Kayseri Tour Guide

Even though Kayseri has influenced from deep-rooted traditions and history of the East, it is a city that has turned its face towards the West. Skyscrapers rising between the historical mansions and mosques tell a lot about the city. Locals of Kayseri are sure that you will have a pleasant time in their city. "What to eat in Kayseri?", "What are the historical places of Kayseri?" The first thing they recommend you to do before planning your trip is to rent a car. It will undoubtedly be more enjoyable to explore the city after completing the step of renting a car in Kayseri.

The favorite Kayseri dish is mantı (ravioli). Mantı, which is believed to be tastier if it is smaller, is referred with the name of the city all around Turkey. After mantı, comes pastrami. Mantı, made with pastrami flavored with fenugreek and prepared through a difficult process, may be one of the most exciting things about Kayseri.

There are many unique flavors you should try in Kayseri cuisine, which is a combination of Turkish and Ottoman dishes. Among the most admired local tastes of Kayseri include Kayseri tirit, braided pilaf, çiriş meal, cıvıklı, sausage meatballs, yağlama, kurşun aşı, pöç kebab, quince-tahini stuffed grape leaves, tray mantı, oil mantı and Gilaburu juice.

If you want to eat in Kayseri, you will have to decide between many different options. First of all, you have to determine what wonderful dish you want to try in this magnificent city. It gets a little easier after that. When you come to Kayseri, you will firstly and rightfully want to taste the famous mantı. You are very lucky, because there are many restaurants in the city known for their fantastic mantı.

It is not right to limit Kayseri cuisine to mantı, there are also various businesses operating in the city to give red meat lovers a fabulous experience.

If you cannot give up homemade meals and want to taste Kayseri local dishes, you can choose from Kayseri restaurants which allows you to fulfill this wish.

Soğanlı Valley, 80 kilometers from the center of Kayseri, is a part of Cappadocia Valley. The region, which took its current form with earthquakes, was a settlement in the Roman Period. Of the 200 churches built by the Romans in the valley, about 50 have survived to our day. However, only eight of them can be visited. The paintings and frescoes in Karabaş, the best preserved church, are quite impressive. Being the extension of Cappadocia Valley, Soğanlı is one of the places that locals of Kayseri recommend you to see with its unique atmosphere.

While you are in Soğanlı Valley, you should also see Sultan Marshes National Park, which is about 35 kilometers east. You can get to know the nature of the city better in the park, which hosts approximately 300 bird and 400 plant species.

The clear waters and caves of Derebağ Waterfall, which is about 34 kilometers from the park, are definitely worth seeing.

Kayseri is a city where many civilizations left permanent marks in the past. According to the locals of Kayseri, it is necessary to go to Ağırnas, which is 26 kilometers away, to explore this rich history. Ağırnas, birthplace of Mimar Sinan, is a special place known for its underground city and churches belonging to Armenians who lived here before the Turks. After Ağırnas, where you can visit the house where Mimar Sinan was born, it may be fun to go to the ancient city of Kaniş, 20 kilometers to the west. You can continue your historical journey in Kaniş, one of the first cities established by the Hittites in Anatolia in 2000 BC.