Hello Cappadocia: 2-Day Small Group Tour with Balloon Ride Option

Day 1: Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia / Camel Ride (INCLUDED) / Overnight at Cappadocia

1. Istanbul
   3h
   We will pick you up from your hotel (or from your Airbnb address if parking is available). Additionally, if you are a cruise passenger planning pre- or post-cruise travel, we can pick you up from Galataport Cruise Port and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia.
2. Cappadocia
   1h
   Upon your arrival in Cappadocia, you will be met by your driver, who will be waiting for you at the exit gate of the arrival terminal holding a sign with your name on it. You will then be driven to your hotel for a short refreshment before the Camel Ride scheduled for today. Experience the magic of Cappadocia from a unique perspective on a traditional Camel Ride.
3. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Camel Ride (INCLUDED) : Join your guides during the safety briefing. Get to know your new camel friends and start the safari journey. Admire the stunning landscapes of Cappadocia as you ride into the Red and Rose Valleys. Afterwards, we will drop back you to your hotel. Standard Route of Safari : Red and Rose Valleys, Zindanonu Valley, Meskenler Valley. ** The route could be replaced to different routes if weather does not suitable on your experience date.

Day 2: Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) / Semi-Private Guided Tour / Flight Back to Istanbul

1. 3h · Admission ticket included
   Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED – Weather Refund Guarantee & Price Locked – No Last-Minute Increases): Get ready for a unique and unforgettable experience in Cappadocia! We will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the balloon site, where you can watch the balloon being prepared for your flight. The flight takes place at sunrise, with your pilot climbing to a comfortable altitude of approximately 700 to 1000 meters above ground level. From this height, you will marvel at the breathtaking beauty of Cappadocia below. During certain segments of the flight, our pilots may also fly as low as 1 meter above the rock formations, giving you perfect opportunities for photos. The total activity lasts approximately 3 hours, with the flight itself lasting around 60 minutes. At the end of the flight, there will be a champagne celebration, and you will receive a souvenir to remember this magnificent experience. Afterwards, we will transfer you back to your hotel.
2. Fairy Chimneys
   20m
   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 and the first off them will be Three Beauties. Meet the most famous family of fairy chimneys: Three beauties. These are the official symbol of both Urgup and Cappadocia.
3. Goreme Open Air Museum
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   The Goreme Open-Air Museum features an extensive monastic complex carved directly into the soft volcanic rock, including ancient churches, kitchens, wineries, storerooms, and living spaces once inhabited by Anatolian Christians. With its unique architectural details and beautifully preserved frescoes, the site offers a vivid window into early Christian life in Cappadocia. Its cultural and historical significance has earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
4. TokalI Church
   20m
   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.
5. 20m
   The entire town is dominated by the 90-metre-high (300 ft) rock-castle in the centre of the town, which is called Sivrikoya by the inhabitants. It is an extraordinary example of the rock-cut architecture which is typical of the region and served as a refuge from attackers in Byzantine times. You will see all these rock-cut architecture by panoramic visit.
6. Avanos Oren Yeri
   1h 30m
   Today’s lunch service will be in a local restaurant at the Avanos, and you will have chance for test the "Testi Kebab" which is a traditional kebab variety of the Cappadocia region of Turkey. (Also, vegetarian meals are available in same restaurant.) Avanos is a popular destination because of its attractive old town with cobbled streets, and views over the river. The old city of Avanos, whose name in ancient times was Venessa, overlooks the longest river of Turkey, the Kizilirmak (Red River), which also separates Avanos from the rest of Cappadocia. The most famous historical feature of Avanos, which is still relevant and very visible today, is its production of earthenware pottery; it is also the most economic activity in the town. The ceramic trade in this district and its countless pottery factories date right back to the Hittites, and the ceramic clay from the red silt of the Kizilirmak has always been used.
7. Uchisar Castle
   30m
   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. (There are no any visit to rock castle because of the walking difficulties and safety risks on there. You will have a stop for panoramic view to this rock castle.)
8. Devrent Valley
   20m
   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.
9. 1h
   At the end of the tour, we will drop you off at Cappadocia Airport for your flight back to Istanbul.
10. 3h
    Upon your arrival in Istanbul, we will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. The departure time of your return flight is between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM. This means your flight will land in Istanbul at approximately 9:30 PM to 10:45 PM. Please note that this timing may vary by approximately +/-30 minutes depending on the scheduled flights on your date. This timing is ideal as it allows you to enjoy a full-day guided tour of Cappadocia before catching your return flight to Istanbul.

Pickup details

Guests starting from Istanbul will have a domestic flight to Denizli, with pickup from their hotel or Airbnb accommodation included. Guests staying in Antalya, Marmaris, Fethiye, Kusadasi, or Izmir can also join the tour with a private vehicle transfer to Pamukkale. Please provide your hotel or accommodation details when booking so we can arrange the most convenient pickup. Available hotels can be selected in the search box above. If your property is not listed due to address system updates, please enter its details in the “Special Requests” section when booking.

• 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
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness