{"id":25334,"date":"2021-06-15T11:55:38","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T08:55:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/experience-the-magic-of-cappadocia-this-summer\/"},"modified":"2024-04-17T15:48:06","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T12:48:06","slug":"cappadocia-holiday-in-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/cappadocia-holiday-in-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience the magic of Cappadocia this summer!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1763\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/YazAylariKapadokya-infografik-EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/YazAylariKapadokya-infografik-EN.jpg 680w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/YazAylariKapadokya-infografik-EN-116x300.jpg 116w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/YazAylariKapadokya-infografik-EN-58x150.jpg 58w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/YazAylariKapadokya-infografik-EN-592x1536.jpg 592w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/YazAylariKapadokya-infografik-EN-162x420.jpg 162w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/YazAylariKapadokya-infografik-EN-150x389.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, Cappadocia is famous for its otherworldly landscapes and rock-carved structures. 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https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kapadokya-bisiklet.jpg 1229w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Two bikers cycling in Cappadocia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During the summer, Cappadocia offers a range of sights and activities that will appeal to any visitor. Cappadocia\u2019s attractions are primarily concentrated in Avanos, \u00c7avu\u015fin, \u00dcrg\u00fcp, G\u00f6reme, U\u00e7hisar and Ortahisar. Let\u2019s take a look at what\u2019s on offer during a Cappadocia summer getaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Majestic hot air balloons!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kapadokya-balon-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Hot air balloons launching between fairy chimneys in Cappadocia.\" class=\"wp-image-24961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kapadokya-balon-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kapadokya-balon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kapadokya-balon-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kapadokya-balon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kapadokya-balon-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kapadokya-balon-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kapadokya-balon-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kapadokya-balon.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hot air balloons launching between fairy chimneys in Cappadocia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you take a hot air balloon ride or simply gaze at them from your window, a visit to Cappadocia isn\u2019t complete without some sort of balloon engagement. It is truly an extraordinary experience to watch dozens of these enormous, colorful spheres floating above the Cappadocian landscape as the sun rises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cappadocia is one of the world\u2019s most renowned areas for ballooning, for good reason. Balloon rides usually take place early in the morning but, depending on the weather and the season, sunset excursions may be available. There are several hot air balloon companies in Cappadocia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In G\u00f6reme, the best location to observe the balloon launches is at Lovers Hill (A\u015f\u0131klar Tepesi).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Trekking in the valleys!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kizil-vadi-1024x798.jpg\" alt=\"A unique geological formation in Cappadocia\u2019s Red Valley\" class=\"wp-image-24963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kizil-vadi-1024x798.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kizil-vadi-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kizil-vadi-150x117.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kizil-vadi-768x599.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kizil-vadi-696x542.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kizil-vadi-1068x832.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kizil-vadi-539x420.jpg 539w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kizil-vadi.jpg 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A unique geological formation in Cappadocia\u2019s Red Valley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cappadocia has numerous valleys: Dervent, G\u00fcll\u00fcdere, K\u0131z\u0131l\u00e7ukur, Gomeda and G\u00fcvercinlik are among the most picturesque, while Love Valley is well known for its evocative rock formations. If you can spend a little more time on the road, we suggest visiting Ihlara Valley in Aksaray. Ihlara Valley features one of <a href=\"about:blank\">T\u00fcrkiye&#8217;s most beautiful trekking routes<\/a>. With plenty of green, the valleys also offer a respite from the scorching Cappadocia summer heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spellbound in an underground city!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Derinkuyu-kapadokya-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"Derinkuyu Underground City in Cappadocia\" class=\"wp-image-24965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Derinkuyu-kapadokya-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Derinkuyu-kapadokya-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Derinkuyu-kapadokya-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Derinkuyu-kapadokya-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Derinkuyu-kapadokya-696x461.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Derinkuyu-kapadokya-1068x707.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Derinkuyu-kapadokya-634x420.jpg 634w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Derinkuyu-kapadokya.jpg 1258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Derinkuyu Underground City in Cappadocia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are more than 30 rock-carved underground cities in Cappadocia, and some are believed to date from&nbsp; the Hittite Era. Created to shelter the area\u2019s population from various invaders, these underground cities were an extraordinary security measure. The deepest, Derinkuyu, could accommodate up to 20,000 inhabitants. These underground cities featured rooms, wine cellars, cistern areas, food warehouses, stables and places of worship, as well as passageways and ventilation between each level \u2013 literally, they were entire cities, carved into subterranean tufa stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the most visited underground cities are Tatlarin, Derinkuyu, \u00d6zkonak, Maz\u0131 and Kaymakl\u0131.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>See historical places!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/uchisar-1024x607.jpg\" alt=\"U\u00e7hisar cave city in Cappadocia\" class=\"wp-image-24967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/uchisar-1024x607.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/uchisar-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/uchisar-150x89.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/uchisar-768x456.