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Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with Balloon Ride

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About This Activity

Experience the magic of Cappadocia on a tour from Istanbul, featuring breathtaking landscapes, ancient history, and unforgettable experiences. Explore either North Cappadocia, with its fairy chimneys and the Goreme Open Air Museum, or South Cappadocia, known for its underground cities and scenic valleys. Enhance your adventure with an optional hot air balloon ride, offering panoramic views of this otherworldly region at sunrise. A perfect blend of adventure and cultural discovery awaits!

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 3 days in advance.

Live tour guide

English

Duration

3 Days

Skip the ticket line & NO HIDDEN COST

Preready ticket for skip the line.

Meet & Greet service at airports

Our team will welcome you at Cappadocia and Istanbul Airports.

Pick-up & Drop-off services included

We provide pick up and drop off Istanbul Hotels or AIRBNB.

Itinerary & How We'll Meet

We will be meeting you at your hotel lobby or AIRBNB in Istanbul to take you to Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökcen Airport (SAW). If you haven’t book your hotel or AIRBNB yet, you can inform us hotel address couple of days before tour starts.

Day 1– Fly to Cappadocia
 
( 12:00 – 15:00 ) Please be ready for pickup service.
Trasfer to Airport in Istanbul depending on flight time.
Flight to Cappadocia
After aririval Cappadocia, meet our representitive at Cappadocia Airport.
Transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 2– Private North or South Tour 
Breakfast served at hotel.
( 10:00 ) Please be ready for pickup service.
Option 1 – North Cappadocia Tour. ( Goreme Open Air Museum – Goreme Panoroma – Avanos – Devrent Valley – Pasabaglari (Monks Valley) – Ortahisar Castle )
Option 2 – South Cappadocia Tour. ( Kaymakli or Ozkonak Underground City – Uchisar Castle – Cavusin – Love Valley – Pigeon Valley – Rose Valley )
End of tour, transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 3– Hot Air Balloon Ride and Fly back to Istanbul
( 04:30 – 06:30 )Hot Air Balloon Ride ( times are depending on weather in the morning )
End of activite, transfer back to hotel.
Breakfast served at hotel.
( 12:00 ) Please check out hotel with your bags.
( 12:00 – 14:00 ) Please be ready for pickup service.
Transfer to airport depending on flight time.
Flight to Istanbul.
After arrival Istanbul, meet our representitive at Istanbul Airport.
Transfer to your hotel or AIRBNB in Istanbul.
END OF SERVICE.

 

*For reference only. Pickup and flights times are subject to change.

 

Included

  • 2 Nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Domestic Flights ( Istanbul to Cappadocia – Cappadocia to Istanbul )
  • Private North OR South Cappadocia Tour ( upon your preference )
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride
  • All hotel pick-up services for tours from/to hotel mentioned in the itinerary
  • All transfers from/to airport and your hotel mentioned in the itinerary
  • All Entrance fees & Museum fees mentioned by the itineraries
  • All local taxes and services

 

Excluded

  • Lunch
  • Optional Tours (Unless selected)
  • Dinner

 

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Why Choose This Tour

  • Experience a Bucket-List Hot Air Balloon Ride – Soar above Cappadocia’s stunning landscapes at sunrise, witnessing breathtaking views of fairy chimneys, valleys, and ancient cave dwellings from the sky.
  • Hassle-Free Travel from Istanbul – Enjoy a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia, private airport transfers, and comfortable transportation for a smooth, stress-free experience.
  • Explore Cappadocia’s Must-See Attractions – Discover top highlights like Göreme Open-Air Museum, Devrent Valley, Pasabag (Monks Valley), Uchisar Castle, and Love Valley, all with a professional guide.
  • Book Your Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with a Hot Air Balloon Ride Today and experience one of the most unforgettable adventures in Turkey!

Where You'll Stay

Standard Hotels – Standard package style accommodation is where you will stay at boutique hotels, they will have clean, comfortable rooms.

Cappadocia Hotels :

Premium Hotels : Premium package can include your large chain hotels ( 4*,5* stars ) and you will also find a variety of smaller locally run Premium Boutique Hotels.

Cappadocia :

*Please mention on your request. Extra charges apply in this category.

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Full Experience

Day 1 - Fly to Cappadocia

Start your adventure with a flight from Istanbul to the enchanting region of Cappadocia. You will be pickup from your Istanbul Hotel or AIRBNB to Istanbul or Sabiha Airport to fly to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, meet our driver in Cappaocia to transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 2 - Private North or South Guided Tour

On the second day of our Cappadocia trip, we will head towards the beauties of the region with North or South Tour according to your preference. Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before you start your second day tour (09:45 - 10:00 am.). The North Cappadocia Tour features the Goreme Open Air Museum, panoramic views at Goreme Panorama, the pottery town of Avanos, the whimsical formations of Devrent Valley, the fairy chimneys of Pasabaglari (Monks Valley), and the impressive Ortahisar Castle. Alternatively, the South Cappadocia Tour explores the fascinating Kaymakli or Ozkonak Underground City, the majestic Uchisar Castle, the historic village of Cavusin, the stunning landscapes of Love Valley, Pigeon Valley, and the serene beauty of Rose Valley. Both options promise an unforgettable day of discovery! End of the tour transfer back to your hotel and overnight in Cappadocia.

