Here are the ways to independently get to Cappadocia from various cities in Turkey, and also tells how to get from Russia, Ukraine or Belarus.

It must be understood that most of the travelers who travel to Cappadocia get to, which is the tourist center of this region. Therefore, the article discusses how to get to it on your own. locality in Cappadocia.

There are no direct flights directly to Cappadocia itself, so from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kiev, Minsk or any other city, you must first buy a ticket to Turkey, namely to Ankara, Istanbul or Antalya (see). It is more convenient to fly to Ankara, because it is the closest to go from there.

• Through Ankara. If you are going to visit Turkey only Cappadocia, then the ideal option is to take a ticket to Ankara. Firstly, from Ankara it is the fastest way to get to Cappadocia (), secondly, they often sell enough to Ankara cheap tickets. For such a trip, I recommend having at least one week left.
• Through Istanbul. The second good option is to take a ticket to Istanbul and from there get to Cappadocia. This is also often done. It takes longer to drive from Istanbul to Cappadocia (Göreme), but the advantage is that you can immediately see both Istanbul and Cappadocia. For this, it is ideal to have two weeks left: a week for Cappadocia and a week for Istanbul.
• Through Antalya. The downside is that, as a rule, the ticket will cost a little more. The advantage is that you can combine beach holiday and a visit to the wonderful Cappadocia. It is also ideal to have two weeks in stock.

How to get to Cappadocia (Göreme) from Ankara

• By bus. The bus station in Ankara is called ASHTI (AŞTİ). This is a large bus terminal that generates a huge number of flights to all corners of Turkey. get there from the city to the bus station the easiest way is by metro - you need to go to the metro station of the same name ASHTI (AŞTİ). get there from Ankara Esenboga Airport The easiest way to get to the bus station is on the Havaş buses. These buses run from the airport to the bus station at intervals of half an hour during the day and once an hour at night.
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Option 1. It is ideal to buy a ticket for a direct bus from Ankara to. There are 8-9 such buses per day. Travel time: 4-4.5 hours.

Option 2. With a change in Nevsehir (Nevsehir). There are about 10 buses a day from Ankara to Nevsehir. Travel time: 4-4.5 hours. In Nevsehir, you need to transfer to a minibus to Goreme (minibuses run often). Travel time: 15-20 minutes.

Option 3. With a change in Kayseri. Departure - every half an hour, travel time to Kayseri: about 5 hours. In Kayseri we take a bus to Goreme. There are about 14 flights per day. Travel time: about 1 hour.

• By train. Not the most convenient way: it takes longer, but is somewhat cheaper than by bus. get there from the city to the railway station in Ankara (Ankara Gar) the easiest way is by metro - the station is located 700 meters from the Ulus metro station. From the metro to the station, you need to go along Cumhuriyet Cd street. From Ankara Esenboğa Airport to the Railway Station The easiest way to get there is by Havaş buses. They go from the airport to the bus station ASHTI (AŞTİ). We need to get to the stop "Stadion 19 May" (19 Mayis Stadyumu), then walk to the railway station about 1 km.

When you arrive in Kayseri, you will need to get from the railway station to the bus station in order to continue your journey by bus. To do this, you need to go to the station square, from which Kocasinan street goes to the right. Without crossing the street, take the city bus to the bus station (Kayseri Otogarı). At the bus station, buy a ticket to the suburban bus. In about an hour you will be there (see).

• by plane I do not recommend getting from Ankara to Cappadocia. In a good way, you will have to fly first either to Kayseri or Nevsehir, and then go by bus. However, there are no direct flights Ankara-Nevsehir or Ankara-Kayseri, all flights are via Istanbul. This method is unreasonable, because it is expensive and long.
• Transfer(see) from Ankara airport to a hotel in Goreme, you can still order at home via the Internet on sites or. Advantages: convenient, especially for travelers with children and those who arrive at night. Flaw: high cost, but can be quite economical if you are traveling with a group.

How to get to Cappadocia (Göreme) from Istanbul

The most convenient way to get to Cappadocia from Istanbul is by plane. The acceptable way is to go by bus, and the most difficult option is by train. All of these options are detailed below.

• By plane. The best way to get from Istanbul to Cappadocia is by plane - quickly and not as expensive as it might seem. There are two cities in Cappadocia where you can buy a ticket from Istanbul: Kayseri and Nevsehir.

Flights search on sites www.aviasales.ru or www.skyscanner.ru.

