Cappadocia Prime 3-Day Tour from Istanbul Including Balloon Ride

Istanbul, Turkey

5 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Breakfast
Lunch
Domestic flight tickets for the flights specified in the itinerary
XXX nights of hotel accommodation with breakfast (3 nights in Bodrum and XX nights in Cappadocia)
Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional – Included Only with Selected Booking Options)
Camel Ride - ATV Quad Bike Ride - Horseback Ride
Semi-private guided tours (Maximum 10 guests per group)
Entrance fee - All entrance fees for museums and ruins listed in itinerary
Hotel / Airport pick-up and drop-off services
Private transportation

Fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicles

Dinners
Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Guests starting from Istanbul will have a domestic flight to Denizli, with pickup from their hotel or Airbnb accommodation included. Guests staying in Antalya, Marmaris, Fethiye, Kusadasi, or Izmir can also join the tour with a private vehicle transfer to Pamukkale. Please provide your hotel or accommodation details when booking so we can arrange the most convenient pickup. Available hotels can be selected in the search box above. If your property is not listed due to address system updates, please enter its details in the “Special Requests” section when booking.

Meeting points

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End point

Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
At the end of the tour, all guests will be transferred to their hotel or accommodation in Istanbul, regardless of their original departure location. This is where the tour services conclude.

Itinerary

Day 1

Departure for Your Journey / Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour / Overnight in Bodrum

7 Stops

Turkey Tours (Pass By)

Pamukkale (Pass By)

Hierapolis & Pamukkale

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Pamukkale Thermal Pools

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Pamukkale

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Karahayit

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bodrum

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Included and assigned at Yunak Evleri Hotel, Zeydem Suites Hotel, 1811 Cave Hotel according to selected package option.

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Bodrum Sightseeing Tour / Overnight in Bodrum

6 Stops

Bodrum District (Pass By)

Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Myndos Gate

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bodrum Ancient Theatre

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mausoleum of Halicarnassus

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Windmills Bodrum

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Included and assigned at Yunak Evleri Hotel, Zeydem Suites Hotel, 1811 Cave Hotel according to selected package option.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3

Hecate Temple, Stratonekia & Lagina Ancient Cities Tour / Overnight in Bodrum

4 Stops

Bodrum City (Pass By)

Stratonikeia Ancient City

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Lagina

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bodrum Bazaar

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Day 4

Ephesus Ancient City & Nearby Highlights Tour / Flight to Cappadocia / Overnight in Cappadocia

8 Stops

Ephesus Archaeological Site (Pass By)

Ephesus Ancient City

1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ephesus Experience Museum

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ephesus Terrace Houses (Pass By)

Selcuk

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

The House of the Virgin Mary

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Temple of Artemis

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Selçuk (Pass By)

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Day 5

Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional)

1 Stop

Cappadocia Balloon Tours

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
To arrange your domestic flights, the tour operator may require your passport details. Providing this information in advance will allow us to complete your flight reservations smoothly and avoid any potential issues.
Your domestic flight e-tickets will be sent to you by the tour operator via email three days before departure. Printing your tickets is not required, as both the airline and the tour operator accept digital copies.
Each traveler is allowed 15 kg of checked baggage and 8 kg of carry-on baggage on domestic flights. If you anticipate exceeding the checked baggage allowance, please notify the tour operator in advance. Additional charges may apply for excess baggage.
If you request any changes to your domestic flight(s) after the tickets have been issued, the tour operator may require you to pay for any additional costs associated with rebooking. Please be aware that once issued, domestic flight tickets are non-refundable and cannot be changed or amended.

⭐ MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE FOR HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE: All hot air balloon flights are dependent on weather conditions and the safety regulations of the Civil Aviation Authority. If your balloon flight is canceled due to unsuitable weather conditions, the tour operator will issue a refund for the cost of balloon ride. Refunds are generally processed within the following day, providing you with a straightforward, transparent, and hassle-free experience.
⭐ SEMI-PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS: The guided day tour(s) included in this package are conducted with a maximum of 10 guests, providing a more intimate and comfortable experience than traditional group tours. Smaller group sizes allow for more personalized attention, greater flexibility, and a better opportunity to fully enjoy Turkey’s remarkable landscapes, history, and cultural heritage.
⭐ FIXED PRICE GUARANTEE FOR HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE: Hot air balloon prices are subject to daily fluctuations depending on demand and weather-related cancellations. During peak-demand periods, particularly following weather cancellations, prices may rise by 30–40% and, in some cases, even 70–80%. By booking today, you secure the current rate. Once your reservation is confirmed, the price of your balloon ride is guaranteed and will not increase, even if the rates rise after your booking. BOOK NOW WITH OUR FIXED PRICE GUARANTEE AND SAVE!
Accommodation is based on double or triple occupancy, depending on the number of travelers. Two guests will share a double room, while three guests will be accommodated in a triple room. For groups of four or more, rooms will be arranged in the most suitable combination of double and/or triple rooms. Solo travelers will receive a single room at no extra charge. If members of a group of two or more request separate single rooms, a single-room supplement may apply.
Your hotel accommodation in Bodrum and Cappadocia is determined by the booking option selected at the time of reservation. The hotel names corresponding to each booking option are clearly listed in the option descriptions, allowing you to review the available hotels before completing your booking. Please review the booking options carefully and select your preferred option. If the selected hotel is unavailable for your travel dates, the tour operator reserves the right to provide alternative accommodation of a similar quality and standard.
The Hot Air Balloon Ride is operated in the Standard Category, featuring an approximate flight duration of one hour and baskets accommodating 20–28 passengers. Depending on weather conditions and the pilot’s assessment before landing, the actual flight time may vary between 50–55 minutes or 65–70 minutes. The final flight duration is determined by the pilot in accordance with Civil Aviation Authority safety regulations. The total duration of the balloon experience, including transfers and preparation, is approximately 3 hours. If you have not booked the hot air balloon ride, you will not be able to participate in any of the services or activities associated with the balloon experience.
If you choose not to use any of the services included in your package, or decide not to participate in scheduled activities, guided tours, hot air balloon rides, airport transfers, or other included services, this will be considered a last-minute cancellation. Unfortunately, no refund will be provided for any unused services.
Children aged 5 and under are not permitted to participate in the hot air balloon ride in accordance with Civil Aviation regulations.
Guests aged 17 and under are not permitted to participate in the camel ride due to safety regulations and precautionary measures.
Please inform the tour operator of any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking so that the necessary arrangements can be made in advance.
A vegetarian meal option is available. Please inform the tour operator at the time of booking if you require a vegetarian meal.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers