Cappadocia is a region in Central Anatolia in Turkey that offers to visitors unique landscape, underground cities, cave churches and houses carved in the rocks. Originally, Cappadocia means it the Land of Beautiful Horses in Persians language. Millions of years ago, the volcanoes of Erciyes, Hasandag and Melendiz mountains erupted and cover Cappadocia with a layer of tuff.

Cappadocia Region offers an enchanting mixture of natural wonders and aesthetic elegance beyond its visitors’ imagination. Hot Air Balloon Tours enable passengers to have unbelievable tour. Local Wines are served to visitors in authentic terracotta decanters and ceramic goblets. Horseback Safari is a group activity offers day tours as well as longer tours. Pottery, the history of pottery goes back to Neolithic age. The most renowned terracotta pottery producing town of Cappadocia is Avanos. Carpet and Kilim Weaving, is exist since the Byzantine Period. The numerous carpet shops display and supply local carpets as well as carpets from other regions.

Trekking in Cappadocia

Cappadocai is one of the best hiking regions in the world as it has exceptional geography and a rich cultural heritage distilled over the ages through many diverse cultures living side by side. Trekking routes often start from Guvercinlik (Devecote) Valle and Esentepe Hill which allow visitors to enjoy the spending natural scenery of region. This route is approximately 4 kilometres long. Baglidere Valley route offers 5 km natural geoglogy. Zemi Valley is approximately 6 km which starts from Mount Kermil along the road Nevsehir, Urgup and Goreme. Balkan . Ihlara valley is one of the most popular and well known trekking routes that offer 14km walk alongside the stream. Ihlara Valley route is popular with hidden churches.

There are also alternative longer trekking routes in Cappadocia. Hodul Mountain and Hirka Mountain routes offer approximately 12 km walk alongside the fascinating geography. Ascent to Hasandagi and Erciyes Montoun route allows visitors to camp in one the valleys and daily hikes.
Cappadocian Houses and Cave Hotels

Cappadocia Holidays and Tours

Eco Turkey Travel has got a good choice of tour operators which now offer eco friendly Cappadocia holidays, Cappadocia Treks, Cappadocia Tours and cave hotel stay exploring the region’s rich history and culture. All our Cappadocia holidays and cave hotels are run by operators committed to the environment, responsible tourism activities & community. You can also visit our FLIGHTS TO TURKEY page if you are looking for a cheap flight to Cappadocia. Our tour list is updated frequently so you can visit often. E-mail info@ecoturkey.com