From Nevsehir you can get to by minibus in 15-20 minutes (there are many minibuses), and from Kayseri by suburban bus - in about an hour (there are also many buses).

• By bus. In Istanbul, we need Bayrampaşa Otogar bus station, it is also called Esenler Otogar bus station. This is a huge bus station for three hundred bus platforms. From the city you can get to it by metro - you need to get off at the Otogar station. From Ataturk Airport(Istanbul's first airport) it is also most convenient to get to the bus station by metro. The metro station located at the airport is called Havalimanı. From Sabiha Gokcen Airport(Istanbul's second airport) you will have to get there with transfers, and this is not very convenient. First we take the Havataş bus to Taksim Square (minimum 1.5 hours). Then by metro from Taksim station to Yenikapı metro station. This is the M2 metro line. Now we switch to the M1 metro line and go to the Otogar metro station. Allow at least 3 hours for the whole trip. You can also book a transfer in advance.(see) from the airport to the bus station via the Internet on the sites or.

Option 1. Direct bus services from Istanbul to Goreme are 3-4 times a day. The most convenient ones are those that go at night and arrive in Göreme in the morning. Travel time: about 10-12 hours.

Option 2. A good option is to go with a transfer in Nevsehir. Travel time too. In Nevsehir, you will need to transfer to a minibus to Goreme. Travel time: 15-20 minutes.
Option 3. Another working option is to take a bus to Kayseri. There are about 40 flights per day. Travel time: 11-12 hours. In Kayseri we take a bus to Goreme. There are about 14 flights per day. Travel time: 1 hour.

• By train. Travel by train very difficult It is better to go by bus or fly by plane. The train option is only suitable for those who appreciate transport adventures. The most acceptable way– take a high-speed train (YHT) Istanbul-Ankara, and then go from Ankara to Cappadocia by bus.

Attention! I’ll warn you right away: from Istanbul airports to the railway station, it’s best to order a transfer (see) via the Internet, even when you are at home, because it’s very difficult and long to get there on your own. The transfer can be ordered on the websites or. In fact, the biggest difficulty is not to get from Istanbul to Cappadocia using the train, but to get from Istanbul Airport to the station from which this train leaves. The second difficulty is getting from the Ankara railway station to the bus station in Ankara.

Step 1. First of all, we get from Istanbul airport to the city center to the Eminönü ferry terminal, which is located near the Sirkeci railway station.

Step 2. Now you need to get to the station Pendik (Pendik). This suburban station is currently used temporarily for high speed trains. It is located 25 km from the city center. We get to it in the following way. We take the ferry from the Eminönü ferry terminal. We take the ferry to Kadıköy. Travel time: about 20 minutes. Ferries run frequently. Then we take the metro from Kadıköy station to Pendik station. It's still about 40 minutes. Pendik railway station is 2 km away from Pendik metro station. You can walk this distance in 20 minutes or take a taxi. In total, it will take at least 2 hours to get from the Eminönü ferry terminal to Pendik station.

Step 4. In Ankara, you need to get from the railway station (Ankara Gar) to the ASTI bus station (AŞTİ). You have to act on your own. From the station we go along Cumhuriyet Cd. to Ulus metro station. It's about 700 meters. Then we take the metro to the metro station ASHTI (AŞTİ).

Step 5. Now it would be nice to immediately take a bus from Ankara to Goreme. There are about 8-9 such buses per day. Travel time: 4-4.5 hours. You can also take a bus to Nevsehir. There are also many buses to Nevsehir - about 10 per day. Travel time is about the same. Then you need to transfer to the Nevsehir-Göreme minibus (15–20 minutes on the way). Another option is to drive from Ankara to Kayseri (5 hours) and then take a bus to Goreme (1 hour on the way).

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How to get to Cappadocia (Göreme) from Antalya

By bus. The bus station in Antalya is located a few kilometers from the city. From the city center it can be reached by high-speed tram Antrey (AntRay). Get off at the Otogar stop. Also, any minibus goes to the bus station, which says Otogar or Terminal. From the airport to the bus station Havaş bus or round-the-clock city bus No. 600 runs every half an hour or an hour. If there are several people or you have a lot of luggage, then it is profitable and convenient to book a transfer in advance (see or .

From Antalya to Cappadocia It is most convenient to go by direct bus. There are about 7-8 direct flights per day. Travel time: 8-10 hours. You can save on the hotel if you leave Antalya by night bus between 20.00-22.00. In Göreme, the bus will arrive early in the morning.

