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 is a must-see for anyone who loves hot air balloons, beautiful landscapes, and adventure.
One of the highlights of the festival is the opportunity to observe the hot air balloons during sunrise. This is an incredible sight to behold, as hundreds of balloons take to the sky in a breathtaking display of colors and patterns. The sunrise also provides the perfect lighting for capturing stunning photos of the balloons and the surrounding landscape.
To make the most of your time at the festival, consider booking a Cappadocia balloon festival package. These packages typically include a hot air balloon observing, as well as other activities such as a Cappadocia north tour. During the tour, you'll have the chance to explore the region's unique geological formations, including fairy chimneys, rock formations, and unique landscapes.
In addition to the balloon festival itself, Cappadocia is a fascinating destination with plenty to see and do. The region is known for its rich history and culture, and there are many ancient sites and museums to explore. You can also indulge in local cuisine, shop for souvenirs, or simply relax and take in the stunning scenery.
- Pick Up & Drop Off
- New A/C Vehicle
- Entrance Fee
- Professional Tour Guide
- 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
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)