Title: Cappadocia Travel Guide: Best of Cappadocia, Türkiye Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Cappadocia](https://expedia.co.uk/Cappadocia-Hotels.d6054888.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Cappadocia](https://expedia.co.uk/Cappadocia-Holiday-Rentals.d6054888.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Cappadocia](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Cappadocia.d6054888.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Cappadocia](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cappadocia.d6054888.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Cappadocia Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cappadocia.d6054888.Car-Hire-Guide)[Cappadocia Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Cappadocia.d6054888.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Cappadocia Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Cappadocia showing interior views and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/75000/75729-Cappadocia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cappadocia](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/75000/75730-Cappadocia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cappadocia showing heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/75000/75717-Cappadocia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cappadocia](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/76000/76311-Tokali-Church.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Uchisar Castle showing street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/75000/75735-Cappadocia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Cappadocia Where to stay Things to do #### Hover in a balloon over this Mars-like landscape to see its fairy chimneys. On land, delve into its complex underground cities. Cappadocia has a wonderfully bizarre appearance. Fairy chimneys, valleys and mountains take on a honeycomb look from man-made craters containing cave dwellings. Features inside the rock vary from small rooms to enormous cathedrals and underground cities. View the impressive site from a hot air balloon. Visit the Göreme Open Air Museum in the centre of Cappadocia to investigate an extensive collection of churches crafted into the rock by monks. Be sure to see Aynali Church and Tokali Church, just outside the museum. The latter is Cappadocia’s largest church. Follow passages in Cavusin Church before delving into the bottom of the underground maze of Derinkuyu Church. See the complex of Selime Monastery, among the largest cave structures in Cappadocia. Float on a hot air balloon above the Fairy Chimneys to observe weird and wonderful features. Mushroom-shaped rock formations reach heights of 130 feet (40 metres). Similar rocks rise from the earth in Pasabag, near a vineyard and the refuge of a former miracle worker. The breathtaking valleys attract hikers and walkers to this scenic region. Red Valley and Rose Valley offer miles of hiking paths among scenic red rocks. The glowing effect of dusk on the picturesque areas is best seen from Sunset Point. For a visit among X-rated fairy chimneys, amble through the Love Valley, where nature forgot to censor its phallic rocks. Learn about the use of birds as messengers and pets in the dovecotes of Pigeon Valley. Head west to Uçhisar Castle, appearing like a giant anthill rising from the earth. The bizarre terrain results from wind and water erosion. In the 4th century, religious groups carved churches, homes and subterranean cities into the rocks and the community remained there for almost a millennium. Take a taxi or bus from the airport in Kayseri, which has airline and train services to Istanbul and Ankara.The picturesque wonders and fascinating historical cave dwellings of the otherworldly realm of Cappadocia will stay with you for a lifetime. ### Where to stay in Cappadocia ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/89db3ef5edce6577db2504603c8a383d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kayseri City Center 5/5(4 area reviews) You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Kayseri City Center. You might want to make time for a stop at Meydan Camii or Kayseri Castle. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kocasinan-Kayseri-City-Center.dx3000662555) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/89db3ef5edce6577db2504603c8a383d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Melikgazi 4/5(1 area review) You'll enjoy the mountain views and restaurants in Melikgazi. You might want to make time for a stop at Sirin Aquapark or Hunat Hatun Mosque. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kayseri-Melikgazi.dx553248635290261859) - Top hotels in Cappadocia - Top Holiday Rentals in Cappadocia ![Anatolian Houses Cave Hotel & SPA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4280000/4279400/4279357/8726de92_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Anatolian Houses Cave Hotel & SPA Gaferli Mah. Nevsehir Nevsehir £92 15 Dec - 16 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Nevşehir. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (425 reviews) Overall experience was great . Just staff needs to be trained well for day to day operations . Toilet tissues missing from the bathroom .. temperature control of the room needs to be set properly as it was manually done by operations team Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F12%2F2025&endDate=16%2F12%2F2025&selected=4279357&PinnedHotelID=4279357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054888) ![Aza Cave Hotel Special Class Adults Only](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39140000/39135800/39135776/a808be1f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aza Cave Hotel Special Class Adults Only Aydinli Mah. Çakmakli Sokak No 14 Nevsehir Goreme Stay at this spa hotel in Nevşehir. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (391 reviews) Yes wow room!! 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Popular attractions The Church of Saint Gregory The Illuminator and ... 7.8/10 Good! (51 reviews) Resimlerde tanımlanan oda da eksikler vardi. Cift kisilik yatak ile tek kisilik yatak arasında bi paravan olması gerekirken yoktu. Carsaflar twmiz ama eski idi sigara yaniklarindan delikler olusmus halde idi Reviewed on 20 Jan 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kayseri-Hotels-Tower352.h74149923.Hotel-Information) ![Prime Inn City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74020000/74013500/74013467/fa612b57_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Prime Inn City Guluk Mah. Bozalti Geçidi No:11 Kayseri Kayseri Stay at this ski aparthotel in Kayseri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Çifte Medrese and Sahabiye Medresesi ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (77 reviews) Konumu merkeze yakın. Büyük Aile odası gayet iyi dizayn edilmiş ve her imkan vardı. Banyo duşunun küçüklüğü ve duşakabin kapısının darlığı dışında herşey çok iyiydi. Tavsiye ederim. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Goreme-Open-Air-Museum-Nevsehir.d6218877.Attraction) ![Uchisar Castle showing a city and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/75000/75946-Uchisar-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Uchisar Castle 4.5/5(27 reviews) Enjoy the view from the summit and delve into the intricate homes, churches and passageways that lie below the surface of this honeycomb mountain. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Uchisar-Castle-Nevsehir.d6184016.Attraction) ![Cappadocia which includes a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/76000/76308-The-Love-Valley.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Love Valley 4.5/5(15 reviews) Float in a hot air balloon past enormous phallic rock formations in this suggestive valley. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Love-Valley-Nevsehir.d553248621592342432.Attraction) ![Red Valley showing a gorge or canyon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/75000/75956-Red-Valley.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Red Valley 4.5/5(40 reviews) Crimson cliffs, carved churches and historic dovecotes complement the inspiring views and photo opportunities along this impressive walking trail. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Red-Valley-Avanos.d6184034.Attraction) ![Sunset Point showing mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/75000/75864-Sunset-Point.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sunset Point 4.5/5(28 reviews) Watch the changing colors of the hot air balloons, fairy chimneys and intriguing rock formations as the sun goes down beyond the horizon. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sunset-Point-Urgup.d6184021.Attraction) ![Derinkuyu Underground City which includes signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/76000/76281-Derinkuyu-Underground-City.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Derinkuyu Underground City 4.5/5(22 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Derinkuyu Underground City during your travels in Derinkuyu. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Derinkuyu-Underground-City-Derinkuyu.d6330356.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Cappadocia: Horseback Tour with Sunrise and Sunset Options](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48772275/8689ea34-dcd8-43d1-b59a-0d8815dbf1ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cappadocia: Horseback Tour with Sunrise and Sunset Options £9 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cappadocia-horseback-tour-with-sunrise-and-sunset-options.a48772275.activity-details) ![Cappadocia ATV](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3429902/38a8be13-1a3a-42f3-a839-67d58d603bbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cappadocia ATV (1 Quad Bike) Tour - 2 Hours £30 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cappadocia-atv-1-quad-bike-tour-2-hours.a3429902.activity-details) ![Cappadocia Horseback Riding Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44909096/5e7bf8fd-3811-4fd8-9a0f-17a087fea94b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cappadocia Horseback Riding Tour £12 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cappadocia-horseback-riding-tour.a44909096.activity-details) ![Fairy Chimneys Guided Horseback Tour in Cappadocia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50692075/14223d29-b979-4c89-a4a7-e78857b40673.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fairy Chimneys Guided Horseback Tour in Cappadocia £26 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fairy-chimneys-guided-horseback-tour-in-cappadocia.a50692075.activity-details) ![Sunset ATV Tour in Cappadocia ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46329979/32d4fd2d-be83-439c-8cfb-9f11905e4489.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sunset ATV Tour in Cappadocia £18 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sunset-atv-tour-in-cappadocia.a46329979.activity-details) ![Cappadocia: Turkish Bath, Hammam, and Massage](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46029921/113969bc-cdef-4acd-b912-aead4540fb01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cappadocia: Turkish Bath, Hammam, and Massage £35 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cappadocia-turkish-bath.a46029921.activity-details) [See all activities in Cappadocia](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cappadocia.d6054888.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Cappadocia ![Kayseri](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/89db3ef5edce6577db2504603c8a383d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kayseri ![Red Valley](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/75000/75953-Red-Valley.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Avanos ![Cappadocia showing ballooning](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/75000/75727-Cappadocia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ürgüp ![Uchisar Castle featuring a castle](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/75000/75952-Uchisar-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nevşehir - Cities near Cappadocia - Places of interest [Kayseri](https://expedia.co.uk/Kayseri.dx430)[Avanos](https://expedia.co.uk/Avanos.dx4422)[Ürgüp](https://expedia.co.uk/Urgup.dx4423)[Nevşehir](https://expedia.co.uk/Nevsehir.dx4605)[Aksaray](https://expedia.co.uk/Aksaray.dx4643)[Kirsehir](https://expedia.co.uk/Kirsehir.dx4653)[Konya](https://expedia.co.uk/Konya.dx8367)[Ayvali](https://expedia.co.uk/Ayvali.dx6085317)[Mustafapaşa](https://expedia.co.uk/Mustafapasa.dx6125770)[Guzelyurt](https://expedia.co.uk/Guzelyurt.dx6141107)[Göreme](https://expedia.co.uk/Goreme.dx6224480)[Uçhisar](https://expedia.co.uk/Uchisar.dx6224482)[Derinkuyu](https://expedia.co.uk/Derinkuyu.dx6241778)[Nar](https://expedia.co.uk/Nar.dx6242316)[Orhanli](https://expedia.co.uk/Orhanli.dx6242323)[Ortahisar](https://expedia.co.uk/Ortahisar.dx6242326)[Aladag](https://expedia.co.uk/Aladag.dx6322183)[Tufanbeyli](https://expedia.co.uk/Tufanbeyli.dx6322380)[Ulukisla](https://expedia.co.uk/Ulukisla.dx6322538)[Yesilhisar](https://expedia.co.uk/Yesilhisar.dx6322545)[Incesu](https://expedia.co.uk/Incesu.dx6322558)[Hacilar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hacilar.dx6322565)[Sereflikochisar](https://expedia.co.uk/Sereflikochisar.dx6323217)[Bogazliyan](https://expedia.co.uk/Bogazliyan.dx6323218)[Hacibektas](https://expedia.co.uk/Hacibektas.dx6323219) - 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