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Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul Including Camel Ride & Balloon Ride
Product code 236057P70
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From EUR 688
Dates
Mar 31, 2026 to Mar 16, 2027
Start times
5:00 AM
Travelers
Adult ages 18-99
Options
Silver Package, Gold Package, Diamond Package
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Duration
48 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Portuguese, Japanese, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Europe/Istanbul
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From EUR 688
Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul Including Camel Ride & Balloon Ride





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Duration
48 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Portuguese, Japanese, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Europe/Istanbul
Why Travelers Love This
⭐ Balloon Ride Included – Fixed Price Guarantee – Balloon Ride Refund if Canceled Due to Weather ⭐ Unique camel ride through Cappadocia’s breathtaking valleys ⭐ Experience a semi-private tour led by an expert guide, limited to just 10 guests ⭐ All transport, cave hotel stay, entrance fees, lunch, and transfers included Discover Cappadocia in 2 days on this unforgettable escape, where culture, history, and iconic landscapes come together. Travel with a professional guide on a semi-private tour for up to 10 guests, ride through the region’s breathtaking valleys on a camel adventure, and savor a freshly prepared lunch at a local restaurant away from the crowds. This journey includes an overnight stay in a cave hotel, round-trip flights, airport transfers, entrance fees, a camel ride, and a hot air balloon flight. Witness Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys and breathtaking valleys from above for a truly unforgettable adventure.
Overview
⭐ Balloon Ride Included – Fixed Price Guarantee – Balloon Ride Refund if Canceled Due to Weather ⭐ Unique camel ride through Cappadocia’s breathtaking valleys ⭐ Experience a semi-private tour led by an expert guide, limited to just 10 guests ⭐ All transport, cave hotel stay, entrance fees, lunch, and transfers included Discover Cappadocia in 2 days on this unforgettable escape, where culture, history, and iconic landscapes come together. Travel with a professional guide on a semi-private tour for up to 10 guests, ride through the region’s breathtaking valleys on a camel adventure, and savor a freshly prepared lunch at a local restaurant away from the crowds. This journey includes an overnight stay in a cave hotel, round-trip flights, airport transfers, entrance fees, a camel ride, and a hot air balloon flight. Witness Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys and breathtaking valleys from above for a truly unforgettable adventure.
What's Included
Included
Fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicles
1 night accommodation at cave boutique hotel including breakfast
Camel Ride
Hot Air Balloon Ride (Included – Book Now with Fixed Price Guarantee, No Last-Minute Increases)
Lunch
Breakfast
Domestic flights: Round-trip Istanbul to Cappadocia
Entrance fee - All entrance fees for museums and ruins listed in itinerary
Hotel / Airport pick-up and drop-off services
Semi-private guided tours, limited to 10 guests per group
Not included
Dinner
Drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia / Camel Ride (INCLUDED) / Overnight at Cappadocia
3 hours
Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia / Camel Ride (INCLUDED) / Overnight at Cappadocia
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.
Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia / Camel Ride (INCLUDED) / Overnight at Cappadocia
1 hour
Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia / Camel Ride (INCLUDED) / Overnight at Cappadocia
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.
Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia / Camel Ride (INCLUDED) / Overnight at Cappadocia
1 hourAdmission included
Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia / Camel Ride (INCLUDED) / Overnight at Cappadocia
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.
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) / Semi-Private Guided Tour / Flight Back to Istanbul
3 hoursAdmission included
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) / Semi-Private Guided Tour / Flight Back to Istanbul
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.
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) / Semi-Private Guided Tour / Flight Back to Istanbul
20 minutes
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) / Semi-Private Guided Tour / Flight Back to Istanbul
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.
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) / Semi-Private Guided Tour / Flight Back to Istanbul
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission included
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) / Semi-Private Guided Tour / Flight Back to Istanbul
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.
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) / Semi-Private Guided Tour / Flight Back to Istanbul
20 minutes
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) / Semi-Private Guided Tour / Flight Back to Istanbul
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.
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) / Semi-Private Guided Tour / Flight Back to Istanbul
20 minutes
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) / Semi-Private Guided Tour / Flight Back to Istanbul
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.
