Cappadocia Travel

Cappadocia Travel – Cappadocia Tours

The Cappadocia region, which includes Nevşehir, Nigde, Kayseri, and ksaray, is where the first Anatolian Christians lived. The region’s topography was formed by lava spewing from now dormant volcanoes Mt. HASAN AND mT. eRCİYES, rain water flowing from valley slopes, extreme cold and hot temperature fluctuations, and wind erosion, Thousands of years ago in the kingdom of  Cappadocia, meaning  “the land of the beautiful horses,” indeed, very beautiful horses  used  to be raised in the area and were included in competitions in the Roman stadiums.

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Cappadocia, which was previosly called “Katpatuka” in Elamite and akkadian languages is known throughout the world for its capped earth pillars and natural and historicial richness.

Capped Earth Pillars

Less resitant rocks under the upper rock, which can withstand nature’s forces, eroda away with rain, wind and floodwaters. As a result, a capped column is formed and a cpped earth pillar emerfes It is possible to see hundreds of capped earth pillars together throughout the region. One must have a very well planned holiday program in order to fully experience the ntural setting and comprehend the area’s historical legacy. There are countless places to visit. Among nte-worthy places are the large underground cities located in Kaymaklı and Derinkuyu; Kurşunlu Mosque and Islamic-Ottoman social complexes situated in the city center of Nevşehir; rock churches located in Ortahisar, Zelve and Göreme; and castles (for protection and defense) encountered in Ürgüp and Nevşehir. In addition to the natural and historical sites such as caravanserais, public baths and libraries on the Nevşehir Aksaray Road, local crafts shops such as carpet-rug shops and pots and pans shops have become the center of interest for domestic and foreign tourists. Its is also possible to do sport activities in Cappadocia: mountain climbing. cycling, skiing. hiking, hot air ballon tours, fishing, horseback tours, etc. Hot air balloon  tours organized in the region for approximately last 15 years are among the main activities drawing domestic and foreign tourists. During the exciting flight starting in the early hours of the day and lasting for nearly two hours, one can see the region’s very extreordinary geography. From the air, Cappadocia’s numerous valleys capped earth pillars in different sizs and shapes, nd vineyards and orchards still cultivated by farmers are seen in their full splendor. Horseback riding can be arranged to tour the mysterious valleys of  Cappadocia, such as Güllüdere, Kılıçlar and Kızılçukur. You can ride on trails while led by professional guides in Avanos.

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