The story of Cappadocia, where the first human settlement is known to date back to the Palaeolithic period, begins with the lava from the eruptions 60 million years ago of Erciyes, Gullu Mountain and Hasan Mountain ago when these were active volcanoes. Although Cappadocia bears the traces of civilisations such as the Hittites, Assyrians, Phrygians, Persians, Eastern Roman Empire and Seljuks, it is still a very mysterious and unique region.
Nature, the main inspiration of art, began an artwork right here millions of years ago and is still a work in progress. There are two materials Mother Nature uses in her work: wind and rain.
Must-Dos in Cappadocia
Cappadocia, with its nature and the influence of the various civilisations it has hosted throughout history, offers you diverse experiences and adventures, dozens of historical buildings to visit and many unique recipes to be tasted. First, you can visit the underground cities built as a precaution by Cappadocia civilisations, which faced constant invasions and lootings. Every year millions of people visit these cities connected by tunnels.
One of the most impressive experiences in the region is the full-moon walks to Güllüdere valley… To visit this unique geography, you can join horseback tours or a jeep safari or take balloon tours at sunrise. The balloon tour is a must that anyone visiting the region should experience to see Cappadocia from the sky. To reach Cappadocia, you can choose flights arriving in Nevşehir or Kayseri and then take a shuttle from the airport to the region. Remember, you will come to an environment far beyond the photos and videos you have seen. So enjoy every minute you spend here.