Our next destination was now Mersin, located in the south of Turkey. We first wanted to go further east, but finally decided against it, because there was just before a big earthquake with over 50,000 dead. We didn’t want to get into the situation of aftershocks there and besides, the infrastructure was missing everywhere. So we decided to go first to Mersin and from there along the Mediterranean coast towards Izmir.
A road trip from Cappadocia to Mersin is a journey that takes you from the magical fairy chimneys of central Turkey to the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean coast. It’s a route filled with contrasts – otherworldly landscapes, ancient underground cities, dramatic mountain passes, fertile valleys, and finally the fresh sea breeze of the Mediterranean. In this video, we’ll take you along this unforgettable drive, exploring the highlights and hidden gems along the way.
🚗 From Anatolia to Fairy Chimneys | Road Trip Kırıkkale ➝ Cappadocia
This time a vacation expedition to a country new to me. Turkey promised to offer a lot and also quite cheap and not far away from Europe. We landed in Ankara and went first with our rental car to Kirikkale, because we first had something to do. There we stayed in an extremely small and so smelly after smoke room that I could hardly sleep. Fortunately, the next day we continued via Hatussa to Cappadocia.
A road trip from Kırıkkale to Cappadocia is a journey that takes you from the heart of Central Anatolia into one of the most extraordinary landscapes on Earth. Along the way, you’ll pass through vast plateaus, traditional towns, ancient history, and finally arrive in Cappadocia – a region of fairy chimneys, cave dwellings, and hot-air balloons. In this video, we’ll guide you through the highlights of this unforgettable trip.