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Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour
Cappadocia Tour
Cappadocia Tour
Cappadocia Guided Tour
Guided Cappadocia Tour

Cappadocia Gems: 3 Days Trip Package with Balloon Ride Option

By Travel Experts
8.2 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €479 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
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  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Maximise your time at the most popular destination in Turkey with a 3-day tour from Istanbul. Local guides share the spectacular scenery and rich history of Cappadocia as you see ancient rock-cut churches, fairy chimneys, traditional villages, and more. Includes hot air balloon tour, two nights accommodation, return flights between Istanbul and Cappadocia, guided day tours, and most meals.

Activity location

  • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • İstanbul
    • İstanbul, İstanbul, Turkiye

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Flexible Package: Max 10 Guest
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d3d
  • English

Accommodation: 1811 Cave Boutique Hotel - Stay at Standard Cave Room
Hot Air Balloon Ride: EXCLUDED
Domestic Flights: EXCLUDED - With this option, You can purchase your own flight tickets for combine this trip from - to any city in Turkey.
Guiding & Tour Language: English
Day Trips Quality: The guided day trips will be organised as a semi-private tour, with a maximum of 10 guests per group.
Starting points:
Avis Nevşehir Havalimanı, Nevşehir Kapadokya Havalimanı Gelen Yolcu Terminali İçinde, Tuzköyü, 50940 Gülşehir/Nevşehir, Türkiye
Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR), Hilal, Mustafa Kemal Paşa Blv., 38090 Kocasinan/Kayseri, Türkiye
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€479.00 x 1 Adult€479.00
Total
Price is €479.00
Standard Package: Max 10 Guest
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d3d
  • English

Accommodation: 1811 Cave Boutique Hotel - Stay at Standard Cave Room
Hot Air Balloon Ride: EXCLUDED
Domestic Flights: INCLUDED - Return flight tickets between Istanbul and Cappadocia.
Day Trips Quality: The guided day trips will be organised as a semi-private tour, with a maximum of 10 guests per group.
Guiding & Tour Language: English
Starting point:
İstanbul, Türkiye
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 04:00
Price details
€891.00 x 1 Adult€891.00
Total
Price is €891.00
Premium Package: Max 10 Guest
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d3d
  • English

Accommodation: Zeydem Suites Cave Hotel - Stay at Superior Cave Room
Hot Air Balloon Ride: EXCLUDED
Domestic Flights: INCLUDED - Return flight tickets between Istanbul and Cappadocia.
Day Trips Quality: The guided day trips will be organised as a semi-private tour, with a maximum of 10 guests per group.
Guiding & Tour Language: English
Starting point:
İstanbul, Türkiye
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 04:00
Price details
€991.00 x 1 Adult€991.00
Total
Price is €991.00
Ultimate Package: Max 10 Guest
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d3d
  • English

Accommodation: Zeydem Suites Cave Hotel - Stay at Superior Cave Room
Hot Air Balloon Ride: INCLUDED - If your balloon ride is cancelled due to poor weather conditions, you will be refunded cost of balloon ride.
Domestic Flights: INCLUDED - Return flight tickets between Istanbul and Cappadocia.
Day Trips Quality: The guided day trips will be organised as a semi-private tour, with a maximum of 10 guests per group.
Guiding & Tour Language: English & Spanish - Spanish tours organise with different car and guide than English tours.
Starting point:
İstanbul, Türkiye
Pickup included

Starting time: 04:00
Price details
€1,302.00 x 1 Adult€1,302.00
Total
Price is €1,302.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pick-up & drop-off services in Cappadocia (Included on All Options)
  • What's includedWhat's included2 nights accommodation at boutique / special class hotel including breakfast
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pick-up & drop-off services in Istanbul (Excluded on option of Flexible Package)
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fees of museums, national parks, ruins mentioned in the itinerary
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn flight tickets from Istanbul (Excluded on option of Flexible Package)
  • What's includedWhat's includedHot air balloon ride (Included on option of Ultimate Package)
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional tour guide who licenced by Ministry of Culture and Tourism
  • What's includedWhat's includedSemi-Private day trips - Max 10 guests guarantee for each guided day trips
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour(s) : Northern Cappadocia Tour, Southern Cappadocia Tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDinner & Drinks

