Cappadocia Balloon Tour

About

See many main spots of the Cappadocia Region from the sky and bypass the tourist crowds on land during this Cappadocia Region Hot Air Balloon Tour. You’ll fly over Gerome, Love Valley, Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, and Urgup and take in views and snap pictures from a unique vantage point. Plus, this experience is elevated yet again with a Champagne toast afterward.

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Duration: 3h
Mobile tickets accepted
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Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Available languages

English

What to expect

Itinerary
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Pass By: Goreme, Goreme, Cappadocia

A town literally carved into the volcanic rock, Goreme is the gateway to the Goreme National Park, a vast UNESCO World Heritage Site that houses spectacular 10th- and 11th-century cave churches. The park itself is known for its chimney rock formations and is very popular with backpackers. It’s also a great area to sample Turkish cuisine and wine.

Pass By: Urgup, Urgup, Cappadocia

The Cappadocia region’s most upscale and contemporary tourist city, Urgup has a number of lovely hotels, many built in and around centuries-old cave dwellings. The city and its surrounding area are known for their mysterious fairy chimneys, early Christian rock churches and fine vineyards. A mix of ancient and modern, Urgup is a center for traditional handmade carpets, but also has a lively nightlife. Hot air ballooning is very popular, and a fantastic way to see the area’s beauty from above.

Pass By: Cappadocia, Cappadocia

Lying in south central Turkey, the moonscaped region of Cappadocia, southeast of Ankara, is most famous for unique geological features called fairy chimneys. The large, cone-like formations were created over time by erosion of the relatively soft volcanic ash around them. Past cultures have dug into them to create dwellings, castles (like Uchisar) and even entire underground cities like Kaymakli and Derinkuyu, used as hiding places by early Christians. Nearby Kayseri is the gateway to the area.

Pass By: Fairy Chimneys, Goreme Turkey

Perched atop the enchanting village of Göreme in the heart of Cappadocia, the Fairy Chimney Inn offers guests a traditional and authentic cave experience. Founded by Andus Emge, a German PhD cultural anthropologist and expert on the region, he runs the Fairy Chimney Inn together with charismatic Gülcan, his locally-born wife, her brother Ünal, and their colleague Duran. As a team they create the perfect base for exploring the fascinating and historically rich Cappadocia region. The Inn is a comfortable home-away-from-home complete with authentically restored cave rooms, beautiful kilims, breathtaking views and the ever-present Turkish hospitality.

Pass By: Love Valley, Goreme 50180 Turkey

Love Valley is one of the most fantastic valleys of Cappadocia. Located between Avanos and Goreme road, the valley is named after the interesting fairy chimney formations , and being popular with the couples for marriage proposals. The soil of the region is very rich in minerals, which makes it an ideal place for growing fruits and vegetables.The fairy chimneys in the valley are among the must-see spots. Love Valley is also situated on the popular routes of hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia.