Things to Do in Goreme

A compilation of a dozen of religious Christian buildings belonging to the 10th, 11th  and 12 centuries like churches tombs and more combine to form the Goreme Open air museum.The museum houses caves and beautiful Byzantine era paintings of Biblical scenes as well.You'd hardly find these unique pieces elsewhere. The museum demands a hike through the historic site where you come across commendable frescoes from 7th century Christian monks.

Rose valley, commonly known as Red valley perfect for hiking and watching the sunset.The rocks here are in various color shades and sizes.You can also spot a few rock churches here.The chattering of the birds here are like a song to the ear. Red poppies and butterflies are found in abundance in this valley which makes it a true gift by nature to mankind.

If you're sick of the tourist attractions but still want a piece of the natural beauty in the Cappadocia region,visit the Pigeon valley. The valley is ideal for hiking. The hike is pretty easy and the trail isn't complicated. The views along the hike are mesmerizing. Do take time to enjoy the flawless beauty around.

The Zelve Open Air Museum features a zelve church and frescoes. The museum is stretched over three small valleys and is located a few kilometers away from the Goreme open air museum. This museum is four times bigger in size in comparison with the Goreme open air museum and is usually less crowded. If you visit the Goreme museum, do visit this museum as well.

Dive into the history Turkey has preserved; Goreme is one of them. The Goreme National Park is stretched across a vast area with historic caves and stunning views. The Park made it on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1985. The Fairy chimneys, small caves and rock churches are highlights of the park area. An ideal place to explore natural beauty on foot! However, if hiking is not what you like, you can always rent a bike.

Take a walk through the Zemi valley of Goreme along the easy paths surrounded by beautiful apricot trees. The zemi valley is extremely romantic and is locally referred to as a 'love valley'. The valley is an adventure filled with fun tunnels,streams and impressive formations. Glance through the beauty of nature, the magnificent pillars and unique rock formations while on this hike.

These unique chimneys that stand about 100 feet tall look unusual yet lovely. The story behind these chimneys are that when the land was eroded due to climatic conditions the softer part which formed the base and partial height of these chimneys fell to rumbles; while the topmost layer was too hard to be effected by erosion. Therefore these mushroom look-alike structures stand as attractions in Goreme today.There is no chance you can miss out on these chimneys as you can easily get a glimpse of them from the balloon rides a different valley hikes. However, visiting it individually accounts for a different experience altogether.

Feel safe while flying.Try the popular hot air balloon ride activity in Goreme. In this ride you get a mesmerizing aerial view of the region while you're in a sky full of colorful balloons. A recommended try in Goreme!There are various companies that host these rides.You can pick the one you like.

Carpet and rug lovers should stop here. The Tribal Collections Nomadic Rugs and Textiles is a shop the sells unique carpets and rugs with Turkish designs. More than just shopping the shop gives you an insight on the wide range of rugs and the art and history put together in the making of these brilliant designs. The team at the shop is very efficient and polite. If nothing else you can buy one of these pieces as a souvenir to take home.

Horseback Riding is a common activity in the city of Goreme. You ride on the back of a horse through the mesmerizing landscapes of the city through valleys enjoying the the bliss of nature. There are a lot of companies that provide with horses and tours for horseback riding. This journey is exceptionally unique and is very much recommended in Goreme.

El Nazar Kilise is a remarkable structure carved out of a rock with colorful frescoes of the 10th century. The church was restored by the UNESCO. The beautiful church is carved into a fairy chimney with graves in the eastern arm. The church is painted in archaic style.

After all the hiking and sightseeing, you're definitely going to want to indulge in some relaxation technique. Pamper yourself to a mind-blowing spa at the Kelebek Hammam center. Enjoy a well-deserved Turkish massage in a scrupulously clean environment and come out clean and rejuvenated. The hammam is quite reasonable and much recommended.

The historical Agzikarahan Hani was once built to shelter traders and their goods. Traders were guaranteed insurance for a lapse in protection of their goods here. The preserved Caravanserai has divided sections for summer and winter lodging inside. While visiting this place you would also see other ruins of other Caravanserais.

Goreme itself is a honey colored village and the complementing honey valley makes for a pleasant hike in the village. Even this valley is commonly known as the valley of love. It offers spectacular views of its surroundings but is slightly muddy.

A beautiful place to buy souvenirs and magnificent art work. The shop features handicrafts, artistic work, leather pies, carving, handmade paintings, jewelry, wooden balloons, and much more. The guy at the shop also customizes the things you wish to buy if you need anything special on it.