Kayseri Travel Guide

  Erciyes Dagi dominates the horizon
by acemj
 
  • Erciyes Dagi dominates the horizon
      Erciyes Dagi dominates the horizon
    by acemj
  • Kayseri Airport
      Kayseri Airport
    by acemj
  •   Things to Do
    by STARS_731
  •   Kayseri
    by acemj
  • Kayseri Turkey
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Things to Do  

Koca Sinan mosque

Koca Sinan mosque, Kayseri

 STARS_731 Says:  the main city of the town... it looks like the average former Ottoman territory´s mosque 

capadoccia another planet

capadoccia another planet, Kayseri

 traveloturc Says:  This was also the land of the Hittites.The name was derived from Katpatuka, land of the beautiful horses, in Hittite language. It was here that different cultures came into contact with each other. The origins can be traced to the Tertiary period some 50million years... 

Erciyes Mountain and ski resort

Erciyes Mountain and ski resort, Kayseri

 hokomoko Says:  A 4000 meters "summit" mountain with a ski resort awaitng the skiers and climbers in the Kayseri city.Easily can be reach to the resort area by buses and minibuses departing from Kayseri city center.Very highly recommende for skiers. 

Hotels  

Ibis Kayseri

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Novotel Kayseri

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Restaurants  

Doa restaurant: Panoramic

Doa restaurant: Panoramic, Kayseri

 traveloturc Says:  The restaurant is situated in the slopes of mount Erciyes and gives lot of alternatives to the visitors .You can eat out in spring and summer time and many pavillons acording to the size of the visitors.No need to say that the panorama is fantastic... local food 

Iskender: China food in kayseri !!!

Iskender: China food in kayseri !!!, Kayseri

 traveloturc Says:  Iskender et lokantasý means ( meat restaurant) but the building is huge and they can even serve china food ,local food,all kind of kebabs and many local mezes. Iskender kebap 

Transportation  

Kayseri tramway stations

Kayseri tramway stations, Kayseri

 hokomoko Says:  It will be cheepest and interesting way to see the city center by tram have a look for the tram stops of "kayseray" tram... 

Kayseri Erkilet International Airport/Turkey

Kayseri Erkilet International Airport/Turkey, Kayseri

 hokomoko Says:  The new Erkilet airport is connected to the major Turkish cities and some major European cities and awailable to fly here everyday in various times.check the websites for awailable flights below listed airway companies:-atlas jet,-THY Turkish airlies,-Pegasus ailines,-Onur... 

Kayseri Bus Terminal

Kayseri Bus Terminal, Kayseri

 hokomoko Says:  By coach buses you can reach everywhere in Turkey from Kayseri.The Bus terminal is located at citycenter. 

Kayseri by train

Kayseri by train, Kayseri

 hokomoko Says:  Theres a train network around Kayseri.The main station connected to south (Adana) east west by TCDD trains. To Adana you can take the railbus also for 10$ you can go to south for example in 4 hours.Also you can take trains to Ankara and Istanbul from the main station. 

Shopping  

Ipeksaray: Ipeksaray Shopping Mall

Ipeksaray: Ipeksaray Shopping Mall, Kayseri

 hokomoko Says:  On the Sivas Street located this huge shopping mall theres 7 cinemas many famous brands and many famous shops and food beverage facilities located inside.The tram passes front of the mall.Good for shopping lovers. toys clothes shoes souvenirs food technologic good cd's... 

Imamoglu: Pastirma

Imamoglu: Pastirma, Kayseri

 traveloturc Says:  You can find many shops who sell "pastirma" and "manti". Kayseri is very famous with "Pastirma" ( some sort of smoked meat which is preserved with a very different recepie).The legend is that the Turcs when they moved from central asia toward west they use to carry this... 

Local Customs  

ersal's Local Custom Tip

ersal's Local Custom Tip, Kayseri

 ersal Says:

Now take the bus to my SIVAS ...

Now take the bus to my SIVAS ..., Kayseri

 yakacik Says:  Now take the bus to my SIVAS page 

Warnings Or Dangers  

ersal's Warning Or Danger Tip

ersal's Warning Or Danger Tip, Kayseri

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Tourist Traps  

Bargaining is traditional an...

Bargaining is traditional an..., Kayseri

 satranc Says:  Bargaining is traditional an can be as high as 50 %. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Sultan Sazligi

Sultan Sazligi, Kayseri

 traveloturc Says:  The reedfield Sultan Sazligi is located at the lowest part of the Develi plain which is to the south-west of Mt. Erciyes. It is in the triangle of Develi - Yesilhisar and Yahyali. This reedfield, which 70 km from Kayseri, has been taken under protection with the... 

the village of Elia Kazan

the village of Elia Kazan, Kayseri

 traveloturc Says:  Very near to the city you can find a small village with the name of Germir.This is the birth place of the famous movie producer Elia Kazan .The most famous ottoman architect Mimar Sinan also is born very near of this small village .The houses are very interesting . 

Favorites  

fikri's General Tip

fikri's General Tip, Kayseri

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ersal's General Tip

ersal's General Tip, Kayseri

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The Place

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The People

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 Kayseri Tarihi - KAYSERI TARIHI Dünyanin en eski sehirlerinden biri olan Kayseri (eski Mazaka, Kaisareia), klasik çaglarda Kapadokya adi verilen bölgededir. Kizilirmagin güneyinde bulunan bu bölge, Tuz gölünden Firat... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  I am planning to go from Istanbul to Israel with a short stay in Cappadocia. Is there a bus to somewhere in Israel if I am coming... 

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A: I think you'll need to get back to Istanbul and fly, as going to Ankara may just be a flight to Istanbul first. Lots of buses/trains, time and money needed any other way. 

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Caesarea or Kayseri 6000 years old city

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 Kayseri, known as Caesarea in Roman times is situated in the West of Cappadocia, known as The city is in the foot of and old volcano Mt. Erciyes (3,916 meters).This is also a silk road city. Caeserea... 

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yakacik's new Kayseri Page

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  Ongoing sound TURKISH FOLK TUNE! YOL VER DAGLAR / MOUNTAINS LET ME PASS THROUGH 

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Julie and Stacey Go to Cappadocia

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 In 1999, I brought my friend Stacey to Turkey to visit Istanbul and Cappadocia. We flew to Kayseri and spent five days around the region, staying in the town of Urgup. We set up the Cappadocia portion... 

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fikri's new Kayseri Page

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 Sütdonduran yayla-- Mount ERCÝYES --- KAYSERÝ- June/2001 

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Kayseri

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 Kayseri is located at eastern Anatolia Turkey.The city has a very good winter resort and mountain sport center named Erciyes. The city has many historic places and many cultural delights like... 

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