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Updated Jun 2024
- 7.74.9/5422 ReviewFrom7747.2
based on 2299 reviews"You have tot try this attraction once on ur lifetime. It was beautiful and magical 😍"Goreme57m from downtownHighlights: A Cappadocia hot air balloon ride is a must-do in Cappadocia. Due to the lava formed after the volcanic eruption, the strange terrain formed after natural wind erosion, the derivation of valleys, the folds of mountains, the curved rivers, the scattered market towns, everything is in a bird's eye view. It was once selected as one of the top ten beauties of the earth by the American "National Geographic" magazine. There are many hot air balloons in the morning, and giant balloons of various colors are flying all over the sky, just like a fairy tale world. If you don't have a chance to ride a hot air balloon, but happen to live next to these launch sites, you can get up early and take some photos, almost every one of which can be used as a postcard. The flying conditions in Cappadocia are quite good and can be flown most early mornings from April to October each year. Waiting for the moment when the hot air balloon rises, when the rising sun gradually renders this piece of loess, the magnificent and magical scenery under our feet becomes more and more beautiful and moving. As the altitude climbs, there are dazzling sunrises, mountains and morning fog on one side, and canyons, caves and a swarm of colorful hot air balloons on the other. Standing high in the sky, overlooking the magical lunar landscape of Cappadocia in the soft sunlight of the sunrise, be amazed by the magic of nature. Since hot air balloons are driven by wind, there is no guarantee of a specific flight path on a given day. Tourists need to bring a map, otherwise they will not know where the ground is in the sky. Experienced pilots control the direction and altitude, and they move smoothly through canyons, as if playing hide-and-seek with rock chimneys. Sometimes the hot air balloon will fly very close to the rock wall, as if you can reach out and touch it. Sometimes the hot air balloon will float high in the sky, and the mountains that look very high on the ground are now like gravel roads, with layers of ups and downs, which is exciting. During the flight, the pilot spins the balloon so that every passenger in the basket can see the surrounding scenery. When landing, the pilot will specifically explain the precautions when landing. Approaching the ground, a few ropes will be dropped, and the staff on the ground will hold these ropes tightly to control the orientation and height of the hot air balloon. At the moment of contact with the ground, these guys jumped up and pressed firmly on the edge of the gondola, preventing the hot air balloon from flying. After that, a trailer will come over, the pilot will fire again, the balloon will take off a little, and it will fly to the trailer and stop again. That's the landing. After landing everyone is responsible for collapsing the balloon together. Afterwards there will be a small ceremony where the balloon company will pop champagne and eat some fruit to celebrate. Each person will also be issued a certificate with your name, pilot's name and flight date printed on it, which is very meaningful. You can also take this time to take a photo with the pilot.Show Less - 7.14.7/5303 ReviewFrom1365.96
based on 7032 reviews"Continue the trip to Turkey. After a long time, I finally arrived from Ankara to Cappadocia. Cappadocia is the place where Turkey is playable, and many reviews will be written later. The first stop in Cappadocia came to the landmark, the Goreme Open Air Museum, which features special buildings and is intertwined with cultural and cultural exhibitions. Listening to the tour guide said some stories of religious struggles in this museum, but also said it was messy, listening to a general. They are all small stone houses, the contents are not understandable. Several are paid areas, but according to the group friends who went in to visit, they were similar to the outside and couldn't understand it. This museum has a good view."Goreme1.3km from downtownHighlights: The Goreme Open Air Museum is located in the Goreme Valley, with more than 30 rock cave churches decorated with exquisite frescoes, some of which are well preserved and colorful. Cave paintings The murals of cave churches are all painted with lime on the walls. When the lime is wet, they are painted with well-tuned pigments. Most of the content tells the stories of the Bible, and some churches only have simple cross patterns. These famous frescoes are generally painted in the 12th-13th centuries. The Church of Slippers (Çarıklı Kilise) is named after the figure in the fresco wearing slippers. The frescoes in the Church of the Serpent (Yilanlı Kilise) depict the scene of St. George repelling the snake. Because the dark church is isolated from light, the frescoes in the church are very well preserved. The scenes of the conception announcement, the trip to Bethlehem, the last supper and other scenes still retain bright colors, which are amazing.Show Less - 6.94.8/5258 ReviewFree"Countless people from the country of the moon came to see this "moon surface" here is also the place where the hot air balloon opened in Turkey. The karst landform and mushroom-shaped stone forests are very distinctive."Goreme171m from downtownHighlights: The town of Goreme is one of the very old villages in the Cappadocia region and a very important base for tourists in Kappa. The town is centered on the Roman castle complex, surrounded by natural volcanic rocks and fairy