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/uchisar-696x413.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/uchisar-1068x634.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/uchisar-708x420.jpg 708w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/uchisar.jpg 1330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">U\u00e7hisar cave city in Cappadocia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The villages, towns and valleys of Cappadocia are home to many historical sites. Among these are the rock-carved citadels in Ortahisar and U\u00e7hisar, as well as a number of churches, including the Three Crosses Church and Ayval\u0131 Church in G\u00fcll\u00fcdere Valley, and the Cistern Church, Sakl\u0131 Church, El Nazar Church and G\u00f6rk\u00fcndere Church in Zemi Valley. In the village of \u00c7avu\u015fin, the Byzantine-era cave basilica of St. John the Baptist is worth a visit, as is the 12<sup>th<\/sup>-century Ulu Cami (Grand Mosque) in Kayseri, and the 13<sup>th<\/sup>-century Seljuk Alaeddin Cami in Ni\u011fde.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Discover Cappadocia through its open-air museums!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/goreme-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"Fairy chimneys in G\u00f6reme, Cappadocia\" class=\"wp-image-24969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/goreme-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/goreme-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/goreme-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/goreme-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/goreme-696x466.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/goreme-1068x715.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/goreme-627x420.jpg 627w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/goreme.jpg 1252w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fairy chimneys in G\u00f6reme, Cappadocia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The G\u00f6reme Open-Air Museum is an excellent introduction to Cappadocia\u2019s cultural riches: this spectacular site features a number of Byzantine Era rock-cut churches, many with their colorful frescoes intact. The Zelve Open-Air Museum comprises three valleys that house rock-cut churches, a mosque and an old mill. In Avanos, the G\u00fcray Museum focuses on ancient and modern ceramics, while the Hair Museum is an unusual destination set in the Chez Galip pottery workshop. There are also museums in \u00dcrg\u00fcp and in Ortahisar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Join Cappadocia safari tours!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-safari-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"Horses in Cappadocia. Cappadocia\u2019s ancient name, \u2018Katpatuka\u2019 means \u2018Land of Beautiful Horses\u2019.\" class=\"wp-image-24971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-safari-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-safari-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-safari-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-safari-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-safari-696x461.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-safari-1068x707.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-safari-634x420.jpg 634w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-safari.jpg 1258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Horses in Cappadocia. Cappadocia\u2019s ancient name, \u2018Katpatuka\u2019 means \u2018Land of Beautiful Horses\u2019.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Although safari tours via ATVs and jeeps are popular in Cappadocia, a more leisurely way to view the landscape is atop a horse. There are various ranches in the area, such as Cemal Ranch, set at the entrance to Rose Valley, and horse-riding tours are available. Viewing the sunset on horseback is a particularly lovely Cappadocia experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Take lots of photos!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-gun-dogumu-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Balloons launch at sunrise in Cappadocia.\" class=\"wp-image-24973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-gun-dogumu-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-gun-dogumu-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-gun-dogumu-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-gun-dogumu-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-gun-dogumu-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-gun-dogumu-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-gun-dogumu-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-gun-dogumu.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Balloons launch at sunrise in Cappadocia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cappadocia\u2019s dramatic landscape, picturesque villages and rock-cut structures make it a photographer\u2019s paradise. An even more exciting photo opportunity is from the basket of a hot air balloon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A more contemporary photo opportunity is Asmal\u0131 Konak, in \u00dcrg\u00fcp. This mansion was the location for one of T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s most popular TV series, \u201cAsmal\u0131 Konak\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on the best locations and times for Cappadocia photography, click <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/best-photo-spots-in-cappadocia\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Camp in the valleys!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"721\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-kamp-1024x721.jpg\" alt=\"Tents in the valley at sunrise, as balloons launch.\" class=\"wp-image-24975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-kamp-1024x721.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-kamp-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-kamp-150x106.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-kamp-768x541.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-kamp-696x490.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-kamp-1068x752.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-kamp-597x420.jpg 597w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-kamp-100x70.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-kamp.jpg 1220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tents in the valley at sunrise, as balloons launch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the sunset and wake up to a view of fairy chimneys\u2026 visitors can camp in the valleys of Cappadocia. The most popular areas for camping are Love Valley, G\u00fcvercinlik Valley and K\u0131z\u0131l\u00e7ukur Valley \u2013 known for its sunset view \u2013 as well as the Dervent, Pa\u015faba\u011f, G\u00fcll\u00fcdere, Zemi and K\u0131l\u0131\u00e7lar valleys. There are also campsites on the hills leading into G\u00f6reme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us remind you that there is a legendary sunset view in K\u0131z\u0131l\u00e7ukur Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re new to camping, check out our blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/what-camping-essentials-do-you-need-to-pack\/\">camping essentials<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Try a pottery workshop!