Istanbul & Cappadocia Travel Package with Balloon Ride Option in Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul & Cappadocia Travel Package with Balloon Ride Option

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Istanbul & Cappadocia Travel Package with Balloon Ride Option is a 72-hour experience in Istanbul, Turkey, from $334 per person. It scores 47 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.

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47 / 100
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72 hours
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$334 per person

You would like to explore the most popular destination of Turkey and you have limited time? This package designed for you! On this travel package, visit to Devrent valley, Goreme open-air museum, Avanos, rock churches, u

What you get

    About this experience

    You would like to explore the most popular destination of Turkey and you have limited time? This package designed for you! On this travel package, visit to Devrent valley, Goreme open-air museum, Avanos, rock churches, unique landscape, rock-cut houses of Cappadocia, and fly over the fascinating valleys of Cappadocia with a sunrise hot air balloon ride. Round-trip flight tickets (Istanbul to Cappadocia), one night accommodation at cave hotel, hot air balloon ride, full-day guided tour to most important places of Cappadocia, and airport transfers in Istanbul - Cappadocia are included.

    What's included

    Included

    • Two-nights stay with breakfast at cave boutique hotel in Cappadocia
    • Hotel / Airport pick-up & drop-off (transfer) services mentioned in itinerary
    • Entrance fees (Tour guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines at museums mentioned itinerary)
    • 3 full-day tours by professional tour guides who licenced by Ministry of Culture and Tourism
    • Round-trip flight tickets from Istanbul to Cappadocia and back
    • Hot Air Balloon Ride (Included for all options except the option of Bronze Package)

    Not included

    • Dinner & Drinks

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Istanbul

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations.

    Ends at

    Returns to the starting point

    Options you can book

    • Diamond Package: Max 10 Guests

      Accommodation: Yunak Evleri Hotel - Stay at Superior Cave Room Hot Air Balloon Ride: INCLUDED - If your balloon ride is cancelled due to poor weather conditions, you will be refunded cost of balloon ride. Tour Level: The guided tours on this travel package will be organized as a semi-private tour, with a maximum of 10 guests per group. Guided Tour Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese - Each languages are conducted using separate cars and guides from the others. Pickup included

    • Silver Package: Max 10 Guests

      Accommodation: Misty Cave Hotel - Stay at Standard Room Hot Air Balloon Ride: INCLUDED - If your balloon ride is cancelled due to poor weather conditions, you will be refunded cost of balloon ride. Tour Level: The guided tours on this travel package will be organized as a semi-private tour, with a maximum of 10 guests per group. Guided Tour Language: English Pickup included

    • Bronze Package: Max 10 Guests

      Accommodation: Misty Cave Hotel - Stay at Standard Room Hot Air Balloon Ride: EXCLUDED Tour Level: The guided tours on this travel package will be organized as a semi-private tour, with a maximum of 10 guests per group. Guided Tour Language: English Pickup included

    • Gold Package: Max 10 Guests

      Accommodation: Zeydem Suites Hotel - Stay at Superior Cave Room Hot Air Balloon Ride: INCLUDED - If your balloon ride is cancelled due to poor weather conditions, you will be refunded cost of balloon ride. Tour Level: The guided tours on this travel package will be organized as a semi-private tour, with a maximum of 10 guests per group. Guided Tour Language: English Pickup included

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 10 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Turkey Experiences

    Know before you go

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Hotel drop-off (return to Istanbul) timing : The departure time of return flight is between 08.00pm and 09.00pm from Cappadocia. That's meaning, your return flight will be landing Istanbul airport or Istanbul SAW airport between 09.30pm and 10.30pm. After you arrived Istanbul, local tour operator will transfer back you to your hotel in Istanbul. This transfer duration will be approximately one hour.
    • The prices of package are valid for accommodation at the double or triple room. If you would like make reservation for single room(s), there could be supplement cost. There are not going to be any extra cost for single / solo travelers. This cost already accounted on price of these travelers.
    • The pre-planned hotels are "Hagia Sophia Mansions in Istanbul" - "The Magnaura Palace in Istanbul" - "Zeynep Sultan Hotel in Istanbul" - "Exedra Hotel in Cappadocia" - "1811 Cave Boutique Hotel in Cappadocia" - "Sedirli Konak Boutique Hotel in Cappadocia" for your accommodation on this travel. You can choose any of them while booking. If preferred hotel by you is not available for standard/superior rooms on your travel dates, local tour operator can replace it with an equivalent hotel.
    • The check-in time of hotels is 02.00pm, and you can not start use your room before this time. This is about the check-in & check-out policies of hotels. If your arrival flight will be landing to Istanbul-Turkey before that time , you have to add one night more hotel reservation to package, or wait at the reception of your hotel until 02.00pm for check-in to hotel.
    • The differences between the package options are about the hotel categories. Tour(s), airport transfer(s) and flight ticket levels will be same for all options.
    • The local tour operator will send e-tickets of your domestic flights at six days before your departure date. You will not need print out copies of the tickets for domestic flights. Your passport and reservation number on the tickets will be enough for check-in to plane.
    • The local tour operator can request your some passport details for the bookings of your flight tickets.
    • You will have 15kg luggage + 8kg hand bag quota per person for each domestic flight. If you will need more luggage capacity, please inform that to local tour operator. There could be some extra fee for luggage quotas more than 15kg. This is exactly about the policies of airline companies.
    • If your drop-off hotel is inside of airports (IST and SAW airports) local tour operator do not provide any drop-off service on last day of this trip package.
    • Hot air ballooning is a fully weather-dependent activity and the Civil Aviation Authority determines whether the flight will be held. If your flight is cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, you are entitled to a partial refund. In such a case, your refund will be processed by the day after of that trip.
    • The Standard Balloon Ride has an One-hour approximately flight duration with 20 to 28 people capacity basket. The flight duration could be 50-55 minutes or 65-70 minutes. This situation depend the weather conditions before landing, and pilots are decide to that within the safety rules of Civil Aviation Authority. Total activity duration is approximately 3 hours.
    • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
    • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
    • This tour is not available for the bookings to children who are 5 years old and under.

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    Good to know

    Duration
    72 hours
    Free cancellation
    Non-refundable
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $334 to $1950
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
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    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Why this scores 47

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)78
    Review evidence (18% weight)0
    Booking momentum (14% weight)0
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)76
    Local standing (8% weight)50
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)0

    Istanbul & Cappadocia Travel Package with Balloon Ride Option: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Istanbul.

    How much does Istanbul & Cappadocia Travel Package with Balloon Ride Option cost?

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    Prices start at $334 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Istanbul usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Istanbul & Cappadocia Travel Package with Balloon Ride Option take?

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    Plan for about 72 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Istanbul is not rushed.

    Is Istanbul & Cappadocia Travel Package with Balloon Ride Option worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 47 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Istanbul, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Istanbul & Cappadocia Travel Package with Balloon Ride Option?

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    No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.

    Is Istanbul & Cappadocia Travel Package with Balloon Ride Option suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 72-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Istanbul & Cappadocia Travel Package with Balloon Ride Option?

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    Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Istanbul can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Istanbul and add a light layer if any part of the 72-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Istanbul & Cappadocia Travel Package with Balloon Ride Option start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Istanbul within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Istanbul?

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    On Outty we rank every Istanbul experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour, Istanbul Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Asian Side Stop, ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Istanbul?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Istanbul?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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