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) / Semi-Private Guided Tour / Flight Back to Istanbul
1 hour 30 minutes
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) / Semi-Private Guided Tour / Flight Back to Istanbul
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.
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) / Semi-Private Guided Tour / Flight Back to Istanbul
30 minutes
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) / Semi-Private Guided Tour / Flight Back to Istanbul
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.)
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) / Semi-Private Guided Tour / Flight Back to Istanbul
20 minutes
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) / Semi-Private Guided Tour / Flight Back to Istanbul
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.
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) / Semi-Private Guided Tour / Flight Back to Istanbul
1 hour
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) / Semi-Private Guided Tour / Flight Back to Istanbul
At the end of the tour, we will drop you off at Cappadocia Airport for your flight back to Istanbul.
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) / Semi-Private Guided Tour / Flight Back to Istanbul
3 hours
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) / Semi-Private Guided Tour / Flight Back to Istanbul
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.
Additional Info
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Other
To arrange your flight tickets, the local tour operator may kindly request some passport details. Providing this information will help ensure that your domestic flight booking can be completed smoothly.
Other
E-tickets for your domestic flights will be sent by the local tour operator three days prior to your departure date. Printed copies of the tickets are not required by airline companies or the local tour operator. You may use the digital copies.
Other
Each domestic flight includes a baggage allowance of 15 kg of checked luggage and 8 kg of hand luggage per person. If you require additional baggage allowance, please inform the local tour operator in advance. Please note that extra charges may apply for luggage exceeding the 15 kg limit.
Other
If you wish to change your scheduled domestic flight(s) after they have been issued, the local tour operator may request the cost of new flight tickets. Please note that flight tickets cannot be refunded or changed once issued.
Other
⭐ MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE FOR HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE : Hot air balloon rides are subject to weather conditions and safety regulations set by the Civil Aviation Authority. The local tour operator offers a guaranteed refund for the hot air balloon flight if it is canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions. In such cases, the flight cost is refunded promptly, typically within the following day, ensuring a transparent and worry-free travel experience.
Other
⭐ FIXED PRICE GUARANTEE FOR HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE : Prices are dynamic and may vary daily depending on demand and weather-related cancellations. In high-demand periods following cancellations, prices can increase by 30–40% and in some cases up to 70–80%. Secure your booking today and lock in your price. Your rate will never increase after reservation, even if prices rise later. BOOK NOW WITH A FIXED PRICE GUARANTEE AND SAVE MONEY!
Other
⭐ SEMI-PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS : Unlike standard group tours, the guided day tour(s) in this travel package are operated with a maximum of 10 participants per group. This exclusive format ensures a more personal, immersive, and comfortable experience, allowing guests to truly connect with Cappadocia’s ancient & cultural heritages and breathtaking landscapes.
Other
Package prices are based on double or triple rooms. Room allocation depends on your group size: 2 guests = double room, 3 guests = triple room. For 4+ guests, rooms will be arranged as a suitable combination of double and/or triple rooms. Single travelers are accommodated in single rooms at no extra cost. A single room supplement may apply if a single room is requested by groups of 2 or more.
Other
Hotel selection (1811 Cave Hotel, Zeydem Suites or Yunak Evleri) depends on the option selected during booking. Please choose your preferred option. If your selected hotel is not available on your travel dates, the tour operator reserves the right to replace it with a hotel of equivalent quality.
Other
The Hot Air Balloon Ride will be operated in the Standard Category. This category offers an approximate flight duration of one hour, using baskets with a capacity of 20 to 28 passengers. The actual flight time may vary between 50–55 minutes or 65–70 minutes, depending on weather conditions prior to landing. Flight duration decisions are made by the pilot in accordance with the safety regulations of the Civil Aviation Authority. The total duration of the activity is approximately 3 hours.
Other
If you do not use any service or choose not to participate in activities, tours, or airport transfers, this will be considered a last-minute cancellation. In such cases, no refund will be provided.
Other
The guests aged 17 and under are not allowed to participate in the Camel ride due to safety measures.
Other
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Other
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Policy type
Custom
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 3+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-3 days before
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