Turkey · Hot Air Ballooning

3-Day Cappadocia Tour with Hot Air Balloon and Green Tour

3 Days Round trip from Hoca Ahmet Yesevi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience a sunrise hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and valleys
  • 02 Discover underground cities, monasteries, and dramatic landscapes on the full-day Green Tour
  • 03 Savor an organic village dinner featuring homemade dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients
  • 04 Explore scenic viewpoints, river canyons, and rock-cut heritage sites across the region

Experience the best of Cappadocia on a thoughtfully curated 3-day Gold Tour that blends comfort, culture, and adventure. Enjoy a magical sunrise hot air balloon flight over fairy chimneys, explore underground cities, monasteries, and lush valleys on the Green Tour, savor an organic village dinner prepared with local ingredients, and choose from optional adventure activities or shopping. Smooth airport transfers complete this memorable Cappadocia escape.

Enjoy a magical sunrise hot air balloon flight over fairy chimneys, explore underground cities, monasteries, and lush valleys on the Green Tour, savor an organic village dinner prepared with local ingredients, and choose from optional adventure activities or shopping.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kayseri, Cappadocia
Languages English, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Babayan Village Dinner

  • Arrive at Kayseri Airport or Nevşehir Airport.
  • Meet your private driver and transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia.
  • Check in at the hotel and take time to relax after your journey.
  • Travel in the evening to Babayan Village.
  • Enjoy an organic dinner featuring homemade dishes prepared with ingredients sourced from local gardens.
  • Experience authentic village hospitality and return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
2
Day 02

Sunrise Balloon Flight and Cappadocia Green Tour

  • Depart early in the morning for a hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia.
  • Fly for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes while admiring fairy chimneys, valleys, and volcanic landscapes.
  • Enjoy a light breakfast provided before or after the flight.
  • Join the full-day Green Tour, lasting approximately six hours.
  • Visit the panoramic viewpoint at Göreme for scenic photographs.
  • Explore either Derinkuyu Underground City or Kaymaklı Underground City.
  • Walk through the dramatic landscapes of Ihlara Valley.
  • Stop for lunch at a local restaurant along the route.
  • Visit the rock-cut complex of Selime Monastery.
  • View the unique formations of Pigeon Valley.
  • Return to the hotel in the late afternoon and enjoy a free evening.
3
Day 03

Optional Adventures, Shopping, and Departure

Choose one optional activity based on your personal interest:

  • Experience horse riding through the Cappadocian valleys.
  • Ride a quad bike across scenic off-road trails.
  • Try paragliding for aerial views of the region at an additional charge.
  • Join a Jeep Safari adventure at an additional charge.
  • Spend time shopping for local crafts, pottery, carpets, and souvenirs.
  • Return to the hotel and complete check-out procedures.
  • Transfer to Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport for your onward journey.
Göreme panoramic viewpoint, Cappadocia fairy chimneys, Ihlara Valley

Where this trip takes you

Göreme panoramic viewpoint, Cappadocia fairy chimneys, Ihlara Valley

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hoca Ahmet Yesevi 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Organic dinner in Babayan Village
  • Hot air balloon ride with a light breakfast
  • Guided Green Tour, including all listed sites, lunch, and a professional tour guide
  • Optional adventure or shopping, as listed
  • Breakfast at the hotel

What's Not Included

  • Flights to and from Cappadocia
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
  • Travel insurance

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes for exploring valleys and ancient sites
  • Layered clothing for warmth and sun protection (the weather can change quickly)
  • A camera to capture Cappadocia's unforgettable landscapes
  • Travel insurance documents
  • Any personal medications or essentials

Know before you go

  • Some activities, such as balloon rides or paragliding, depend on weather conditions.
  • Optional adventures may require advance booking or incur extra fees.
  • Do you have dietary needs? Let us know in advance - vegetarian, halal, and other options are available.
  • Most tours include moderate physical activity; please let us know if you have mobility concerns.
  • Above all, bring an open mind, a sense of adventure, and a smile - Cappadocia is best enjoyed with joy and curiosity!

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nevşehir Kapadokya Havalimanı (NAV), Tuzköyü, Nevşehir Kapadokya Havaalanı Girişi, Gülşehir/Nevşehir, Turkije
Tour start
Hoca Ahmet Yesevi, Kadir Has Cd., 38020 Kocasinan/Kayseri, Türkiye
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Hoca Ahmet Yesevi.

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