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Attention: Click  here  to view a mobile-friendly version. Fairy Chimneys⭐⭐ With a single ticket, you can access both Fairy Chimneys and Zelve Open Air Museum (Paşabağları Müze ve Örenyeri). [1] The chimneys are a result of a geologic process that began millions of years ago, when volcanic eruptions rained ash across what would eventually become Turkey. That ash hardened into tuff, a porous rock, which was covered by a layer of basalt. Finally, the long work of erosion began.  As millennia passed, the softer tuff wore down, giving way to pillars that stand as tall as 130 feet. The harder basalt erodes more slowly, forming a protective, mushroom-shaped cap over each one. Just like that, a fairy chimney is born — no pixie dust required. Photo Gallery The below photos were taken on 03/26/2023. References Turkey’s ‘Fairy Chimneys’ Were Millions of Years in the Making

Lots of balloons ready to lift off on the ground  ⭐⭐⭐ "🎈You’re in Cappadocia, Turkey… on a sunrise hot air balloon ride over spectacular valleys of fairy chimneys. Sounds like bucket-list travel at its best, or is?" [3] In our tour group, people had made 3 different decisions regarding the hot air balloon riding experience: Some chose to ride the balloon Some chose to join the Jeep ride which tracks the balloons from the ground Some not joining any of the above It turned out that only 6 persons decided to ride the balloon from our tour group, which was the minority.  But, is it worth it?  As Sharon said it well in [3]: ..., a hot air balloon flight is extremely special , and if you are lucky enough to experience it just once in your life then you should. IF that once coincides with a trip to Cappadocia then I say don’t think twice… go for it! Photo Gallery The below photos were taken on 03/26/2023, a sunny day with amazing sun rise.  They are shown in the chronologi...