Magical Cappadocia

Magical Cappadocia! Fascinating Sights to See in Turkey

Cappadocia is a magical place on the planet. With its matchless rock formation and perfect design, you'll feel like you've arrived on a paradise. The main other spots that have little resemblance were Saxon Switzerland in Germany and the Valley of the Moon in Chile.

However, for me, Cappadocia is the reasonable winner! There are a couple of different attractions I'd suggest setting aside a few minutes for. It's a superb zone; I trust you are going appreciate it as much as I did.

      

     1.Explore Cappadocia's Magical Landscapes And Historic Caves:

Whoa simply take a look at the science fiction landscape! It's so amazing when you reach the destination and begin seeing the rock formations with your own eyes. A few volcanic ejections followed by natural weathering and erosion, have made the peculiar and brilliant scene of craters, canyons and fairy chimneys.

It's moreover interesting when you discover how much used to happen underground. There are tremendous underground urban areas and cave houses dating back to 1800 BC.

To get a decent idea of the zone I'd suggest booking a Cappadocia day visit which will take you to see some of the key spots including Love, Imagination, Pigeon and Monk's Valleys, Ürgüp Fairy Chimneys, and obviously the unusual rock castle – Uçhisar Castle.

    2. Gulp Down Delicious Turkish Cuisine:

I am truly in love with Turkish food! It's full of flavor and as Turkey traverses Asia and Europe, it has a lot of fascinating impacts. From kebabs to mezze dishes and pide (like pizza) there are a lot of delicious evening meals to look over.

While in Cappadocia you need to attempt a test kebap (ceramics kebab). The most famous tomato-based stew accompanies with an option of meat prepared inside a sealed clay pot. It gets to the table intact and then it's dependent upon you to crack it open with a sharp knife. It's a theatrical moment and has a touch of fun too!

Make sure to try some apple tea, local raki, baklava and Turkish delight to round off your foodie experience.

     3.  Hot Air Ballooning:

Taking off over Cappadocia's other unique scenes in a hot air balloon was the feature of my outing. Not exclusively are the views fantastic, it's likewise extremely exceptional taking to the skies with such a significant number of different balloons around. You're in safe hands as well; the pilots here train five times longer than anyplace else in the world.

The Cappadocia area of Turkey is the most mainstream area in the world for hot air ballooning. A year ago, over half of the world's balloon's followed in the region, with practically almost half a million people taking to the skies. It's additionally one of a couple of spots in the world where you can balloon practically almost the whole year.

    4. Gain Proficiency With All About Cappadocia's History:

Cappadocia is a region with a lot of history, yet fortunately, this isn't the kind that used to send me to sleep at school! I alluded to it above, however, trust it or not there are 36 underground urban areas which were once utilized by Christians to avoid Roman armies. I'd recommend taking a visit to Kaymakli or Derinkuyu to explore the many entries that are built deep into the ground. You'll discover everything underground including churches, rooms, stockpiling places, kitchens and even wineries.

I cherish how this region of history is as being pieced together. In the course of the most recent couple of years, archeologists have uncovered a city of a few kilometers of tunnels, complete with churches going back around 5,000 years.

Also, there's a complex arrangement of caves over the ground. The most ideal approach to get to grips with Cappadocia's history is by visiting UNESCO World Heritage – Göreme Open Air Museum. Once there you can look at the medieval cave churches, which go back to the Tenth Century. You'll surely be surprised at the detailed frescoes and designs still evident.

     5. Stay In One Of Cappadocia's Cave Hotels:

With regards to one of the unique places to stay, Cappadocia triumphs without a doubt! When did you last stay in a historic cave hotel?! Most are fascinating boutique cave hotels and lodgings situated in the main towns of Göreme, Urgüp and Uchisar.

When you hear the word cave, you're most likely considering of a chilly, dark, clammy spot. But, no – a significant number of the cave hotels in Cappadocia are dazzling, fusing old cave features while giving all the modern comforts you're accustomed to finding in a hotel. My most loved was Kale Konak in Uchisar, next to the castle. You can also book it from here and avail some amazing secret deals.

In A Nutshell:

From staying in a cave hotel and exploring the pixie fireplaces, to taking to the skies in a hot air balloon, there are such a significant number of fascinating activities in Cappadocia, Turkey.

Author Bio:

Abigail Kent is an enthusiastic writer who loves to write on lifestyle, fashion, money saving and traveling blogs. She holds a bachelor degree in computer science. She loves reading books and making new friends. Say hello to her on Twitter.

Thanks for that article dear Abigail..

A fantastic trip to turkey

A FANTASTIC TRIP TO TURKEY

Turkey was the most memorable country on my solo RTW trip in 2017.  I spent over two blissful months traveling around the country and already have an upcoming trip planned this year. Turkey is a radiant country full of depth, beauty, and adventure. You can sail on the Mediterranean Sea, explore ancient Greek and Roman ruins, hike gorgeous mountains, discover underground cities, ride magical hot air balloons, belly dance the night away, gorge on delicious Turkish food, and best of all, talk with many of the warmest and friendliest people you will ever come across.  Turkish people are known for their generous hospitality and it would be impossible for you to leave without being invited for cay (tea) or without a smile on your face. 

I arrived in Istanbul at the beginning of September and instantly fell in love with the city.  A few friends and family members raised an eyebrow or two when I told them my travel plans to this country, which I wasn't surprised given Turkeys history. However, I had no hesitation knowing mass media usually focuses on a fraction of a one-sided story.  I knew there was more to the country than the news outlets portrayed.  And I was right!  Istanbul was full of charm, vigor, warm and friendly people, delicious food and restaurants, and historically rich architecture and landmarks.  I stayed in the historic Sultanhamet area and woke up to the Marmara Sea every morning and watched glorious sunsets in the evening.  I was within walking distance to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, and Topkapi Palace.  Istanbul has loads of hills, akin to San Francisco, which was a great way to burn off all the kebabs and baklava I was eating.  However, jumping on a tram, train, taxi, or funicular was simple.  Transportation was just about in every corner of the city and cheap.  Maps tend to bore me, so I prefer to get lost or rely on the kindness of strangers for directions. Instead of asking for directions, I found myself talking for hours, getting to know many locals.  Two places I frequented often were the Egyptian Spice Bazaar and Grand Bazaar.  I loved getting lost in both places for hours, listening to all the sounds and noises of haggling, smelling the scintillating fragrances, and watching the beauty pass by me.  After about a week of strolling through mosques, street cafes, museums, art galleries, historical monuments, and visiting a few hammams (Turkish baths/spas), I left for the magical land of Cappadocia. 

Cappadocia… a land where all your dreams come true!  It’s a historical, cultural, and outdoor lover’s paradise in central Turkey.  I am a big fan of desert nature and outside activities, so Cappadocia ended up being my favorite place in Turkey.  This region has one of the most dramatic and stunning lunar landscapes I have ever laid eyes upon.  Especially in the town where I stayed, Göreme.  Göreme, a unique town, in which the area has "fairy chimneys" or natural cone shaped rock formations and cave houses carved into the valley walls. One of the themes to my RTW trip was to see as many sunrises and sunsets as possible…I shortly found out I was in the perfect place for both! On my first day there I decided to go for a hike and explore the Göreme Open Air Museum, but wound up going for an ATV sunset tour after some persuasive Turkish charm.  Riding through the valley while the sun fell on the glorious Rose valley sent chills up my spine.  I wanted to soak up every molecule of warmth and bathe in its spectacular beauty.  With the night being young and having met some new friends, we decided to find an overlook and watch the twinkling lights with the bright moon paving our way. To top it off, we brought a bottle (or two) of wine from one of the neighboring vineyards.  I had become hypnotized by this small town and pure ecstasy had encapsulated me for the course of seven days cafes, museums, art galleries, historical monuments, and visiting a few hammams (Turkish baths/spas), I left for the magical land of Cappadocia. 

