STANDARD BALLOON TOUR
Cappadocia Tour From İstanbul With Hot Air Balloon
Cappadocia is a region in central Turkey, located on a high plateau. It's home to some of the world's most famous rock formations and underground cities.
İstanbul to Cappadocia
First things first. Before we talk about the Cappadocia Tour, let's make sure you know what Cappadocia is.
Cappadocia is an ancient region in central Turkey that was once a popular tourist destination for people from all over the world because of its majestic landscape and historical sites. It's famous for its unique geological formations such as fairy chimneys and underground cities, as well as otherworldly rock formations like mushroom rocks and erosion valleys called canyons. The reason why it has so many interesting geological features is because it's home to tectonic activity caused by an earthquake fault line that runs through this area of Turkey!
The best way to see all these amazing sights is with a hot air balloon ride! So now that you know what Cappadocia is all about, let's talk about our tour package!
İstanbul - Cappadocia (Turkish Airlines)
Turkish Airlines will be the carrier for this tour. This flight is nonstop and takes 3 hours and 15 minutes. The flight departs from Istanbul Ataturk Airport and arrives at Kayseri Airport.
Kayseri Airport
Kayseri Airport is located in Kayseri, a city in Central Anatolia. The airport makes it easy to travel into Cappadocia. With flights available from major cities around the world and a direct bus connecting it to the city center, you'll be able to get there easily.
To get to Kayseri Airport:
To get from Kayseri Airport:
Arrival to Cappadocia & check-in to the hotel
Your guide will pick you up from the airport and drive for about two hours to reach your hotel in Urgup, a small village located near the heart of Cappadocia region. Upon arrival at the hotel,
you can rest and get ready for an exciting day tomorrow!
Cave Hotel visit
In this cave hotel, you will witness how people live in the caves. You will see a church that has been built inside a cave and also hot springs. You will also be able to eat traditional food of Cappadocia region.
Early wake-up for balloon flight & breakfast
You will wake up early for your hot air balloon flight. You can choose to go with a guided tour or go solo. After the breakfast, you will ride in a car to land of your hot air balloon flight. Your pilot will give an introduction to what to expect from the ride and how it works, then you’re off!
The flight lasts about 20 minutes, and will take you over Cappadocia’s stunning landscape including valleys, hills, rock formations and troglodyte homes (caves carved into rocks).
Hot Air Balloon ride in the sky of Cappadocia for 1 hour
You will have a hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia for 1 hour. You will be able to see the stunning views of Cappadocia from the sky, and you will be able to enjoy the flight with your friends and family. This tour is suitable for all ages, so if you want to experience this adventure, book your spot today!
Breakfast & free time in hotel till departure time.
Next, you will be taken to your hotel for breakfast and free time till departure time.
The tour day starts with a pick-up from your hotel by our vehicle at the scheduled time. Free time during the morning in Cappadocia is available for making some purchases or exploring the town on your own. In the afternoon, you will have an option to take part in a Hot Air Balloon Flight over Cappadocia valleys. The evening is at leisure for browsing through shops or enjoying dinner at a local restaurant before going back home.
Departure Transfer From Hotel To Airport And Flight To Istanbul - Arrival To Istanbul’s New Airport.
After breakfast, our driver will pick you up from your hotel in İstanbul and transfer you to the airport. You will depart for Cappadocia on a flight which departs at 06:05 pm local time. Upon arrival at Istanbul’s new airport, the following services will be provided upon your arrival:
Cappadocia Tour From İstanbul With Hot Air Balloon
The trip was amazing and unforgettable. I enjoyed every moment of it and would recommend this to everyone. The only thing is that I wish the tour guides were more knowledgeable about the history of Cappadocia, which is why I gave 4 stars instead of 5 stars.