Destination
Cappadocia, Turkey
Fairy chimneys, cave hotels and hot-air balloons at dawn over a landscape of carved churches and underground cities.
Trips to Cappadocia from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | avoid |
| February | avoid |
| March | fine |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | fine |
| December | fine |
- April, May, September, October: Calm mornings give the most reliable balloon flights
- December, January, February: Snow on the fairy chimneys is spectacular when flights go ahead
January, February: Freezing temperatures and more weather-cancelled balloon flights
Where to stay in Cappadocia
- Göreme: The main village: cave hotels, balloon launch fields and the Open-Air Museum.
- Uçhisar: Hilltop village with the castle rock and the widest valley views.
- Ürgüp: Larger town with wineries and upscale cave hotels.
- Çavuşin / Ortahisar: Quieter villages on the valley trails.
What to do in Cappadocia
- Fly in a hot-air balloon at sunrise
- Sleep in a cave hotel
- Walk the Rose and Red valleys
- Descend into the Derinkuyu underground city
- See the frescoed churches of the Göreme Open-Air Museum
- Watch the balloons from Uçhisar at dawn
Good to know
| Airports | Nevşehir Kapadokya (NAV), Kayseri Erkilet (ASR) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | mid-range |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Kind of trip | nature, adventure, history, romantic, desert |
Questions about Cappadocia
When is the best time to visit Cappadocia?
April, May, June, September and October. January, February: Freezing temperatures and more weather-cancelled balloon flights
Do US citizens need a passport for Cappadocia?
Yes. Cappadocia is in Turkey; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Cappadocia on the ground?
Cappadocia is mid-range by US standards: plan about $90 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.