Many people from all over the world travel to Cappadocia to be swept off in a hot air balloon during sunrise.  Of course, I was one of the many who were magically whisked off and marveled at the otherworldly nature surrounding me, while gently floating over the glistening horizon.  While I would have loved to have ridden a balloon every morning, my pocket said otherwise.  But all I had to do was walk outside my hotel room at sunrise and look up or walk five minutes up to the sunset point and was gifted with a magnificent view.  The mystical air was dotted with colorful balloons and the earth below, white shimmering sand.  In the days following, I experienced many breathtaking moments from seeing the settlements of the Byzantine open-air churches, to underground cities comprised of eight impressive levels.  I was reluctant to leave but excited to see another beautiful location.

as possible…I shortly found out I was in the perfect place for both! On my first day there I decided to go for a hike and explore the Göreme Open Air Museum, but wound up going for an ATV sunset tour after some persuasive Turkish charm.  Riding through the valley while the sun fell on the glorious Rose valley sent chills up my spine.  I wanted to soak up every molecule of warmth and bathe in its spectacular beauty.  With the night being young and having met some new friends, we decided to find an overlook and watch the twinkling lights with the bright moon paving our way. To top it off, we brought a bottle (or two) of wine from one of the neighboring vineyards.  I had become hypnotized by this small town and pure ecstasy had encapsulated me for the course of seven days cafes, museums, art galleries, historical monuments, and visiting a few hammams (Turkish baths/spas), I left for the magical land of Cappadocia. 

Thanks a lot Andrea for this article .Andrea'a story long and I see that she enjoyed much in Turkey.I will share it on 2 part so first part finished here I really liked and hope that everybody like it and help future toursits.

My Turkey Trip Route

My Turkey Travel Plan

After long times come back to write for our facebook page and blog followers.I had some personal problems and moved Bursa city.İts really hard to move with a lot of  furniture.I did not write any article in that time but I try to help for your questions.

Many people asking asking somethings about Turkey.Visa,job,places,cultures,tours.Some people think that we are a tourist guide or tourism company.Actually I'm mechanical engineer and blog is my hobby.I'm just trying to help people and improving my english while describing how Turkey is beautifull.

A friend asked that I will come to Turkey for 10 days and how I will spend time in Turkey and How ı can spend time usefull.So I will write my Turkey travel plan.I will try to write if I could be tourist where I visit and what I can do.

First Route İstanbul

İstanbul is most famous city in Turkey and it deserve it with its beauty,history,culture and location.Actually I will write an article about İstanbul tour route with more details later.Today I will write main title without much details.

İstanbul has many places for to see  but lucky that there are not much far each other.

• First Day ;Eminönü square,Blue Mosque,the Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar.
• Second Day ;Basillica Cistern and Topkapı Palace and Süleymaniye Mosque.
• Third Day;Dolmabahçe Mosque and Maiden Towers
• Fourth Day ;Taksim Square,İstiklal street ,Beyoglu and Galata Tower.
• Fiveth Day Golden Horn,Pierre Loti Hill

I will write details about İstanbul route destinations and What we must in that places what s famous...

Cappadocia 

After visited Istanbul nest station is Cappadoai for art of nature.I said art of nature because  we will see a master which build fairy chimneys.But if you think that just for only fairy chimneys will go Cappadocia ? Of course not, will see many things too,underground cities,valleys,churchs, underground cities,rock homes.

Which Place will see Cappadocia Region

Göreme,Uçhisar, Avanos and Ürgüp main stations at our route and we will make same activity too.

• Hot air baloon tour
• Turkish Bath
• Horse riding tours
• Trekking valleys

We wrote an article about Cappadocia so can read it for more information. We can stay Cappadocia region 2,3 days.Than next station is Pamukkale Travertines and Hierapolis ancient city.

