Activities To Do In Cappadocia

You can do many activities in Cappadocia, which is formed by the labor of nature for millions of years and has thousands of years of history. We have compiled the best of Cappadocia activities for you, where it is very difficult to decide.

Visiting Underground Cities

Among the activities that can be done in Cappadocia, the most interesting is undoubtedly to visit the underground cities. Cappadocian natives, who were constantly changing hands and exposed to enemy attacks in the past years, had to build underground cities and lived there. We strongly recommend you to visit the Underground Cities of Cappadocia with their history dating back to 1800 BC. In addition, there are 36 known underground cities and more than 150 estimated underground cities in the region. There is a different mystery at each point of these cities, which were built in a very sophisticated way and connected to each other by tunnels. There are wine houses, churches, baby care rooms and even prisons in the city. We definitely recommend you to stop by and explore every part of it.

Visiting the Free Pottery Workshop in Avanos

Avanos, with Kızılırmak running through it, is a world famous pottery production center. There are people who have been doing this job for centuries. During pottery making, you can watch the soft clay soils from Avanos mountains being kneaded and turned into mud, then turned into bowls or pots by turning in a machine called the wheel. You can come to Avanos and examine this art, which still maintains its popularity; sometimes you can do it for free and sometimes for a low fee like 10 lira. The most popular place in this region is the Chez Galip Pottery Workshop. You can visit the shop of Mr. Galip, who is also known as the founder of the Hair Museum, and you can both examine the Hair Museum and make pottery in the shop.

Coming to the Hair Museum and Leaving Hair

The Hair Museum, one of the 15 most interesting museums in the world, is located right inside the Chez Galip Pottery Workshop. After watching the pottery making, you can come here and perform the hair removal movement. The hair growth trend first started when Mr. Galip fell in love with a French woman, then attracted the attention of the customers and became more and more popular. The story told is as follows:

"A French woman stops by the shop owner, Mr. Galip. The two fall in love with each other. But their relationship ends because the French woman has to return to her hometown after 3 months. Thereupon, Mr. Galip asks the lady for a lock of her hair as a souvenir. The French woman accepts. and leaves a lock of hair as a memory. Mr. Galip hangs the hair on the wall of the shop to remember it every time."

In addition, the owner of the shop, Mr. Galip, invites 20 people to Cappadocia by drawing a lottery among people who hang their hair every year. It also takes care of all the needs of its guests.

Address: Yukarı Mahallesi, No: 24 Avanos Nevşehir, 110. Sk., 50500 Avanos Tel: (0384) 511 42 40

Walking with a Full Moon in Güllüdere Valley

Between April and October, you can join the Güllüdere walks on a day that falls on the full moon without any break. The Moonlight Cappadocia walking event, organized in cooperation with Uzunetap and Argos Culture and Arts, has been held for the last 3 years. Gathering around 20.30, the marchers start walking around 21:00 after they have their names written for the event and completed the necessary registration procedures. After a short break in front of the Crusader Church, the caravan walked for 1 hour without interruption and reached the Red Valley by walking for another 40 minutes. Then, the convoy stopped again to watch the full moon and watch the light shows, and when the clocks show twelve at midnight, they set out on their way back. In addition, the items we recommend to have with you for a walk are as follows:

• That

• Long Sleeve Clothing

• Comfortable Pants and Shoes

• Backpack

• Beacon Lamp

Meeting Place Address: Avcilar Mahallesi, Dutlu Sokak No:9, 50180 Göreme Municipality/Nevşehir Center/Nevşehir Tel: (0384) 271 33 00

Photo Shoot at Galerie Ikman

You can stop to take pictures at the kilim gallery, Galerie Ikman, located in Goreme. If you don't want to miss the trend of taking photos on rugs, which is popular not only in our country but all over the world, you can stop by this fascinating place. But keep in mind that this trend is more popular than you think and you need to make a reservation for the photo shoot.

Address: Hakkı Paşa Square Next to the Roman Castle

Walking in Pigeon Valley

Güvercinlik Valley, which has a track inside, is one of the most suitable regions for walking in Cappadocia. A truly impressive journey will be waiting for you with the road signs, orchards and waterfall accompanying you along the track. The track, which starts on the road between Uçhisar and Göreme, is exactly 4 kilometers long and takes about two hours. For this reason, choose a trekking shoe that will not tire your feet and take water with you, but will not let you down. don't forget me. It is also possible to complete this track with a bicycle.