• Places We'II Visit North Tour: Goreme Open Air Museum – Goreme Panoroma – Avanos – Devrent Valley – Pasabaglari (Monks Valley) – Ortahisar Castle

• Places We'II Visit South Tour: Kaymakli or Ozkonak Underground City - Uchisar Castle - Cavusin - Love Valley - Pigeon Valley - Rose Valley

• Meal: Breakfast

• Skip the line Tickets: Included

Day 3 - Hot Air Baloon Ride and Fly back to Istanbul

Float over Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, tuff valleys and rock-cut churches and experience the sunrise from a unique aerial viewpoint on this 1-hour hot air balloon flight. Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia is one of the major attractions best things to do in Cappadocia. The Cappadocia hot air balloon tour also considered as one of the most interesting and exciting attractions in the world. Admire the stunning landscape of Cappadocia from a hot air balloon at sunrise on this tour. Depart from your hotel in an air-conditioned minivan and make your way to Goreme. Enjoy a light breakfast before boarding your balloon with your pilot. Enjoy memorable panoramic views from up to 1,000 feet (300 meters) above ground, then celebrate your safe landing with a champagne toast and a personalized flight certificate. End of the activite you will be transfer to hotel for breakfast after you have breakfast check out around afternoon and depending on your flights, transfer to airport to fly back to Istanbul. After you arrive to Istanbul Airport you will be transferred to your hotel or Airbnb in Istanbul.

• Activite We'II Do: Hot Air Balloon Ride

• Meal: Breakfast

Included/Excluded

  • 2 Nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Domestic Flights ( Istanbul to Cappadocia - Cappadocia to Istanbul )
  • Private North OR South Cappadocia Tour ( upon your preference )
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride
  • All hotel pick-up services for tours from/to hotel mentioned in the itinerary
  • All transfers from/to airport and your hotel mentioned in the itinerary
  • All Entrance fees & Museum fees mentioned by the itineraries
  • All local taxes and services
  • Lunch
  • Optional Tours (Unless selected)
  • Dinner

Know Before You Go

  • All passenger names, passport numbers, passport expiry date and country is required for flight tickets.
  • Each passenger is permitted 15 kg (adults) luggage + 8 kg hand bag for cabin on domestic flights.
  • Hotel check in time at 14:00 and check out time at 12:00 noon.
  • For your domestic flights, the driver will drop you off at the airport terminal entrance doors, this tour does not include assistant services at airports for check in etc.
  • If hot air balloon ride is cancelled because of weather conditions, total cost of hot air balloon ride will be refunded. It can not be rescheduled.
  • We use shuttle transport services with group from to airports in Cappadocia. Upon request, private service is also available.
  • All tour is private activities with professional tour guide. Upon request, regular group tour is also possible.
  • We are member of Turkish Travel Agents ( TURSAB ) and all our tours are operated by Licensed Professional Tour Guides.
  • We will contact to you to get details of your pick-up location by Email or WhatsApp after booking.

 

Payment

We will ask %40 percent of total amount as a deposit at the time of booking ( credit card or bank transfer ) and remaning can be paid at the tour ( credit card extra %3 or cash without any extra ).

 

Booking Process

  1. Initial Inquiry: We receive and review your reservation request, helping you select suitable dates and finalize the itinerary, including your hotel stay and the tours you’d like to participate in.
  2. Deposit Payment: Once we have agreed on the details, we request a deposit of 40% of the total amount to secure your booking.
  3. Document Submission: After the deposit payment is completed, we kindly ask you to send the participants’ passports via email or WhatsApp.
  4. Final Confirmation: We finalize your reservation and provide you with a detailed itinerary that includes all necessary details.

FAQs

Which Month Is Best for a Hot Air Balloon Ride in Cappadocia?

The best time for a Cappadocia hot air balloon ride is from April to October, when the weather is most stable, offering clear skies and calm winds. However, balloons operate year-round, and winter flights can be magical with snow-covered landscapes.

Is the Hot Air Balloon Ride Worth It in Cappadocia?

Absolutely! A hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia is a bucket-list experience. Floating above the fairy chimneys, valleys, and unique rock formations at sunrise provides breathtaking panoramic views.

Do Hot Air Balloons Fly Every Day in Cappadocia?

Hot air balloon flights are weather-dependent. While they are scheduled daily, flights may be canceled due to strong winds or unfavorable conditions. If your flight is canceled, you can reschedule for the next available day or receive a full refund.

How Many Hours Does a Hot Air Balloon Ride Last?

The actual balloon flight lasts approximately 60–75 minutes, depending on wind conditions. The total experience, including hotel pickup, pre-flight briefing, and post-flight celebrations, takes around 3–4 hours.

Can You Do a Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with a Hot Air Balloon Ride in One Day?

No, a same-day Cappadocia tour from Istanbul with a balloon ride is not possible. Since balloon flights take place at sunrise, travelers must arrive the night before to participate. A 2-day Cappadocia tour from Istanbul is recommended.

What Time Do Hot Air Balloon Rides Start in Cappadocia?

Flights take off just before sunrise. Pickup from Cappadocia hotels typically starts around 4:30–6:30 AM, depending on the season.

How Can I Book a Cappadocia Tour with a Hot Air Balloon Ride from Istanbul?

You can book directly through our website. We recommend booking in advance due to high demand, especially in peak season.

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