Skiing on the slopes of an extinct volcano: Erciyes is one of Türkiye's largest ski resorts. The pistes in the morning, and in the evening mantı and pastırma among the Seljuk buildings of Kayseri. An hour from Cappadocia.
Things to experience at least once in Türkiye: the Eastern Express and the train to Lake Van, sunrise on Mount Nemrut, the Lycian Way, a Blue Cruise, the sunken city of Kekova, the Hittite capital, Selimiye and Kırkpınar, and skiing on Erciyes and Palandöken. We don't sell train, boat or ski tickets; each route links to the official sales channel. Places where seasons and hours may change carry a "check before you go" notice.
Getting there / tickets: Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality
AnatoliaPass does not sell these tickets; we send you to the official sales channel. Check prices and departure days there before you go.
Start: ≈ 30–40 min from central Kayseri · stay 300 min
Pistes of varying difficulty and cable car lines; equipment hire and ski schools at the resort.
Season dates and snow conditions change every year; location approximate.
≈ 40 min by car · stay 60 min
A Seljuk-era castle and a 13th-century complex side by side in the city centre.
Hours and prices change with the season; check with the official source before you go.
On foot · stay 60 min
Tiny Kayseri mantı, several to a spoon, and pastırma; at restaurants in the city centre.
Location approximate.
≈ 2 h 15 min · fast ferry + bus · Day trip
Why here: The first Ottoman capital. The Green Mosque, the Grand Mosque and Koza Han make an easy day trip; we suggest it if you are staying in Istanbul for more than four days. Not part of this route.
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Source: Prof. Dr. İlber Ortaylı (1947–2026)
Source: Prof. Dr. İlber Ortaylı (1947–2026)
