Cappadocia Dream: 2-Days Tour from Istanbul & Balloon Ride Option
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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.
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About this experience
Although many cross-country tours in Turkey only allocate a day to Cappadocia’s preternatural landscape and innovative architecture, most travelers find that a two-day tour strikes the right balance between seeing the region’s highlights and sacrificing time elsewhere in the country. See all of the highlights of Cappadocia comfortably during this two-day tour departing from Istanbul. Don’t risk running out of time to see all of the region’s unique natural heritage; instead, make sure you get to experience all of Cappadocia’s surreal landscapes, its cave churches, and the underground city.
Available options
Superior Package
Accommodation: Zeydem Suites Hotel - Stay at Superior Cave Room<br/>Hot Air Balloon Ride: INCLUDED - If your balloon ride is cancelled due to poor weather conditions, you will be refunded cost of balloon ride.<br/>Tour Level: The guided tours of this trip package will be organized as a semi-private tour, with a maximum of 10 guests per group.<br/>Guided Tour Language: English, Spanish - Each language is assigned its own car and guide, separate from the others.<br/>Pickup included
Optimal Package
Accommodation: Misty Cave Hotel - Stay at Standard Room<br/>Hot Air Balloon Ride: INCLUDED - If your balloon ride is cancelled due to poor weather conditions, you will be refunded cost of balloon ride.<br/>Tour Level: The guided tours of this trip package will be organized as a semi-private tour, with a maximum of 10 guests per group.<br/>Guided Tour Language: English<br/>Pickup included
Standard Package
Accommodation: Misty Cave Hotel - Stay at Standard Room<br/>Hot Air Balloon Ride: EXCLUDED<br/>Tour Level: The guided tours of this trip package will be organized as a semi-private tour, with a maximum of 10 guests per group.<br/>Guided Tour Language: English<br/>Pickup included
What's included
Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional - You can add that tour while booking)
Lunch
Semi-Private day trips (Max 10 guests guarantee for each guided tour)
Pick-up & drop-off services for airport / hotels in Istanbul and Cappadocia
Breakfast
Entrance fees of museums, national parks, ruins mentioned in the itinerary
Roundtrip domestic flight tickets (Istanbul to Cappadocia to Istanbul)
Professional tour guide who licenced by Ministry of Culture and Tourism
One night accommodation at cave boutique hotel including breakfast
What's not included
Dinner & Drinks
Available languages
Guide guide
PT
JA
EN
ES
Reviews breakdown
Viator
4.3
163 reviews
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4★
30
3★
17
2★
2
1★
10
Tripadvisor
4.3
73 reviews
5★
47
4★
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3★
6
2★
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1★
6
Important information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers who has claustrophobia
The local tour operator can request your some passport details for the bookings of your flight tickets. If you do not share the details, your domestic flight tickets can not bookable.
The local tour operator will send e-tickets of your domestic flights at three days before your departure date. You will not need the print out copies of the tickets for domestic flights. Your passport and reservation number on the tickets will be enough for check-in to plane. Please note that, the local tour operator will not do check-in because of the personal preferences of the guests.
You will have 15kg luggage + 8kg hand bag quota per person for each domestic flight. If you will need more luggage capacity, please inform that to the local tour operator. There could be some extra fee for luggage quotas more than 15kg.
If you do connect any flight which arranged by your own to departure/return flight of this travel package, you may have a risk about miss one of them. This risk is about the delay/cancellation by airlines companies. We do not suggest that to safety of your booking. If there is any glitch because of this type arrangments by you, the local tour operator is not going to be responsible.
The check-in time of the hotels is 02.00pm. If hotel rooms will be available for early check-in on first day of your trip, hotel managment and the local tour operator will provide early check-in to room for you.
The prices of package are valid for accommodation at the double or triple room. If you would like add accommodation on single room(s) to your booking, there could be supplement cost. There are not going to be any extra cost for bookings of single / solo travelers. They will already accommodate at single room.
CAVE HOTEL ACCOMMODATION EXPERIENCES : The pre-planned hotels are "Yunak Evleri Hotel", "Zeydem Suites Cave Hotel" and "Misty Cave Hotel" for your accommodation on this travel package. You may choose one of them while booking. If these hotels (which you preferred) are not available for standard/superior rooms on your travel dates, the local tour operator can replace it with an equivalent hotel.
SEMI-PRIVATE TOURS : The guided daily tours of this trip package, limited to a maximum of 10 guests per group, provide an in-depth exploration of Cappadocia’s ancient sites and breathtaking landscapes.
MONEY BACK GUARANTEE ! : Hot air ballooning is a fully weather-dependent activity and the Civil Aviation Authority determines whether the flight will be held. If your flight is cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, you are entitled to a partial refund. In such a case, your refund will be processed by the day after of that trip. Your refund rate will be the difference between options of "Standard Package" and "Optimal Package" for the cancellations of the hot air balloon ride.
Hot Air Balloon Ride will be in “Standard Category”. This category ride has an One-hour approximately flight duration with 20 to 28 people capacity basket. The flight duration could be 50-55 minutes or 65-70 minutes. This situation depend the weather conditions before landing, and pilots are decide to that within the safety rules of Civil Aviation Authority. Total activity duration is approximately 3 hours.
