Goreme Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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 Stunning beauty! Very different! 


Con

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 Very touristy during major holidays 


In a nutshell

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 Turkey's Greatest Rural Attraction 

 

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Things to Do  

Hot-Air Ballon Flight

Hot-Air Ballon Flight, Goreme

 June.b Says:  What better way to explore the whole Cappadocian region than being on top of the world on a Hot-Air Balloon. One of the best experience.Fee ranges from 120 to 200 Euro depends on the duration of the flight (1 to 1 & half hours), and the balloon company I guess.We were picked... 

Price of Hot Air Balloon Ride

Price of Hot Air Balloon Ride, Goreme

 risse73 Says:  The cheapest quoted price last year (late August to early September of 2011) for the hot air balloon ride was 125 Euros per person. I decided against it because I did not want to wake up as early as 4:00 a.m. for this ride (even though I heard it's GORGEOUS) due to the full... 

The Gentle Giants at Hakan Kilim, Goreme

The Gentle Giants at Hakan Kilim, Goreme, Goreme

 namitas Says:  We walked aroung Goreme quite a bit. At places we would sit and talk to the shop owners or just lounge around in restaurants. Their hospitality reminded me of the famed Arab and Indian hospitality. On our way to the Open air Goreme museum we stopped at the last shop in line.... 

Hot Air Ballooning

Hot Air Ballooning, Goreme

 namitas Says:  We have just finished our Hot air Balloon ride in Goreme. Considering it is expensive we had to make a choice if we really wanted to do it. Must say that it is DEFINITELY worth it. It was the most wonderful thing that we have done in a long list of wonderful things. Besides... 

Fading churches

Fading churches, Goreme

 solopes Says:  One of the attractions of Cappadocia (the best!), are the old christian churches, built in the soft lava that covered all the region. Now, as the erosion is advancing, the churches come to daylight, announcing their inevitable disappearing. It hurts, seeing such historical... 

Cavusin Church

Cavusin Church, Goreme

 June.b Says:  Cavusin Church Entry Fee = TL8. I ended up my hike for the day at the Cavusin Church. The Cavusin Kilise or the "Great Pigeon House" commemorates the visit of the famous Cappadocian Emperor Nicephorus Phocas.I hitched a ride on a small dyna truck back to Goreme just outside... 

Cavusin

Cavusin, Goreme

 June.b Says:  Am I so glad I continued my walk from red to rose valley to Cavusin. It's a very interesting town with the tall and wide rock structure that looks like an old tenement building settlement. It's one of its kind. Never seen anything like it, well, except of course the Uchisar... 

Rose Valley

Rose Valley, Goreme

 June.b Says:  I got confused really which is Red and which is Rose Valley, one thing I'm sure of -- they share the same color at most times, I think they're beside each other sharing the same space. The Red Valley isn't literally red and the rose valley isn't blooming with roses. I think... 

The hike from Red Valley to Cavusin

The hike from Red Valley to Cavusin, Goreme

 June.b Says:  From Hacli Church in Red Valley I continued my walk up and down the rocky mountain. The road is clear but there are a lot of cliffs and no shades from the scorching heat during the summer (it wasn't summer as yet). Nice views here, and there's this huge jutting rock mountain... 

Hacli Church

Hacli Church, Goreme

 June.b Says:  Entry is free at the rock-cut church - up onto narrow stairs leading to a chamber with frescoes and what appears to be a cross on the ceiling of the cave church (see pics).I took a rest here as there's a snack shop housed inside a cave (how cool is that, a cave snack bar up... 

Red Valley / Hacli Church

Red Valley / Hacli Church, Goreme

 June.b Says:  I don't know which is which but signs are pointing that I've reached Rose Valley, so I walked up the rocky mountain onto an open space and the rock-cut church called Hacli Church, then I've realized this place is still a part of the Red Valley and there's a rock-cut church... 

Red Valley

Red Valley, Goreme

 June.b Says:  The good thing about hiking in Goreme is that even if you get lost, you'll definitely end up some other sight and onto another site.From Kilclar, another kilometer (following the sign scribbled on rocks) onto the Red Valley.I don't know exactly why it's Red Valley, but do I... 

Kilclar Valley

Kilclar Valley, Goreme

 June.b Says:  I was supposed to hike onto the Love Valley but I got lost and ended up in Kilclar Valley and saw the signs in red pointing to Red Valley.Kilclar Valley is very near the town, some half an hour walk. I don't have any idea actually where I'm going but the just-do-it (sounds... 

Hotels  

Kelebek Classic Cave Hotel

 7 Reviews and 819 Opinions  This place could easily rest on its well established reputation - amazing views of the valley, great... 

SOS Cave Pansion

 1 Review and 120 Opinions  This Hotel was located on the side of a hill, on the edge of Goreme, right where the trail starts to... 

Restaurants  

Art Cafe, Uchisar: Highest sunset Point in Kapadokiya is at Art Cafe

Art Cafe, Uchisar: Highest sunset Point in Kapadokiya is at Art Cafe, Goreme

 namitas Says:  One of us went through the museum doors to see the Uchisar castle. The rest ( three of us) sat outside around waiting for him to return. The only restaurant in the area has valley view and numerous canopies with tables underneath. The owner, a friendly and warm Turkish... 

Saray Halk Lokantasi: Local Food

Saray Halk Lokantasi: Local Food, Goreme

 June.b Says:  It's a lokantasi, a local eatery that serves delicious simple menu. Indoor and outdoor dining. You can order a little bit of everything displayed on the counter, costs TL10 per plate. A little of vegetables and meat. Baklava is also available and soups.The guy who's serving... 

Transportation  

Never a mistake with Metro bus

Never a mistake with Metro bus, Goreme

 June.b Says:  Because of my disappointment with INCI bus from Istanbul to Goreme, I immediately bought our tickets in advance at the Nevsehir main bus terminal right at our arrival, it was a very busy season so I don't want to take a second guess.We had the double decker bus complete with... 

INCI Bus Co. from Istanbul to Goreme

INCI Bus Co. from Istanbul to Goreme, Goreme

 June.b Says:  Never again.... unless it's really the last option. As in this trip case. It was the bayram fest and most locals are going to their relatives so the Buyuk Otogar in Istanbul is so so busy with lots of people traveling. The first time I saw the chaos at the huge bus terminal... 

Shopping  

ANATOLIA Traditional Souvenir Shop: Best souvenir shopping in Goreme

ANATOLIA Traditional Souvenir Shop: Best souvenir shopping in Goreme, Goreme

 Jawnuta Says:  Our favorite store in Goreme.The souvenirs are the same as in all other stores but you will not be given some outrageous prices.Owner will give you a NORMAL price and you can either buy it or go.We were asking for a discount by buying larger amount.For example, instead of 5... 

Favorites  

Nature and hidden secrets

Nature and hidden secrets, Goreme

 TheTravelSlut Says:  Goreme is the town in the historic Cappadocia region in Central Anatolia which is largely in Nevºehir Province of Turkey. I will write more of the Goreme area but suffice to say now, that the Cappadocia region was fascinating with its history, the nature of the landscapes,... 

Erosion

Erosion, Goreme

 solopes Says:  The landscape in Cappadocia is astonishing. Goreme is the most remarkable site, but what hits us more is the sensation of incapacity face to nature - the Turks know that they have a gem there, they try to preserve it, but erosion seems unbeatable, destroying inch by inch... 

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