5 Incredible Things to Experience on Cappadocia Tours

The graceful yet picturesque landscape of Cappadocia in Turkey is the beautiful result of volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. The end result is magical and utterly captivating environment of striking rock formations, labyrinth underground cities, rose-coloured ravines, ancient cave dwellings, and castles perched above rocky outcrops.

 

There are certain things you shouldn’t miss out in Cappadocia. Here are some of them discussed below:

1. The Glittering Dawn –

When you’re in Cappadocia, especially in Goreme, getting up early is compulsory and you’ll feel happy to do it. The sparkling dawn in the National Park of Goreme appeals thousands of visitors that gather together to watch this impressive scene.

The protagonist is the color, when the sun rises, it paints the sky with greyish pink, and blue hues. Taking a hot-air balloon ride can help you unveil the winding landscape of Cappadocia.

2. The Lunar Landscapes –

Cappadocia seems the perfect place to land on the moon. The rocky formations scatter over cliffs and valleys of incredible shapes and colors. A great example of it is Gullu Dere Valley – well-known as the Pink Valley because of the color scheme of the rocks that form it.

3. The Cities Enclosed by Rocks

Nature is a good mother and Cappadocia confirms this fact. From the above, you’ll see the cities like Goreme and Urgup where rocky formations combined with modern buildings creating a unique surrounding.

When you get back on the ground, you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to spend a night in one of the cave houses that have been made into hotels.

4. The Magnificence of the Fortresses –

Uchisar is located on the highest point of the entire region and has a beautiful fortress from where you can look at the horizon. The fortress is a whole labyrinth of alleys and halls dug into the rock.

From the hot air balloon, you will see a fantastic panoramic view of a city with full of history and culture surrounded by a striking landscape that is second to none.

5. The Snowy Season –

Most of the travelers opt for summer to visit Cappadocia as it’s the best season to do so. However, balloon rides can be chosen almost all year round with perfect wind conditions.

But visiting Cappadocia in the winter has some benefits like lower prices and fewer visitors.  Flying over snowy Cappadocia is one of the must-have experiences you shouldn’t miss out.

If you’ll see the road that leaves Goreme towards the north, you’ll see a beautiful valley with full of vineyards and pasture fields – which offers stunning scenery covered with snow and full of charm.

Conclusion –

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