How to get to Cappadocia (Göreme) from Side

By bus. Directly from Side there are few direct flights anywhere. Tickets must be bought from the neighboring city of Manavgat, which is located 4 km from Side. It is very easy to get to Manavgat from Side by minibus in 10 minutes. They go often. From Manavgat there are about 7-8 direct flights immediately to. Pay attention to those that go at night and arrive at the place early in the morning. Travel time: about 7-9 hours depending on the bus route.

How to get to Cappadocia (Göreme) from Alanya

By bus. The bus station is located 2 km from the city center. The easiest way to get there is by bus number 2.

Option 1. There is only one direct bus from Alanya. He comes not very conveniently, late at night. Travel time: 8 hours.

Option 2. From Alanya, you can buy a ticket not in Goreme, but in the neighboring one district town Nevsehir (Nevşehir) - there are three such flights per day. Travel time: 10 hours. This option is also good because there is a convenient night bus to Nevsehir, which arrives at the place in the morning. You can get from Nevsehir to Goreme by local minibuses. Travel time: 15-20 minutes. The buses run frequently.

Option 3. From Alanya, you must first take a bus to the bus station of the city of Manavgat (55 km). Many buses go through Manavgat in various directions, there are 7-8 direct flights immediately to Goreme. Travel time: 7-9 hours. There are convenient night flights.

How to get to Cappadocia (Goreme) from Kemer

By bus. The bus station in Kemer is located outside the city, and it is not very convenient. To get to it from the center, you need to look for minibuses that say Otogar.

Option 1. From Kemer there is one direct and very convenient night flight. Night bus allows you to save on the hotel, and also saves one extra day of vacation. Travel time: 10 hours.

Option 2. From Kemer you can also go to Goreme with a change in Manavgat. There are many more direct buses from Manavgat to Goreme. First we get by bus from Kemer to Manavgat (2.5-3 hours), then we transfer to a direct bus to Goreme (7-9 hours). From Manavgat to Goreme there are about 7-8 direct flights per day.

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How to get to Cappadocia (Göreme) from Izmir

• By bus. The bus station in Izmir is far from the city center (11 km). You can get there by minibus with a sign Otogar. But it's best to do this: buy a ticket not at the bus station, but at one of the bus company's offices in the city center. Then a free bus will take you from the office of the carrier company to the bus station. There are a lot of such bus offices near the Basmane railway station, which is located next to the Basmane metro station. You can also book a transfer in advance.(see) to the bus station via the Internet on sites or.

Option 1. It is best to immediately buy a ticket for a direct bus. There are about 4-5 such buses per day. Travel time: 12-13 hours. There are convenient night buses that allow you to arrive in Göreme in the morning and save on hotel costs.

Option 2. A good option to go with a change in Nevsehir. First, we buy an Izmir-Nevsehir ticket (about 10 flights per day). Travel time: about 12 hours. From Nevsehir we take a minibus to Goreme (there are many minibuses). Travel time: 15-20 minutes.

• By plane. Be sure to pay attention to air travel, because very often a flight from Izmir to Cappadocia costs about the same as a bus fare. The most convenient way to get to the airport in Izmir is by metro: you need to go to the Havalani / Airport metro station (Havaalani / Airport).

From Izmir you need to buy a plane ticket to the city of Kayseri. Travel time: 1 hour 30 min. Searching for tickets is best on sites Pegasus or Turkish Airlines. At the Kayseri airport, we take a minibus to the bus station with the inscription Otogar. About 14 flights leave from the bus station to Goreme every day. Travel time: approximately 1 hour. You can also book a transfer in advance. to the bus station via the Internet on sites or.

How to get to Cappadocia (Göreme) from Marmaris

• By bus. A small bus station in Marmaris is located on the outskirts of the city. Reach from central square of the city (square with a fountain and a clock) can be taken by bus, which goes along the Siteler–Otogar route.

From Marmaris there are two direct flights at once. Travel time: 13-15 hours. One of the buses is comfortable - it goes at night and arrives in Göreme early in the morning.

How to get to Cappadocia (Göreme) from Bodrum

By bus. The bus station in Bodrum is located in the city center next to the Migros supermarket.

Option 1. There are no direct flights from Bodrum. A good option is to go with a change in Nevsehir. There are two buses a day from Bodrum to Nevsehir. Travel time: about 13 hours. In Nevsehir, you need to transfer to a minibus to Goreme. Travel time: 15-20 minutes.

