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Cappodocia Day Trip 1

We recently returned from a wonderful trip to Turkey. As there is not much info posted on things to see in Cappodocia I thought I'd post info about 2 different day-trip loops that we took using Urgup as a base--though you could start the loop from any city. We hired a taxi for $80.00 per day to make this trip. This is day 1:

  1. Devrent Valley--Also known as "Imagination Valley" because of surreal-looking landscape.

  2. Zelve Open Air Museum--An example of a traditional rock village.

  3. Pashabagi--Famous for it's three-headed fairy chimneys.

  4. Cavusin Castle--A spectacular rock castle that once housed everyone in the village.

  5. Goreme Open Air Museum--Home of the world's most famous Byzantine cave churches.

  6. Esentepe Panorama--Provides a complete view of Goreme valley.

  7. Uchisar Castle Rockscape--This tall rock, is the highest point of the Goreme region--climb to the top for a great view.

  8. Pigeon Valley Viewpoint--It's named for number of dovecotes carved out of the rocks.

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Your itineraries are fantastic. Thanks for sharing them on the Helpline--I wish they could be made a "sticky" for this section, since so many travelers to Turkey will be interested in a visit to Cappadocia.