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Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride
Cappadocia Tours
Cappadocia Tours
Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride
Cappadocia Tours

Wonders of Cappadocia : 2 Days Travel from Istanbul - Including Balloon Ride

By Turkey Experiences
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is P 50,277 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Overview

Charming valleys and fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, white travertine terraces of Pamukkale and Salda crater lake are Turkey’s most photographed natural wonders. Also, explore the ancient Roman ruins of Hierapolis, and enjoy a memorable scenic sunrise flight by Hot Air Balloon (Included) in Cappadocia. This 3-days travel to Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Salda Lake is including 2 nights hotel accommodation, domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Cappadocia - Pamukkale to Istanbul, Hot Air Balloon Ride, ATV Quad Bike Safari, transfers at the mentioned airports in the itinerary, bus ticket from Cappadocia to Pamukkale, Entrance fees of museums, national parks, ruins mentioned in the itinerary, professional tour guides licensed by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism for duration of the day tours.

Activity location

  • Istanbul Old City tour
    • Basak Mah. Mevlana Cad., NO24E D15 Blok D:25
    • 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cappadocia
    • Turkiye

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

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Silver Package
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d3d
  • English

Accommodation: Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel - Stay at Stone Room
Hot Air Balloon Ride: INCLUDED
Money Back Guarantee: If your balloon ride is cancelled due to poor weather conditions, you will be refunded cost of balloon ride.
Domestic Flights: Round Trip flight tickets between Istanbul and Cappadocia are INCLUDED.
Tour Language: The daily tour(s) will be organised with professional licenced English-speaking guides.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 4:00
Price details
P 50,276.85 x 1 AdultP 50,276.85
Total
Price is P 50,276.85
Gold Package
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d3d
  • English

Accommodation: 1811 Cave Hotel - Guarantee to Stay at Cave Room
Hot Air Balloon Ride: INCLUDED
Money Back Guarantee: If your balloon ride is cancelled due to poor weather conditions, you will be refunded cost of balloon ride.
Tour Language: The daily tour(s) will be organised with professional licenced English-speaking guides.
Domestic Flights: Round Trip flight tickets between Istanbul and Cappadocia are INCLUDED.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 4:00
Price details
P 55,236.35 x 1 AdultP 55,236.35
Total
Price is P 55,236.35
Diamond Package
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d3d
  • English

Accommodation: Exedra Hotel - Guarantee to Stay at Cave Room
Hot Air Balloon Ride: INCLUDED
Money Back Guarantee: If your balloon ride is cancelled due to poor weather conditions, you will be refunded cost of balloon ride.
Domestic Flights: Round Trip flight tickets between Istanbul and Cappadocia are INCLUDED.
Tour Language: The daily tour(s) will be organised with professional licenced English-speaking & Spanish-speaking guides.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 4:00
Price details
P 64,039.44 x 1 AdultP 64,039.44
Total
Price is P 64,039.44

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransfers at the mentioned airports for domestic flights in the itinerary
  • What's includedWhat's includedFlight Tickets : Istanbul to Denizli - Izmir to Istanbul or Izmir to Cappadocia
  • What's includedWhat's includedXX nights hotel accommodation including breakfast
  • What's includedWhat's includedBreakfast
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pick-up & drop-off services for each mentioned tours and transfers on itinerary
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional tour guide who licenced by Ministry of Culture and Tourism
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDinner & Drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fees of the museums (Your guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line.)

