Category: General

Now that you have arrived in Cappadocia how are you going to get around from site to site? You have a few options but Cappadocia is quite spread out some valleys and the underground cities being 45 − 90 minutes away from Uçhisar by car. We recommend thinking about this ahead of time which is…

Cappadocia is an ancient land with a fascinating religious history. It is even mentioned in the Book of Acts in the Christian Bible. The earliest Christians were here almost 2000 years ago and by the 3rd and 4th centuries were using the caves for churches and monasteries. They lived here without pause until the 1920s…

Taking a hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia is a once in a lifetime opportunity for most people. The excitement builds as the plans come together. The plane tickets are purchased, the hotel is chosen, the tours are discussed, and the hot air balloon is reserved. Then the day comes when you are turning out…

Turkey is one of the amazing countries to visit with its exceptional cultural heritage, history and beautiful scenery. It depends on what your aim is. If you want a vacation away from the busy life of a city, maybe you want to lie on a beach, or want to visit a rich historical site, or…

Many visitors think Cappadocia is a city and are surprised to find out that it is actually a large region touching 5 Turkish provinces. In fact the central area of Cappadocia is made up of small towns spread out around the various hills and valleys that make the region so beautiful. In this post we…

Many of our guests ask about the interior design and furnishings of our rooms. We thought it would be helpful to talk about that in a blog post and here it is. Maybe the first thing our guests notice about our rooms is the almost exclusive use of natural materials. Except for the flat screen…

Now that you have reserved your transportation and hotel, the time has come to decide what to do in Cappadocia. Cappadocia’s activity list is almost infinite but most people only spend a few days here and, therefore, they have to decide between the top options. Below you will find a list of the most popular…

You have perused the lists and now have to figure out how to see your favorites in Cappadocia. Perhaps one of the Cappadocia tours is the way to go? Read on to find out. You can choose between custom or package tours. Your hotel will be able to help you set these up, but we…

Now is the time to decide the time when you can plan your trip to Cappadocia. All four seasons have their pros and cons. Some people love to enjoy the snowfall on their trips, while others prefer to have a smooth summer breeze with their cup of tea in the morning. It all depends on…

Can we make a recommendation? If you are male and are visiting Cappadocia, forget your razor. Instead treat yourself to the least expensive bit of luxury maybe anywhere in the world. Head to the Kuafor Shop in the center of Uchisar and get a shave. (Most barbers will not speak English so you will need…