Pre-Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight: Immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of Cappadocia with a hot air balloon flight before dawn. Our VIP vehicles will collect you from your hotel an hour before sunrise (approximately 06:30 in winter and 04:15 in summer) and transport you to the launch site.
As you ascend, the pilot will guide you through the mesmerizing Red Valley to Goreme, offering unparalleled panoramic vistas of Urgup, Goreme, Ortahisar, Uchisar, Avanos, and Nevsehir. Witness the sun’s ascent from the skies, painting the Cappadocian landscape in a golden hue.
After around 60 minutes in the air, our skilled pilot will expertly guide the balloon to a gentle landing with the help of the ground crew. Celebrate this experience with refreshing beverages and receive a personalized flight certificate. Our transport will then return you to your hotel by 8:30 am.
RED Tour: Following your breathtaking hot air balloon adventure, prepare for the RED Tour. Commencing at 9:45 am, we will pick you up from your hotel and begin the day’s exploration. Begin with a visit to Devrent Valley, aptly nicknamed “Imagination Valley,” showcasing its surreal and fantastical landscapes.
Our next stop is Pashabagi, or Monks Valley, where Christian hermits once dwelled in hermit cells and churches nestled within the unique three-headed pinnacles symbolizing the Holy Trinity. Witness the evolution of fairy chimney formation in this captivating area.
Moving forward, venture to Avanos (Venessa), renowned as the pottery hub of Cappadocia, set along the banks of the Kizilirmak/Red River, named for its reddish clay deposits. Observe skilled potters using traditional kick wheels, an art form passed down through generations.
Enjoy a satisfying lunch at a local eatery before proceeding to the Goreme Open Air Museum, home to paramount Byzantine cave churches. This sanctuary was once inhabited by monks and nuns pursuing monastic life from the 3rd century onward. Marvel at the meticulously preserved Byzantine cave wall paintings and frescoes spanning the Iconoclastic period to the Seljuk era‘s close. Icons depicting scenes from both the Old and New Testaments, coupled with portraits of Church Fathers and saints, illuminate the Byzantine cosmos.
The Esentepe viewpoint grants a breathtaking panorama of Goreme valley and village, showcasing fairy chimneys, rock formations, and cave dwellings. Conclude this extraordinary day with a visit to Uchisar Castle, the region’s highest point. Upon tour completion, we will escort you back to your hotel by 4:30 pm.
Nomad
Awesome!… Ended up booking the trip late (within a month) and all the hot air balloon rides were sold out! Enka was the only one offering them with the tour! I confirmed with her 2 days before, and the tour went very well. Perfect amount of time. It is a combo of the red and green tour offered at most places and hifglights the best of each of those tours. Loved it! Would go again!
David
Red tour and the hot air balloon exceeded our expectations! The tour guide was friendly and very easy to follow. The balloon experience was breathtaking. They fed a wonderful breakfast and lunch based on the activity you are in. When coming to Cappadocia look at no other tour service because they are the best!