You must have seen fantastic pictures on the Internet. canyon with hot air balloons. This extremely popular attraction is located in Turkey and is known as Cappadocia (region of Anatolia). The nearest city where most tourists stay is Goreme. If you are planning an independent trip, then focus on it.

According to my observation, most often people go to Cappadocia from tourist cities (Antalya, Alania, Side, Kemer) and of course Istanbul. The distance is quite impressive, so it is possible to fly on an excursion even by plane. In the article we will consider how to get to Cappadocia from different cities and how much it costs.

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Why go to Cappadocia?

Many people think that Cappadocia - is Balloons and that's it. I think this is a big misconception. Firstly, Cappadocia is one of the UNESCO sites, as you know, this list includes the most unique places on the planet. (like Halong bays, Pamukkale, Forbidden City in Beijing and others).

Secondly, you are waiting for real underground cities. The most popular are Derinkuyu и Kaymakli, but there are much more of them, the only question is the time that you will take on the tour.

Thirdly. There is an alternative to hot air ballooning - river rafting Kyzylirmak.

Fourth - Anatolia (the region where Cappadocia is located) is famous for its wine, and in the caves you can hear classical music in perfect acoustics.

Fifth. Town Goreme This is a real open air museum. Unique churches carved right into the rocks are waiting for you.

Sixth. And once again - Cappadocia is not only balloons over the canyon. Arriving in this region, you can visit the unique Uchisar fortress and many other unique places.

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Cappadocia from Antalya

The distance from the most popular tourist city in Turkey is about 540 kilometer. There is a regular bus (there is a day and night option). The ticket will cost around $30 and the journey will take 10 hours. Another option - flight. Flights are operated by Anadoluyet. On average, a round-trip ticket will cost $100.

Cappadocia from Alanya

Alanya is one of the closest tourist cities to Cappadocia. Distance about 482 kilometer. The same modes of transportation are available here. Buses are the cheapest option, planes are the most expensive. However, no matter how you decide to move, there are 2 more ways:

  • Rent a Car. This is a big plus - you are not tied to time, and along the way you can see a bunch of interesting places.
  • book an excursion. This method can be one of the cheapest + it will not hurt your head when planning.

Cappadocia from Istanbul

From Istanbul by motorway it will be approximately 780 kilometer way. For independent tourists, I definitely recommend the plane. Tickets cost only $30 and you are there in 75 minutes.

The main cons of a trip to Cappadocia

One of the biggest disappointments for any visitor can be a huge number of tourists. There are really a lot of people here. On the other hand, it is foolish to expect that you will be alone in such a tourist place.

Another downside is distance. It takes a long time to travel by bus from all cities. Flying by plane is fast and convenient, but the problem is often the price. You can rent a car, but the road won't get any shorter.

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Almost everyone likes hot air ballooning, but it's worth it expensive. Here at your discretion. Remember that in tourist areas, tourists are often treated like bags of money. See reviews, book online, so at least you will see reviews of previous tour participants.

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