Cappadocia seems like plucked out from a whimsical fairytale and set down upon the stark Anatolian plains. It’s the geological oddity of honeycombed hills and towering boulders of otherworldly beauty. The fabulous topography is matched by the human history you’ll find here.
With its combo of naturally formed, jagged, and rounded rock, hill, valley and chimney formations in colors ranging from pinks to clays, Cappadocia looks like it could only exist in a fairy tale.
Here are a few reasons why choosing Cappadocia tour packages makes sense:
Go for a lifetime ride
The perfect way to see Cappadocia and its surrealistic landscape is no doubt from way up in the air. You will hundred of hot air balloons fired up across Cappadocia every morning before sunrise – every balloon takes up with about a dozen passengers for an hour.
Generally, these balloons float above and around spectacular rock formations. In short and simple words, Cappadocia is one of the most popular destinations around the world for hot air ballooning adventure.
Stay in one-of-its-kind digs
More often the surroundings in Cappadocia seems like an evocative of a fairy tale, other times a lunar landscapes and when peering up the caves, the Flintstones. Cappadocia has the most of the natural resources that update carved our cave dwellings from caveman to contemporary. These cave dwellings are equipped with all the top amenities from high-end hotels to hostels; so visitors of all kinds on all budgets can get access to an earthy abode.
Take in the traditional taste of Turkey
Breakfast is the main meal of the day and the morning of Cappadocia starts with a spread. The traditional Turkish breakfast includes cheeses, olives, breads, cucumbers, tomatoes, eggs, honey, jam and all fresh. Turkish tea is consumed with breakfast and also throughout the day. Only honey and sugar are added in tea and drinkers dilute the tea with hot water.
One of the most favorite foods in Turkey is Kebab. There is a huge variety of kebabs available and the main specialty in Cappadocia is the testi kebab. It’s a stew of meat and vegetables baked in fire and served in a clay pot with bread or foil covering the opening.
In addition to, Cappadocia is one of the wine capitals in Turkey with vineyards nestled into many valleys throughout the region. The practice of winemaking dates back thousands of years.
Experience ultimate relaxation
The peaceful landscape, unhurried pace and temperate weather make Cappadocia an ideal backdrop for unplugging. People often spend hours lounging on outdoor terraces or in the caves, especially when you start the day with a hot air balloon ride in the wee hours of the morning.
If you want pampering and relaxing in a truly Turkish way, plan a trip to the hammam or Turkish bath. It’s a historic tradition and central element of Turkish culture. When you are at a hammam, you will feel much more about cleansing and relaxing.
Enjoy an adrenaline-pumping adventure
Cappadocia in Turkish means the “Land of the beautiful horses”. You can catch a close glimpse of long mane horses galloping or grazing on the countryside and horseback riding is one of the outdoor sports for discovering the countryside.
In addition to, Goreme Open Air Museum is one of the topmost attractions and includes a system of over 30 churches and chapels many of them include frescoes that date back the 9th to 11th centuries. Another popular and also the religion-connected excursion is to the underground cities in Cappadocia built and used by Christians escaped persecution in the Roman times.
If you love to stay aboveground and outdoors, it’s very easy to pick and follow a trail for a few hours to a full day hiking tour in Cappadocia. In fact the trails in Love Valley which runs along a sheath of exposed pink colored rock ate the favorite.
Final consideration –
Are you ready to go on Cappadocia tours from Istanbul? And want to experience the whimsy of Cappadocia in the best way possible? See the wonders of Turkey by booking Cappadocia tour package through Turkey Tours by Local Guide and let us help you make wonderful memories.
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