Ürgüp
A town of wineries and boutique cave hotels in eastern Cappadocia. The old quarter on the Esbelli slope has Ottoman stone houses, and Temenni Hill in the center offers sunset views over the whole town.
Ürgüp is the central town of eastern Cappadocia, more mature and quieter than Göreme. The old Esbelli district on its slopes is dotted with boutique cave hotels converted from Ottoman and Greek stone houses. Temenni Hill, also called Wish Mountain, has a Seljuk-era tomb and a viewing platform. It is a great place to watch the sunset and take in views of the whole town. Ürgüp is also the heart of Cappadocia's wine region. Wineries such as Turasan and Kocabağ offer tastings of local specialties, including the white Emir grape and the red Kalecik Karası grape. A farmers' market is held on Saturdays. The town has a good selection of restaurants and bars, making it a good base for a stay. It is about 15 minutes by minibus from Göreme and 2 km from the Three Beauties.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Üç Güzeller (Three Beauties)
- Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley)
- Ortahisar Castle
- Mustafapaşa (Sinasos)
- Zelve Open-Air Museum
- Rose Valley / Red Valley
- Göreme Open-Air Museum
- Paşabağ (Monks Valley)