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Travel to Cappadocia

Göreme, Göreme Historical National Park, Derinkuyu underground city. Things to do, costs, the best time to visit and nearby day trips, with approximate prices and open data sources.

€60per day · budget€103per day · standard3 daysrecommendedJun · Sep · Octbest months
Göreme, Cappadocia
Göreme

Things to do in Cappadocia

  • Göreme
  • Göreme Historical National Park
  • Derinkuyu underground city
  • Uçhisar
  • Churches of Göreme
  • Avanos
Göreme in Cappadocia

Göreme

Göreme is a town in the Nevşehir District, Nevşehir Province in Central Anatolia, Turkey. Its population is 2,034.

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Göreme Historical National Park in Cappadocia

Göreme Historical National Park

Göreme Historical National Park is a national park in Cappadocia in central Turkey. It occupies an area of nearly 100 km2 and is located in Nevşehir Province.

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Derinkuyu underground city in Cappadocia

Derinkuyu underground city

Derinkuyu, also known as Malakopi, is an ancient multi-level underground city near the modern town of Derinkuyu in Nevşehir Province, Turkey, extending to a depth of approximately 85 metres. It is large enough to have sheltered as many as 20,000 people…

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Uçhisar in Cappadocia

Uçhisar

Uçhisar is a town in the Nevşehir District, Nevşehir Province in Cappadocia, Turkey. In 2022, its population was 3,555.

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Churches of Göreme in Cappadocia

Churches of Göreme

Göreme is a district of the Nevşehir Province in Turkey. After the eruption of Mount Erciyes about 2.6 million years ago, ash and lava formed soft rocks in the Cappadocia region, covering an area of about 20,000 square kilometres.

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Avanos in Cappadocia

Avanos

Avanos is a town in Nevşehir Province in the Cappadocia region of Central Anatolia, Turkey, located 18 km north of Nevşehir, the capital city of the province. It is the seat of Avanos District.

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How much does a trip to Cappadocia cost?

Approximate prices per person, in euros. We estimate them from World Bank price levels and our own research; use them for planning and always double-check before booking.

Accommodation per night
Hostel bed€21
Private room, shared bathroom€33
Private room with bathroom€44
Standard hotel€69
Daily expenses
BudgetStandard
Food€13€28
Local transport€3€6
Total per day€60€103
Entrance fees
Main sights (estimate)€13
Optional tours and excursions (estimate)€25

💶 3 days in Cappadocia: ≈ €218 on a budget or ≈ €347 at a standard level, entrance fees included and flights excluded. Work out your whole trip →

🚇 Public transport and walking. Estimate based on the country's price level (World Bank).

Best time to visit Cappadocia

The most pleasant months are June, September, October. Monthly averages 2016–2025 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).

Jan5°-5°💧10
Feb8°-4°💧7
Mar12°0°💧11
Apr18°4°💧8
May22°9°💧11
Jun27°13°💧6
Jul31°16°💧1
Aug31°16°💧1
Sep26°12°💧2
Oct21°6°💧3
Nov14°1°💧5
Dec8°-2°💧9

Frequently asked questions

How much does a trip to Cappadocia cost?

On a budget, about €60 per person per day (private room with bathroom, food and local transport); at a standard level, about €103. For 3 days, including the main entrance fees, budget ≈ €218 to €347, not counting flights.

When is the best time to visit Cappadocia?

Based on average weather over the last 10 years, the most pleasant months are June, September, October.

How many days do you need in Cappadocia?

We recommend 3 days to see the essentials without rushing.

What are the best things to do in Cappadocia?

The must-sees: Göreme; Göreme Historical National Park; Derinkuyu underground city; Uçhisar; Churches of Göreme; Avanos.

Where to stay in Cappadocia?

Compare on Booking, Hostelworld or Airbnb: look for well-connected neighbourhoods outside the centre. A private room with bathroom costs around €44 per night and a hostel bed €21.

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