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers 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 travelers. They will already accommodate at single room(s).
  • The pre-planned hotels are "Hotel Arcadia Blue" and "Radisson Blu Hotel İstanbul Pera" in Istanbul - "1811 Cave Boutique Hotel" and "Zeydem Suites Boutique Hotel" in Cappadocia for your accommodation on this travel. If these hotels are not available for standard/superior rooms on your travel dates, local tour operator can replace it with an equivalent hotel.
  • The check-in time of the hotels is 02.00pm, and you can not start use your room before this time. This is about the check-in & check-out policies of the hotels.
  • Local tour operator will send e-tickets of your domestic flights at six 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.
  • Local tour operator can request your some passport details for the bookings of your flight tickets. If you do not share the details which requested by the local tour operator, 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 local tour operator. There could be some extra fee for luggage quotas more than 15kg. This is exactly about the policies of airline companies.
  • 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 "included balloon ride" and "excluded balloon ride" 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.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • The children who 5 years old and under are not allowed to balloon tours.
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, local tour operator can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Semi-Private Tour to Old City (Sultanahmet District) of Istanbul – Flight to Cappadocia – Overnight at Cappadocia
  • 9 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Included: When booking the tour, you have right to select your desired hotel category from a range of available choices.
Istanbul Old City tour
  • 30m
The services of travel package begins with a guided walking tour through Istanbul’s historic Old City. You’ll meet your licensed tour guide and embark on a semi-private tour, exploring the heart of Sultanahmet, the city’s ancient center.
Sultanahmet District
  • 10m
Today's tour will include visits to the key landmarks of the Sultanahmet District: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome, the German Fountain, and the Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı). Your tour guide will share detailed insights about the rich history and significance of the Sultanahmet area.
Hagia Sophia Mosque
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the Hagia Sophia with pre-booked tickets and experience one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks, deeply rooted in Greek Orthodox history. Discover how this magnificent structure was transformed into a mosque following the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople. Marvel at the unique blend of architectural elements from both a mosque and a church, coexisting harmoniously. Take in the grandeur of its soaring dome, towering minarets, intricate mosaics, vivid paintings, and ancient Roman columns. Learn about the addition of exquisite İznik tiles over the years, the craftsmanship behind the Virgin Mary mosaic, and the Ottoman tradition of burying their sultans in the courtyard.
Topkapi Palace
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Topkapi Palace Museum (Topkapı Sarayı) is more than the former imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans; it also served as the center of executive and judicial power for nearly 400 years. This architectural masterpiece stands as a symbol of the Ottoman Empire’s grandeur and influence. A stunning example of Oriental design, the palace showcases the empire's wealth and authority. Please note that visits to the Harem section are not included.
Hippodrome
  • 45m
The Hippodrome of Constantinople, now known as Sultanahmet Square, was once the grand chariot racing arena and a key social and sporting hub of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. Today, it stands in modern-day Istanbul as a public square, renowned for its rich history and the surviving remnants of its ancient structures.
German Fountain
  • 15m
The German Fountain, located at the northern end of Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, across from the Mausoleum of Sultan Ahmed I, is a striking gazebo-style structure. Built to commemorate the second anniversary of German Emperor Wilhelm II’s 1898 visit to Istanbul, the fountain was constructed in Germany, transported in pieces, and assembled on-site in 1900. Designed in the Neo-Byzantine style, it features an octagonal dome supported by eight marble columns, with its interior adorned in stunning golden mosaics.
Kapali Carsi
  • 1h 30m
The Grand Bazaar, known as Kapalıçarşı in Turkish, is one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world, nestled in the heart of Istanbul. Established in the 15th century, this vast marketplace spans over 60 streets and alleys, housing more than 4,000 shops and stalls. Bursting with energy and color, the bazaar offers an incredible variety of goods, from jewelry, carpets, and textiles to ceramics, spices, leather products, and traditional Turkish handicrafts. It’s a dream destination for those seeking unique souvenirs and gifts. The Grand Bazaar’s architecture is equally captivating, featuring a maze-like layout, vaulted ceilings, and vibrant displays. Strolling through its winding pathways allows visitors to soak up Istanbul’s rich history and culture while engaging with friendly local merchants.
