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Classic car tours become a new attraction for foreign visitors in Cappadocia

Classic car tours have become a new attraction for visitors to Turkey's charming tourist hub Cappadocia, famed for its distinctive fairy chimneys.

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Classic car tours become a new attraction for foreign visitors in Cappadocia

Classic car tours have become a new attraction for visitors to Turkey's charming tourist hub Cappadocia, famed for its distinctive fairy chimneys.

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Classic car tours become a new attraction for foreign visitors in Cappadocia

"Vintage cars have seen burgeoning demand in recent times," Mehmet Teke, a tour organizer, told Anadolu Agency.

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Classic car tours become a new attraction for foreign visitors in Cappadocia

"It was tourists from the Far East who suggested this to us. We didn't have the idea of classic cars in mind but tourist demand created a new market," he added.

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Classic car tours become a new attraction for foreign visitors in Cappadocia

He said the firms started working to meet the demand, adding that he serves tourists with a fleet of around 70 classic cars.

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Classic car tours become a new attraction for foreign visitors in Cappadocia

Along with tours by hot-air balloon, all-terrain vehicles, and horses, vintage cars are also helping visitors who want to enjoy a ride between fairy chimneys and snap photos with colorful cars.

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Classic car tours become a new attraction for foreign visitors in Cappadocia

The tours begin early in the day to get a background with the hot air balloons and continue until sunset, according to Teke.

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Classic car tours become a new attraction for foreign visitors in Cappadocia

"We arrange tours for people who'd like to take a photo in the area where hot air balloons fly," he said, adding that the guests are taken from their hotels and brought to the area by car.

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Classic car tours become a new attraction for foreign visitors in Cappadocia

"Tour fees range from 650 Turkish lira [$114] to 1,000 [$176] per vehicle depending on how long you want it for," Teke said.

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Classic car tours become a new attraction for foreign visitors in Cappadocia

Isa Can, a classic car driver, said the tourists adore the distinctive vintage vehicles.

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Classic car tours become a new attraction for foreign visitors in Cappadocia

"Interest in the classic automobiles has risen in recent years. Wandering around Cappadocia in these cars is unique and enjoyable for tourists," Can said.

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Classic car tours become a new attraction for foreign visitors in Cappadocia

Gaukhar Zakarina, a Kazakh tourist, called Cappadocia a "fantastic" place, and added: "It's very exciting to wander around such wonderful beauty."

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Classic car tours become a new attraction for foreign visitors in Cappadocia

Saying that she's visiting Cappadocia with friends from work, Zakarina called it "the best place" she ever saw.