A magical landscape of fairy chimneys, cave dwellings, and underground cities where hot air balloons rise at sunrise over tuff cones. One of the world's most unique and photogenic destinations.
Best time: Apr-Jun
Budget: $50-120/day
Top fact: Cappadocia is home to over 200 underground cities, with Derinkuyu and Kaymakli being the most famous, capable of housing thousands of people.
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Best time: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Budget: $60-120/day
Top fact: Istanbul is home to the Hagia Sophia, which was originally constructed as a cathedral in 537 AD and later converted into a mosque in 1453.
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