The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Cappadocia, Turkey

December 21, 2021 Roger Rusk

Lying in south central Turkey, the moonscaped region of Cappadocia, southeast of Ankara, is most famous for unique geological features called fairy chimneys. The large, cone-like formations were created over time by erosion of the relatively soft volcanic ash around them. Past cultures have dug into them to create dwellings, castles (like Uchisar) and even entire underground cities like Kaymakli and Derinkuyu, used as hiding places by early Christians. Nearby Kayseri is the gateway to the area.
Restaurants in Cappadocia

1. Goreme National Park

Goreme 50180 Turkey +90 384 271 3545 http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/357
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Goreme National Park

Reviewed By localfoodiebih - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

We visited Goreme in Oktober 2019. It was part of our honeymoon trip and we are still sad because we didnt spent at least couple days more at this magical place. We have heard about is before we came, we saw photos and videos, but believe me you cannot describe how beautiful this place is. It is perfect in September or October to visit since during the summer it is too hot. You can stay at cave hotels, visit open air museum, take one of the tours to visit couple more villages and underground cities and learn more about their tradition, culture and history of course. Prepare yourself to wake up early in the morning and visit Point of View place (ask locals) about directions and enjoy the view over the valley lighten by morning sun and hot air ballons.

2. Goreme Open-Air Museum

Merkez, Muze Cd., Goreme 50180 Turkey
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Goreme Open-Air Museum

One of the top attractions in the region, this outdoor museum contains the remains of many churches carved into the famous Cappadocia stone. Of note are the many excellent frescoes that can be seen when exploring the various structures.

Reviewed By wheretonau - New York City, United States

Cappadocia-- Located in central Turkey is known for its distinctive " fairy chimneys," tall, cone-shaped rock formations clustered in Göreme and near by valleys. This by far has been one of my favorite places to visit, with a moon like landscape, underground cities, cave churches daiting back to the Byzantine era and houses carved in the rocks! This region took my breath away...

3. Derinkuyu Yeralti Sehri

Derinkuyu Turkey +90 384 213 42 60 http://www.muze.gov.tr/tr/muzeler/derinkuyu-yeralti-sehri
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Derinkuyu Yeralti Sehri

At one time up to 20,000 people lived in this underground city carved 18 storeys deep into the Cappadocia earth. Today, 8 floors of rooms, tunnels and passageways are open for public viewing.

Reviewed By 596aarong - Los Angeles, United States

If you want a unique experience, then any of Cappadocia's underground cities will fill the bill. The fact that Derinkuyu exists at all is amazing. I highly recommend it... just watch your head, as many of the passageways are so small you have to bend over in half to get through. Not for the claustrophobic or faint of heart.

4. Uchisar Castle

Uchisar Turkey +90 352 332 59 29 http://www.uchisar.bel.tr/uchisar/uchisar-kulturu
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Uchisar Castle

Reviewed By esat_dursun - Nevsehir, Turkey

Quite pretty view and visit for the Unique landscape... And old Castle to defense the city for sudden attacks. The museum entrance fee is quite cheap and provided at the entrance ticket sale office..

5. Pasabag

Urgup Turkey
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Pasabag

Reviewed By msa23_2000 - Chino Hills, United States

This is brilliant. Spend about 45 minutes walk around and take great pictures. It was an unbelievable landscape. Beautiful and breathtaking.

6. Pigeon Valley

Uchisar KasabasI Nevşehir Kapadokya, Goreme 50240 Turkey +90 532 449 57 02
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Pigeon Valley

Reviewed By travelingwithtw0kids - Ankara, Turkey

Very beautiful walk. Amazing surroundings. The signs should get some maintenance though. Many disappeared so sometimes we had difficulties finding our way.

7. Ihlara Valley

Guzelyurt 68500 Turkey +90-382-213-24-74 http://www.muze.gov.tr/tr/muzeler/ihlara-vadisi-orenyeri
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Ihlara Valley

Reviewed By 36furkant

Among one of the world’s biggest canyons, the Ihlara  is like an open-air museum, with its historical and natural beauty U should go down 382 steps of stairs to see the valley’s stunning landscape of course descend back ????While you hike, you’ll see the famous dwellings, hidden cave churches decorated with frescoes and houses located at the hills in different altitudes.   The hours of hiking were worth it anyway and I got I good pictures

8. Devrent Valley

Devrent Mevkii No:1 Urgup Yolu, 50500 Turkey http://www.goreme.com/devrent.php
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Devrent Valley

Known as "Imagination Valley", this region contains rock formations that look almost like sculptures.

Reviewed By jolinpl

Most visit place if you are in Cappadocia . Try the Turkish pistachio ice cream for about 10 liras . Best ice- cream ever.

9. Fairy Chimneys

Goreme Turkey
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Fairy Chimneys

Reviewed By claudiast - Rockville, United States

This rock formations that were formed through centuries of volcanic activity offer the most amazing shapes snd there is even a church in the caves. Amazing experience

10. Cappadocia Cave Dwellings

Urgup Turkey +90 384 271 31 11 http://www.goremeinn.com.tr
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Cappadocia Cave Dwellings

Reviewed By ekalideen - Johannesburg, South Africa

Beautiful and amazing sight to behold! We will definitely be back with our family. We spoke to many of the young kids who were there on an excursion and they had so much info and fun insights on Turkish culture.

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