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-comlek-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A student and a pottery master in an Avanos pottery workshop.\" class=\"wp-image-24977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-comlek-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-comlek-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-comlek-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-comlek-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-comlek-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-comlek-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-comlek-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-comlek.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A student and a pottery master in an Avanos pottery workshop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Avanos, on the banks of the K\u0131z\u0131l\u0131rmak River, has been a prominent pottery center since at least the Hittite Era, thanks to the rich red clay from the river. The village features numerous shops, galleries and ateliers; aspiring potters and artists can take workshops and classes with master craftspeople.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to learn more about Cappadocia\u2019s pottery traditions, we recommend a visit to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.guraymuze.com\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">G\u00fcray Museum<\/a> in Avanos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Attend a festival!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-bisiklet-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Athlete cycling around fairy chimneys in Cappadocia.\" class=\"wp-image-24979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-bisiklet-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-bisiklet-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-bisiklet-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-bisiklet-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-bisiklet-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-bisiklet-1-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-bisiklet-1-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kapadokya-bisiklet-1.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Athlete cycling around fairy chimneys in Cappadocia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer delivers: June in Cappadocia brings the Aksalur Cherry Festival and the G\u00f6reme Javelin Games; the Kozakl\u0131 Hot Spring Festival takes place in July, and the Kaymak Festival in August. Also in August are the International Culture and Art Activities in the memory of Hac\u0131 Bekta\u015f Veli, the 13th-century Muslim saint, philosopher and Sayyid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In September, Cappadocia is at its liveliest, hosting the International Avanos Tourism and Handicrafts Festival, the Cappadocia Cycling Festival, and the \u00dcrg\u00fcp Vineyard Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the pandemic, many of the region\u2019s festivals and events have been rescheduled; if you plan to attend a specific event, we suggest that you confirm the dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Stories knock at your door!<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You can easily download images, and share on your social media accounts via your smartphone. Just press and hold the story, and save or share the image you have selected via the menu that appears.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1820\" data-id=\"25342\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/01-EN-Kapadokya-1024x1820.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/01-EN-Kapadokya-1024x1820.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/01-EN-Kapadokya-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/01-EN-Kapadokya-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/01-EN-Kapadokya-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/01-EN-Kapadokya-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/01-EN-Kapadokya-696x1237.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/01-EN-Kapadokya-1068x1899.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/01-EN-Kapadokya-236x420.jpg 236w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/01-EN-Kapadokya-150x267.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/01-EN-Kapadokya.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1820\" data-id=\"25346\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/02-EN-Kapadokya-1024x1820.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/02-EN-Kapadokya-1024x1820.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/02-EN-Kapadokya-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/02-EN-Kapadokya-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/02-EN-Kapadokya-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/02-EN-Kapadokya-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/02-EN-Kapadokya-696x1237.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/02-EN-Kapadokya-1068x1899.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/02-EN-Kapadokya-236x420.jpg 236w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/02-EN-Kapadokya-150x267.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/02-EN-Kapadokya.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1820\" data-id=\"25344\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/03-EN-Kapadokya-1024x1820.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/03-EN-Kapadokya-1024x1820.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/03-EN-Kapadokya-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/03-EN-Kapadokya-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/03-EN-Kapadokya-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/03-EN-Kapadokya-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/03-EN-Kapadokya-696x1237.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/03-EN-Kapadokya-1068x1899.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/03-EN-Kapadokya-236x420.jpg 236w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/03-EN-Kapadokya-150x267.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/03-EN-Kapadokya.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, Cappadocia is famous for its otherworldly landscapes and rock-carved structures. While fairy chimneys may be the iconic Cappadocia image, the area includes much more: G\u00f6reme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia \u2013 the region between the cities of Nev\u015fehir, \u00dcrg\u00fcp and Avanos, the sites of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":24954,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[317,145,305,147],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-25334","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-summer-holiday-ideas","8":"category-destinations","9":"category-nevsehir-travel-guide","10":"category-trip-ideas"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25334","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/53"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25334"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25334\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":42269,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25334\/revisions\/42269"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24954"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25334"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25334"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25334"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}