chimney rocks. Tourist Base Camp The whole town is the tourist base of the Kapa region, and most of the long-distance buses from major cities such as Istanbul, Ankara, and Antalya stop here. Most tourists choose to stay here and travel from here to all parts of Kapa. The town is not big, and it takes less than half an hour to walk from almost any hotel to the town center. There are many very distinctive cave hotels in the town. These hotels hidden among the rocks are divided into rooms according to the structure of the mountain. Each room is different in size, with different styles and characteristics, and some can also enjoy Byzantine caves. Murals, full of fun. Choose a quiet place to live and experience the idyllic life of the Kappa region. The location of the rock church town has formed a settlement since ancient Roman times, when Christianity was popular in the area, and many rock churches built at that time can still be seen today, such as the Button Church (Tokali Kilise), Apple Church (Elmalı Kilise), Santa Barbara Church (Azize Barbara Kilisesi), Serpent Church (Yilanlı Kilise), Dark Church (Karanlık Kilise), Slipper Church (Çarıklı Kilise), etc. There are also many residences and dove houses carved into the rock formations, and the decoration is very ornate. Goreme, the hot air balloon travel destination, is also one of the most fun hot air balloon travel destinations in the world. It not only has excellent flying conditions, but also overlooks the spectacular landforms of the Kapa region from the air. The hot air balloon activity is usually held from April to the end of November. Although it will start at four or five in the morning, when you rise with the sun in the hot air balloon and enjoy the morning sun shining on the fairy chimney rocks with different shapes, you will be shocked. The sight is sure to be unforgettable for a lifetime. Even if you don't have a hot air balloon experience, you can stand on the ring volcano around the town, or watch the hot air balloons fly in unison from a high-lying hotel!Show Less
- 6.14.8/566 ReviewFreebased on 593 reviews"Absolutely excellent landscape, these stone pillars are very huge and complete, and the arrangement is dense and orderly, everything is the best arrangement of nature, standing uphill to see here, there are some artificial furnishings to take pictures."Goreme2.1km from downtownHighlights: Love Valley is famous for its speckled rock formations, with peculiar rock structures and caves. Because of the strangely shaped stalagmites that resemble male genitals, people euphemistically named it Love Valley. It was originally a refuge for Christians from Roman persecution, and these semi-reclusive people have left many historical relics. In addition to beautiful scenery and excellent hiking routes, there are also a large number of volcanic ash structures that look like male genitals. Self-driving and hiking are good choices to get here. Of course, this valley is also a good place to watch the sunset with your loved ones.Show Less
- 5.04.7/5108 ReviewFreebased on 1569 reviews"The overall huge rock cliffs, very spectacular, rose-red, especially at sunset in the evening, stand across the valley with unobstructed views, and there are trails in the canyon to reach the campground."Goreme4.6km from downtownHighlights: The Valley of Roses is located in the national park north of Goreme and consists of conical, pyramidal and spire-shaped rock masses. Rose Valley is surrounded by mountains and rocks, especially in the evening when the sun sets, the afterglow of the setting sun paints the valley with a rose color, and the scenery is particularly moving. The Valley of Roses is not far from the town of Goreme and can be reached to the top by ATV or horseback. Long periods of running water, floods and frost have cracked the rocks, eroding their softer parts away, leaving behind a bizarre moon-like landform that is awe-inspiring to nature. In the town of Goreme, there are day trips that include sunset viewing in the Valley of Roses, as well as special hiking activities. The hike in Rose Valley is generally 2 hours. After reaching the top of the mountain, you will stay for about 40 minutes to watch the sunset, and then go down the mountain after sunset. If you sign up for the morning hot air balloon project, you can overlook the Rose Valley at sunrise from a high altitude, and the scenery is even more impressive.Show Less
- 4.14.3/521 Review"Here you can see the whole town of Goreme, magical and spectacular, and you can pass by the hot air balloon in the morning, dreamy and romantic, everything is so shocking, it is so beautiful."Goreme272m from downtownHighlights: SunsetView is located on the top of the hill in Goreme Town. It is a viewing point overlooking the whole town, and it is also a good place to watch the sunset and watch hot air balloons.Show Less
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What are some Best Things to Do in Goreme?
Some Best Things to Do in Goreme include:Hot Air Balloon Cappadocia, Göreme Open Air Museum, Goreme Town, Love Valley, Rose Valley
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Goreme?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Goreme include:Hot Air Balloon Cappadocia:4.9, Göreme Open Air Museum:4.7, Goreme Town:4.8, Love Valley:4.8, Rose Valley:4.7
At what locations in Goreme can Best Things to Do in Goreme be found?
The Best Things to Do in Goreme are mainly located in:Hot Air Balloon Cappadocia:Goreme, Göreme Open Air Museum:Goreme, Goreme Town:Goreme, Love Valley:Goreme, Rose Valley:Goreme
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