Turkey · Hiking

3-Day Cappadocia Trekking Tour with Balloon Ride and Avanos Pottery

3 Days Round trip from Ahmet Yasevi Mahallesi Merkez Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Fly over gorgeous Cappadocia on a balloon ride
  • 02 Hike through the Red and Rose Valleys
  • 03 See Uçhisar Castle and the dovecotes of Pigeon Valley
  • 04 Visit Avanos for pottery making by the Red River
  • 05 Discover a traditional carpet establishment

Travel from Constantinople to the historic region of Cappadocia in Central Anatolia on this 3-day tour. Hike through the Red and Rose Valleys, enjoy views of Uçhisar Castle and Pigeon Valley, and soar over gorgeous Cappadocia on a balloon flight. Discover traditional carpets, visit Avanos on the banks of the Kizilirmak, and see pottery making along the Red River.

After one hour of flying over gorgeous Cappadocia, land and go for a safari in the Rose and Red Valley, famous for the red-rose colour of the rocks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Istanbul, Kayseri, Cappadocia, Avanos
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Flight to Kayseri and Hiking in Cappadocia

  • Arrive at Kayseri Airport.

  • Then, a private van will take you to Göreme, which is about an hour's drive away.

  • Go hiking in the Red and Rose Valleys.

  • Visit an open-air museum and then get an outside view of Uçhisar Castle, a centuries-old citadel perched on a rock spur, with commanding views of Cappadocia from the top.

  • Head to Pigeon Valley, which earned its name from the countless man-made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) carved into the soft volcanic tuff.

2
Day 02

Balloon Ride and Safari in Rose and Red Valley

  • Wake up at 4 am and transfer very early to the ballooning area.

  • After one hour of flying over gorgeous Cappadocia, land and go for a safari in the Rose and Red Valley, famous for the red-rose colour of the rocks. It is one of the most stunning of the many valleys in the Cappadocia region.

  • Visit a traditional carpet establishment.

3
Day 03

Avanos Visit and Pottery Making

  • Head to Avanos, set on the banks of the Kizilirmak, the Red River. See pottery making and admire the beauty of the Red River.

  • Then, visit the special local Cappadocia stone art place.

  • Take a halt for lunch.

  • After dinner, it is time to go to the airport to fly back to Istanbul.

Red and Rose Valleys, Uçhisar Castle, Pigeon Valley, Avanos on the banks of the Kizilirmak

Where this trip takes you

Red and Rose Valleys, Uçhisar Castle, Pigeon Valley, Avanos on the banks of the Kizilirmak

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ahmet Yasevi Mahallesi Merkez 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private van

  • Bottle of water per person each day

  • 3 lunches

  • Plane tickets

  • Transfers

  • Private English-speaking Cappadocia tour guide

  • Museum tickets

  • Accommodation

What's Not Included

  • Ballooning, safari

  • Dinners

  • Personal expenses

  • Turkish night

  • Turkish Hamam experience

  • Tips and gratuities

Know before you go

  • It is necessary to confirm the booking a minimum of 10 days before the tour day.

  • The tour will be held throughout the year, but the guides have the right to cancel the trip in severe weather conditions.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hilal, Kayseri Erkilet Airport, Mustafa Kemal Paşa Blv., Kocasinan/Kayseri, Turkey
Tour start
Ahmet Yasevi Mahallesi Merkez, Hilal, Mustafa Kemal Paşa Blv., 38090 Kocasinan/Kayseri, Turkey
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Ahmet Yasevi Mahallesi Merkez.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $450.00 — $900.00
Double Sharing $450.00

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