Looking for adventure? Hot air balloon tours are one of the most unique and popular attractions in Cappadocia, Turkey. Experience the magic of a balloon flight and let the world below drift away. Feel the exhilaration of morning-fresh country air. Imagine floating as gently as a cloud above the glorious vistas of beautiful valleys in Cappadocia!
Flying in a hot air balloon is an exquisite feeling anywhere in the world. But flying in Cappadocia is actually a privilege. The sort of flights we do here can not be done anywhere else in the whole world. Here in Cappadocia, we fly within the valleys and around the fairy chimneys, very close to the ground, and the journeys are so perfect, one would think that the balloon actually had steering facilities.
It’s best to schedule your flight for the morning after your first night in Cappadocia. If unsuitable weather prevents the balloons from flying on that first morning, you’ll have a back-up possibility on your second morning.
Group: 20 to 24 guests
Duration: 1 hour
Including: Pick-up/Drop-off service, breakfast, soft-drinks, champagne.
Group: 12 to 16 guests
Duration: 1.5 hour
Including: Pick-up/Drop-off service, breakfast, soft-drinks, champagne.
Group: Only you and your group
Duration: 1 hour
Including: Pick-up/Drop-off service, soft-drinks, champagne.
Departure:
We’ll pick you up from your hotel between 09:30-10:00 AM
Located between Uchisar and Goreme is a panoramic viewpoint which showcases the beauty of the crazy landscape that makes up Cappadocia. The Goreme Esentepe viewpoint overlooks the town of Uchisar as well as over the valleys that are scattered with the famous fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. The best panorama of the area, be sure your camera batteries are charged.
The Goreme Open Air Museum is an impressive collection of churches, chapels and monasteries that date back to the middle ages. As you are guided through you will be amazed with how rich the museum is in history and be amazed with the numerous frescoes that have been beautifully preserved. The museum is a highlight within the Cappadocia region.
Pasabag is also commonly known as Monks Valley. This stop is one of the most famous as it showcases the three headed fairy chimney, which is a sight to behold. The viewpoint is a highlight of many peoples North Cappadocia day tour as it showcases the magnificent and crazy landscape of Cappadocia and the famous fairy chimneys.
The Devrent Valley is well known for its moon like landscape full of small pointed fairy chimneys. It is time to stretch the legs when you arrive at the valley and there will be a short walk for you to wander through the unusual and breathtaking landscape.
The town of Avanos is famous for its pottery industry which dates back to as far as 3000 B.C. The town still holds onto its history as it is scattered with little pottery workshops where the trade has been passed on down through the centuries. The clay used for the pottery is all sourced from the Red River which runs straight through the heart of town. There is the opportunity today to visit a pottery workshop and see the craftsmanship of the pottery trade.
The three rock formations known as the Three Beauties are the famous symbol and landmark of the town of Urgup. The three rocks are of a legendary story of past times and are said to represent a runaway princess with her husband, that no one approved of and their small child. Be sure to ask your guide for the full story.
This tour ends approximately at 15:00
Pick-up/Drop-off service, soft-drinks, champagne.