Driving note: Cappadocia (Göreme) is about 720 km from Istanbul, roughly 7 hours without traffic; plan it with breaks.
Located in the south of central Turkey, southeast of Ankara, the moon-view region of Cappadocia is famous for its unique geological formations called fairy chimneys. Large, cone-shaped formations were formed over time as the surrounding soft volcanic tuffs were eroded. Past cultures shaped these formations to be used as houses and castles (such as Uçhisar Castle), and even cities that were completely underground, such as Kaymaklı and Derinkuyu, were also used as hiding places by early Christians. The vicinity of Kayseri is like a gateway to this region.Starting from Istanbul? Collect your car at one of our 18 pick-up points or have it delivered to your address; delivery within Istanbul is free on rentals of 3 days or more. See our rental cars for models suited to long drives. 24/7: 0850 305 00 45.
