If you're looking for a unique and unforgettable experience, look no further than the Cappadocia Balloon Festival. This annual event draws visitors from all over the world to witness the stunning sight of hundreds of hot air balloons taking to the sky at once.
To make the most of your trip to the festival, consider booking a balloon festival package. This will typically include accommodations, transportation, and tours of nearby attractions.
One popular package option includes a Bursa city tour. Bursa is a historic city located just a few hours from Cappadocia, and is known for its beautiful mosques, thermal baths, and traditional Turkish cuisine. A guided tour of the city will give you a deeper understanding of its rich history and culture.
Another option is a Princess Island tour. These islands, located off the coast of Istanbul, are car-free and offer a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. You can explore the islands by bike or horse-drawn carriage, and enjoy the stunning views of the Sea of Marmara.
Of course, the highlight of any balloon festival package is the hot air balloon viewing in Cappadocia. You'll wake up early in the morning to watch the balloons take off against the backdrop of the stunning Cappadocian landscape. As you soar above the fairy chimneys and rock formations, you'll feel like you're in a dream.
Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-time visitor to Turkey, the Cappadocia Balloon Festival is an experience you won't want to miss. Book a balloon festival package today and start planning your trip to this magical destination.
- Pick Up & Drop Off
- New A/C Vehicle
- Professional Tour Guide
- Entrance Fee
- Lunch ( Vegetarian option is available just let us know before booking)
Arrive Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport Meet with your welcoming guide at the outside with ''CEO34'' sign(In Istanbul airport at 9th gate, in Sabiha Gokcen Airport at 10th column). After your name check is done, he / she lead you till your transfer vehicle. Meet with your driver and private transfer to hotel. (Approximately 1hrs 30 mins distance, depends on traffic) Proceed to hotel & check in(International check-in time 14:00)
You’ll be picked up from your hotel around 8.00 – 8.30 AM and depart for Bursa City. After a road trip of around 3 hours, you'll arrive at great Bursa City full of history. Bursa City is an important piece of Turkey with its history. Here are some of the highlights for this tour:
• GREEN MOSQUE: Green Mosque is one of the most important examples of Early era of Ottoman architecture. With these complex Green Mosque is a symbol for Bursa City.
• GREEN TOMB: Green Tomb is built in 1421 by Haci Ivaz Pasha. Tomb’s location is able to be seen from all over the city.
• ULUDAG MOUNTAIN: Uludag is the biggest center of Winter and outdoor sports for Turkey with its 2543 meters of height. Besides of its possibilities for sports Uludag Mountain has a great view of Bursa City. You’ll also be able to see this fascinating landscape with cablecar in this tour.
• LUNCH: Will be served at a local restaurant. (vegetarian food is also available.)
After your tour ends you’ll be transferred back to your hotel.
You'll be picked up at 8.00 – 8.30 AM and transferred to the port for your tour. This tour will help you to get away from the crowd of Istanbul. Some of the highlights for this tour:
• BUYUKADA: Buyukada is a very good choice for takingdistance from Istanbul City with its great nature. There
is no chaotic city life no unbearable traffic and no suffocating crowd that will make you bother.
• Along your sailing to Buyukada, you'll be able to see extraordinary views of Kinaliada, Burgazada, and Heybeliada. After this mesmerizing sailing, you'll reach Buyukada.
• After reaching Buyukada you’ll make a good, refreshing start by having a delicious local lunch at a seaside restaurant.
• After lunch, you'll have free time to spend exploring the unique nature of this splendid island with its beautiful architecture. While you are walking around these brilliant streets you may like most of the views of buildings. We suggest you also take a look at Greek Houses. After your free time, you'll meet with your guide at the port and sail back to Istanbul. After you reach the port of Istanbul you’ll meet with your driver and transfer back to your hotel.
Check out from hotel (INTERNATIONAL CHECK OUT TIME IS 12:00 O’CLOCK) We will give you certain pick up timing 1 day before the transfer Meet with your transfer man/driver at the hotel lobby Private transfer to Istanbul or Sabiha Gokcen Airport
FLY TO KAYSERI / NEVSEHIR AIRPORT
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
We will pick you up from your hotel approximately 1 hour before sunrise. The pick-up time will be communicated in advance. We will take you to the area where the Balloons take off and let you watch the balloons fly over the mesmerising city The Pilots choose a different take off area every day according to the wind direction and try to drift down the canyons and soar above the topography to see the extraordinary view.
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
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)