in length, and a heaven for history and nature lovers!
These are just a few of many tourists spots at Cappadocia waiting to be explored by thousands of tourists daily!
