How to best visit Cappadocia (Göreme) in Turkey

Here's the brief from Gloria's original article:

• The hot air balloon scene isn't from a festival, it's an ongoing tourist attraction

Dress code:

• Turkey is rather conservative, however in Cappadocia you can wear shorts, skirts, dresses
• In March/early April when I went it's reasonably warm during the day but chilly at night. I wore mostly long skirts, sundresses, and loose-fitted clothing

Timing:

• Best time to visit if you want to ride the balloon is April to June or September to October for the least likely chance of rain

Accommodation:

• Cave hotels is a local specialty
• Koza Cave Hotel, where i stayed, has the highest rooftops in town!
• Sultan Cave Suites is where most instagram photos happen
• Local Cave House is picture perfect with a pool and unique backdrop
• IMPORTANT: book early!

Activities:

• ATV/Quad tour: explore different valleys, villages and local areas #adventure #offthebeatenpath!
• Horseback ride - you can book with your hotels
• Ride a hot air ballon: I went up with Butterfly Balloons (a tour company) and the views are stunning from above
• Shopping at the market

Interacting with locals:

• It's a small town of only 2000 people, everyone is super friendly and hospitable
• make sure to have tea with a stranger - you will get offers from the locals ;)