What to do in Cappadocia

Activities, attractions and tours

An ancient church interior with arched ceilings, columns, and a wooden railing.
A desert landscape with unique rock formations and a hot air balloon in the sky.
A town with unique rock formations and a rainbow in the sky.
An interior with ancient columns and detailed frescoes.
A stone building with a window and a door, and three colorful tapestries hanging on the wall.

Cappadocia Tourist Attractions & Activities

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  • Cappadocia is a favourite among sightseers. In fact, a good percentage of travellers can't wait for the next holiday to the regionto check out local hot spots and find the top activities. The top things to do can catch the interest of even well-versed globetrotters, and one look at our list explains why. Our activities includes a wide range of culturally based excursions and opportunities for adventure. With unique ways to check out the best this area has to give like a Ihlara Valley & Derinkuyu Underground City Tour and Red Valley & Kaymaklı Underground City Full-Day Tour, there are plenty of selections to choose from when you check out the list of activities here at Expedia Australia.

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1. Goreme Open Air Museum

The exceptional Göreme Open Air Museum is home to a number of churches carved into the rocks by medieval Christian monks. Explore the historic site on foot to see intriguing frescos from 1,000 years ago and learn about the Byzantine people who created them. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is the main draw of the Cappadocia region due to its awe-inspiring views, diverse terrain and sculpted spiritual homes.
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A rock formation with multiple openings, surrounded by a clear sky and green foliage.

2. Uchisar Castle

Uçhisar Castle is a large rock formation rising tall above the terrain like a giant anthill full of small, dark holes. It attracts visitors with its intriguing history and stunning panorama that includes the surrounding landscape and Mount Erciyes in the distance. Look for black holes indicating the entrances to abodes, tunnels and dovecotes crafted into the rock many centuries ago.
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A town nestled in a valley with a prominent rocky hill and a mosque with a minaret.

3. Love Valley

About 1 million visitors per year visit nature’s tribute to male fertility in the Love Valley. Its fairy chimneys differ from other examples in the region as they have a wide base, narrow pillar and cone-shaped peak. Millions of years of erosion from wind and rain along with volcanic eruptions formed the rock formations, which are considered both comical and beautiful. A hot air balloon over the extraordinary landscape is an unforgettable experience.
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Rock formations with a sunset in the background.

4. Sunset Point

Sunset Point is known affectionately among locals and visitors as Göreme’s most beautiful vista. Watch the colorful hot air balloons illuminate the sky with a backdrop of fairy chimneys and diverse terrain. As its name suggests, the viewpoint is particularly charming in the evening as the sun goes down and turns the sky red and gold.
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A landscape with white rock formations and a rainbow in the sky.

5. Pigeon Valley

Pigeon Valley is a picturesque maze of exceptional rock formations, cave dwellings and a distant volcano. The diverse terrain, which seems like it comes from another planet, stretches for miles between Göreme and Uçhisar. Take a break midway through your hike at a charming café in the middle of the valley.
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