Cappadocia Balloon Expedition & Green Tour Fusion: Commence your day with the magic of a pre-dawn hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia, facilitated by a convenient hotel pickup. Following this breathtaking experience, relish a satisfying breakfast at your hotel before embarking on a full day of exploration. Unveil the wonders of this enchanting terrain, as you delve into the mysteries of the Underground City, traverse the captivating Ihlara Valley, and immerse yourself in a multitude of stories and treasures this land holds.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION |
All Cappadocia hotels |
| DEPARTURE TIME |
Balloon Tour: 05.15 am. Green Tour: 9.45 am. |
| INCLUDED |
| All Hotel pickup and drop-off |
| Breakfast |
| Qualified and professional pilot (Cappadocia experienced) |
| Your pilot will tell you about the region |
| Pre-sunrise hot air balloon 60 minute flight |
| Flight certificate |
| Flight celebration after balloon flight |
| Health Insurance |
| Official Balloon Company (General Directorate of Civil Aviation ® Flight Licensed. Since 1997) |
| Small-group full-day Green Tour with luxury vehicle |
| Professional art historian local guide |
| Underground City |
| Ihlara Valley |
| Lunch |
| National Park fees |
| All taxes, fees and handling charges |
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| NOT INCLUDED |
Flash Disk (Video) |
Pre-Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight: Experience the enchanting allure of Cappadocia with a hot air balloon flight before sunrise. Our VIP vehicles will collect you from your hotel one hour before dawn (around 06:30 in winter and 04:15 in summer) and transport you to the take-off site. Your skilled pilot will unveil Cappadocia’s distinct beauty, spanning from Red Valley to Goreme. As you soar amidst an awe-inspiring sunrise, you’ll witness panoramic vistas of Urgup, Goreme, Ortahisar, Uchisar, Avanos, and Nevsehir. Following this approximately 60-minute flight, our adept pilot will execute a seamless landing with the assistance of our ground team. A celebratory gathering with refreshing non-alcoholic beverages will await you. At the landing site, we’ll present you with a flight certificate bearing your name, marking the success of our flight. Subsequently, we’ll return you to your hotel by 8:30 am.
GREEN Tour: Begin your day at 9:45 am with the Green Tour, starting with a breathtaking view over Goreme from Esentepe. Witness the panoramic vista of Goreme valley and village, replete with fairy chimneys, rock formations, and cave houses. Venture to the Derinkuyu Underground City, one of Cappadocia’s most well-preserved and deepest underground cities. Uncover the unique rooms within, including stables, cellars, storage areas, refectories, churches, and wineries. Explore the second floor, which once housed a missionary school and study rooms. Traverse to the Ihlara Valley, marveling at over a hundred rock-carved churches and houses lining the gorge. Stroll along the river and discover hidden churches. Enjoy a leisurely lunch by the river in Belisirma Village.
Following lunch, journey to the Selime Monastery, a 13th-century marvel hewn from rock by Christian monks. Capture a memorable photograph at the Yaprakhisar Panorama, showcasing the renowned Selime Monastery featured in the “Star Wars” films. Return to your hotel at the conclusion of the tour by approximately 5:00 pm.
Kenneth
Balloon flight at sunrise was fantastic !! Our pilot was great and the Green tour guide was perfect . Great job !!
Thanks so much.
Diana
Fabulous trip today excellent tour guide too.
Really enjoyed both the Hot Air Balloon, awesome day and. Green tour.
thank you so much