If you have never heard of the wonder that is Cappadocia, you’re in for a treat and a new item for your bucket list! Picture Star Wars, the lunar landscape, and entire cities in the caves—it’s unlike anything you have ever seen or are likely to see again! Volcanic eruptions created the “fairy chimneys”, which are shaped like everything from mushrooms to animals to totem poles.
![Valley in Cappadocia Valley in Cappadocia](https://www.entouriste.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Valley-in-Cappadocia.jpg)
![Ortahisar Ortahisar](https://www.entouriste.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Ortahisar.jpg)
![Cave Cappadocia Cave Cappadocia](https://www.entouriste.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Cave-Cappadocia.jpg)
![Animal Fairy Chimneys Animal Fairy Chimneys](https://www.entouriste.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Animal-Fairy-Chimneys.jpg)
To add to the amazing experience, you have the chance to stay in one of the amazing cave hotels. We chose the Esbelli Evi Hotel. Our group of four stayed in the Labyrinth Suite and I can’t say enough wonderful things about the hotel and staff.
![Esbelli Evi Hotel Cappadocia Esbelli Evi Hotel Cappadocia](https://www.entouriste.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Esbelli-Evi-Hotel-Cappadocia.jpg)
![Esbelli Evi Cappadocia Esbelli Evi Cappadocia](https://www.entouriste.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Esbelli-Evi-Cappadocia.jpg)
![Cave Hotel Cappadocia Cave Hotel Cappadocia](https://www.entouriste.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Cave-Hotel-Cappadocia.jpg)
Our two day tour of the area took us to the Goreme Open Air Museum, Pigeon Valley, Zelve Open Air Museum, and Kaymakli Underground City, along with many other stops at the fairy chimneys. We also enjoyed a sunrise hot air balloon ride. Turkey has a little something for everyone, and Cappadocia is a must-see!
![Cappadocia Church Cappadocia Church](https://www.entouriste.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Cappadocia-Church.jpg)
![Cave Churches Goreme Cave Churches Goreme](https://www.entouriste.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Cave-Churches-Goreme.jpg)
![Cappadocia From the-Air Cappadocia From the-Air](https://www.entouriste.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Cappadocia-From-the-Air.jpg)
![Cappadocia Cappadocia](https://www.entouriste.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Cappadocia.jpg)
![Cappadocia Goreme Cappadocia Goreme](https://www.entouriste.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Cappadocia-Goreme.jpg)
The Details
Turkish Heritage Travel
2-day private Cappadocia tour
[email protected]
Butterfly Balloons
1 hour sunrise flight
€175/person
Comments…
Incredible!!! Cappadocia is most definitely on my bucket list!!!
I went to Cappadocia in December, and the weather did not look like that! It is the most fascinating place ever. We stayed at the Gamirasu Cave Hotel, and it was the most romantic place ever. My fiance and I both rank it in our top three hotels in the world. Everyone must go!
PS I think that was the same camel that tried to bite me. Fair warning – keep your distance :)
Inspired by your post, I am planning a trip with my hubby to Cappadocia. Ami, could I ask how you got there? I didn’t realize how far it is from Istanbul. It does not seem as though a bus ride is the most desirable option! :)
Oh Laura, you are going to LOVE it! We booked a private guided tour through Turkish Heritage Travel (I do recommend them) and they handled our domestic flights on Turkish Air. We flew from IST to Kayseri (was supposed to be Nevsehir, but due to a Turkish Air strike the flight was cancelled), and back from Nevsehir. I just looked it up and our round-trip flights were 180 euros per person.
Let me know if you need any recommendations – we loved our stay at the Esbelli Evi (link in post), and I have tons of recommendations on Istanbul too!
Amazing place and incredible landscape..
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