CAPPADOCIA, TURKEY
Holiday Houseboys
To fully appreciate the delights of Cappadocia you need to book a Holiday Houseboy, your local gay friendly tour guide. He will be able to show you around like a local. Whether you want to see the tourist sites, places off the beaten track or discover new experiences, the Holiday Houseboy is there to help you. He looks after your safety and welfare at all times.
Shahzaib
Shahzaib is in his final year of study for a BS Economics from Anadolu University. He has lived in Kayseri, a city near to Cappadocia, for over 5 years. He says that he is a traveller too, and it is his experience of travelling throughout Turkey, that has motivated him to become a part-time tour guide. Moreover Shahzaib has the language skills of English and Turkish as well as the local contacts. For example he can organise the famous balloon flight over the fairy towers of Cappadocia at a local price, not a tourist one. And if you wish to travel further afield in Turkey, Shahzaib can organise this too for you. To book the guide services of Shahzaib, please click on the green button below.
Shahzaib does not smoke and speaks English, Turkish and Urdu/Hindi.
Total cost for the guide services of Shahzaib for one day (8 hours) = a non refundable deposit of 45 US dollars by Paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS 150 US dollars in cash to Shahzaib after his services. Total 195 US dollars.
This does not include transport, entrance fees or any food & beverage costs.
How To Book A Holiday Houseboy
To book any of our Holiday Houseboys please go to the enquiry form.
Or send an email to info@holidayhouseboys.com.
Alternatively WhatsApp +94-76-630-1069.
Remember a Holiday Houseboy is your gay friendly tour guide who looks after your safety and welfare at all times.
Please note these are guide services and not sexual services.
We also feature Istanbul, Ankara, Bursa, Cesme and Izmir within Turkey.
Highlights of Cappadocia.
Cappadocia is in a semi-arid region in central Turkey. It is known for its distinctive “fairy chimneys” These are tall, cone-shaped rock formations clustered in Monks Valley, Göreme and elsewhere. Other notable sites include Bronze Age homes carved into valley walls by troglodytes known as cave dwellers.Later these were used as refuges by early Christians. The 100m-deep Ihlara Canyon houses numerous rock-face churches.
Some caves are now hotels in towns such as Ürgüp and Ortahisar. Other historical attractions include the Göreme Open Air Museum. This is a monastic centre with stone-cut Byzantine churches ornamented with frescoes, and the multileveled Derinkuyu and Kaymakli underground cities.
The craggy Üçhisar Castle sits on top of the highest land formation in the region. The castle offers views from the summit, while hot-air balloons survey the area from the sky.
Rugged, multicoloured canyons such as Rose Valley are favoured for hiking. A major wine producer, Cappadocia is also home to many vineyards.
Hot Air Balloons
Depending on which company you go with and how many people are in the basket, a hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia costs anywhere between 130-180 Euros (US$145-200) per person.
How long Do I need to stay for?
Two or three days allows you to see all of the big sites, do a little hiking, explore some caves, and even go on a hot air balloon ride if your heart desires
When is the perfect time to visit?
Perfect conditions for sightseeing and outdoor activities make April to May and September to October the best time to visit Cappadocia. Spotting wildflowers and birds, hiking and cycling are marvellous during the spring. Summer peak season brings the heat, crowds, and higher prices.
How far is Cappadocia from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul and Cappadocia is 735 km. The nearest large town in the area is Kayseri, about 1 hours drive away. How do I travel from Istanbul to Cappadocia without a car? The best way to get from Istanbul to Cappadocia without a car is to take the bus which takes 10 and a half hours and costs 120 lire – 180 lire.
Find Your Cheapest Flight
Nevsehir is the closest international airport to Cappadocia, only 31 kms (20 miles) away