Option 2. You can also buy a ticket to Kayseri. Travel time: 13-14 hours. In Kayseri, at the bus station, you need to transfer to a local bus to Goreme (about 14 flights). Travel time: 1 hour.

How to get to Cappadocia (Göreme) from Fethiye

By bus. The bus station in Fethiye is located at the intersection of Inönü Blvd. and Ölüdeniz streets. The station is not visible from the street, it is hidden from the eyes of the Carrefour shopping center, which is popular with tourists. To get to the bus station, you need to go around shopping mall on right.

Option 1. Buy a ticket for a direct flight from Fethiye . There are 3 such flights per day. Travel time: about 13 hours.

Option 2. You can go with a transfer in Nevsehir. Travel time: 13 hours. In Nevsehir, you will need to transfer to a minibus to Goreme. Travel time: 15-20 minutes.

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The simplest option to get to Cappadocia is a bus. Buses in Turkey are comfortable. Air conditioners work, but there is no freezer, as, for example, in buses in Thailand or Venezuela. During the trip, the stewards offer free drinks (tea, coffee, juices, all kinds of soda, water), snacks (biscuits, crackers, sandwiches). Every 3 hours, stops are made for 20-30 minutes, where you can visit cafes, shops, toilets, smoke and just stretch. More and more companies are offering Wi-Fi on their buses. The only BUT: no matter how comfortable the bus is, the legs still numb from a long sitting position. But this is not fatal and is quite experienced.

It is quite possible to buy tickets on the same day, and even before departure. But of course, there is no 100% guarantee, it is better to take care of this in advance. On local national and religious Muslim holidays, as well as on weekends from Friday to Sunday, it is also worth taking care of this issue in advance, because. Turkish citizens are very fond of visiting relatives and friends in their free time. On Eid al-Adha, you should take care of tickets even for a week, or even more.

You can get to different cities of Cappadocia (Nevsehir, Goreme, Yurgup, Avanos) from different places by different companies. If there is no bus to Goreme, Yurgup, etc., then focus on Nevsehir. This is a type of district center, from which you can then get to other cities and villages of Cappadocia.

How to get from Nevsehir to Goreme

From Nevsehir to Goreme can be reached in 15-20 minutes. Lots of options here:

1. Can be free service of the company you come from;

2. from a large otogar (where you arrived) travel agencies organize a transfer (lire 5);

3. can be reached from the same hillside. on which you arrived, on any intercity bus that goes through Göreme;

4. you can walk to the stop of the local bus Nevsehir-Goreme (for opening hours, see “Local transport”);

5. some hotels, if you booked a room with them, provide a transfer, sometimes free of charge;

6. Well, and taxis, of course.

How to get to Cappadocia by bus from Istanbul

From Istanbul to Cappadocia, the bus takes an average of 10-11 hours. There are morning (from 8 am to 9 am) and evening (from 8 pm to 11 pm) flights. There are no flights during the day. Tickets can be bought at, i.e. bus station (Otogar metro station) or at the offices of bus companies that are scattered around Istanbul and, as a rule, have offices in the Sultanahmet area. The ticket price is about 50-55 liras (about 30 USD). The location of the offices of these companies can be found on their websites.

You can also get on buses from Istanbul to / from Cappadocia in the Asian part of Istanbul - at the Harem bus station, to Dudulu, etc. - check when buying a ticket

Here are some of those who travel in this direction. On the websites of companies you can see the schedule, price, buy a ticket. But not all companies have websites:

The same companies can get from/to Cappadocia from/to Ankara (about 4 hours, 25-30 lira)

Another such moment when delivering by bus. As it turns out, there is such an akhtung, which one of the readers told me about, who has already returned from Cappadocia. He traveled from Istanbul to Nevsehir with the Süha company. They took him to Nevsehir. But with a change in Kayseri. Those. We were taken to Kayseri, and from there by free service to Goreme. Naturally, time is wasted on this. So be careful. I assumed that it was sent that way because there were no tickets for the Istanbul-Nevsehir flight. But in order not to lose a client, "Syuha" pulled off such a trick. In fact, they took the passenger to the desired point. It turned out that he bargained a lot. He was sent with a cheaper option. As a result, it really cost him 10 lire cheaper. But he lost time. Which, of course, he later regretted.

