Cappadocia, Nevsehir

Instagrammable heaven Cappadocia is a region of vast plains, layers of lava from now-inactive volcanoes, rugged mountains, and honey-hued 'fairy chimney'. Humans have lived there since the Bronze Age, so you pretty much run into mesmerising artefacts everywhere you turn: think fresco-adorned churches set in rocks, subterranean cities, cave houses and fortresses. Must-sees include Göreme's Byzantine monastery, the Güllüdere Valley's fairy chimneys and cave churches, the ancient underground city of Kaymakli, and the centenarian village of Ürgüp. Make sure to book a hot air balloon ride for a bird's eye view, too!