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Cappadocia Full-Day Red Tour & Balloon Ride: Explore Underground Cities and Valleys
Cappadocia
If you’re keen to explore the foremost subterranean city and valley in Cappadocia, and take a hot air balloon ride over the fairy chimneys, this package deal is ideally suited for you. It encompasses a full-day tour of Derinkuyu Underground City, Ihlara Valley, Belisirma Monastery. Moreover, a hot air balloon journey is also part of this package deal.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cappadocia Tours & Hot Air Balloons - Your hot air balloon adventure begins before dawn with a hotel pick-up service. (Pick-up time varies based on the sunrise on your tour date.) You’ll enjoy a light breakfast before heading to the launch site. Watch as your balloon inflates with the rising sun, then climb into the basket for an enchanting 1-hour (approx.) flight over Cappadocia. Take in the breathtaking views as your balloon ascends into the sky. As the sun rises, observe the purple and pink hues that light up the sky, creating a stunning backdrop. Look down at Cappadocia’s iconic volcanic spires, plateaus, fairy chimneys, and villages. Brace for a gentle landing, then celebrate with a souvenir certificate to commemorate the experience. After the tour, you’ll be taken back to your hotel. ** If your flight is canceled due to bad weather, you will receive a refund for the hot air balloon ride.
- Cappadocia - We will pick you up from your hotel, and you will join a group for the Cappadocia Green Tour. ** The pick-up time is between 09:00 AM and 10:00 AM. The exact time will be provided by the local tour operator one day before, based on the daily schedule.
- Goreme Panorama - Goreme Panorama offers the most spectacular landscape around Göreme, formed from solidified lava streams, ash, and tuff stone from the Neocene period. The area is marked by deep valleys created by heavy erosion, resulting in a lunar-like landscape with extensive geological formations. The unique morphological structures of Cappadocia are the result of thousands of years of continuous erosion, shaping the tuff deposits into unusual pyramids and cones.
- Derinkuyu Underground City - You will be driven for approximately one hour to visit the Derinkuyu Underground City. Initially used as a shelter by the late Romans against potential Arabian invasions, it later served as natural food storage for local people. Derinkuyu is the deepest underground city in the Cappadocia region.
- Ihlara Valley - Ihlara Valley is a 16 km (10 mi) long gorge carved into volcanic rock in southern Cappadocia, following eruptions of Mount Erciyes. A stream flows through the valley, which is notable for its ancient history. The canyon is filled with rock-cut underground dwellings and Byzantine churches. Due to its abundant water and hidden form, it was a refuge for early Christians fleeing Roman soldiers. The valley contains hundreds of ancient churches carved into the volcanic rocks, including the Ağaçaltı Church, Sümbüllü Church, Pürenliseki Church, Kokar Church, Yilanli Church, Karagedik Church, Kirkdamatli Church, Direkli Church, Ala Church, Kemerli Church, and Egritas Church.
- Belisirma - In Belisirma, enjoy a variety of Turkish foods. Make your lunch memorable by dining next to the Melendiz Stream.
- Yaprakhisar Koyu - Stop at a panoramic point for another view of the impressive Monastery.
- Selime Monastery - Selime Monastery is the largest rock-cut monastery in Cappadocia, featuring a cathedral-sized church. Carved by monks in the 13th century, it includes monks’ quarters, a large kitchen, and stables for animals. The walls were once adorned with frescoes, though little remains today.
- Pigeon Valley - Pigeon Valley is home to thousands of pigeon houses carved into the rock, creating a surreal landscape reminiscent of a Salvador Dali painting. The conical formations, known as fairy chimneys, are the result of volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. Eons of natural forces have eroded the volcanic rock, creating tufa, a soft and malleable stone. Many of these cones contain caves and labyrinths.
- Cappadocia - At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
What's Included
- Entrance fees to museums, ruins, churches included
- Air-conditioned, non-smoking transport
- Lunch provided
- Expert tour guide for day tours
- Convenient hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Full-day guided trip with horseback riding
What's Not Included
- Drinks
Additional Information
- The pick-up time details are approximately. The team of local tour operator will contact you one day before of your tour date for give you information about the exact pick-up time details.
- The duration of the visits to the museums - national parks - churches are approximately. The durations could be different (+/- 10 minutes) because of the weather conditions or traffic status on your tour date.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Location
Cappadocia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