How to get to Cappadocia from Antalya

From Antalya to Cappadocia can be reached in 9-10 hours, the ticket price is about 40 lira, 27 USD. Available from the following companies

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Nevsehir Kapadokya

Luks Goreme Tourism

How to get to Goreme from Kayseri

You can get the Kayseri bus to Goreme in 1 hour. Buses run every hour from 6.00 to 22.00. Transportation is carried out by the following companies:

Nevsehir Kapadokya

Luks Goreme Tourism

How to get to Cappadocia by bus from different cities in Turkey

Cappadocia is connected by bus to many cities in Turkey. There are direct buses to / from the cities of Trabzon, Bursa, Adana, Canakkale (to Troy), Manavgat, Rize, Samsun, Izmir, Mersin, Alanya, Kemer, etc. For details, see the websites of bus companies (the link is given above) .

To get to Cappadocia by bus to / from the west direction, in the absence of direct bus, you will have to change in Antalya, Ankara, Konya.

To get to Cappadocia by bus from \ to the East of Turkey, in the absence of direct buses, you will have to change in Kayseri, Adana.

See also the chapter “How to get to Cappadocia – general”, which tells about the site neredennereye.com

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Goreme this is a small town, which is rightfully considered a tourist center Cappadocia. Despite the fact that the administrative center of the district is the city Nevsehir, the main stopping place for tourists to access the main attractions Cappadocia is precisely this small town with an unusual landscape. The bus stop is located on the main square. On different sides of the square there are many restaurants, cafes, ATMs and several car, bicycle and ATV rental offices. Travel agencies that offer day trips are also located around this main square.

A Brief History of Goreme

The valley in which the picturesque town is located Goreme, like dozens of neighboring valleys, were formed as a result of volcanic eruptions Erciyes, Gulludag And Hasandag. For many millions of years, they filled the local space with ash and hot lava, which solidified in the most bizarre combinations and shapes. Then . People also put their hands on this transformation, having lived here for hundreds of thousands of years and adapted a significant part of the stone formations for housing and outbuildings. Throughout its long history, the town has had five different names. It is believed that her oldest name Korama The Byzantines called her Matiana, Christian Armenians - Macan(Macan), the Turks - Avcılar, and only then it was renamed into Goreme.

Attractions Goreme

Near Goreme and the immediate vicinity there are about 400 churches, mostly small, rarely two or four pillars, rarely three apses. The most famous and well-preserved churches are Tokaly, Charykly, Karanlyk, Elmaly, Yilanly, Sakly and the dilapidated El Nazar.

The ensemble of churches that we see in the vicinity of the town appeared approximately after 850. The frescoes that adorn them can be attributed to the second half of the 11th century. The mural style, inspired by works of clearly Byzantine origin, is remarkable for its extraordinary simplicity. The architectural decoration is admirably combined with the paintings made by professional artists thanks to the philanthropy common at that time. Many inscriptions (sometimes accompanied by portraits) introduce us to the names of artists and donors. According to historical and iconographic studies, the donors were usually noble and wealthy members of the rural community, united in unions, the purpose of which was to finance works of art. Due to the moisture resistance of the tuff and the constant climate inside the building, not subject to fluctuations in the external environment, the colors here have retained their brightness after many centuries. Biblical and gospel stories are accompanied by inscriptions made in Greek, but in Cyrillic.

Sunrise - Decorations on trees are beads from the evil eye

Goreme National Park

In addition to historical sights, there are a lot of natural sights around the city. goreme, is the center of the “National Historical and Natural Park” of the same name, which covers an area of ​​300 km². At the bottom of the article there is a map on which you can see the location of the national park. On the map, the territory of the national park is indicated in green. , pigeon valley, Meskendir, Red and Pink valleys, all of them are included within the national park. national park and cave settlements Cappadocia are included in .

Night Goreme – Cappadocia Türkiye

What to do in Goreme?

Goreme, this is the best place to start exploring . Hiking in the vicinity of the city are the most preferred type of pastime by tourists. If you are afraid of long walking tours along the valleys adjacent to the town, then you can rent a bike, motorcycle or quad bike and ride through the valleys. If you love horses and horseback riding, you can also make horse rides.

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How to get to Goreme?

All bus companies that travel in this direction ( Kamil Koch, Syuha, Metro/ Kamil Koç, Süha, Metro) or passing through Goreme or come to Nevsehir and from there they transfer passengers to shuttle basses to Goreme, or . Bus schedule at the bus station Nevsehir can find by this link. How to get to Cappadocia is described in more detail in this one.

Goreme - bus stop

Where to live, where to stay?

