Cappadocia: Picturesque Fairy Chimneys with Optional Hot-Air Balloon Experience from Istanbul
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Experience the magical and picturesque beauty of Cappadocia, with its unique fairy chimneys and optional hot-air balloon ride. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 6 days learn more
Highlights

Flight to Cappadocia, Cappadocia Tour & Overnight in Cappadocia

Devrent Valley - Start the day visiting Devrent Valley also known as Imagination Valley, this is one of the most surreal-looking landscapes in Cappadocia. The next stop will be Pasabagi.

Goreme National Park - After lunch we continue to the Goreme Open Air Museum, important Byzantine Cave churches are found in these once remote Valleys where Monks and Nuns pursued monastic life the 3 rd Century. Here you will see the preserved Byzantine Cave wall paintings and Frescos from the Iconoclastic period through to the end of the Selcuk Rule. Icons with scenes from the Old and New Testament can be seen above portraits of Saints and Church Fathers depicting the Structure of the Byzantine Period. Panoramic View Point Esentepe with a spectacular view over Goreme Valley and Goreme Village. End your day with a view of Uchisar Castle, this tall Rock is the highest point of the Goreme region.

Avanos - Proceed to Avanos the Pottery Center of Cappadocia, the village is set on the banks of the Kizilirmak/Red River. The River gets its name from the Red clay deposits, here you can watch the potters at work using the traditional kick wheels, a technique that has remained unchanged for generations.
Lunch is served in a local Restaurant.

Fairy Chimneys - Also known as Monks Valley where Christian hermits chose to build Hermit Cells and Churches in these 3 headed Pinnacles symbolic of the Holy Trinity, it is possible to see all stages of the fairy chimneys at this spot.
Upon tour, transfer to the hotel.

Istanbul Airport - Pick up from hotel, apartment, or port and private transfer to Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Optional Hot-Air Balloon Ride
  • Lunch included
  • Round-trip flight to Cappadocia (economy class)
  • Shuttle airport transfers in Cappadocia
  • Private airport transfers in Istanbul
  • Breakfast provided
  • All fees and/or taxes included
  • Two full-day group tours in Cappadocia via air-conditioned minivan
  • Guidance from professional, licensed guides
  • Overnight stay in a Cappadocia Cave Hotel
What's Not Included
  • Drinks at lunchtime
  • Hotel meals or room services
  • Gratuities/TIP (optional)
  • Dinner
  • Anything else that is not specifically mentioned in the included section
Additional Information

WHY YOU SHOULD HEAD TO CAPPADOCIA?

  • It Feels Like Stepping Into Another World!
  • It’s Home to Enchanting Fairy Chimneys!
  • The enchanting allure and magic of Cappadocia is so profound, words fall short in conveying its charm.
  • Trade magical carpets for a Breathtaking Balloon Ride in Cappadocia. It’s EPIC!

Sometimes, the peculiar is spectacular. The unusual landscape of Cappadocia is what renders its enchantment. The odd splendor it houses is singular, and it’s doubtful you’ll encounter such a place anywhere else on earth. Perhaps Mother Nature was in a whimsical mood when she moulded Cappadocia.

Seize the opportunity for an unparalleled experience!

Significant Alert:
Hot-air balloon ride in Cappadocia is not permitted for children under the age of 6.

  • Infant meals not included
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Passport name, gender, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • 7/24 emergency telephone.
  • Excursion folder, which includes detailed information for your trip.
  • Services and information from our local representative.
  • Passport (also necessary for domestic flights)
  • Warm clothes for the balloon ride (valid for balloon option)
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Syedkirmani
Aug 15, 2023
Flawless arrangement - Excellent arrangement right from flight, transfers, hotel and ballon ride. All these arrangements were done less than 24 hrs before start of journey. My daughter ipad was lost in Taxi while coming back to hotel but he got it back to me next day from Taxi driver. I would highly recommend to use travelinnTurkey for the trips inside Turkey.
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816shaimam
Jul 16, 2023
HOT AIR BAllon RIDE! - Experience of a lifetime. The hot air balloon ride. The safety rules are very good and its an amazing experience. It was the highlight of our trip. Safe and smooth experience. Must try and visit to Cappadocia for the hot air balloon ride.
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70malicks
Jul 11, 2023
Do not miss out the fabulous adventure !!!! - One of the amazing life time experience for my family. the ascend and descend are so smooth and handled by awesome professionals. Cant thank God enough for His bounty. The view from the balloon and the sunrise, I am unable to describe in words, whoever can afford please do not hesitate, believe me you wont regret. Thank you so much Mr Savas and his team - Travel inn Turkey for arranging the trip so efficiently and smoothly.
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Lesley
Apr 27, 2023
Balloon trip - Fantastic job done in finding us a balloon trip . Savas most helpful . Best prices found. Although trip cancelled due to weather we had no problem in refunding our money . Most honest . Will deffo be coming back and will use this company again. Thank you for all your help .
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Daniel
Apr 27, 2023
Balloon Ride - Arrange a balloon trip for us, found the best price possible after looking around and unfortunately our ride was cancelled but runfunded us and couldn't be any more helpful.
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Sasiphat
Apr 15, 2023
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771rehanas
Apr 10, 2023
Highly recommend - We went to visit Egnin’s office to enquire packages. He tailored us a lovely package. I had booked my accommodation before hand however Pick up and drop offs were added as part of each tour. Everything was according to the time stipulated. He kept in touch throughout the trip.
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Q2935ucedgarl
Jan 2, 2023
Amazing Cappadocia - Amazing service from this agency. Mr Savas Aral took Cate of all details. Tours and Hotels were amazing!!!
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Mikkypop
Dec 21, 2022
Awesome and worthwhile! - It was an awesome experience for me…so rewarding. Worth every penny spent! The travel agency; Travel Inn Turkey truly did a fantastic job, the schedule was strictly adhered to and the customer service was great! I will gladly recommend this to everyone to try out and have fun! Regards, Michael
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413khsk
Aug 10, 2023
Dream travel - The location of the hotel is very well located in the historic center of Istanbul but the most remarkable and the kindness of the staff at the reception at the very stocked breakfast buffet and the cleanliness and impeccable with two swimming pools one on the roof with an extraordinary view of the roofs of Istanbul the best hotel in the center of Istanbul thank you
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