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The prices of package are valid for accommodation at the double or triple room. If you would like add accommodation on single room(s) to your booking, there could be supplement cost. There are not going to be any extra cost for bookings of single / solo travellers. They will already accommodate at single room.
  • The pre-planned hotels are "Zeydem Suites Cave Hotel" and "1811 Cave Boutique Hotel" for your accommodation on this travel. You can choose one of them while booking. If these hotels (which you preferred) are not available for standard/superior rooms on your travel dates, the service provider (tour operator) can replace it with an equivalent hotel. IMPORTANT NOTE (SUGGESTION) 1811 Cave Hotel is a historical heritage building and it doesn't have AC in rooms because of that. If you travel in July-August, we highly suggest you upgrade your booking to option of "Premium Package" or "Ultimate Package".
  • The service provider (tour operator) will send e-tickets of your domestic flights at three days before your departure date. You will not need the print out copies of the tickets for domestic flights. Your passport and reservation number on the tickets will be enough for check-in to plane.
  • The service provider (tour operator) can request your some passport details for the bookings of your flight tickets. If you do not share the details, your domestic flight tickets can not bookable.
  • You will have 15kg luggage + 8kg hand bag quota per person for each domestic flight. If you will need more luggage capacity, please inform that to the service provider (tour operator). There could be some extra fee for luggage quotas more than 15kg.
  • The check-in time of the hotels is 02.00pm. If hotel rooms will be available for early check-in on first day of your trip, hotel managment and the service provider (tour operator) will provide early check-in to room for you.
  • If your return hotel is different than pick-up hotel, please inform that detail immediately. If you inform that detail after organised your flight tickets, the service provider (tour operator) can request extra cost because of the distances between the airports and some hotels. If you inform this type changes on service day (last day of your trip), the service provider (tour operator) do not accept this last minute amending and drop you to your pick-up hotel.
  • If your pick-up / drop-off hotels are inside of airports (IST and SAW airports) the service provider (tour operator) do not provide any hotel pick-up / drop-off service in Istanbul.
  • Hot air ballooning is a fully weather-dependent activity and the Civil Aviation Authority determines whether the flight will be held. If your flight is cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, you are entitled to a partial refund. In such a case, your refund will be processed by the day after of that trip. Your refund rate will be the difference between options of "Ultimate Package" and "Premium Package" for the cancellations of the hot air balloon ride.
  • The Standard Balloon Ride has an One-hour approximately flight duration with 20 to 28 people capacity basket. The flight duration could be 50-55 minutes or 65-70 minutes. This situation depend the weather conditions before landing, and pilots are decide to that within the safety rules of Civil Aviation Authority. Total activity duration is approximately 3 hours.
  • If you did not book the option of "Ultimate Package", you can not get any service for hot air balloon ride which advertised/offered at the paragpraph of the descriptions about the Hot Air Balloon Ride.
  • If you do not use any service or give up join to activities / tours / airport transfers, that's meaning is going to be last minute cancellation. Because of that, there is not going to be any refund for that.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, the service provider (tour operator) can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.
  • The children who 5 years old and under are not allowed to balloon tours (option of Ultimate Package).
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia - Full Day Cappadocia Tour - Overnight at Cappadocia
  • 9 stops
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: INCLUDED You might choose the Zeydem Suites Cave Hotel or 1811 Cave Hotel for an unforgettable cave hotel accommodation.
Istanbul
  • 1h
Your travel experience begins with a departure transfer from your hotel to the airport in Istanbul. The driver will meet you at the reception of your hotel or at your Airbnb address, provided it is accessible for car parking. From there, you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia. This departure transfer and domestic flight ticket are included for the bookings to the options of "Standard Package" - "Premium Package" - "Ultimate Package".
Cappadocia
  • 1h
Upon arriving at Cappadocia airport, your driver will greet you and transport you to your hotel in Cappadocia, which is approximately an hour away. The driver will be waiting for you at the airport’s arrival terminal exit, holding a sign with your name on it.
Mustafapasa
  • 15m
The most of the tours are show you only panaromic views of the some valleys and fairy chimneys in Cappadocia because of the entrance fee costs. You won’t fully experience the history and geography of Cappadocia. Our guided tours, especially today's guided tour is present you ancient and most important places of Cappadocia district. After hundreds feedback from our guests we created this for the guests who concern and wonder the historical, cultural and architectural heritages of Cappadocia. Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel on and depar for to special day trip which organise by only us.
Keslik Monastery
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Keslik Monastery is a sprawling cave monastery complex with two churches, a large refectory hall, a sacred spring, and endless cave rooms. Located in an idyllic garden setting, this is the most expansive monastery in Cappadocia. This site has been used and developed in many ways throughout the course of 2,000 years. This area was a gravesite in pre-Christian Roman times, a large communal monastery during the Byzantine era, and now a tourist site in modern Turkey.
Sobesos Ancient City
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Sobesos Ancient City was discovered by accident in 2002. The city, which is one of the mirrors of Cappadocia's history, was unearthed as a result of a 3-year archaeological excavation. As a result of the excavations, it has been observed that there are many motifs embroidered on coloured stones. Especially the floor mosaics are made with interesting geometric patterns.
Uchisar
  • 1h
Uchisar is a town which accommodate the best restaurants in Cappadocia. These restaurant are uncrowded and not touristic restaurants. You will take your lunch one of the great restaurant on here today.
Pigeon Valley
