7 days in Cappadocia Itinerary

Famed for its landscape of unusually shaped stone formations and churches cut into the natural rocks, Goreme sits in the central part of the country, an area originally settled during Roman times.

Take a break from the city and head to Goreme National Park and Zemi Valley. Visit Mazi Yeralti Sehri and Güvercinlik Vadisi (Pigeon Valley) for their historical value. The adventure continues: explore by horseback at Lucky Horse Ranch, look for gifts at Cappadocia Dowry Carpet, see the interesting displays at Cappadocia Art & History Museum, and look for all kinds of wild species at Damsa Baraji.

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Beirut, Lebanon to Goreme is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Beirut to Goreme due to the time zone difference. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Beirut in December; daily highs in Goreme reach 6°C and lows reach -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.