If you did not add Hot Air Balloon Ride to your booking for this trip package, you can not get any service for hot air balloon ride which advertised/offered at the paragpraph of the descriptions.
If your return hotel is different than pick-up hotel, please inform that detail immediately. If you inform that detail after organised your flight tickets, the local tour operator can request extra cost because of the distances between the airports and some hotels. If you inform this type changes on service day (last day of your trip), the local tour operator do not confirm this last minute amending and drop you to your pick-up hotel.
If your pick-up / drop-off hotels are inside of airports (IST and SAW airports) the local tour operator do not provide any hotel pick-up / drop-off service in Istanbul.
If you do not use any service or give up join to activities / tours / airport transfers, that's meaning is going to be last minute cancellation. Because of that, there is not going to be any refund for that.
If you would like change your scheduled domestic flight(s) after organised them, the local tour operator can request new flight ticket cost. The flight tickets can not refundable after organized.
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, the local tour operator can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.
The children who 5 years old and under are not allowed to balloon tours.
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Important notes
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue.
• Not recommended for participants with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant women
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
About Göreme
Göreme is a small town in the heart of Cappadocia, renowned for its unique rock formations, cave dwellings, and hot air balloon rides. This enchanting region offers a blend of natural wonders, ancient history, and cultural experiences that make it a must-visit destination.
Top Attractions
Göreme Open-Air Museum
A UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring rock-cut churches and monasteries with stunning frescoes dating back to the Byzantine era.
Historical/Religious
2-3 hours
Approximately 50 TRY
Love Valley
A scenic valley known for its phallic-shaped rock formations and hiking trails offering panoramic views of the region.
Nature
1-2 hours
Free
Uçhisar Castle
A towering rock castle offering the highest panoramic view of the Cappadocia region.
Historical/Architecture
1-2 hours
Approximately 20 TRY
Derinkuyu Underground City
An ancient multi-level underground city carved into volcanic rock, used as a refuge during times of invasion.
Historical
2-3 hours
Approximately 30 TRY
Hot Air Balloon Ride
A must-do experience in Cappadocia, offering breathtaking aerial views of the unique landscape.
Adventure
1-2 hours
Approximately 150-250 EUR
Must-Try Local Dishes
Testi Kebab
A traditional dish cooked in a sealed clay pot, containing meat, vegetables, and spices.
Dinner
Non-vegetarian
Pide
Turkish flatbread with various toppings, similar to pizza.
Lunch/Dinner
Can be vegetarian or non-vegetarian
Göreme Salad
A fresh salad made with local vegetables, cheese, and herbs.
Lunch
Vegetarian
Manti
Small dumplings filled with spiced meat, served with yogurt and garlic sauce.
Dinner
Non-vegetarian
Popular Activities
Hot air balloon ride
Hiking
ATV tours
Horseback riding
Spa and wellness treatments
Wine tasting
Picnicking in the valleys
Visiting the Göreme Open-Air Museum
Best Time to Visit
April to June, September to November
The weather is pleasant, with comfortable temperatures and fewer crowds. This is the ideal time for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
15°C to 30°C
59°F to 86°F
Practical Information
Language
- Official: Turkish
- Widely spoken: English, German, Russian
- English: Moderately spoken
Currency
Turkish Lira (TRY)
Time Zone
GMT+3
Electricity
220VV, 50HzHz
Safety Information
Overall Safety Rating: Generally safe
Göreme is generally a safe destination for travelers. However, as with any destination, it's important to be aware of your surroundings and take precautions to protect your belongings.
Important Precautions:
- • Be cautious of your belongings in crowded areas
- • Use reputable tour operators and guides
- • Agree on prices before starting your journey in taxis or shared vehicles
Getting there
By air
- Kayseri Erkilet Airport • 75 km (47 miles)
- Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport • 35 km (22 miles)
By bus
Göreme Bus Terminal
Getting around
Public transport
Local buses are infrequent and not very reliable. They are best suited for short distances.
Taxis
Available • Apps: BiTaksi
Rentals
Car, Bike, Scooter
Neighborhoods
Göreme Town Center
Uçhisar
Çavuşin
Day trips
Derinkuyu Underground City
30 km (18.6 miles) • Half day
Explore the fascinating underground city of Derinkuyu, a multi-level subterranean refuge dating back to ancient times.
Ihlara Valley
50 km (31 miles) • Full day
A scenic valley with lush greenery, ancient churches, and hiking trails along the Melendiz River.
Avanos
20 km (12.4 miles) • Half day
A traditional town known for its pottery workshops and pottery-making demonstrations.
Festivals
Cappadocia International Music Festival • September
Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Festival • April
Çavuşin Culture and Art Festival • July
Pro tips
- Book your hot air balloon ride well in advance, as they often sell out during peak season
- Wear comfortable shoes for hiking and exploring the rocky terrain
- Bring layers of clothing, as temperatures can vary significantly throughout the day
- Learn a few basic phrases in Turkish to enhance your interaction with locals
- Visit the Göreme Open-Air Museum early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid crowds and heat
From $25
per person
Price varies by option
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Free cancellation available
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