Istanbul & Cappadocia Trip Including Horseback Ride, Balloon Ride
Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul & Cappadocia Trip Including Horseback Ride, Balloon Ride

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42/100

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Istanbul & Cappadocia Trip Including Horseback Ride, Balloon Ride is a 48-hour experience in Istanbul, Turkey, from €1,099 per person. It scores 42 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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42 / 100
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Duration
48 hours
From
€1,099 per person

Looking for a full experience in Cappadocia and Pamukkale ? You will discover the Devrent valley, Goreme open-air museum, Avanos, Kaymakli underground city, rock churches, unique landscape and rock-cut houses of Cappadocia. And then drive to Denizli for memorable experience at the white cliff pools of Pamukkale. Horseback Ride & ATV Quad Safari at valleys of Cappadocia, and full-day guided tours in Cappadocia & Pamukkale are included. Also, domestic flights, airport transfers and hotel bookings are all included.

What you get

    About this experience

    Looking for a full experience in Cappadocia and Pamukkale ? You will discover the Devrent valley, Goreme open-air museum, Avanos, Kaymakli underground city, rock churches, unique landscape and rock-cut houses of Cappadocia. And then drive to Denizli for memorable experience at the white cliff pools of Pamukkale. Horseback Ride & ATV Quad Safari at valleys of Cappadocia, and full-day guided tours in Cappadocia & Pamukkale are included. Also, domestic flights, airport transfers and hotel bookings are all included.

    What's included

    Included

    • Two-nights stay with breakfast at cave boutique hotel in Cappadocia
    • Hot Air Balloon Ride, Horseback Ride
    • 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)
    • 2 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

    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

    • 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. ATV Quad Bike Ride: INCLUDED - If your ATV Quad Bike Ride is cancelled due to poor weather conditions, you will be refunded cost of this activity 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

    • 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. ATV Quad Bike Ride: INCLUDED - If your ATV Quad Bike Ride is cancelled due to poor weather conditions, you will be refunded cost of this activity 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. ATV Quad Bike Safari: INCLUDED - If your ATV Quad Bike Ride is cancelled due to poor weather conditions, you will be refunded cost of this activity 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 will be at the afternoon. The local tour operator will inform you about exact timing after they booked your domestic flight tickets. After you arrived Istanbul, local tour operator will transfer you to your drop-opff point. If you will do this tour post-cruise, the drop-off point will be your hotel in Istanbul center for this transfer. If you will do this tour pre-cruise, the drop-off point will be Istanbul Galataport (Cruise Port) for this transfer.
    • 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 pick-up or drop-off hotel is inside of airports (IST and SAW airports) local tour operator do not provide any pick-up / drop-off service on 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 17 years old and under.

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    Good to know

    Duration
    48 hours
    Free cancellation
    Non-refundable
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    €1,099 to €1,924
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    0
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Turkey Experiences, who run 101 experiences we rank across 9 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 44.3.

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    Why this scores 42

    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)57
    Listing quality (10% weight)73
    Local standing (8% weight)50
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)0

    Istanbul & Cappadocia Trip Including Horseback Ride, Balloon Ride: questions travelers ask

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

    How much does Istanbul & Cappadocia Trip Including Horseback Ride, Balloon Ride cost?

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    Prices start at €1,099 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 Trip Including Horseback Ride, Balloon Ride take?

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    Plan for about 48 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 Trip Including Horseback Ride, Balloon Ride worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 42 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 Trip Including Horseback Ride, Balloon Ride?

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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 Trip Including Horseback Ride, Balloon Ride suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 48-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Istanbul & Cappadocia Trip Including Horseback Ride, Balloon Ride?

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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 48-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Istanbul & Cappadocia Trip Including Horseback Ride, Balloon Ride 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 Princes Islands Blue Journey from Old City Istanbul, Famous Istanbul Pub Crawl #1 Nightlife Experience, Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul 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.

    What is included in Istanbul & Cappadocia Trip Including Horseback Ride, Balloon Ride?

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    Included: Two-nights stay with breakfast at cave boutique hotel in Cappadocia; Hot Air Balloon Ride, Horseback Ride; 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 it; and 2 full-day tours by professional tour guides who licenced by Ministry of Culture and Touri. Not included: Dinner & Drinks. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Istanbul & Cappadocia Trip Including Horseback Ride, Balloon Ride include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 739 listed pickup locations in and around Istanbul. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Istanbul & Cappadocia Trip Including Horseback Ride, Balloon Ride offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Istanbul & Cappadocia Trip Including Horseback Ride, Balloon Ride?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Istanbul & Cappadocia Trip Including Horseback Ride, Balloon Ride wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Istanbul & Cappadocia Trip Including Horseback Ride, Balloon Ride if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Istanbul. Standard cancellation terms apply.

    What booking options are available for Istanbul & Cappadocia Trip Including Horseback Ride, Balloon Ride?

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    There are 3 options to choose from, including Gold Package: Max 10 Guests, Diamond Package: Max 10 Guests, Silver Package: Max 10 Guests. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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