Tips for planning your next trip to Turkey
Cappadocia is a unique landscape of fairy chimneys, rock-cut homes, and underground cities that is a must-see destination in Turkey. This natural wonderland was made possible by the eruptions of three volcanoes millions of years ago. Tourists visit Cappadocia to explore this fascinating terrain and to soak in the culture that developed in the area.
There are plenty of sites to explore in the Cappadocia region and many opportunities for outdoor adventure. Because the Cappadocia sites are spread out over a wide area you will want to do some advanced planning to ensure you are visiting nearby sites on the same day. Consider purchasing the Cappadocia Museum Pass if you plan to visit…
Because Cappadocia is so spread out, there are several towns you can base yourself out of to explore the area. The largest concentrations of Cappadocia hotels are in Göreme, Uçhisar and Ürgüp. You will also find hotels in Avanos, Ortahisar, Mustafapaşa, and Ayvali. Göreme is the most central site and is a good base if you…
The Cappadocia museum pass gives you admission to most of the major sites / museums in Cappadocia for 130 lira. It is a worthwhile investment if you are planning to hit up all the major sites.