8 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
Selime Monastery
The largest rock-cut religious complex in Cappadocia, a whole cathedral, kitchen and stable carved into a cone-shaped bluff at the north end of Ihlara Valley. Steep scrambles inside lead out onto ledges over the valley.
13 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Ihlara Valley
A 15km canyon up to 150m deep cut by the Melendiz River through Cappadocian tuff, with around 50 rock-hewn Byzantine churches in its walls, including the Snake Church and its scenes of Hell. Shaded and green, unlike the rest of Cappadocia.
16 km · about 20 min drive
ancient ruins
Derinkuyu Underground City
The deepest discovered underground city in Cappadocia, extending 85 meters below ground with room for 20,000 people across 18 levels.
34 km · about 40 min drive
castle
Uçhisar Castle
The tallest fairy chimney in Cappadocia, a dramatic rock citadel riddled with tunnels and rooms offering 360-degree views of the surreal landscape.
48 km · about 55 min drive
national park
Göreme National Park
Surreal fairy chimney rock formations and ancient cave churches in the heart of Cappadocia.
50 km · about 60 min drive
ancient ruins
Göreme Open-Air Museum
A UNESCO-listed complex of rock-cut churches and monasteries with stunning Byzantine frescoes carved into Cappadocia's famous fairy chimneys.
50 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Cappadocia
Surreal landscape of fairy chimneys, cave dwellings, and underground cities shaped by volcanic eruptions and erosion.
50 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Viewpoint
The world-famous sunrise balloon experience over Cappadocia's surreal landscape of fairy chimneys, valleys, and rock-cut settlements.
50 km · about 55 min drive