Cappadocia is the world's hot air ballooning capital.Credit:iStock
THE ONE FLIGHT
Cappadocia's extraordinary landscapes – all bizarre rock stacks,phallic-looking fairy chimneys and mountainsides that look like dragons'teeth – are best seen from above. Fortunately,this is the world's hot air ballooning capital. Dozens of balloons float across the sky every morning,and being part of the armada is a key factor in the spectacle. Voyager Balloons is amongst several operators taking to the Cappadocian skies. Seevoyagerballoons.com
THE ONE WALK
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The Red Valley near Goreme crams in so many of the region's highlights. Following the rust-red stream,it takes in fairy chimneys,cave hideaways carved seemingly impossibly high up rock faces and excavated pigeon lofts. Apricot and walnut trees hint at the valley's fertility,while the pinks and reds of the rocks change colour as the sun rises in the sky.
THE ONE MUSEUM
The Goreme Open Air Museum is a former monastery complex,with an astonishing collection of chapels,refectory rooms and bedrooms carved out of the rocks. The frescoes inside these cave chapels are in remarkably good condition,given that many are about 1000 years old. A visit becomes something of an art history lesson,as you can see the changing styles over the centuries.
THE ONE HOTEL
Yunak Evleri in Urgup has an unmistakeable wow factor. Here,10 separate cave houses have been joined together in one eye-popping mountainside complex. Inside,the rooms have carefully-selected traditional furnishings. Outside,the pools have their own little caves to investigate and the restaurant terrace showcases imperious valley views. Rates start from $A160. Seeyunak.com