The city has a large number of hotels for every taste and budget - both simple boarding houses in the rocks, and expensive stylish mini hotels. You can see the location of some hotels by clicking on the link below. About how to choose and you can read by following

	Hotels in the city Yurgup
Hotels in the city Uchisar	Hotels in the city Ortahisar
Hotels in the city Nevsehir	Hotels in the city Avanos

Photos of Goreme

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  Goreme - view from afar
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Goreme is a small but most popular tourist village in Cappadocia. Although there are more than big cities(Kayseri and Nevsehir) with an airport, markets, museums and noisy bars, Goreme is the tourist center of the region. 95% of tourists rent a hotel here, buy excursions, make walks through the valleys and trips to various attractions from here.

Why go mostly in Göreme (Türkiye) and not to other places in Cappadocia?

Firstly, the village is very advantageously located: it is located in the very center " national park Goreme". This is a huge open air museum that is on the list world heritage UNESCO. The national park is known for the fact that many centuries ago it was the largest Christian center with a large number of rock churches, monasteries and separate cells of monks. In addition, many beautiful valleys with unique "lunar landscapes" are also located on the territory of this park and start right at Goreme. It is very convenient for independent walks and walking tours.

Secondly, Goreme (Türkiye) is equipped especially for tourists. There are a huge number of hotels and restaurants, souvenir shops and tour agencies, there are many bike and quad bike rental offices. And there is a playground near Goreme. locals live at the expense of tourism and try to make vacationers comfortable and cozy.

Third, Goreme (or rather its center) is more well-groomed and clean compared to neighboring resort "cities". But on the outskirts here is preserved colorful atmosphere Turkish village: women choose seeds from pumpkins, chickens run around, and tractors stand along the road.

Attractions Goreme and surroundings

1. (Türkiye)- the most famous attraction of Cappadocia. Read more about it in a separate article of our author's guide.
2. Valleys near Goreme. Near the village there are many valleys where you can walk, take beautiful pictures, and if you're lucky, watch turtles and lizards. Detailed description valleys with photographs can be found by looking in, and see ready-made walking routes for walking.
3. Observation deck. It is clearly visible from almost everywhere. It rises above a small one. It offers a wonderful view of Göreme (it is also commonly called the "panorama of Göreme"), the Görkünder valley and the surrounding area.
4. UFO Museum. It is no coincidence that a small museum was opened here in 2005, because Cappadocia is one of the “five” places where increased UFO activity is observed. Here are clippings from newspapers and magazines in 8 languages ​​with descriptions of various paranormal activity and interviews of people abducted by aliens. But the most interesting thing in the exposition is an installation depicting a scene of four aliens studying an inhabitant of the Earth. Museum opening hours: 09.00-19.00. Finding the UFO museum in Goreme is not difficult: it is located 200-300 m to the left of the road to the Open Air Museum.

Where to stay in Goreme: hotels, pensions, hostels, campsites

In Göreme (Türkiye) the most a large number of various hotels, boarding houses and hostels. There are so many of them that even during the season it is not necessary to book in advance (unless, of course, you are tied to a particular hotel). You can always find something on your own upon arrival.

The types of housing in Goreme are different: there are cave hotels, completely or partially carved into the rock, there are real Sultan's stone palaces, there are family hotels, there are simple hostels, and there are comfortable campsites.

The checkout time is usually at 09.00 (by the arrival of the morning buses). If you have already left, but you have free time and a desire to take a walk somewhere else before the bus leaves, you can leave your luggage at the reception.

Where to eat in Göreme: restaurants, cafes, bars…

There are a lot of different places in Göreme where you can eat or drink a cup of coffee, have a light snack or relax with a glass of Cappadocian wine. There are restaurants, cafes, pide establishments (i.e. pizzerias), bars… There are places where vegetarians can dine and places that serve halal (food without pork). There are restaurants with Turkish cuisine, and there are restaurants with European (French, Italian, Austrian) or generally international (American, Indian, Chinese, Korean). That's just Russian and Ukrainian cuisine in Goreme in Turkey yet, but I think it's a matter of time!

About the five the best places, where you can eat in Goreme (three restaurants and a couple of cafes), we told in the material (see rating). Here we will give a few more food establishments, which are also included in the top ten.