Staying in a Cave or a Hotel with Fairy Chimneys View

Cappadocia is a region famous for being ahead of many touristic places in terms of accommodation. In addition to many quality hotels here, thousands of years old historical caves have been restored; There are also hotels with a wonderful view of the fairy chimneys. Although it is a luxury activity, we think it deserves the money it receives. Just imagine yourself watching fairy chimneys from inside the jacuzzi. You can also find nice hotels in Cappadocia without spending too much budget. All you have to do is do some research, that's all! If you find a hotel with a beautiful view at an affordable price, you can have a great breakfast at sunrise with a balloon view.

Camping Against the Kizilcukur Valley

How about camping in Kızılçukur, the place where hot air balloons, one of the famous symbols of Cappadocia, rise? And completely free! Although it is great to watch the sunrise with a beautiful view in luxury hotels, seeing the balloons above us as soon as we open our eyes is also quite pleasant. We recommend everyone to do it against Kızılçukur Valley, which is a unique activity for those who want to solve the accommodation business for free and camp.

Doing Yoga at Sunrise

Maybe you have done yoga before, but the yoga you will do in Cappadocia will not be like any other, you can be sure. With its unique nature, practicing yoga here almost cleanses one's soul. In fact, this activity has attracted so much attention lately that corporate companies are trying to find a place for themselves in this field, even if it is small. Although it is not a place where we can say do it especially here, you can do yoga by laying your mat in the first place that comes to your mind or where you feel comfortable.

If you want to do yoga with the team, you can reach a good company in the field below:

E-mail: kapadokyayoga@gmail.com Tel: 05056561064

Having Breakfast Under the Balloons

In Cappadocia, where balloons decorate the sky like bonibons, you can take your tea and a bagel in the morning and have breakfast on any hill. Depending on the hill you choose, we can say that it is possible to have breakfast side by side with balloons. We are sure that everyone will have a very different breakfast experience!

Taking a Gondola Ride in Kızılırmak

With the tours organized by Kapadokya Jet Boat & Gondola company, you can tour Cappadocia by gondola or boat under the suspension bridge. This tour, where you can watch the people around the lake in the water, takes approximately 15-20 minutes and tours start at 13 o'clock except on Sundays. 6 people for the gondola and 40 people for the boat are taken for the tours organized with a fixed price policy. You also need to call ahead and make a reservation for the tour. Although it lags behind balloon and ATV tours, we think it is an activity worth trying.

Address: Bahçelievler District, Next to the Asma Bridge, Avanos, Nevşehir, on the edge of the Kızılırmak. Tel: 0 384 511 3459

Watching the Mapping Show with Fairy Chimneys

Organized by Zelve Mapping, this event is held in Zelve Ruins. The mapping show welcomes you with the time travel that started from the formation of the region with the eruption of the volcanoes in Cappadocia. Then it is shown that people settle in Cappadocia. Towards the end of the show, we approach the present. We definitely recommend you to see the Mapping Show, which turns the area into a theater with 3D projection. Those who want to ride the time machine in a very affordable way should definitely not miss it!

Reservation and price may vary. Although there are no shows every day, there must be at least five people and dark for a show to take place. For the length of the show, we can say that it takes about half an hour.

Eating Dinner in the Rocks

Every service place in Cappadocia has been designed to get the most efficiency from the region. For example, most of the hotels are built on the slopes, in the old caves, while the restaurants are usually built in the carved rocks. You may have difficulty in finding a place to eat in most evenings, as these restaurants, which we especially recommend you to taste local dishes, are exposed to intense interest from foreign tourists. For this reason, we can say that it is useful to make a reservation by calling at least one day in advance.

Wine Tasting and Learning How to Make Wine at Wineries

The volcanic structure of the region has caused Cappadocia to be a special place in terms of fertile soils and grape growing over time. On the other hand, the local people, who have hundreds of years of experience in wine, are really 'out of it'. Here you can find the best wines and other spirits you have ever tasted in your life. There are two well-established wineries here: Kocabağ and Turasan, which have also benefited Cappadocia economically in the last ten years. Both companies are located here. You can both taste and learn how these delicious wines are produced by visiting their factories.

