A Land of Beautiful Horses and Fairytale Chimneys

A region created by nature and people

Imagine an extraordinary landscape you can visit today. A region full of great views, beautiful horses and fairytale chimneys. Cappadocia in central Turkey delights at first sight – see for yourself!

An amazing region

Cappadocia is a region formed by erosion of soft layers from lava and ash thrown by volcanic Erciyes, Hasandag and Gulludag mountains, then shaped over millions of years by rain, wind and ice. This landscape eroded into varied structures and cone shapes – some reaching 45 m.

Soon people began carving homes, castles and whole underground cities into rocks. Locals called these unique rock formations "fairy chimneys", a name surviving centuries to today.

Thanks to nature and residents, Cappadocia is full of unmatched natural and cultural phenomena.

Here are our 6 most interesting attractions awaiting tourists in this region: 

Sunset at Ortahisar castle

The best way to end a Cappadocia trip may be watching sunset at a castle with great views. Ortahisar is both castle and fairy chimney, and touring it in last sun rays purely crowns the whole trip.

Walks through Avanos, Mustafapasa, Urgup, Goreme streets

History, religion, art, architecture and culture lovers will love Cappadocia streets. Avanos streets brim with ceramics, silk and carpet workshops. Mustafapasa or Synasos offer interesting architecture, churches and madrasas. Around Urgup stand historic residences, museums, fairy chimneys, even Turkish baths. Goreme streets lead to the world-famous Goreme open-air museum and Love Valley.

Exquisite Cappadocian wines

This region has a millennia-old winemaking tradition. Anatolian grapes like Okuzgozu, Kalecik Karasi, Bogazkere, Narince and Emir grow thanks to rich tuff soil. Award-winning Cappadocian wines, carefully produced, can surely flavour journeys!

Cave stays

Cappadocia is a land of natural wonders, so every traveller should try its unique experiences. Most satisfying include stays in world-famous "cave hotels". Some troglodyte dwellings here became luxurious boutique hotels.

Breakfast overlooking fairy chimneys

Cappadocia offers wonderful fairy chimney views, especially at dawn. In rising sun glow you can eat great breakfast while admiring area panoramas.

Horseback trips

Horseback riding is one of the best ways to explore Cappadocia, missing no details. Many routes exist, including multi-day Cappadocia tours and full-moon rides to discover this charming region at night.

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