Fairy Chimneys & Surreal Valleys
Spend the day exploring the remarkable sights of Cappadocia. Highlights include Pasabagi, known as 'Valley of the Monks', Valley of Zelve, also called 'Imagination Valley', Devrent, known as Pigeon Valley, and Uchisar Castle.
Area
Cappadocia
Type
Culture & People
History
Who
Adults
Older Kids
Surreal sights abound in Cappadocia. Wander around the picturesque fairy chimney valleys in Zelve Valley, explore Pigeon Valley, and examine the mushroom-shaped formations in Pasabagi. Stop at Devrent Valley with its animal-shaped fairy chimneys, guaranteed to amaze.
One of the highlights of the day is Uchisar Castle, located at the highest point in Cappadocia. It features many rooms hollowed out into the rock, connected to each other with stairs, tunnels and passages. At the entrances of the rooms, there are millstone doors, just like the ones in the underground settlements, used to control access to these places. Due to the erosion in areas of this multi-levelled castle, it is unfortunately not possible to reach all the rooms, but there is plenty of fun to be had explored those that are accessible.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationYunak Evleri Cave Hotel
Carved from the walls of a mountain cliff, Yunak Evleri is a collection of 5th and 6th century cave houses and a 19th century Greek mansion, all offering a unique and atmospheric stay in one of Turkey’s most breathtaking regions, Cappadocia.
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View AccommodationMuseum Hotel
A unique cave hotel created from the restored ruins of an ancient village, carved deep into a cliff face, Museum Hotel is truly unique and overlooks a breathtaking landscape of rose-coloured ravines, dramatic rock formations and the distant Mount Erciyes.
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View AccommodationArgos in Cappadocia
Argos in Cappadocia is a picturesque boutique hotel that blends modern luxury amongst carefully restored tunnels and caves. Set in the small town of Uchisar, on the highest peak of Cappadocia, in central Turkey.
More Experiences in This Area
Discover more things to do in the area and chat to our specialists about crafting these experiences into your tailor-made holiday.
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View ExperienceKeslik Monastery and Derinkuyu Underground City
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View ExperienceExplore Cappadocia's surreal valleys
Spend the day exploring the remarkable sights of Cappadocia's sprawling valleys and intricate rock formations. These rock stacks are known as fairy chimneys and take many different forms with a spectrum of colours.
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View ExperienceHot Air Balloon Safari over Cappadocia
Rise early to take in the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia from a hot air balloon, offering unforgettable views over this remarkable area.
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View ExperienceVisit the ceramic museum
Turkey is well known for its ceramics and this fascinating museum showcases a range of beautiful items from antique pieces dating back to the iron age to modern pieces from Turkey's top designers.
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View ExperienceGöreme Open-Air Museum
Explore Göreme Open-Air Museum , a must see on any visit to Cappadocia. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Göreme is known for its ancient cave churches and impressive frescoes.
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View ExperienceRose Valley & Underground City
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