Cappadocia weather, month by month
From January to December: temperatures, rain, light and crowds. Which month is best for ballooning, walking or photography? A month-by-month Cappadocia calendar.
Read moreCappadocia guide
Travel articles and tips
Balloons, routes, seasons and local tips.
Cappadocia's underground cities: Derinkuyu, Kaymaklı and beyond
Round stone doors, ventilation shafts and low passages at Derinkuyu and Kaymaklı: why they were built, which to visit and how to handle tight spaces.
Read more
What to wear in Cappadocia
Layers, the right outfit for a balloon morning, shoes for underground cities and valley walks, a season-by-season packing list and mosque and church etiquette.
Read more
How to get to Cappadocia
Plane, bus or car: the two airports, intercity coaches, road times, and the simplest ways to get from the airport to your hotel in Göreme.
Read more
The best places to watch the sunset in Cappadocia
Pigeon Valley, Love Valley, Kızılçukur, Uçhisar Castle and the Göreme panorama: where the light is best, when to arrive and how to get back safely.
Read more
Red tour or Green tour? How to choose
North loop or south loop? We compare the stops, walking load and pace of Cappadocia's two classic day tours so you can pick the one that suits you.
Read more
How many days do you need in Cappadocia?
From one day to four: what fits into each length of stay, why a spare morning matters for ballooning, and sample itineraries you can copy.
Read more
The Cappadocia hot air balloon guide
How a flight morning unfolds, which basket suits you, how cancellation calls are made and what to know before you book a Cappadocia balloon ride.
Read more