What some dos & don'ts in Cappadocia and Fethiye?

Question

I'm visiting those places for a couple of weeks in December. Do you have any recommendations for a first-time visitor? What are some must-see places, must-join activities and must-eat foods. I have never been in Turkey before if that makes sense. I made some researches about the places and what I should bring etc If you can give me some tips that will be great.........
Thankyou all.......

Answer 1

First of all, I hope you have a real good time during your stay in Turkey :)


Fethiye is like a heaven in summer time . I wouldn't know really what to do in there in the winter time other than enjoy some sight seeing and bar hopping .

You can go to Para gliding in Oludeniz-Fethiye which is a great experience . Check out:

http://www.focusparagliding.com/

http://www.fetav.com/

http://www.videosofturkey.com/video_details.asp?id=179


The must see things in Cappadocia is so varied that I can only give you a few ideas . One of them is visiting the underground cities, which is quite a unique experience

http://cappadociatraveltours.com/sf-articles-of-Kown_Underground_Cities-tp-4_8.htm

Cappadocia literally means " The place of beautiful horses" Therefore I would suggest you a horseback riding tour to the valleys. Take a look :

http://www.akhal-tekehorsecenter.com/
http://www.rosetour.com/horse.html

Cappadoica covers a very wide range of area and there are ballooning tours that enables you to get the maximum of viewing . Here is a link for arrangements :

http://www.rosetour.com/balloon.html

I bet you will visit the cave churches and fairy chimneys so I don't believe I have to recommend that to you but I would suggest you to council with the hotel management for further advices and tour arrangements.

Don't forget to taste the famous Cappadoica wines BTW :))

Hope it helps :)

Answer 2

I haven't been to Fethiye, but we visited Capadocia a few years ago in August. It is such a beautiful place. When you first see it your first remark is 'Oh my God! This is out of this world!'
I also hear it is great in winter too, with some snow. Those conic rock formations, of which some are inhabited, are said to be cool in summer and warm in winter, due to the composition of the rocks. You can say they have natural air conditioning inside.
Do visit at least a ceramic producing workshop. Taste the local wine (Kocabağ is a small winery, built underground. They ferment and keep the wine in caves, not in oak casks). Try Kalecik Karası red, and Narince white.
Küp Kebabı (pot kebab) is a local delicacy. They put meat in an earthen pot and then place that in woodfire. It cooks slowly for hours so the meat is very very tender and delicious.
The river Kızılırmak (Red River) runs through the region. The name is derived from the color of the earth. It is the best for making pottery.
You should visit the underground cities, one of the oldest churches in the world, and the night-club/disco, carved into the volcanic rocks in Urgup. They organize entertainment nights there where you can observe some local folk dancing and the Mevlevi dervishes whirling.
Buy some souvenirs carved of volcanic rock, leather jackets/bags are good too. You can always bargain for the price. People are very friendly.
Join a coach tour if possible; guides can speak several languages and will give you thorough information. If you can dare, take a hot air balloon ride early in the morning.

Answer 3

Both places i love love love.
You will appreciate the beauty of the paysage of Fethiye and Capadoccia.
Don't forget to drink home made wines in Capadoccia they are delicious.
http://www.turkeyforyou.com/turkey_cappadocia_restaurants
http://www.turkeyforyou.com/travel_turkey_fethiye

Welcome to Turkey. have a great holiday

Answer 4

Bring plenty of film and a good appetite.

Things not to do, hmmmmm, oh yeah;
Never, ever, eat the fuzzy olive no matter how good tasting it looks!

Answer 5

I have never been there ;-) But I'd like to visit Brasil :D

Answer 6

Don't drink too much wine, you already look sick, with green skin and yellow eyes and all...

EDIT: Hey it was just a bad joke, all right? You can see from the number of thumbs down how much turks like and respect brazil. I also have nothing against brazil and brazilians. Just enjoy your time here.