If you're looking for a unique and unforgettable experience, look no further than the Cappadocia Balloon Festival. This annual event takes place in the stunning region of Cappadocia, Turkey, and offers visitors the chance to witness the breathtaking sight of hundreds of hot air balloons taking to the skies.
But the festival is just the beginning of what Cappadocia has to offer. With our balloon festival package, you'll also have the opportunity to take part in a hot air balloon ride yourself, soaring above the stunning landscape of fairy chimneys and otherworldly rock formations.
In addition to the balloon ride, our package also includes a Cappadocia North Tour, where you'll explore the region's ancient underground cities, churches carved into the rock, and other fascinating historical sites. And of course, you'll have plenty of free time to explore on your own, whether that means wandering through the charming streets of nearby towns or indulging in the local cuisine.
But the highlight of the trip is undoubtedly the balloon ride. As you float high above the landscape, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of the region's unique geological formations, which have been shaped over thousands of years by volcanic activity and erosion. It's a truly unforgettable experience that you won't want to miss.
- Pick Up & Drop Off
- New A/C Vehicle
- Entrance Fee
- Professional Tour Guide
- Hot Air Balloon Tour
- Lunch ( Vegetarian option is available just let us know before booking)
Arrive Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport – Meet with your welcoming guide or driver After he / she lead you till your transfer vehicle. Then private transfer to Cappadocia hotel. (Approx 1HR 30MINS depends on road conditions & traffic) Proceed your hotel, Check in – Rest of day is yours
Approximately 1 hour before sunrise, we will pick you up from your hotel. Pick up time will be advised in advance. Check in and waiting in the office Go to Take off: Pilots choose a different take-off site daily according to the wind direction to ensure. We have the maximum flight time and the most interesting flight path. Pilot try to drift down through the canyons and float high above the topography to view the extraordinary landscape. Enjoy your flight!
CAPPADOCIA NORTH TOUR
We will arrange for your pickup from your hotel between 8.00-8.30 AM for the Cappadocia North Tour. With our guided tour, you'll get to explore the natural beauty of North Cappadocia. Here are some of the highlights of your tour, filled with stunning views of nature:
• GOREME ESENTEPE FOR PANORAMIC VIEW: Our first stop is the Esentepe vista viewpoint, situated between Uchisar and Goreme. From here, you can admire the breathtaking panoramic view of Esentepe town and the surrounding landscape of fairy chimneys.
• GOREME OPEN AIR MUSEUM (FROM OUTSIDE): We are planning to visit the Open Air Museum, which comprises a fascinating assortment of monasteries, churches, and chapels with origins dating back to the Middle Ages.
• PASABAG - MONKS VALLEY: We will then explore the Monks Valley, also known as Pasabag, or "Pasha's Vineyard," famous for its three-headed fairy chimneys. The stunning earth pillars located within a vineyard provide a picturesque view.
• DEVRENT VALLEY:
A brief journey will transport us to the enchanting Devrent Valley, renowned for its otherworldly scenery resembling a lunar landscape adorned with petite, cone-shaped fairy chimneys. Visitors can take in the astounding formations and explore the valley.
• AVANOS POTTERY WORKSHOP: Our final destination is the small town of Avanos, renowned for its terracotta industry dating back to 3000 BC. The local potters extract clay from the meandering Red River that runs through the town. During our visit, we'll have the chance to explore a traditional pottery workshop and witness the exceptional artistry and skill of the craftsmen firsthand.
• LOVE VALLEY: Love Valley presents visitors with an unusual landscape of cones, pillars, pinnacles, mushrooms, and "fairy tale chimneys" formed naturally from the erosion of volcanic rock, approximately 9 to 3 million years ago. Some formations reach up to 40 meters in height!
• LUNCH: A local restaurant will serve lunch. (vegetarian food is also available.)
• SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES: You can explore Onyx Shops, Handicraft Potteries, and Traditional Turkish Handmade Carpet Shops.
After the tour, we will drop you back off at your hotel.
FREE DAY FOR YOUR OWN ACTIVITIES.
Breakfast at hotel (depends on your flight timing) Check out from hotel (interntaional check out time is 12:00 o'clock) We will inform you for certain pick up timing, 1 day before the transfer (Generally 3 hrs before your flight time) Meet with your driver at the hotel lobby, Private transfer to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport. (distance is approximately 1 - 1,5 hrs. / depends on road conditions & traffic)