Tours/Istanbul/Cappadocia Odyssey 2-Day Tour from Istanbul & Balloon Ride Option
Viator · group up to 10 pax

Cappadocia Odyssey 2-Day Tour from Istanbul & Balloon Ride Option

4.5(21)Istanbul1 hour
VIATOR4.7(11)TRIPADVISOR4.2(10)

Description

Maximize your time in Turkey by booking a two-in-one tour that explores the top attractions in both northern and southern Cappadocia. This tour is ideal for busy travelers who want to see as much as possible during their two days in the region. Joining a guided tour also lets you learn about Cappadocia’s rich history along the way—something you can’t get if exploring on your own.

Tour Options

Standard Hotel - No Balloon
  • Accommodation: Misty Cave Hotel - Stay at Standard Room Hot Air Balloon Ride: EXCLUDED Guided Tour Level: Limited Group Tour (maximum 10 guests) Guided Tour Language: English Starting point: Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye Pickup included
Standard Hotel + Balloon
  • Accommodation: Misty Cave Hotel - Stay at Standard Room Hot Air Balloon Ride: ✅ INCLUDED - Refund provided for the balloon ride if cancelled due to weather. Guided Tour Level: Limited Group Tour (maximum 10 guests) Guided Tour Language: English Pickup included
Boutique Cave Hotel + Balloon
  • Accommodation: Zeydem Suites Hotel - Stay at Superior Cave Room Hot Air Balloon Ride: ✅ INCLUDED - Refund provided for the balloon ride if cancelled due to weather. Guided Tour Level: Limited Group Tour (maximum 10 guests) Guided Tour Language: English, Spanish – Each language group has its own dedicated guide and vehicle. Pickup included
De Luxe Cave Hotel + Balloon
  • Accommodation: Yunak Evleri Hotel - Stay at Superior Cave Room Hot Air Balloon Ride: ✅ INCLUDED - Refund provided for the balloon ride if cancelled due to weather. Guided Tour Level: Limited Group Tour (maximum 10 guests) Guided Tour Language: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese – Each language group has its own dedicated guide and vehicle. Pickup included

Highlights

Fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicles
Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional – Reserve Now with a Guaranteed Fixed Price and Money Back Guarantee)
Round-Trip Domestic Flights Between Istanbul and Cappadocia
Breakfast
Entrance fee - All entrance fees for museums and ruins listed in itinerary
Hotel / Airport pick-up and drop-off services
One night accommodation at cave boutique hotel including breakfast
Semi-private guided tour (Maximum 10 guests per group)

What's included

Included
Fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicles
Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional – Reserve Now with a Guaranteed Fixed Price and Money Back Guarantee)
Round-Trip Domestic Flights Between Istanbul and Cappadocia
Breakfast
Entrance fee - All entrance fees for museums and ruins listed in itinerary
Hotel / Airport pick-up and drop-off services
One night accommodation at cave boutique hotel including breakfast
Semi-private guided tour (Maximum 10 guests per group)
Not included
Dinner
Drinks

Pickup Locations & Times

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.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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 children aged 6 and under are not allowed to participate in the hot air balloon ride due to Civil Aviation regulations.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.

Reviews(21)

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G246WNantonellad
September 25, 2025
excellent

Great hotel. Nice, good location and very clean. The staff were very nice and the breakfast was great. I highly recommend it.

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Matthew_F
November 1, 2023
Great guide, beautiful place, a lot of shopping

Very knowledgeable and friendly guide for a tour of a beautiful and rich landscape. There's a bit too much "shopping" for our tastes, but others on the tour seemed to enjoy it. We just liked seeing, learning, and walking. Also, -1 because we left something on the tour bus which the tour operator said they would try to return to us, but we never heard back from them again.

Operator response

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience!! The whole team puts a lot of work to make sure everything goes as smooth as possible :) They will love to know how much you enjoyed on our tour. Thank you so much for you recommendation! Kind Regards

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JangYun_K
May 24, 2023
Not visiting all the sites in the itinerary and forced shop visits

The guide mert was absolutely amazing, hut we only visited 4 sites on first day and 5 sites in second day, and it was filled with visits to “shops”, which was not mentioned in the itinerary at all, and not visiting all the sites in the description is false advertisement, so beware before you book this tour,

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Jessica_M
May 5, 2023
A must-do and amazing way to see Cappadocia

I highly recommend this tour. Umit, our guide, was very nice, funny, knowledgeable, and willing to explain everything, which made us enjoy the tour even more. He was also very patient with us, as my mom is elderly and has a hard time breathing, he was constantly stopping and giving her time to rest, making sure she was alright all the time. I couldn't recommend it enough. An amazing way to see Cappadocia in all its glory. P.S.: We could do without the stop in the expensive leather factory.

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ZulfanH
December 23, 2022
What an experience

Just take this tour, if you lucky enough and get Soulaymane as your tour guide, it will be even better, it is just good and good.

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Teddywing0728
April 16, 2022
Disappointed red tour

Red tour didn’t go devrent valley, love valley, why, ….????? Green tour did space in pamorana, tour guide English poor

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Berrak_Y
August 13, 2021
Amazing! Highly recommended if short on time and want to get the most out of your trip.

Our tour guides Ahmet and Umit, along with our transportation driver Mustafa were amazing. They taught us a lot, they were enjoyable, and they had great enthusiasm. You could tell how much they admire the location and enjoy their job. I would high recommend this tour if you are short on time and want to make the most of your Cappadocia trip.

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Adrian_C
December 30, 2020
Beautiful way to visit Cappadocia

Strongly recommend it. The guide was very kind and nice to us, well organised and willing to explain everything. Beautiful way to see Cappadocia.

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uthish
September 24, 2020
Great Experience

Great Tour with an excellent knowledgeable guide. It was funny and learning experience. Would recommend!

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N1287WAmichaels
September 2, 2020
Mike

These two days are fantastic value and a great way to be introduced to the wonders of Cappadocia. Anil the guide was excellent, and the comfortable bus was well driven by Metin, our driver. There is so much to see in Cappadocia, do not hesitate to book this wonderful two-day tour, it is the best way to see it!

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