2 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with Balloon Flight
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Tour Overview
Take a sunrise balloon flight and the Red and Yellow tours in Cappadocia. The package includes flights from Istanbul and one hotel night.
This two-day Cappadocia package includes a sunrise hot air balloon flight. Fly from Istanbul on day 1, join the Red Tour and stay overnight in a cave or stone hotel.
On day 2, we collect you before sunrise for the balloon flight. Return to your hotel for breakfast, then join the Yellow Tour. Your evening flight and hotel transfer bring you back to Istanbul.
The price includes the balloon flight, return domestic flights, one hotel night and airport transfers. Both tours include a guide, entrance tickets and lunch. The balloon flight depends on weather and flight approval. If weather cancels it, the balloon payment is refunded.
Want a different route or more nights? See our Cappadocia tours from Istanbul.
Your balloon trip in one booking
- Balloon flight includedSunrise flight with hotel pickup and return.
- Red and Yellow toursTwo guided days with lunch and tickets.
- Flights and hotel arrangedReturn Istanbul flights and one hotel night.
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Day by day
Tour Itinerary
Every day is set out in full below: the times, the transfers and every place you visit.
Day 1Fly to Cappadocia, take the Red Tour and stay overnight See northern Cappadocia before your hotel stay and the next morning's balloon flight.
pickup is arranged for your booked flightHotel pickup in IstanbulMeet your driver at your hotel for the transfer to your departure airport in Istanbul.
flight time changes by season and availabilityFly from Istanbul to CappadociaFly to Cappadocia in the morning. Your ticket is included.
flight time changes by season and availabilityAirport welcome and shuttle to the Red TourWe meet you when you land. A shared airport transfer takes you to the tour group.
after hotel pickups from around 09:30Red Tour with a local guideVisit Cappadocia's northern sights, with lunch and entrance tickets included.
Devrent ValleyTake a close look at the valley's rock shapes before seeing Cappadocia from the air tomorrow.
Pasabag Open Air MuseumSee some of Cappadocia's large fairy chimneys, topped with broad stone caps.
Goreme Panoramic ViewLook out over Goreme and the valleys for a view from the ground before your balloon morning.
Lunch at a local restaurantYour group stops for an included lunch. Pay separately for any drinks.
Avanos Pottery WorkshopWatch how a potter uses a wheel to make clay pieces in Avanos.
Zelve Open Air MuseumSee the cave houses and religious buildings of this old rock village on foot.
Uchisar Castle (exterior view)Stop for a view of the rock castle. You see it from outside without climbing to the top.
approximate end of the guided tourHotel transfer and free eveningWe take you to your cave or stone hotel after the visits. Have dinner at your own expense and rest before the early balloon pickup.
Hotel night in CappadociaYour cave or stone hotel stay includes breakfast after the balloon flight.
Day 2Sunrise balloon flight, Yellow Tour and flight to Istanbul Fly over Cappadocia, have breakfast and take the Yellow Tour before returning to Istanbul.
pick-up time changes by seasonHotel pickup for your included balloon flightWe take you to the launch area for a sunrise flight of about 1 hour. After landing, enjoy the celebration toast and return to your hotel for breakfast.
hotel pickups start around this timeCheck out and join the Yellow TourAfter breakfast, check out and meet your guide. Sightseeing starts around 10:00-10:30. Lunch and entrance tickets are included.
Rose ValleyView pink rock ridges and the cave openings along the valley.
Underground CityAfter your morning in the air, explore rooms and tunnels built beneath the ground.
Pigeon ValleySee the small openings made for pigeons in the steep rock walls.
Lunch at a local restaurantTake time for lunch during the Yellow Tour. The meal is included, with drinks extra.
Gulludere ValleyWalk along the valley route if you wish. This optional section can take up to 2 hours.
Cavusin VillageVisit Cavusin to see old houses cut into the rock above the village.
timed for your return flightShared transfer to the airportAt the end of the Yellow Tour, we take you to the airport in Cappadocia.
flight time changes by season and availabilityEvening flight back to IstanbulYour return domestic flight is included in the price.
flight time changes by season and availabilityArrival meeting and hotel transfer in IstanbulYour driver waits at the arrival airport and takes you back to your Istanbul hotel.
Package scope
What's Included
No hidden package costs. Your balloon flight is included, together with the package items below.
Included
Covered by the displayed package price
- Sunrise hot air balloon flight of about 1 hour, with hotel pickup and return transfer
- Return domestic flights with 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per person
- Istanbul to Cappadocia
- Cappadocia to Istanbul
- All airport and hotel transfers in the itinerary
- Guided Red Tour and Yellow Tour, with entrance tickets
- 1 night in a cave or stone hotel with breakfast
- Lunch on both guided tours
- Licensed professional tour guides
- Transport during the tours
- Local taxes and service fees
Not included
Budget separately or add during booking
- Professional balloon photos and videos
- Other optional activities
- Drinks with lunch
- Dinners
- Personal expenses
Stay options
Hotel Classes
Choose your class for one night in a cave or stone hotel.
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Standard Class
- En-suite rooms with air conditioning
- Breakfast included every morning
- Properties we book week after week
From, per person€446
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€537
- 2 people sharing a room€446
- 3 people sharing a room€422
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
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Middle Class
- Larger rooms and better bathrooms
- More on-site facilities and service
- Consistently higher guest ratings
Upgrade, per person+ €56
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€660
- 2 people sharing a room€502
- 3 people sharing a room€473
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
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High Class
- The best-rated property on each stop
- The most space and the best views
- Attentive service from arrival to check-out
Upgrade, per person+ €132
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€812
- 2 people sharing a room€578
- 3 people sharing a room€519
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
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| Comparison | You are viewing2 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with Balloon FlightBalloon, Red and Yellow in two days | 2 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul (Red & Yellow Tours Included)Keep the balloon as an optional extra | 3 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with Balloon FlightAn extra night and a free morning | 4 Days Turkey Tour from Istanbul: Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale with Hot Air BalloonAdd Ephesus and Pamukkale |
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| Balloon flight | Included | Optional extra | Included | Included |
| Guided visits | Red and Yellow | Red and Yellow | Red and Yellow | Red, Yellow, Ephesus and Pamukkale |
| Hotel stays | 1 night in Cappadocia | 1 night in Cappadocia | 2 nights in Cappadocia | 1 Cappadocia night and 2 Kusadasi nights |
| Final day | Yellow Tour, then fly to Istanbul | Yellow Tour, then fly to Istanbul | Free morning, then fly to Istanbul | Pamukkale, then fly to Istanbul |
| From price | €446 | €329 | €491 | €952 |
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Practical details
Before You Book
What to know about your balloon morning and the two guided days.
- Is the balloon flight part of the package price?
Yes. The price includes a sunrise hot air balloon flight of about 1 hour on day 2. Hotel pickup and the transfer back after landing are also included.
- What time will I be picked up for the balloon?
Pickup is around 04:15. The pick-up time changes by season. After landing, you return to your hotel for breakfast before the Yellow Tour.
- What if weather cancels the balloon flight?
The balloon flight needs suitable weather and flight approval. If weather cancels it, the balloon payment is refunded. Your Red and Yellow tours and the rest of the package continue as planned.
- Who can join the balloon flight?
The minimum age is 6. Pregnant travelers cannot fly. Contact us before booking if you need to check any other participation requirements.
- Will I have time for the Yellow Tour after the balloon?
Yes. The balloon activity ends before the Yellow Tour pickup, which starts around 09:30. You have breakfast at your hotel, then check out. The Yellow Tour has an optional valley walk of up to 2 hours.
- Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
- EnglishGroupPrivate
- SpanishGroupPrivate
- ItalianPrivate
Pick the combination that suits you when you check availability.
- Can I cancel this tour, and how much do I get back?
Yes. How much comes back depends on how early you let us know: we count the days from your written cancellation to your first booked service.
- 61 to 90 days70% back
- 31 to 60 days60% back
- 16 to 30 days30% back
- 0 to 15 days, or no showNo refund
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