Cappadocia is Persian for the "land of beautiful horses". It is an enchanting open-air museum and an unparalleled example of the common cultural heritage of humanity. Centered on the triangle of Nevsehir, Urgup and Avanos, Cappadocia is in the middle of a once active volcanic region. At the time when Anatolia was completing its geographical evolution, these volcanic eruptions were so strong that the lava in some places was up to 100 meters thick. Over many millions of years, volcanoes, wind, rain and ice sculpted what we now know as Cappadocia.

     As the land eroded, the basalt stones remained and formed conical structures sometimes reaching as high as 45 meters. The local people called these unique rock formations "Fairy Chimneys", a name that has endured throughout the ages. If nature was the first artist to arrange the decor, it was Anatolian man who over the centuries carved the rocks and built houses, churches and over 120 underground cities. The largest of these, Ozkonak, once had a population of 60 thousand. The canyon formed by the Melendiz stream, which has pierced its way through the rocks, is called the Ihlara Valley. In this 14-km long valley there are 105 churches and 4535 houses. Cappadocia defies description. You have to go there and bathe in its atmosphere, colors and luminance.

Tuesdays & Fridays (07:00-19:00)
3 day tour, stay half board in 3 star hotel

Itinerary
- Underground cities
- Fairy chimneys
- Unique valleys
- Rock houses
- Rock churches
- Pottery
- Konya Mevlana Museum
- Caravanserai
- Whirling Dervishes show
- Carpet weaving centre

       The price includes transfer to/from the apartment, travel, tour guide, insurance, entrance fees and 2 nights half board in a 3 star hotel. Lunch and drinks are not included.

     ADVENTURE...

     Man originally conquered the skies with the hot air balloon and the principle of lighter-than-air-travel.

     This sensation in one of the most spectacular and beautiful areas in the world comes as one of lifes unforgettable experiences. Kaili(English) and Lars(Swedish) will be your pilots in Cappadocia for long flight who have both been flying passenger balloons professionally in Europe and Turkey since 1980.

     Languages spoken: English, Swedish, French and German.

INFORMATION

• Full payment upon confirmation
• Individual and group bookings
• Outdoor clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended

• Flights are operated by kapadokya Balonculuk Tur.Tic.Ltd.Sti under licence number 1997/18 issued by the Ministry of Transport

LONG FLIGHT EURO 230.- Per person

INCLUDES

• Flights every day at sunrise

• Transfers to/from Balloon to the hotel

• Total excursion takes around four hours.

• Flight time from one to one and a half hours

• Champagne  and flight certificate at landing

• Full passenger insurance

 SHORT FLIHT EURO 140.- Per Person

INCLUDES

• An hour-long flight
• Commemorative Flight Certificate
• Celebratory refreshments on landing
• Transportation from /to your hotel

• Full passenger insurance