Pamukkale Travertines

After visit Cappadocia we will go to Denizli by bus for to go Pamukkale Travertines and Hierapolis Ancient city.I know that area because I lived Denizli about 5 years for university and visit many times Pamukkale travertines.Pamukkale statiion take 1 or 1,5 days

After come to Denizli we will go pamukkale .It take  about 30 min.When come to Pamukkale will see another art of nature.And fall in love that amazing view.Every year tohusends toursits visit pamukakle travertines.Can spend time in little pools and sunbathe.Than Hierapolis ancient city is near pamukkale travertines and maybe remember Hierapolis ancient city from Ghost Rider 2.

Pamukkale Activities

Sunbathe and swimming in  little travertines pools

Swimming Antique Pool

Hierapolis Ancient City

Hierapolis Ancient Theater

Buy presents and eat traditional meals in pamukkale city center.

Can read that our article about Pamukkale Travertines

Antalya

Next station is Antalya at our route.Antalya not much far to Denizli about 3 hours by bus.We just visit culturel places so we deserve to rest and enjoy in sea.There are man blue flag beaches in Antalya region.

There are many activities to do in Antalya but ı just give 3 days for Antalya because our time finishing.

Which place will see at Antalya Region

• Alanya city center
• Side
• Belek
• Alanya
• Kas
• Myra
• Manavgat

Antalya have many beautifull places for rest and see but 3 days not enough if you want to see all of places at Antalya.

Can read our articles for to learn more information about Antalya (Antalya Article )

Ephesus and İzmir

Ephesus Ancient city I added it list because we must see that place.There are many culturel ruins in Ephesus and holy places for christians

The Celcus Library

Ephesus Ancient Theater

The Curch of Mary

Temple of Artemis

do not go anywhere to see places in Ephesus.Than time to say by and go İzmir for to go İstanbul with plane for to come back to home.

I just try to give any idea fo to help ı can answer if you ask any message and don^t forget to drop any messages. Thank alot.

Eric's Turkey Travel

 
Today we will share Eric's Turkey travel story and  thanks for that nice article.We decided to share past visitors ideas and trip articles here and if you want to write and say ideas we can share here.Eric is a real traveller when I read his blog I saw really good things.Can read Eric's travel blog if you want it  click here

Eric's Turkey Travel Story

East meets West, this is what I think of when I think of Istanbul, and Turkey. It’s been a little over four years since I was in Turkey, but the memories are still quite fresh. At first, my sole reason for traveling to Turkey was an awesome promotion on flights to the Mediterranean country. Soon after buying these tickets, I quickly began to realize what an interesting country Turkey really was. Little did I know about the great experience that was about to occur. 
While in Turkey there was a lot of cool things I experienced and saw. I think some of the biggest things I took home from this journey was the great food, rich historical sights, and the hospitality shown by the Turkish people. Every sort of traveler that goes to Istanbul and Turkey will find something they like.
The number of historical places in Istanbul alone is quite astonishing. I felt like there was enough places to see and tour to last for weeks! Some of the ancient buildings in Istanbul have been around for a very, very long time. 
One thing about Turkey that surprised me was Cappadocia. It was a region I had little knowledge of until I got down there. I was recommended to check Cappadocia out by many people I spoke with in Istanbul. I am glad I took the opportunity to go visit this odd geological location. A trip down to Cappadocia would not be regretted, I guarantee that!
When people are asking for suggestions for countries to travel to, Turkey is always one of my top suggestions! I had such a great experience in this country. Due to the friendliness and hospitality of the Turkish people, and the many things to do, I will be back in Turkey again, no hesitation. 
This is just a short summary of a larger and more detailed article about my trip to Turkey in 2012. I encourage anyone who has any interest in this country to visit the link that is provided below. 
Thanks!

You can read all of article on Eric's blog 
all story here

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Turkey

Many tourists visit Istanbul every year so I decided to write about it why people prefer Turkey and why they must prefer to Turkey I hope that you will like that article.

