Cappadocia is a unique geography that has been formed over thousands of years. The Cappadocia region, where many civilizations have lived, has a heritage from the Roman and Byzantine periods. It is recommended that you hire a private tour guide in Cappadocia to trace this ancient history.
The Persians called Cappadocia “The land of beautiful horses”. This beautiful name has survived to the present day and describes the untouched and unique geography of Cappadocia very well.
One of the three must-see destinations in Turkey, Cappadocia, promises a fabulous experience. Tourists visiting Istanbul can learn a lot about the history of ancient Anatolia (Asia Minor) if they also visit Cappadocia and Ephesus.
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The known history of Cappadocia goes back to the Hittites period. Cappadocia, which gained importance in the Roman period, is a very significant place in the history of early Christianity.
The first Christians lived in Cappadocia to escape the persecution inflicted on them by the Roman Empire. The rock churches and underground cities left by them can still be seen.
It is necessary to hire a private tour guide in Cappadocia to discover this historical heritage properly. You can book a guided Cappadocia tour through BarefootPlus Travel, which has been organizing private tours from Istanbul to Cappadocia for 16 years.
In this article, we have listed top 5 places to visit in Cappadocia. You can find information about the most important things to do in Cappadocia in the following lines.
1. Goreme Open Air Museum
Goreme Open Air Museum promises its visitors a magnificent journey in history. The rock churches in Goreme Open Air Museum also contain examples of the first monasteries in the world.
These monasteries, which had a self-sufficient system, made a revolution in Christian history. The people of the monastery survived by growing agricultural products and were not dependent on the outside world.
These monasteries, which existed during Late Antiquity and Middle Ages, lived their most popular times during the Byzantine Empire.
It is recommended that you book a private tour guide in Cappadocia to fully understand the history of the monasteries carved into the rocks in Goreme.
2. Devrent Valley
Devrent Valley is also known as the imagination valley. There are fairy chimneys with interesting shapes here and these can be compared to many things with the help of your imagination. For example, one of the fairy chimneys looks like a camel, while the other looks like a praying nun with open arms.
Devrent Valley is also neighbor to Monks Valley, one of the most famous valleys of Cappadocia. Monks (aka Pasabag) Valley, one of the centers of monastic life in Cappadocia in history, is among the must-see places in this area.
3. Avanos
Avanos is one of the oldest pottery centers in the world. Pottery made by collecting clays on the bed of the Red River is a work of art. This ancient art, dating back thousands of years, still continues.
One of the first things that comes to mind about Cappadocia is pottery. On a private guided tour of Cappadocia, you can go to one of the local shops promoting the art of pottery and learn the intricacies of this art.
Pottery workshops in Cappadocia show you how to make pottery first and then let you try it yourself. Thus, you will appreciate how difficult this art, which seems quite easy at first, is.
4. Ihlara Valley
Ihlara Valley is the most special of all valleys in Cappadocia. The canyon, which has a length of 14 kilometers, is a magnificent natural wonder. In Ihlara Valley, it is possible to observe nature and to see the traces of those who lived here in the past.
There are dozens of rock churches in Ihlara Valley. One of the most popular settlements of early Christianity, Ihlara became a shelter for those who escaped from Roman soldiers.
There are many frescoes preserved in the Ihlara Churches until today. These frescoes make sense with the masterful storytelling of tour guides.
5. Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour
Participating in the hot air balloon tour is one of the most important things to do in Cappadocia. If you want to watch the unique geography of Cappadocia and take Instagram photos, the Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour is for you.
After traveling with a private tour guide in Cappadocia and learning everywhere, you can crown your Cappadocia trip with a balloon tour.
Balloon tours are held throughout the year and offer different views every season. In this way, you can see the awakening of nature in Cappadocia in spring, and the legendary view of the fairy chimneys covered with snow in winter.
The travel agency you receive guided tour service can arrange a place for you on the balloon flight. It should also be noted that it is difficult to find a place in balloon tours due to the high demand.
Conclusion
If you are going to visit Turkey, it is recommended that you make a weekly plan. During this time, you can see Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and, if time remains, Pamukkale.
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In this article, I tried to introduce you to must-see places in Cappadocia. If you are looking for a place to visit after Cappadocia, you can also read my article called things to do in Turkey.
Private Guided Tours of Cappadocia
If you want to plan tours to popular destinations such as Istanbul, Cappadocia and Ephesus, you can contact us. BarefootPlus (Reborn Travel) is a licensed agency that has been organizing private guided tours of Cappadocia from Istanbul for 16 years.
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