Safari with ATV in Göreme

If you want to give Cappadocia its due, the two most important things you need to do are to camp in beautiful valleys and to visit every inch of these valleys. ATV tours, which we strongly recommend to those who want to experience an adrenaline-filled adventure in nature, are known as the most popular type of transportation after balloon travel. With a guide who has knowledge about the region, you can wander through the unique valleys with an ATV and have fun and learn at the same time. If this is your decision, he can also give you some advice:

• You should definitely take water with you. Some valleys may not have drinking water, and the journey may take longer than you think.

• Prefer comfortable shoes for long journeys.

• There may be dust and mud on you during ATV tours. We do not recommend choosing light colored clothes.

• If you are going to travel towards evening hours, it is useful to have long sleeved clothes with you.

Riding a Horse

Did you know that the word Cappadocia means "Land of Beautiful Horses" in Persian language? Horse riding is known as an ongoing tradition in this region since ancient times. Here, you can rent a horse from various companies and take hourly or daily tours with a guide. The most popular tour is "The Dalton Brothers". These three brothers, who are very popular especially abroad, are more known as the dalton brothers. Their story begins with the domestication of a horse colony on Mount Erciyes. The brothers have tours almost every day. Tours usually take place in Kızılçukur Valley, Güllüdere Valley and Love Valley. You can make a reservation by calling them or through their website.

Tel: 90 384 271 28 40 – +90 532 275 68 69 Email: info@cappadociahorseriding.com

Watching Balloons at Sunrise

If you have come to Cappadocia on holiday, it would not be nice to get up before sunrise and return without doing some obligatory activities. Among these activities, one of the most popular is to get up before the sun in the morning and watch the beauty of the balloons rising with the day. More than 100 hot air balloons rising at the same time with the sunrise will allow you to see truly wonderful views. If you have booked a hotel with a view, you can watch the balloons from the hotel room, if you are camping or if your hotel does not have a view:

• Pigeon Valley

• Lovers Hill

• Kizilcukur Valley

• Uçhisar Castle

Making a Balloon Tour

Although the balloon tours, which can be bought with the Euro rate, are only made by foreign tourists recently, it is an activity that you should definitely do if your budget is suitable. A perfect journey will be waiting for you with tons of balloons that take off with you. You will be able to take wonderful photos and watch unspeakable landscapes.

Generally, the prices are 150 Euros, but a standard balloon tour starts with the company you have agreed to pick you up from the hotel. After the hotel, you go to the balloon take-off area after having breakfast with the company that welcomes you in their office. Of course, the necessary procedure for departure is also completed before you leave. Now when you're ready to ride, the fun begins. When you land after an unforgettable balloon tour, the company's treats do not end. They usually greet you with champagne and a snack. If you don't drink alcohol, they serve non-alcoholic champagne.

We recommend that you make your choice at this time due to the decrease in prices at the end of the season. It is also beneficial to make an appointment early if you are going to take a balloon ride.

Seeing the Gigantic Stone Sculptures of Andrew Rogers

We strongly recommend you to see the exhibition titled Time and Space, where transportation is provided by 4x4 vehicles. We find this open-air museum, which was prepared as part of the "Rhythms of Life" project by the famous Australian Sculptor Andrew Rogers, definitely worth seeing. Cappadocia had a great influence on this project, which advocates the view that the essence and rhythms of life are the same. The artist added Cappadocia, which he only came to visit, to his project after being impressed by the region.

A huge amount of stone (approximately 11 tons) was used while constructing the statues. In addition, 230 people worked throughout the project, and it took 3 years to complete the sculptures. Australian Sculptor in many different languages ​​on the sculptures; He has processed universal words such as love, justice, freedom, love and freedom with his own hand. He said that all people are chasing after these words as the reason for processing them.

The statues, which you will have a hard time with in terms of transportation, are unfortunately located at a far distance from the walking distance. In addition, since the roads are paths, it is not possible to reach them by normal vehicles. Either you have to come with your 4x4 vehicle or you have to hire a car with a safari company...