1-Because Istanbul Located in Turkey

Ortakoy mosque and Bosphorus

Istanbul has a natural and historical values.Many people know that Istanbul is capital city of Turkish Republic but it is wrong Ankara is capital city but Istanbul is  commercial capital city inTurkey.Especially Historical peninsula has many historical masterpieces.Hagia Sophia,Sultan Ahmet Square,Topkapı Palace,Baillica Cistern are most important historical values from Byzantine and Ottoman Empire.At the other hand,Bosphorus is a gift from nature.Completing Istanbul's beauty.So I can say that Istanbul main reason for to visit Turkey.

Reaasons for to visit İstanbul

2.Turkish Cuisine.

Turkey is really have rich cuisine culture because all of region have special foods.Especially Gaziantep cuisine is my favourite.UNESCO has included  city of Gaziantep into the

Baklava

"Creative Cities Network" in gastronomy.Aegean region is special with olive oil meals and I can say that Aegean cuisine is most healty.Black sea region is famous with fish meals.East region famous with Kebab and meat meals.I can say that all of city has special meals in Turkey and I m sure all of people can like that foods.

3.Turkish Bath Hamam

Turkish bath is a culture.In the islam culture it s important to be clean so there are hamam every city.Once upon a time Turkish mothers used here for to chooise bride for her sons.Many tourism agency using hamam in their to do list.Theare are music entartainment ,foam, steam and fruits in hamam.

Read for more information about hamam

Beach in Turkey

4.Turkey's Beaches

Turkey is really lucky about beaches because Turkey is a semi peninsula.Especially mediterrenean coast has many clear beaches.Bodrum Muğla ,Alanya,Antalya,Fethiye Didim has blue flag beaches.Many foreign and domestic toursit prefer Mediterranean and  Aegean beaches for vocation so in summer season it is hard to find hotels.İf you want to sea,sun and beach for vocation Turkey is a right adress.

5.Cappadocia

Cappdocia region is really fantastic can feel as inside a tale. Nature is a architect in Cappadocia and creating new fairy chimneys everyday.Especially hot balloon tours good way for to see that amazing nature.Secret valley,green tracks, caves, tunnels and canyons waiting to be discovered.After end of the day Turkish hamam waiting you .

Read more information about Cappadocia

6.Turkish Hospitality

Turkish people really good at about hospitality and help people.

Solidarity is charecter of Anatolia lands.In Anatolia  people can invite you for to eat and drink it can strange but its normal for us.

7.Ancient Cities

Anatolian lands had many empire,culture and states so every culture gave something to Anatolia,Roman Empire,Byzantium Empire,Hittite Kingdom,Kommagene Kingdom...Especially Aegean and Mediterranean region rich about ancient cities.

Ephesus,Pergamon,Myra,Hierapolis,Ksantos,Aspendos,Laodikeia,Zeugma and Nemrud mountain are famous.İf you like Ancient remnants Turkey is right place for it.

Ephesus   Pergamon    Troya

8.Tourism Culture and Facility

Ministry of Tourism succesfull about that subject because tourism is a really good financial revenue.There are many hotels,motels at touristical places and workers can not work without education.

There are tourism hingh schools in universities.After 2 years student work at hotels and tourism sector.Ministry of Tourism check touristical places every season.Municipalities check tradesman restaurants, night clubs.At touristical places people can speak a few language so cominucation is not problem.There are many hotels per budgets.

9.Cheaper Than Another Places

I said it before too dolar and euro more valuable than Turkish lira so people can pay less money for vocations in Turkey.İf has reservation before paying less than domastic toursits.Especially if visit winter season can pay fifty percent less.Many Tourism agency has promotion for every seasons.

10.Health Tourism

Especially last years health tourism very popular in Turkey.Turkish doctors are really popular and succesfull.Many peopel come here from middle east and balcans for to find health.

Alternative medicine is famous too there are many thermal springs and hotels in Turkey especiailly middle Anatolia famous with hot waters.When I was visit Fish lake in Sivas in 1996 I saw English and Arabian tourists in there.

Doctor fishes

I hope you might like ...