Cappadocian Cuisine- family restaurant with traditional Turkish cuisine. The hospitable hostess Hatizda meets you at the doorstep in national dress, sometimes with a cigar or a cup of coffee. She knows how to say “Hello” and “Come visit us” in many languages ​​and accurately, at a glance, determines how to address you specifically. All the waiters in the restaurant speak excellent English. The menu is extensive: here you can order both individual dishes to your taste, and a set lunch, which includes soup (for example, chorba), the main meat dish (testi-kebab or something else), rice, salad and tea. They serve quickly, but so that guests do not get bored while waiting for an order, they are given a “compliment from the restaurant” for free - a basket of warm bread with ayran sauce with herbs (it’s so “delicious” to break off small pieces from the cake and dip them into the sauce), sometimes tea or small puddings if you come with children. You can eat inside the restaurant or outside. You can bring your own wine. Portions are average. Prices are moderate. Address: Uzundere Cad., 5/B.

Firin Express- a cafe without frills in the interior, but it is here that you can try the best Turkish pizza in the city - pide. It is served straight from the oven, hot and juicy. There are many variations of pide on the menu, but the most popular one is with cheese and spinach. Etli ekmek is also baked here - a thin and narrow long pizza with minced meat. The kitchen is located right in the hall, and you can watch how your order is prepared (and, if you wish, shoot it on video). In a huge oven, meat and vegetable dishes are stewed, as well as everything that crumbles in an egg. In addition, here you can order lentil or tomato soup, rice with vegetables, tuna salad, and, of course, testi kebab. It is possible to buy pizza to take away (everything will be perfectly packed for you). Address: Cami Caddesi, 4-5.

red wine house- a cozy wine bar in Goreme (Turkey) with delicious homemade wines, as well as alcoholic drinks from local wineries. It's good to relax with friends, smoke a hookah and watch the fire in the fireplace. There is wi-fi. Light Turkish music creates a pleasant atmosphere. The bar is open all year round in memory of the fact that Carlos Santana, an American virtuoso guitarist and winner of numerous Grammy awards, once visited here (because of this, Red wine is sometimes called Santana Bar). If you get hungry, you can order food from the restaurant next door, which is owned by the son of the owner of the bar. The only negative, probably, is that in a glass you can only order homemade wine (on tap). If you want to try the wine of local wineries, then you need to purchase a whole bottle. Address: Muze Caddesi, 9.

Excursions and entertainment in Göreme (Turkey): safaris, hammams, hot air balloons…

Goreme has a huge number of tour agencies and private guides. All of them offer, as a rule, a standard set, the most popular of which are tours. The only downside is that they are held mainly on English language. If you want to have a Russian-speaking guide, then you can book some excursions via the Internet in advance, while still at home, for example, on the website.

Among the entertainment in Goreme (see also), ATV safaris, shows, hiking tours, hammams and excursions to wineries are in the lead.

Souvenir and grocery stores

While relaxing in Goreme (Turkey), you can choose and buy various souvenirs (see) both for yourself and as a gift to friends and family. They are sold in small souvenir shops, as well as at the collapse viewing platforms next to the city. Please note that there is no own production in Goreme, so ceramics are brought here from Avanos, wine from Uchisar or Urgup, and carpets from Kayseri or Avanos (in these cities, of course, they will cost less). But in Goreme there are galleries where you will be offered original handmade gizmos.

We recommend paying attention to Art By Emre - this is a small shop with jewelry, accessories, postcards, handbags that the owner Emre makes himself (besides, he speaks excellent English and loves to chat with tourists). The best carpet shop in Goreme (Turkey) is Sultan Carpet (Address: Muze caddesi, 32). And you will find beautiful ceramics at Hattuşa Handmade Ceramics (Address: Muze caddesi, 42/4).

Two grocery stores are located to the left of the road at the very exit from Goreme towards Cavusin. One small private, second chain store Dias. The Dias store sells everyday food and hygiene products at a regular price. They accept bank cards for payment.

Useful places for tourists: information kiosk, bank, post office

Information kiosk, located at the Göreme bus station (Turkey), is open during the arrival of most intercity buses. It belongs to the Göreme Tourist Society and is essentially an association of restaurant and hotel owners whose main task is, of course, to advertise their establishments (which is why the staff does not have any meaningful information). But here you can be given free area map and change money (however, the rate will be much lower than in a bank).

Withdraw money in the city it is possible at ATMs located at the bus station (otogar) and around it. Exchange currency best of all at the post office or at Deniz Bank (note that it is closed on Saturdays and Sundays). These days you can change money in travel agencies or at your hotel. Advice! It is best to change the currency in general somewhere not in Cappadocia, because the exchange rate here is much worse than, say, on the same Mediterranean Sea or in Ankara.

