A landscape painted by volcanoes, shaped by wind, and softened by centuries of prayer. Cappadocia feels like it belongs to another planet—until you realize it’s deeply, unmistakably Anatolian. Its fairy chimneys, honeycombed cave homes, and underground cities whisper stories of early Christians, traders, and dreamers. Watch the day break from a hot air balloon, drift over valleys still hushed in dawn mist, and descend into chapels carved from stone. This is not just sightseeing—it’s soulseeing. Signature Sites: Göreme Open Air Museum, Underground Cities, Uçhisar, Love Valley Atmosphere: Mystical, quiet, awe-inspiring Best Experienced: From the sky at sunrise or beneath stars in a stone-hewn suite Tastes to Try: Clay-pot kebab (testi kebabı), apricot jam, pumpkin seeds roasted over embers