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Which is located in Uchisar town to have one of the best panaromic viev of the region. That site also covers lots of pigeon houses which are builty bye the ancient inhabitants of the region. If you like, you can able to visit popular onxy stone factory of the region.
Kaymakli Underground City
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Kaymakli, one of the major underground cities of Cappadocia, consists of 8 floors. However, as in many underground cities, not all floors are open to tourists. In the city, the ground floor is separated for the animals to go out easily. Establish a connection between the churches and other living spaces with the corridors separated from the stables. Kaymakli Underground City, which has astounding sections such as warehouses, kitchens, cemeteries, mughouse, and copper processing workshop, still contains hidden underground tunnels that have not been fully revealed.
Cappadocia
  • 30m
At the conclusion of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cappadocia.
Day 2: Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional) - Full Day Cappadocia Tour - Overnight at Cappadocia
  • 10 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: INCLUDED You might choose the Zeydem Suites Cave Hotel or 1811 Cave Hotel for an unforgettable cave hotel accommodation.
Cappadocia Balloon Tours
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED FOR ONLY ON OPTION OF “ULTIMATE PACKAGE”) : Get ready for a wonderful experience unique to Cappadocia! We will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the balloon site where you will have the opportunity to watch the balloon being prepared for your flight. The flight will be at sunrise time, where your pilot will climb to a comfortable altitude of about 700 to 1000 metres above ground level. It is from this elevation that you will marvel at the beauty of Cappadocia below you. During certain segments of the flight our pilots are also capable of flying as low as 1 metre above the rock formations which will allow you perfect photo taking opportunities. Duration of total activity is approx 3 hours, and total duration of flight is approx 60 minutes. There will be a champagne celebration at end of the flight. At the conclusion of the balloon ride, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cappadocia.
Urgup
  • 15m
Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel between 9:30am and 10:00am (approximately) to begin the Red Tour of Cappadocia. First, you'll visit the most famous trio of fairy chimneys, known as the Three Beauties. These iconic formations are the official symbol of both Ürgüp and Cappadocia.
TokalI Church
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Buckle Church (Tokalı Kilise) in the Göreme Open Air Museum stands out as the most exquisite of the Cappadocian cave churches. Its interior features some of the most exceptional mural paintings, both in terms of theological and artistic value. The church itself is a complex comprising four churches and a hermitage, all from the 900s. Once the most renowned church in ancient times, it continues to be one of the most remarkable churches today.
Goreme Open-Air Museum
  • 1h 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Here is the monastery, including the rock cut churches, kitchens, wineries, storages and living rooms left from Anatolian Christians. Goreme Open Air Museum is listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Ortahisar
  • 30m
Weaving is a significant aspect of Turkish culture, with roots that trace back to Central Asia. This ancient tradition is still alive in Cappadocia today. During our tour, we’ll take a brief visit to a cooperative where world-renowned Turkish carpets are crafted, offering you the chance to learn about the intricate details of this age-old art form.
Uchisar Castle
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Uchisar rock castle is one of the biggest landmarks of Cappadocia. It is the highest tuff hill in the area with beautiful views of the surrounding valley full of bizarre rock formations. (Visits to the rock castle are not included due to walking difficulties and safety concerns. Instead, you will have a stop for a panoramic view of the rock castle.)
Avanos Oren Yeri
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Today's lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Avanos, where you'll have the opportunity to try "Testi Kebab," a traditional kebab unique to the Cappadocia region. (Vegetarian options are also available at the same restaurant.) Avanos is well-known for its charming old town with cobblestone streets and scenic river views. Formerly known as Venessa, the ancient city of Avanos overlooks the Kızılırmak (Red River), the longest river in Turkey, which separates Avanos from the rest of Cappadocia. A notable historical feature of Avanos, still prominent today, is its earthenware pottery production, which remains a key economic activity in the town. The ceramic industry in this area, with its numerous pottery workshops, dates back to the Hittites, and the clay sourced from the red silt of the Kızılırmak has been used for centuries. You will have a short stop for get this experience during your tour.
Devrent Valley
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Which is also known as Imagination Valley. Valley contains many animal shaped rocks which are mostly in red colour. Some of the most frequent shapes is like Camel.
Fairy Chimneys
Cappadocia is famous for its unique landforms. The Fairy Chimneys are the most obvious places to visit where these landforms are best seen and the common life of humankind and nature. On this tour, you will have seen many examples of the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia.
Cappadocia
  • 30m
At the conclusion of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cappadocia.
Day 3: Flight Back to Istanbul
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Cappadocia
  • 1h
You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Cappadocia airport for your flight back to Istanbul. (The return flight tickets to Istanbul will be included for the guests who booked the options of "Standard Package" - "Premium Package" - "Ultimate Package".)
İstanbul
  • 1h
Once you’ve booked this trip package, please share your preferred return flight timing with the service provider (tour operator). If you don’t provide this information, the service provider (tour operator) may arrange your return flight for any time of the day.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESIstanbul
    • Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEİstanbul
    • İstanbul, İstanbul, Turkiye
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)
    • Mustafa Kemal Paşa Bulvarı
    • 38090, Hilal, Kayseri, Turkiye
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAvis Nevşehir Havalimanı
    • 50940, Tuzköyü, Nevşehir, Turkiye

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