Cappadocia… A unique geography where even the name arouses curiosity and the stone speaks. Right in the middle of Turkey, time flows completely differently in this region that resembles another planet. If you are planning a trip to Cappadocia, it would be a disservice to this magical journey to return without doing some things. Here are 10 things to do in Cappadocia that you should not return without doing!

1. Unique Balloon Tour

Starting the morning in Cappadocia with those dreamy moments when balloons soar in the sky is incomparable to any other experience. Rising into the sky at sunrise, looking down on the fairy chimneys that look gigantic from the ground, is literally mesmerizing. A balloon tour is unforgettable not only for the view but also for how it makes you feel. Especially for first-time participants, there is an indescribable light in their eyes; they look as if they are mesmerized.

2. Goreme Open Air Museum

Once on the ground, it is essential to continue exploring. Göreme Open Air Museum is one of the most important stops showing the cultural and historical depth of this region. Churches carved into the rock, frescoes, stories from hundreds of years ago… Every detail you hear from your guide seems to echo in the silence of these stone structures. The easiest and most comfortable way to explore Goreme Open Air Museum is the Quick Cappadocia Tour, which includes everything you need. Enjoy this special tour with your family or friends.

3. Underground Cities

Get ready to go further underground. The underground cities of Derinkuyu and Kaymakli are so complex and cleverly constructed that they will leave you dumbfounded. Imagine, living spaces, stables, ventilation systems meters underground… You need to feel it, not just see it. As you walk through the narrow tunnels, you feel the fears and hopes of the people of that period. Here are the best tours to explore Kaymakli and Derinkuyu Underground Cities:

– Green Tour Cappadocia – Discover the Hidden Wonders
– Cappadocia Signature Tour – Explore in Comfort and Elegance

4. Valleys: Nature’s Work of Art

The valleys of Cappadocia are a completely different world. Walking through routes with names like Love Valley, Pigeon Valley, Red & Rose Valleys or Zemi Valley is like trying to understand the language of stones. Each rock formation is like a work of art patiently crafted by nature. Moreover, these walks are good for your soul; away from the city and noise, just you and nature.

5. ATV Tours

ATV tours are indispensable for those who love a little adventure. Enjoying the scenery and laughing with adrenaline while speeding through the dust and dirt… Especially in the tours at sunset, the magic created by the light is completely different. You see both nature and yourself from a different angle.

6. Sunset Tours

If you want a more nostalgic exploration, “Sunset Tours” on horseback are for you. In this land where Cappadocia got its name “Land of Beautiful Horses”, riding silently on the back of a horse at sunset makes you feel out of time.

7. Avanons Pottery Experience

A trip to Cappadocia is not complete without a visit to Avanos. This quaint town on the banks of the Kızılırmak is the heart of pottery. Watching the clay take shape in the hands of a master and even making your own pottery is both a creative and peaceful experience. Shaping the earth with your hands makes you feel that you have touched this place.

8. Cappadocia Culinary Experiences

Cappadocia cuisine should not be forgotten. When you think of the kitchen, you might think of eating, but think about eating the food you make yourself. With the Cooking Lesson experience, you can be a guest in the kitchen of a local house. Here you can make Cappadocia-specific dishes together and enjoy them with the locals. You can also participate in a shorter experience, Pancake Making with a Local Woman. In this experience, you will learn how to roll out dough professionally and learn everything about making Pancakes, one of the unique traditions of Anatolian Culture.

9. Cave Hotels: Experiences with Sacred Themes

In the evening, staying in the region’s cave hotels is a different experience. Even waking up in these hotels, where history intertwines with modern comfort in rooms carved into the rock, is something else. When the morning light hits the cave wall, it’s as if time starts all over again.

10. Chatting with the People of Cappadocia

And finally, chatting with the locals… The warm people of this land make you feel like a guest, not a trip. An aunt inviting you to tea in her garden or an uncle riding his horse to the valley… Cappadocia is not only to see, but to feel. And these feelings gain meaning when they are shared with people.

There are many things to do in Cappadocia, but the important thing is to live there. Slowing down a little more at every step, looking a little more carefully… Because Cappadocia is a world hidden in details. A geography that speaks with its sky, its soil and its people. Cappadocia promises you these beautiful options and more. As GoremeTrip, it suits us to organize tours to this! We have completed the list of 10 things to do in Cappadocia. You can also take a look at our Cappadocia Tours.