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A 15 km canyon along a stream, with around 50 rock churches. Walk from Ihlara to Belisırma for lunch, then see the vast Selime Monastery.

Twin valleys of rock churches, quieter than Göreme, with dolls sold by village women along the path.

A Seljuk city of basalt walls, the Hunat Hatun complex, the twin Çifte Medrese and a busy covered bazaar.

The dormant volcano above Kayseri; drive up for cool air, wide views and a walk before the ski season.

The town of Haji Bektash Veli, whose former lodge is now a museum and a place of pilgrimage for Alevis and Bektashis.

Rumi’s turquoise-domed tomb and lodge, with the Selimiye Mosque next door. A long day; leave early.