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CAPPADOCIA 38.50N 35.00E.

Cappadocia is the name given to the area around the cities of Aksaray, Nevsehir, Avanos, Urgup, Gulsehir, Goreme and Zelve. The area is famous for its ancient underground cities hewn into the soft volcanic rock. In fact, many houses and hotels in the area today are part building, part cave, providing a unique insight into the living conditions in ancient times.

Most visitors to the area spend two or three nights here as part of a tour, sufficient time to see the main aspects of the region.

At an elevation of 1000m, the region is also becoming popular as a base from which to take advantage of the developing ski resorts in the mountains close by. Good snow conditions are between November and May.

Altitude 1000m.

Airport Kayseri (ASR), 80Km from Nevsehir, 130Km from Aksaray.

Resorts Kayseri, Aksaray, Nevsehir, Avanos, Urgup, Goreme, Zelve.

Transport Taxi, Coach, Mini-Bus, Rent-a-Car.

Local Sights
● Byzantine Castle in Kayseri.
● Goreme open air museum
● Troglodyte dwellings of Zvelve.
● Fairy chimneys of Pasabag and Devrent Valleys.
● Rock carved village of Avansos.
● Multilevel underground cities of Derinkuyu and Mazikoy.
● Hospital Monastery.
● Greek villages of Baskoy and Mustafa Pasa.
● Soganli (Valley of the Dolls).
● Erciyes Ski Center, skiing in winter, picnics in summer.

Local Excursions  
● Cappadocia: Full day tour.
● Remote Canyons: (Canyon of Ihlara).
● Rock and Ruins (Soganli).

Overnight Excursions  
● Konya: Historical buildings tour (2 days, one night).