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uchisar castle

CAPPADOCIA

Tekelli, 50240 Uçhisar/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Turkey

+90 384 219 20 05
WHAT IS IT?
  • a beautiful castle at the highest point of cappadocia dating back to 12th century bc
  • the castle is totally built out of natural rock

WHY GO?
  • wonder through the small castle tunnels and doors and explore this incredible site
  • as you enter you’ll smell the delicious gozleme being cooked inside in the entrance by local women
  • you can climb up around the side along the path to the top for the most incredible views
  • but make sure you also climb through the old stairs and doors to explore even further

WHEN IS IT?
  • everyday from 7.30am to 8pm (in some seasons the castle is open earlier so you can catch hot air balloon views from here too!)

WHO TO GO WITH?
  • anyone who loves beauty, views & history
  • you will need to climb up to the top (although it isn’t too difficult, if anyone has mobility issues please bear that in mind)
HISTORIC
INCREDIBLE
BEAUTIFUL
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Galerie İkman

CAPPADOCIA

hakkı paşa meydanı. roma kalesi yanı Kasabası /merkez Nevşehir TR, 50180, Turkey

+90 536 264 01 31
WHAT IS IT?
  • a beautiful carpet shop full of colourful turkish carpets
  • this particular carpet shop allow you to enter their courtyard and multiple cave rooms to take beautiful photos against the backdrop

WHY GO?
  • wonder through and explore the different colourful rugs, some are made out of silk rugs that change colour based on the different angle you view them
  • even if you aren’t into getting your photos taken, this really is a unique experience when you’re here
  • one of the assistants, amit, will help take your photos here and he really is amazing

WHEN IS IT?
  • open everyday from 9am to 10pm but make sure you book a slot in advance
  • we arrived at around 11am to avoid the midday rush

WHO TO GO WITH?
  • anyone you’re in the area with, it’s a beautiful place to visit!
HISTORICAL
COLOURFUL
FAMOUS
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güvercin hot air balloon ride

CAPPADOCIA

CUMHURİYET MAHALLESİ, Koyun Yolu Sk NO:10, 50400 Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Turkey

+90 532 579 32 82
WHAT IS IT?
  • a sunrise hot air balloon ride in the most spectacular place in the world!
  • all the balloons go up at the same time and the view is sensational

WHY GO?
  • it’s the most popular thing to do in cappadocia (quite rightly so!)
  • the view is unbelievable where all the balloons go up at the same time
  • the valleys below are incredibly beautiful to fly over

WHEN IS IT?
  • every day, every season, as long as weather permits
  • pick up is at 3.50am-4am and the balloon ride is approx 1 hour

WHO TO GO WITH?
  • absolutely anyone, but make sure they aren’t scared of heights!
OUTSTANDING
VIEWS
EXHILIRATING
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Kaymakli Underground City

CAPPADOCIA

Cami Kebir Mahallesi yeraltı şehri, Belediye Cd., 50760 Nevşehir, Turkey

+90 384 213 14 47
WHAT IS IT?
  • an incredible underground city where the rock settlements are constructed with the carving of soft tuff rocks deep into the ground.
  • they were built to ensure the security of the inhabitants and allowing them to live in total secrecy
  • the cities are composed of hundreds of rooms and connected to one another through long galleries and labyrinth-like tunnels to restrict the mobility of the enemy.

WHY GO?
  • they are enchanting

WHEN IS IT?
  • open everyday, 8am to 7pm
  • entrance fee is 75tl (may change)

WHO TO GO WITH?
HISTORIC
THRILLING
MYSTERIOUS
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Sunrise horseriding tour with the Dalton Brothers

CAPPADOCIA

Müze Cd. No:56, 50180 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Turkey

+90 538 985 5737
WHAT IS IT?
  • an unusual way to see the balloons rise up at sunrise
  • you’ll jump onto horse back and chase the balloons to get the most magical views and pictures

WHY GO?
  • it’s a super unusual way to view the balloons
  • you’ll be able to get close to the balloons and get amazing pictures

WHEN IS IT?
  • everyday but you must book in advance
  • drop them a whatsapp on the number we have provided to book

WHO TO GO WITH?
  • anyone who loves views & horse
  • anyone who doesn’t mind getting up earlier for a magical experience
BEAUTIFUL
VIEWS
UNUSUAL
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sunrise hot air balloon chasing

CAPPADOCIA

50180 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Turkey

+90 384 214 1440
WHAT IS IT?
  • call fadas travel (number provided) and ask for a taxi booking to chase the balloons in the morning
  • the cab driver will chase the balloons depending on wind direction and find you the best view points on the day

WHY GO?
  • there’s no guarantee you’ll see the balloons from where you will be because the wind direction changes every day at the last min
  • we stayed for 3 days and didn’t see the balloons go over göreme or uçhisar once!
  • get up close and personal with the balloons and then move on to the best view points

WHEN IS IT?
  • everyday at 4am!

WHO TO GO WITH?
  • anyone you want to capture this beautiful moment with!
UNMISSABLE
OUTDOOR
INSTAGRAMMABLE
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