Being a traveller in the land of eccentric landforms and memorable sunsets is one of the most intimate and intense natural experiences one can get in a lifetime.  Seasons fluctuate, yet Cappadocia parades its unique personality with a change of wardrobe, where history goes hand in hand with the earth-born nature.

Cappadocia… A dream of a land, gracefully sparkling its texture: extraordinary landforms bestowed by the nature itself, mesmerizing vistas dusk till dawn, wonderous designs carved into the soft tocks, coloured balloons greeting fairy chimneys with every chance they get, and traces of history taking guests to travel in time.

Imagine a gigantic, porous rock stretching towards the sky and now imagine you’re standing on top of that said rock. If you’re not a plane, a balloon or a hawk, the best spot you’ll soak in the geography would be here, the Uçhisar Castle. Uçhisar also has one of the most beautiful walking paths in Cappadocia going right through Pigeon Valley.

Continuing the dizzying discoveries, we arrive at Göreme. Positioned in the centre of the region, the town remains calm despite the crowd’s visitors form. The blowing wind and hasty rainfall over many years have created the beauty that the town is known for. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985, Göreme casts its enigmatic charm for miles. The churches carved into these soft rocks and especially the many underground cities such as Derinkuyu and Kaymaklı sit still with their mystery intact.

As dawn breaks, you’ll float in the air with great calmness… Rock formations dating back millions of years, and unimaginable landforms unique to this geography lie beneath. Valleys offering majestic sceneries, high altitudes painting a multi-hued topography down below, slopes weaved in velvety texture…

The land of fairy chimneys has become the centre for hot air ballooning gradually over the past 20 years and the intoxicating morning cruises have been attracting more and more travellers from all over the world with each passing day. The balloons, which go up to 500 meters high, depart from the trails around Göreme early in the morning. To book yourself one and soak in the alluring wonder from up above, visit the companies located in Göreme.

Moving from Göreme to the east, Ürgüp welcomes you to its ceaseless wonders. Aside from it being the largest settlement in Cappadocia, it’s also a magnificent source for its immersive sights. These two elements combined bring out one of the most unique pictures.

There is an Anatolian town bursting with hotels, restaurants, and shops, and right by its side lay cave dwellings. The stone mansions placed on these very rocks are known to be the trademark of this region. Besides its detailed mysticism found in every corner, Ürgüp is also the place to break loose and shake the worries away –it’s where you’ll find the best nightlife in Cappadocia.

Your next destination may not radiate its allure from afar, but once in, you’ll leave in awe for sure. Çavuşin village lies within minutes from Göreme. Once you’re through this seemingly ordinary village, your path will take you to ancient ruins: stone buildings and fairy chimneys making their way to the village square. If you wish to further explore the ruins, just follow the tracks and you’ll find yourself in an area famous for its churches and clergy houses.

You can access the oldest churches, built between the 1st and 10th centuries, through this path. Extending your walk half an hour, you can reach the churches in Güllüdere and Kızılçukur through the most enticing site inviting you just near the slope of a cliff: Basilica and Saint John the Baptist church.

Consisting of three valleys, Zelve is the most intense in terms of fairy chimneys. If you want to examine the beauties of nature, you should start trekking early in the morning. The important churches in the valley are Balıklı, Üzümlü and Geyikli, all hauntingly captivating, illustrating the ancient monastic life.

If you wish to travel beyond time and explore a world you’ve never stepped foot on before, Ihlara Valley is the place you’re in search of. It’s known that the 14-kilometre-long valley has been an important religious centre since the days Christianity has been founded, shining a light on the numerous churches and historical living spaces scattered all around. Here, the frescoed churches formed by the geological features of the region are carved into the rocks in accordance with the spirit of the monastery.