At the post office in Goreme you can buy souvenir postcards for friends and stamps to send them. In addition, there is a telephone and a currency exchange service. There are always a lot of tourists at the post office - everyone wants to send postcards.

How to get to Goreme (Türkiye)

Goreme is the tourist center of the region, and how to get here from different cities of Turkey, as well as from Russia or Ukraine, we described in detail in the material
First choose hotel on Booking. They have a great base of offers, but the prices are NOT the best! The same hotel can often be found for 20% cheaper through

Many of our compatriots travel around Turkey in a rented car. If you have an international driving license and are not afraid of unfamiliar roads, this is a convenient option to see all the most interesting places Turkey, including Cappadocia. The cost of renting a car in Turkey - from 30 to 50 euros per day. Discounts apply for long-term rentals.

In our article we will tell you how to get to Cappadocia on public transport from other Turkish cities popular with tourists. Distance between Istanbul and Cappadocia in a straight line - 566 km, on the roads - 733 km.

There are 3 options:

1. By plane via Kayseri Airport (Cappadocia). The price of a ticket for the Istanbul-Keyseri plane is total from 45 lira ($ 13). You can take a taxi from the airport which will cost $ 57 to Goreme, Urgup or Avanos.

Taxi prices from Kayseri Airport to all other cities and towns in Cappadocia:

Taxi prices from Kayseri Airport to Cappadocia

As we can see, a taxi is quite expensive, so I advise you to request a transfer through your hotel in advance by email. It will cost much less: just 30 lire per person ($ 8.6). At the airport, all tourists who booked a transfer will be met by a minivan and taken to their hotels within an hour and a half.

It is worth booking a hotel in Cappadocia in advance, and through the Booking website you can find a suitable room with good discounts:

2. By bus. Get about 10-11 hours, there are day and night buses. You can buy a ticket at the Bayrampaşa bus station (Otogar metro station), ticket price 50-55 lire ($15-16). Usually from Istanbul the bus goes to the center of Cappadocia, the city of Nevsehir. From there, you can already go to other villages on a local minibus (dolmush) for just 2.5 lira.

3. By train. There is such an option, but usually no one uses it. Because it will take about 18 hours to get to Cappadocia by train, and it will cost much more than a bus.

From Ankara

The capital of Turkey, Ankara, is located quite close to Cappadocia (250 km), so there is no point in flying by plane, it will take much more time than when traveling by plane. land transport.

1. By bus which is only 4 hours long. Ticket price 25-30 lira ($7-9).

2. By train. As in the case of Istanbul, it is not advisable to travel from Ankara to Cappadocia by train. It will turn out almost 2 times longer and much more expensive.

From Antalya

1. By plane. Antalya-Kayseri airfare costs from 60 lira ($ 17.5). Then a taxi ($ 60) or a transfer (30 lira per person) to Goreme or another tourist village.

2. By bus to Nevsehir. Usually these are night buses leaving Anatalya at 21 or 22 hours. Travel time 9-10 hours, ticket price 40 lire ($11.5)

3. Can also be purchased 2-day or 3-day excursion. This will be the most convenient option: they will take you everywhere, bring you and tell you about everything. The approximate cost of an excursion to Cappadocia from Alanya is $ 100−150. However, this option is not suitable if you want to walk through the valleys of Cappadocia on your own, climb rocks, look into ancient dwellings without crowds of tourists. Still, if you have enough time, we advise you to come to Cappadocia on your own, for at least 3-4 days.

Such views, and not a soul around! On organized excursion You can't dream of such luxury...

From Moscow

Today, cheap low-cost airlines Pegasus (via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport) and Atlas Global (with a transfer at Ataturk Airport) fly from Moscow and many Russian regions to Cappadocia (via Istanbul). You can buy tickets with a minimum transfer and not go out into the city. Ticket price Moscow-Istanbul-Kayseri Total from 8500 rubles. Travel time (including transfers) - from 8 hours. (April 2019 UPD: Ataturk Airport in Istanbul was closed, and instead, the world's largest airport away from the city), so it became much more difficult to get into the city even with a long transfer in Istanbul.

But it's best to buy a ticket Moscow-Istanbul (from 3500 rubles per person), walk around Istanbul for a few days, and then fly to Cappadocia. Istanbul-Kayseri ticket prices - from 750 rubles from a person. In addition, you can also go from Istanbul to Cappadocia by bus (we wrote about this above).

Cheap tickets to Cappadocia we found here.