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At the crossroads of Europe & Asia, Turkey is a country of acquisition of cultural influences. Thirteen matchless civilizations have occupied Turkey since ancient times. Turkey is a fascinating mixture of all these cultures & the contrasts between modern civilization & the civilizations of antiquity. Turkey is the place to a matchless to enjoy blend of Eastern & Western culture.

Stay in a hostel built into the rock formations. Where else in the world can you spend the night in a well furnished hostel built into a cave?
Take a hot air balloon tour. As Verity did, I recommend you take the time to take in the magical landscape of Cappadocia in a hot air balloon. There aren’t many places where you can experience a hot air balloon flight cheaper than Turkey, and a trip up shouldn’t cost you much over €150. As Verity said, “It was so beautiful, balloons rising in the crisp morning air over twisting valleys, patchwork farms and the eery shapes of fairy chimneys.”
Hike around the Ihlara Valley. This valley is a 16 kilometer long gorge cut deep into the volcanic landscape of southern Cappadocia. The Melendiz Stream flows through the gorge and the result is an oasis of green in the middle of the otherwise barren landscape. Like the rest of Cappadocia, you’ll find underground dwellings and beautiful churches.
If you’re considering a trip to Cappadocia, you’ll want to allow three or four days at the minimum to fully experience everything this area has to offer. Cappadocia is a 50 Lira (approximately $30) and 10 hour bus ride from Istanbul.