Istanbul
  • 1h
At the conclusion of the tour, you will be transferred to airport for your flight to Cappadocia.
Cappadocia
  • 1h
When you arrive at Cappadocia airport, your driver will meet you at the arrivals terminal exit, holding a sign with your name. From there, you’ll be transported to your hotel in Cappadocia, which is about an hour’s drive away.
Day 2: Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) – Guided Day Trip - Overnight at Cappadocia
  • 9 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Cappadocia Balloon Tours
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED FOR ALL OPTIONS EXCEPT THE OPTION OF “BRONZE 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 meters 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 meter 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.
Ürgüp
  • 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. After hundreds feedback from our guests we created this for the guests who concern and wonder the historical, cultural and architectural heritages of Cappadocia. Our guided tours, especially today's guided tour is present you ancient and extraordinary geographical spots of Cappadocia district. Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to begin this carefully planned day trip to the key attractions of Cappadocia.
Goreme Open-Air Museum
  • 1h 15m
  • Admission ticket included
The Göreme Open Air Museum is recognized as one of the earliest monasteries in Christian history. This rock-hewn settlement, where education was provided to spread Christianity, has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985, renowned for its fresco-covered churches and rock-hewn living spaces.
TokalI Church
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
The Tokalı Church (Buckle Church) in the Göreme Open Air Museum is considered one of the most beautiful of the Cappadocian cave churches. Its interior boasts some of the most outstanding frescoes, notable for their theological and artistic significance. The church is part of a larger complex that includes four churches and a hermitage, all dating back to the 9th century. Once the most famous church in the region, it remains one of the most impressive churches in the area today.
Ortahisar
  • 40m
Ortahisar Castle, also known as the most spectacular fairy chimney of Cappadocia, is located in Ortahisar town of Nevşehir. Said to be one of the first multi-storey settlements in the world, this castle is surrounded by steep valleys on three sides. Its geography enabled the castle to be used for protection and shelter in ancient times. (Visits to the rock castle are not included due to walking difficulties and safety concerns.) After a panoramic visit to this amazing rock castle, you will continue for 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.
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.
Uchisar Castle
  • 20m
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.)
Devrent Valley
  • 20m
This valley, also known as Imagination Valley, is home to numerous rock formations shaped like animals, predominantly in shades of red. One of the most common shapes found here is that of a 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.
Day 3: Camel Ride - Flight Back to Istanbul
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Cappadocia Camel Tour
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Camel Ride (INCLUDED): After being picked up from your hotel, you’ll meet your guides for a safety briefing. Get acquainted with your new camel companions before embarking on your adventure. As you ride through the breathtaking Red and Rose Valleys, take in the incredible landscapes of Cappadocia. Standard Ride Route: Red and Rose Valleys, Zindanonu Valley, Meskenler Valley. **Please note, if weather conditions are unfavorable on your experience day, the route may be adjusted to an alternative one.
Cappadocia
  • 1h
At the conclusion of the ride, you will be transferred to Cappadocia airport for your flight back to Istanbul.
İstanbul
  • 1h
When you arrive to airport in Istanbul, the driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESIstanbul Old City tour
    • Basak Mah. Mevlana Cad., NO24E D15 Blok D:25
    • 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECappadocia
    • Turkiye
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEUçhisar
    • Uçhisar, Nevşehir, Turkiye
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEÜrgüp
    • Ürgüp, Nevşehir, Turkiye
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEİstanbul
    • İstanbul, İstanbul, Turkiye
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAvanos
    • Avanos, Nevşehir, Turkiye
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGöreme
    • 50180, Göreme, Nevşehir, Turkiye
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKuşadası
    • Kuşadası, Aydın, Turkiye
  • PEOPLEPEOPLESelçuk
    • Selçuk, İzmir, Turkiye
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBodrum
    • Bodrum, Muğla, Turkiye
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAntalya
    • Antalya, Antalya, Turkiye
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMarmaris
    • Marmaris, Muğla, Turkiye
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEİzmir
    • İzmir, İzmir, Turkiye
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPamukkale
    • 20190, Pamukkale, Denizli, Turkiye
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEOrtahisar
    • 50650, Ortahisar, Nevşehir, Turkiye

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