 

Which Places in UNESCO World Heritage List From Turkey-IV

13-Ephesus

Ephesus Ancient city in very important tourism center in Turkey, the city has many amazing historical artifact and they are very old.Ephesus was consturcted about 6000 B.C in Neolithic Period.Currently excavations archaeologists find

some Hittite antiquity.Apasas was city name of the Hittite ages.Currentyl Ephesus was constructed by Lysimakhos who was commnader of Alexander B.C. 300. Ephesus was at golden age in Roman Empire period , it was capital city , Asia region. There were 200.000 person in Ephesus and it was center of trade,art, science..Ephesus moved another place at Byzantium period and Turks conquered that place in 1330.I wrote about Ephesus before so can read all of article here..

14-Archaeological Site of Ani

This site is located on a secluded plateau of northeast Turkey overlooking a ravine that forms a natural border with Armenia. 

This medieval city combines residential, religious and military structures, characteristic of a medieval urbanism built up over the centuries by Christian and then Muslim dynasties. The city flourished in the 10th and 11th centuries CE when it became the capital of the medieval Armenian kingdom of the Bagratides and profited from control of one branch of the Silk Road. Later, under Byzantine, Seljuk and Georgian sovereignty, it maintained its status as an important crossroads for merchant caravans. The Mongol invasion and a devastating earthquake in 1319 marked the beginning of the city’s decline. The site presents a comprehensive overview of the evolution of medieval architecture through examples of almost all the different architectural innovations of the region between the 7th and 13th centuries CE.

15-Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia

In a spectacular landscape, entirely sculpted by erosion, the Göreme valley and its surroundings contain rock-hewn sanctuaries that provide unique evidence of Byzantine art in the post-Iconoclastic period. Dwellings, troglodyte villages and underground towns – the remains of a traditional human habitat dating back to the 4th century – can also be seen there.I wrote an article before can read here

16-Hierapolis-Pamukkale

Deriving from springs in a cliff almost 200 m high overlooking the plain, calcite-laden waters have created at Pamukkale (Cotton Palace) an unreal landscape, made up of mineral forests, petrified waterfalls and a series of terraced basins. At the end of the 2nd century B.C. the dynasty of the Attalids, the kings of Pergamon, established the thermal spa of Hierapolis. The ruins of the baths, temples and other Greek monuments can be seen at the site.Read more about pamukkale here

While writing that article ı took some information from http://whc.unesco.org/ and http://www.kulturvarliklari.gov.tr/

Cappadocia And Fairy Chimneys

     

 Where is the Cappodocia

             Cappadocia is the ancient name of region in middle Anatolia , When say Cappadocia refer that Goreme ad Urgup specifically so Cappadocia is not a city can say that a natural valley and there are many fairy chimneys in that valley.

                             

How Occured Fairy Chimneys

             Cappadocia vallay is a volcanic region so many years ago volcanic mountains vomit and occured volcanic layers. After stop volcanic activites that layers started to solidify than another factors (wild ,rain,snow ) hew that volcanic layers and this process continue still.

       Cappadocia Do list      

•   Hot air baloon tour
•   Walking tour in Goreme      and      Urgup        city
•  Horse riding
•  Turkish Bath ( Hamam)
•  Visit Derinkuyu           underground city
• Visit Monastrey valley

            

         Hot air balloon flight tours must join it really amazing whit cappadocia view. Take about 1 or 2 hours and about 150 £ per person, under 12 years half cost and dont allow under 6 years old.Tours can be morning and at evening so can see sunrise and sunset.

         

        Urgup and Goreme cities have many hotels, restaurant shopping bazaars so can have good time in there.Hotals are really good and that people know this job many years wrok at tourism sector so language is not problem and hotaes quality is perfect.

         

   

          

           if want to see many years whitout tired must choose horse/donkey/cart/camel tours. Its more better and entartaining about 400 turkish lira for 4 hours per person .

         Many people know Turkish bath hamam can try it in cappadocia after a tired day it could be nice and will relax much.Another day will write about Derinkuyu underground city and Monastrey valley .. See you later friends ..