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Perfect conditions for sightseeing and outdoor activities make April to May and September to October the best time to visit Cappadocia. Spotting wildflowers and birds, hiking and cycling are marvellous during the spring. Summer peak season brings the heat, crowds, and higher prices. Winter season from December to March can be rainy and windy, but it also brings beautiful views over snow-dusted rocks along with sledding and skiing. Breathtaking ballon flights and Whirling Dervish performances are there for you in any season.

17 things to do in Cappadocia

Cappadox Festival

June 14–17, 2018 Event

The celebration of music, arts, gastronomy, and outdoor activities in the beautiful setting will capture all your senses

Hiking and Trekking

April–June Activity

Cappadocia is made for trekking! Check out all the valleys and relax at spectacular resting spots

Skiing, Snowboarding and Sledding

early December–late April Activity

Try winter sports for all ages at Cappadocia's highest point at Mount Erciyes

Dervish Dancing Performance

all year round Activity

Take a glance of one of the most impressive performances of Cappadocia's best whirling dancers

Dried Apricots

June–August Food

Turkey is known to be one of the biggest exporters of dried fruit. Cappadocia is one of the largest regions that produce sun-dried apricots in a unique​ way

Cycling

April–November Activity

Discover Cappadocia's lush valleys while cycling on two wheels

Fairy Chimneys

all year round Nature

Amazingly-shaped remains of volcanic eruption make Cappadocia a great offbeat adventure

Spring Flowers in Goreme

April–June Nature

Visit town of Goreme in spring to see the multitude of colours and feel the amazing flower scents

Kaymaklı Underground City

all year round Activity

Explore the mysteries and beauty of Kaymaklı underground city tunnels

Ballooning Сhallenge

all year round Activity

Take one of the balloon flights and watch Cappadocia's magnificent scenery from heights

Birdwatching

April–November Activity

Turkey lies on a migration route of many birds making their journey between Europe and Africa. Amazing birds complete unique Cappadocian​ landscape with their colour and beauty

Grape Harvest

mid-August–late October Food

Cappadocia is known as one of the oldest and the best wine centers in Turkey

Aşure or Noah’s Pudding

July 27, 2023 Food

On the tenth day of Muharram, every Turkish household is preoccupied with cooking Aşure,—imitating the dish the very Noah once cooked in his ark at the Mount of Ararat

Wolves and Other Wild Animals

December–February Nature

Wild animals could still be observed at some of Cappadoccia's valleys

Cappadocia Ultra Trail

October 19, 2024 Event

Join for the three different races organized in a UNESCO heritage site of Cappadocia!

Winter Hiking Adventure

December–February Activity

Get a taste of the wilderness while winter hiking in Cappadocia's Rose & Love Valleys

New Year's Eve

December 31 Event

Ring in New Year at a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, famous for its honeycomb hills

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