Nevşehir / Merkez
Museums
Göreme Open Air Museum
Rock-cut churches and wall paintings introduce Cappadocia’s monastic heritage.
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Merkez
A starting point for exploring Merkez district in Nevşehir province. Visiting conditions and transport options will appear as place guides are published.
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Nevşehir / Merkez
Historic buildings and monuments
Kaymaklı Underground City
Follow the layout of rock-cut rooms and storage spaces below ground.
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Nevşehir / Merkez
Castles and city walls
Uçhisar Castle
A prominent rock citadel overlooking the valleys of Cappadocia.
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PLAN YOUR VISIT
Itineraries featuring Nevşehir / Merkez
These itineraries include at least one stop in this destination. Other days or stops may take you to other destinations.
Day trips
By car · 2 stops
Kaymaklı and Derinkuyu underground cities
Compare two Cappadocian underground cities in one day: begin at Kaymaklı, take a break above ground and continue by road to Derinkuyu.
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By car · 3 stops
Cappadocia’s open-air discoveries
Göreme Open Air Museum, Zelve and Paşabağları: a three-stop driving itinerary combining rock-cut spaces and fairy chimneys.
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Multi-day itineraries
By car · 7 stops
3 Days in Cappadocia: Above and Below Ground
An adaptable three-day plan with two overnight stays, covering Göreme, Uçhisar, Zelve, Paşabağları, Avanos, Kaymaklı and Derinkuyu.
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Mixed transport · 16 stops
10 Days in Istanbul, Cappadocia and Antalya
A nine-night example itinerary across three regions, with two intercity travel days and a flexible final day, adaptable to your own pace.
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