10th April 2025 – Private Airport Transfer to Istanbul.
Upon arrival in Istanbul, an airport transfer will take you to your boutique accommodation. Spend the rest of your day relaxing or exploring the city and its cultural treasures.
11th April 2025 – Old Town Tour of Istanbul.
Learn about Istanbul’s Byzantine and Orroman history on this group walking tour of the Old Town. You will be met at your hotel by your local tour guide. Visit the majestic Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia and Grand Bazaar.
12th April 2025 – Travel to Cappadocia and Valley Sunset Tour
A transfer will take you to Istanbul Airport where you fly to Cappadocia (flight included in the package). Transfer to your hotel in Göreme, Cappadocia. Spend the afternoon at your leisure exploring the rock churches, underground cities and breathtaking valleys on a walking tour. In the afternoon you will be collected from your hotel for a sunset quad bike tour through the Cappadocia Valley. Ride through the valleys and enjoy the beautiful views and scenery.
13th April 2025 – Explore the Skies in a Hot Air Balloon
Pick up from your hotel before dawn and transfer to the take-off site for breakfast and to watch the preparation of the hot air balloons. Once in the balloon, you will have a one-hour experience over Cappadocia’s stunning rocky landscape, caves and fairy chimneys. On landing, you will be greeted with a glass of bubbles, before being transferred back to your hotel. You have the rest of the day to spend at your leisure; so relax, explore the area or indulge in some incredible local cuisine with a cooking class.
How high does the balloon fly?
The balloons will fly from ground level to three thousand feet above ground level, depending on wind direction and speed. The maximum altitude is 6000 feet and is limited by Turkish Civil Aviation.
How long is the flight?
About an hour depending on prevailing weather conditions and the suitability of landing sites, but the whole experience lasts at least three hours.
Why are the flights scheduled so early in the morning?
Hot air balloons are completely dependent on the wind and as the sun heats the earth the air begins to boil just like a pot of water. Early morning air and the first hour of flight is the safest time of day to fly.
Where does the balloon take off?
There are about 18 different launch and landing sites in Cappadocia. Each day is different. The launch and landing sites used on any given day will be determined by the speed and direction of the wind that day.
Is hot air ballooning safe?
Hot air ballooning is extremely safe! The company we use is commercially insured for flight, ground transportation, and chase crew operations. Their balloons are fully insured by Euroko, fully covered at international standards and insured for third-party and passenger liability. Experienced and friendly pilots who practice wise weather ballooning, and a fleet of modern hot air balloons that pass FAA inspections.
INCLUDED
- Pre-dawn buffet breakfast
- Hot Air Balloon Experience
- Bubbles Landing and Certificate
14th April 2025 – Onward Travel
Transfer to Cappadocia airport for your flight home.
