Cappadocia Vacations Where is Cappadocia you may ask?  Cappadocia is in Turkey and is a spectacular part of the country.  The natural occurrences, such as rock formations, make the landscape very beautiful.  If you are not one for sitting by a pool or on the beachfront for your vacation, this area is for you.  The best way to see the most interesting sights of Cappadocia is to book one of the many Cappadocia tours that are available.  There are many websites that will help you with your choice of tours, some of which are mentioned here. Weather When planning your trip to the region of Cappadocia, it is a good idea to inquire about the weather in Turkey.  The area of Cappadocia has cold winters and hot, dry summers.  The highest temperatures are during the months of June, July, and August.  This information is important to have, as some of the tours you may wish to go on may be more suited to cooler weather.  To get more information regarding the climate, you can visit www.expatfocus.com/expatriate-turkey-climate-weather; this website gives climate details for all of Turkey. What’s Different Cappadocia is an area that gives the tourist something different from your average vacation.  It is here you are given the opportunity to stay in rooms made in caves, and you get the chance to live as close to the environment as possible without losing the option to stay in more comfortable surroundings.  This area not only gives you caves, but mountains and ancient cities.  Your Cappadocia vacation is not one for young children – heat combined with the amount of walking makes it unsuitable.  Nonetheless, these tours will ensure that you are given sufficient time to take in your surroundings and relax enough to enjoy your travels.  The area of Cappadocia is surrounded by villages that help you see how this part of Turkey has lived for thousands of years. Ephesus The Ephesus tours are one of the most popular choices in available Cappadocia tours.  Historically, Ephesus is an important part of Cappadocia.  This city has a unique past, from being regarded as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world to a place where it is has been mentioned in the Book of Revelation and possibly the place where the Gospel of John was written.  Ephesus also is the location of the House of the Virgin Mary and where she spent her last days.  The website www.ephesustours.net gives a good choice of tours for those wishing to see either specific parts of this ancient area or if you wish to have a general tour – both can be arranged.  You are also given the opportunity to take a full day or half-day tour, and this site gives a good synopsis of what they will show on these tours.  Hattusas Hattusas tours are also part of the Cappadocia vacation that should not be missed.  This area is on the UNESCO World Heritage list.  Hattusas is an area that has a great deal of history, especially since it was the capital of the Hittite Empire before 2000BC.  This ancient area shows visitors where business was of the utmost importance.  The Cappadocia Hattusas tour is an interesting tour for those particularly drawn to the business side of ancient history and pleasing to the eye for visitors wishing to see beautiful landscapes.  It shows firsthand the changes to this area over many years, and it is a true learning experience to all who visit.  The most common way to tour this area is to do a combination tour; one website giving you this option is www.metropoltours.com/cappadocia_hattusas_tour_combination.  This is a three-day trip, so particular attention should be paid when trying to fit this tour into an already booked vacation. Things To Consider If you wish to have a less specific tour of Cappadocia, then there are tours called the Classic Cappadocia Tour.  One particular website which runs this type of tour is www.cappadocia.travel.  This tour brings you to the best known sights of this area – the underground city, the cave churches, and the fairy chimneys, to name just a few places of interest.  With this type of tour, you can see the places that really make Cappadocia special without spending too much time on one tour.  Also, with this type of tour, you can decide if there are particular areas of Cappadocia you would like to revisit during your vacation. When booking your tour, ensure that the tour group you are going with is a legitimate tour company.  If you look around, you will find that there are a number of companies which do the same, if not similar, types of tours, and you will be able to decide which tour company gives you the best value for your money on Cappadocia tours.  www.tripadvisor.com is a website that will be helpful for this trip and any other you wish to take.  Here you will get reviews of areas from people who have actually visited them and their thoughts on these trips also.  Another website to keep on hand is the Turkish Tourist Board – www.tourismturkey.org. Before you plan your trip to Cappadocia, you should inquire about transportation to this area.  The main airport you can fly into is in Istanbul, but the Cappadocia area has two other airports – Kapadokya Airport and Erkilet Airport.  www.turkeytravelplanner.com/go/ CentralAnatolia/Cappadocia/trans/airport_trans is a website that will help you organize transportation from the airport to your hotel/accommodation. The beauty and history of Cappadocia make any tour you choose very interesting.  Some of these tours may be more than a one-day drip, and it is essential to ensure that your accommodations are given particular attention when making your booking to Turkey.  It is a good idea to take your time and research into the areas that you wish to visit and search for the tours that best suit you.  An entire vacation can be well designed around these tours making your trip to Cappadocia one from which you will come back with a wealth of information and memories of this inspiring part of Turkey.