2-Day Cappadocia Tour - Included Camel Ride & Balloon Ride

Istanbul, Turkey

2 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the best of Turkey's UNESCO-listed Cappadocia region—and leave all the travel details and logistics to someone else—on this 2-day, small-group tour from Istanbul. You can look forward to a camel safari through the otherworldly scenery, a sunrise hot-air balloon flight, a tour of the region's rugged caves and rock formations, and more. And with round-trip flights, transit, accommodation, and more included, enjoy a totally hassle-free way to see the sights.

Experience the best of the Cappadocia region, all in just two days
Pick between two hotel packages to suit your budget and preferences
This small-group tour is capped at 10 to keep things personal
Get up close and personal with a UNESCO World Heritage Site

What's Included

Lunch
Breakfast
Hot Air Balloon Ride (Reserve Now with a Guaranteed Fixed Price and Money Back Guarantee)
Round-Trip Domestic Flights Between Istanbul and Cappadocia
One night accommodation at cave boutique hotel including breakfast
Camel Ride
Semi-private guided tour (Maximum 10 guests per group)
Entrance fee - All entrance fees for museums and ruins listed in itinerary
Private transportation

Fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicles
Hotel / Airport pick-up and drop-off services

Dinner
Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

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

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Pick-up and drop-off services are available from centrally located hotels or Airbnb addresses or Galataport Cruise Port in Istanbul. Hotels are listed in the search box above; however, some properties may not appear due to updates in the address system. If your hotel is missing, please specify it in the “Special Requests” section during booking.

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.5:00 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia (Included Flight Tickets) / Camel Ride (Included) / Overnight at Cappadocia

4 Stops

Istanbul

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Cappadocia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Cappadocia Camel Tour

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Cappadocia

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Included - When booking your tour, you may select your preferred hotel from a range of available accommodation options.

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Hot Air Balloon Ride (Included) / Semi-Private Cappadocia Tour / Flight Back to Istanbul (Included Flight Tickets)

12 Stops

Cappadocia Balloon Tours

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Urgup

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Goreme National Park (Pass By)

Goreme Open Air Museum

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

TokalI Church

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ortahisar

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Avanos Oren Yeri

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Uchisar Castle

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Devrent Valley

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fairy Chimneys (Pass By)

Cappadocia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Istanbul

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
To book your domestic flights, the supplier may kindly ask you to provide your passport details. Sharing this information will help ensure that your flight reservations can be arranged without any issues.
Your domestic flight e-tickets will be emailed to you by the supplier three days before your departure. There is no need to print your tickets, as both the airline and the supplier accept digital copies.
Each traveler is entitled to 15 kg of checked baggage and 8 kg of carry-on baggage on all domestic flights. If you expect to exceed the checked baggage allowance, please inform the supplier before your trip. Additional fees may apply for excess baggage.
If you request any changes to your domestic flight(s) after the tickets have been issued, the supplier may ask you to cover the cost of the new flight ticket(s). Please note that once issued, domestic flight tickets are non-refundable and cannot be modified.

MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE FOR HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE: All hot air balloon flights are subject to weather conditions and Civil Aviation Authority safety regulations. In the event that your balloon flight is canceled because of unfavorable weather, the supplier will provide a full refund for the balloon ride. Refunds are usually processed within the next day, ensuring a simple, transparent, and worry-free experience.
FIXED PRICE GUARANTEE FOR HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE: Hot air balloon prices are dynamic and may change daily based on demand and weather-related cancellations. During periods of high demand, especially after weather cancellations, prices can increase by 30–40% and, in some cases, by as much as 70–80%. By booking today, you lock in your current price. Once your reservation is confirmed, your balloon ride price is guaranteed and will not increase, even if rates go up later. BOOK NOW WITH OUR FIXED PRICE GUARANTEE AND SAVE MONEY!
SEMI-PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS: The guided day tour(s) included in this package are operated with a maximum of 10 guests, offering a more exclusive alternative to standard group tours. With smaller groups, you'll enjoy a more personalized experience, greater comfort, and better opportunities to explore Cappadocia’s stunning landscapes and fascinating historical and cultural heritage.
Accommodation is based on double or triple room occupancy. Room arrangements depend on the number of travelers: 2 guests will be accommodated in a double room, while 3 guests will stay in a triple room. For groups of 4 or more, accommodations will be arranged in a suitable combination of double and/or triple rooms. Solo travelers will be provided with a single room at no additional cost. A single room supplement may apply if travelers in a group of two or more request separate single rooms.
Your hotel accommodation (Misty Cave Hotel, Zeydem Suites, or Yunak Evleri) is based on the package option selected during booking. Please select your preferred option carefully. If your chosen hotel is unavailable on your travel dates, the supplier reserves the right to substitute it with another hotel of comparable quality and standard.
The Hot Air Balloon Ride will be operated in the Standard Category. This category offers an approximate flight duration of one hour, using baskets with a capacity of 20 to 28 passengers. The actual flight time may vary between 50–55 minutes or 65–70 minutes, depending on weather conditions prior to landing. Flight duration decisions are made by the pilot in accordance with the safety regulations of the Civil Aviation Authority. The total duration of the activity is approximately 3 hours.
If you choose not to use any included service or decide not to participate in scheduled activities, guided tours, hot air balloon rides, airport transfers, or other included services, it will be regarded as a last-minute cancellation. Unfortunately, no refund can be issued for any unused services.
The guests aged 17 and under are not allowed to participate in the Camel ride due to safety measures.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.4

based on 20 reviews

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Poor

Catherine_M, Aug 2024

Besides the view on the balloon being spectacular. The whole experience was a mess. What a waste of money this tour was. I booked early and my cave hotel was terrible. Peak summer and no air conditioner in the room. Actually there was no one at the hotel at all. They didn’t even provide lunch or dinner. And breakfast was cold cuts and one fried egg. I booked the best package with the premium hotel and it couldn’t be any worse. The camel ride was pathetic nothing like the pictures shown. The balloon ride was nearly cancelled as they couldn’t get the balloon up. They tried to blame the weather but there was 100 others in the air. Everyone was so angry. We missed sunrise and no compensation. I can’t believe I booked this tour

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Dear Catherine, Thank you for your helpful review. We deleted that hotel from our list and does not use them since one month. About the photos of Camel ride. The photos are sample and showing the district. Please do not forget!!! Cappadocia district is covering over 270km square and you can not catch 100% same view always. Kind regards

Totally Disappointing

Ani_I, Nov 2023

The Camel ride and the pickup to and from the airport we truly nice. The second day tour is a total fraud! We were supposed to go visit places like the Goreme outdoor museum and instead they took us to a ceramic and leather factory. We complained to Viator and they have not even bothered replying to us!

Dream Tour!!!

Amber_P, Sep 2023

This tour was literal perfection. It was highly organized, efficient and offered exactly what it was supposed to. Everything was included. It was so worth it and I have some amazing photos that will last a lifetime! Only thing I would change is the included lunch spot. The restaurant was infested with flies and the food was not good.

Not properly organized tour.

Muhammad_M, Nov 2022

Return from Cappadocia not included. Make sure you understand this before booking. Also had to pay for shuttle from hotel to Cappadocia Airport on the second day, was told it was included. Otherwise balloon ride was a blast.

Awesome and amazing

Zaldy_D, Aug 2022

Pick up was on time, brekkie bag was provided to each customer. Our balloon captain was fun! Definitely, a bucket list checked.

Great tour

James_D, Oct 2021

Fantastic tour guide. He was interesting and congenial. The balloon ride was a unique experience. The tour selections were a combination that took us to the best spots. Most of the transfers were spot on the times given. The only reason I give four stars, is that the return pickup was fumbled. We were at the assigned rendezvous spot for 20 minutes before we connected to an agent of the car company and another 40 minutes, before we actually got in the van. It was late and we were feeling a little grumpy.