3 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with Balloon Flight
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Tour Overview
Fly from Istanbul for a sunrise balloon flight, the Red Tour and the Yellow Tour. Stay two nights in Cappadocia, with a free morning before your return.
See Cappadocia from the ground and from a hot air balloon on this three-day package from Istanbul. Fly in on day 1 and join the Red Tour. Stay overnight, then take your included sunrise balloon flight on day 2. Return to the hotel for breakfast before the Yellow Tour.
After a second hotel night, day 3 has no guided tour. Enjoy breakfast and free time before your airport transfer and Istanbul flight. This extra morning also leaves time for a possible balloon flight if weather cancels day 2. Rescheduling depends on flying conditions and available seats.
The package includes both domestic flights, airport transfers, one balloon flight with transfers, the Red and Yellow Tours, entrance fees and two lunches. Your two nights in a cave or stone hotel include breakfast on days 2 and 3.
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See Cappadocia from above and on the ground
- Balloon flight includedOne sunrise flight with hotel transfers.
- Two guided sightseeing daysRed Tour first, then the Yellow Tour.
- Two nights in the same hotelBreakfast after the balloon and before departure.
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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 An early flight brings you to Cappadocia for northern sights and the first hotel night.
pickup follows your booked flightPickup from your Istanbul hotelTravel to the airport for the morning flight to Cappadocia.
flight time changes by season and availabilityFly from Istanbul to CappadociaYour included flight takes about 80 minutes.
flight time changes by season and availabilityAirport meeting and Cappadocia shuttleMeet your driver at arrivals. Take the shared shuttle to the tour meeting point, about 1 hour away.
Guided Red TourJoin the northern Cappadocia route, with lunch and entrance tickets included.
Devrent ValleyFind rock formations that resemble animals and other familiar shapes in this open valley.
Pasabag Open Air MuseumSee groups of capped fairy chimneys and the rooms people carved into the rocks.
Goreme Panoramic ViewLook across Goreme and the surrounding valleys from an elevated photo stop.
Lunch during the Red TourSit down for your included lunch between the northern sightseeing stops. Drinks are extra.
Avanos Pottery WorkshopSee a pottery demonstration in Avanos, a town with a long history of working with clay.
Zelve Open Air MuseumVisit the empty rock-cut homes and religious buildings of this former settlement.
Uchisar Castle (exterior view)View the tall rock castle from the outside and photograph the village around its base.
Transfer to your hotel and check-inThe tour ends with a hotel drop-off. Check into your selected cave or stone hotel for two nights.
First night in CappadociaStay at your hotel before the early balloon pickup. Breakfast follows the balloon flight tomorrow.
Day 2Fly in a sunrise balloon, have breakfast and take the Yellow Tour Your included balloon flight comes before breakfast and a full day of southern Cappadocia visits.
pickup changes with the season and sunrise timeHotel pickup for your included balloon flightTravel to the launch area for a sunrise flight lasting about 1 hour. Landing activities and the transfer back to your hotel are included.
approximate return after the flightReturn to your hotel for breakfastHave your included hotel breakfast after the balloon flight. You keep your room for another night.
Hotel pickup for the Yellow TourMeet your guide after breakfast for the day’s southern route.
Guided Yellow TourExplore valleys, an underground city and Cavusin Village, with lunch and entrance fees included.
Rose ValleySee the rose-coloured rock slopes and the small carved spaces along the valley.
Underground CityExplore rooms below the ground and the narrow tunnels that connect them.
Lunch on the Yellow TourYour included restaurant lunch is part of the day’s route. Drinks are paid separately.
Pigeon ValleyView the cliffs with small pigeon houses cut into their sides.
Gulludere ValleyTake an optional walk through the valley for up to 2 hours, or wait with the tour vehicle.
Cavusin VillageSee the remains of the village’s older rock-cut homes above the present settlement.
Return to the same Cappadocia hotelThe tour takes you back to your hotel. The evening is free.
Second night in CappadociaSpend another night at the hotel, with breakfast included before departure on day 3.
Day 3Enjoy a free morning in Cappadocia and fly to Istanbul Have breakfast, check out and return to Istanbul with airport transfers included.
Breakfast and free timeEnjoy your hotel breakfast and use the free time for your own plans. No guided tour is scheduled today.
Check-out and airport shuttleMeet the shared shuttle for the airport transfer, taking about 1 hour. Pickup is arranged around your booked Istanbul flight.
flight time changes by season and availabilityFly from Cappadocia to IstanbulThe included return flight takes about 80 minutes.
flight time changes by season and availabilityAirport meeting and transfer in IstanbulYour driver meets you at arrivals and takes you to your Istanbul hotel.
Package scope
What's Included
No hidden package costs. One balloon flight, both domestic flights, airport and balloon transfers, two guided tours, two hotel nights, breakfasts and tour lunches are included.
Included
Covered by the displayed package price
- Flights from Istanbul to Cappadocia and from Cappadocia to Istanbul
- 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per person on each domestic flight
- 1 sunrise hot air balloon flight of about 1 hour
- Hotel pickup and return transfers for the balloon flight
- Airport meetings and transfers in Istanbul and Cappadocia
- Guided Red and Yellow Tours with licensed professional guides
- Entrance fees and transport on both guided tours
- 2 nights in a cave or stone hotel
- Hotel breakfast on days 2 and 3
- Lunch on days 1 and 2
- Local taxes and service fees
Not included
Budget separately or add during booking
- Optional activities and professional balloon photos or videos
- Breakfast on day 1
- Lunch on day 3
- Dinners and drinks
- Personal expenses
Stay options
Hotel Classes
Stay two nights in the same cave or stone hotel, with breakfast on days 2 and 3 before checkout on day 3.
Smart value
Standard Class
- En-suite rooms with air conditioning
- Breakfast included every morning
- Properties we book week after week
From, per person€491
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€613
- 2 people sharing a room€491
- 3 people sharing a room€461
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
Most selected
Middle Class
- Larger rooms and better bathrooms
- More on-site facilities and service
- Consistently higher guest ratings
Upgrade, per person+ €110
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€859
- 2 people sharing a room€601
- 3 people sharing a room€563
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
Premium pick
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+ €262
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€1,163
- 2 people sharing a room€753
- 3 people sharing a room€656
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
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Route & duration options
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Keep the balloon flight and a free final morning, shorten the stay, or choose more guided sightseeing.
| Comparison | 2 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with Balloon FlightThe balloon and both routes in two days | You are viewing3 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with Balloon FlightIncluded balloon with a free final morning | 3 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul (Flexible Flight Time)Choose your arrival flight with an optional balloon | 3 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul (Red, Yellow & Green Tours Included)Add the Green Tour instead of a free day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided routes | Red and Yellow | Red and Yellow | Red and Yellow | Red, Yellow and Green |
| Hotel nights | 1 in Cappadocia | 2 in Cappadocia | 2 in Cappadocia | 2 in Cappadocia |
| Balloon flight | Included | Included | Optional extra | Optional extra |
| Arrival day | Early Istanbul flight and Red Tour | Early Istanbul flight and Red Tour | Flexible Istanbul flight; no guided tour | Early Istanbul flight and Red Tour |
| Final day | Balloon and Yellow Tour, then Istanbul flight | Free time before flying to Istanbul | Yellow Tour, then Istanbul flight | Green Tour, then Istanbul flight |
| From price | €446 | €491 | €374 | €426 |
| View Tour & Prices: 2 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with Balloon Flight | View Tour & Prices: 3 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul (Flexible Flight Time) | View Tour & Prices: 3 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul (Red, Yellow & Green Tours Included) |
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Practical details
Before You Book
The balloon morning, weather arrangements and the final day.
- Do I need to add a balloon flight during booking?
No. One sunrise balloon flight is already included, along with transport from and back to your hotel. Other optional activities and professional photos or videos cost extra.
- What happens if weather cancels the balloon flight?
The flight is planned for day 2. Day 3 leaves another possible morning, subject to flying conditions and available seats. If the balloon flight cannot operate during your stay, the balloon portion of your package price is refunded.
- Will I have breakfast after the balloon flight?
Yes. You return to your hotel around 07:30 and have breakfast before the Yellow Tour pickup. You keep the room for your second night, so there is no hotel check-out that morning.
- What is the minimum age for the balloon flight?
Passengers must be at least 6 years old. Children under 6 cannot join the balloon flight.
- Is there a guided tour on the last day?
No. Breakfast and free time come before the airport shuttle and Istanbul flight. Lunch and any activities you arrange that day are extra.
- 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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