Things to do in Guzelyurt

The Ihlara Valley (formerly known as Peristrema) is 120 kilometers northwest of Goreme. It is not a famous tourist attraction. Its grandeur and shock cannot be compared with the Great Rift Valley of East Africa and the Grand Canyon of Colorado in the United States, but it has its own unique features. The canyon was one of the favorite hermitages for monks in the Byzantine period, leaving behind many painted cave churches. After entering the canyon through 360 steep steps, you can walk along the Melendiz Suyu stream. If you go there in midsummer, the valley is lush with vegetation and birds are singing. There are many churches to visit along the way, and there is no sense of rush in hiking.

The Selime Monastery in Goreme was actually used as a monastery in the past, and you can even see some relics of the past life inside. However, there are many rocks, and it feels that the weathering is still quite serious. Some places are quite steep and require climbing. We are monkeys, and we are quite happy to jump up and down. It may not be easy for older people to visit.

A once-in-a-lifetime experience! Floating above Cappadocia at sunrise felt like a dream. The views were absolutely breathtaking and worth every penny! A MUST-DO when visiting Cappadocia. Don’t miss it!#Cappadocia #HotAirBalloon #BucketListExperience #TravelMemories

Kaymaklı Underground City gives a much clearer picture of everyday life beneath Cappadocia. The city has eight levels, with four open to visitors, and the route passes former stables, kitchens, storage rooms, wineries, living spaces and huge round stone doors used to block the tunnels.Follow the red arrows for the main route and the blue arrows for the exit. Wear sneakers because the stone steps are uneven and some passages are narrow and steep. It gets cooler deeper underground, but I was comfortable in a T-shirt. During my visit, the entrance fee was €13 and opening hours were 08:00–20:00. Visitors with claustrophobia, asthma, high blood pressure or heart conditions should consider the tight spaces before entering.

The ancient city that remains in Turkey... You must go inside! You can see the wisdom of the old Turks who tried to survive in the war.