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Deluxe Balloon Flight Over Cappadocia

Introduction

Begin the day with a spectacular balloon flight over the deep canyons and lush fertile valleys which provide the balloons with an ideal playground for the unique and memorable flight.  Gentle winds carry you over places that could never be reached, except by balloon.  Every flight is a fantastic adventure as you float intimately amongst the fairy chimneys and soar over the magnificent Cappadocian landscape with experienced operators whose passion, tempered with more than 20 years of experience flying balloons, has made them the best ballooning operators in Turkey. This is truly the experience of a lifetime, complete with a traditional celebration party including champagne and cakes.

Itinerary

Day 1: Kayseri Airport-Cappadocia

Arrive in Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport. Visit to Devrent Valley where various types of fairy chimneys are abundant. We will walk through this amazing valley. Thereafter visit Pasabagi (Monk’s Valley) with multiple stems and caps, peculiar to this area. After visiting Pasabagi, drive to Avanos which is known for the pottery, a craft dating back to the Hittite period. The red clay which is worked by local craftsmen comes from the residue in the Kizilirmak River, the longest river of Turkey. Further to the time for lunch proceed to Goreme Open Air Museum (Dark Church is excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee) to visit the churches, chapels and monasteries carved into the fairy chimneys from the 10th to the 13th centuries with frescos painted on the walls. Thereafter time to take photos in the neighbouring valleys before going back to the hotels (L, D)

Day 2: Cappadocia-Kayseri Airport

Pick up from the hotel roughly one hour before the sunrise (App. 05:00 o’clock) and transfer to the base. After serving tea, coffee and cookies while waiting for the other participants proceed to the take-off field designated for that day. After a safety briefing delivered by the pilot, climb in to the baskets and take off. Rise to the altitudes of several hundred meters to have a good view of the area and drift through the valleys and canyons for some 60 minutes. On landing, have a traditional celebration party with champagne and cakes. Thereafter transfer back to the hotel.

Meet at the hotel lobby in the morning and visit to Rose Valley, one of the most beautiful trekking valleys in Cappadocia, and explore the famous rock- cut churches by hiking through the valley. Rest in Cavusin, an old Greek village, known for its Christian houses and churches. After having time for lunch visit Ortahisar Castle, similar to Uchisar Castle in style, where storage caves can also be observed. In the afternoon visit Kaymakli (or Ozkonak) Underground City where early Christians lived in fear and faith. On the way back visit to panoramic Pigeon Valley where pigeons contributed to the lives of locals with their manure to fertilize the vineyards. You may also like to taste Cappadocia wine in a local winery. Transfer to the airport in Kayseri or Nevsehir and end of our services (B, L).

Duration

2 Days / 1 Night

departures

Daily  on a Private Basis
Balloon flight – Weather dependent

tour includes

  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Driver
  • Accommodation
  • Return hotel transfers
  • Pre-flight breakfast and safety briefing
  • Champagne and cake at landing site
  • Meals as indicated (B – Breakfast/L-Lunch/D-Dinner)

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