Day 1: North Cappadocia Tour: You will be picked up from your hotel at 05:00 to be
transferred to Ataturk Airport to take 06:30 flight to Kayseri. Upon your arrival at Kayseri
Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to Cappadocia to meet your guide and the rest
of the group. You will start the day visiting Devrent Valley, also known as "Imagination
Valley", this is the most surreal-looking landscape. Your next stop will be Pasabagi called
also the Monks Valley because Christian hermits chose to locate hermit cells and churches in
these three-headed pinnacles symbolic of the Holy Trinity, it's possible to see all the stages
in the formation of fairy chimneys at this spot. Proceed to Avanos (Vanessa) the pottery
center of Cappadocia, this village is set on the banks of the Kizilirmak/Red River. The river
gets its name from the red clay it deposits. You can watch the potters at work using kick
wheels, the technique which has remained unchanged for generations. After lunch, continue
to Goreme Open Air Museum. The world's most important Byzantine cave churches are
found in these once remote valleys where monks and nuns pursued monastic life from the
3rd century on. Here you can see the best preserved Byzantine cave wall paintings and
frescos from the Iconoclastic period through to the end of Seljuk rule. Icons with scenes
from the Old Testament and the New Testament above portraits of Church Fathers and
saints depict the structure of the Byzantine universe. Panoramic view point Esentepe. With a
spectacular view over Goreme from Esentepe see the complete view of Goreme valley and
Goreme village: fairy chimneys, rock formations and cave houses. End your day with
Uchisar Castle. This tall rock, the highest point of the Goreme region, is a 25-floor beehive of
cave
rooms forming an underground-type city reaching into the sky. It was used as a citadel
during Roman, Byzantine and Seljuk times. The view of the Cappadocian countryside from
here is just brilliant. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. Accommodation in
Cappadocia. (lunch on the tour)
Day 2: South Cappadocia Tour: (check out from hotel in the morning) You will be picked
up from your hotel at around 09:00 and start the day with a hike along the Red & Rose
Valley, the most breathtakingly and mysteriously beautiful valleys in the region. The valleys,
with their fabulous volcanic rock formations, are in the heart of Cappadocia but well away
from the mainstream tourist haunts. Our hike will end in Cavusin Cave Village, where we will
see a rock castle and troglodyte dwellings where people lived until the 20th century. After
lunch in a local restaurant we descent towards the center of the earth, with a trip to the
Underground City of Kaymakli, one of the largest and deepest of Cappadocia’s many such
settlements. This city is approximately 40m deep and contains all the usual rooms found in
an underground city (stables, cellars, storage rooms, refectories, churches, wineries etc.) We
will end the day with a visit to the Pigeon Valley where we will have a spectacular view of
dovecotes, old abandoned cave homes and old Greek houses of Uchisar. After the tour, you
will be transferred to Kayseri Airport to take 19:30 flight to Istanbul. Upon your arrival at
Ataturk Airport at around 21:00, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel.
(breakfast at hotel, lunch on the tour)
Price
375 EUR per person in double/twin room. If you are a single traveler, there will be a 25%
single supplement surcharge.
Tour Price Includes
Accommodation in 3* hotels or similar boutique hotels
Meal services during the tour noted in the itinerary above
Transportation with A/C busses
Professional licensed guiding services
Entrance fees to the museums during guided tours
Round trip flight tickets
Tour Price Excludes
Personal expenses
Dinners
Tips (optional)
1ng&2days Cappadocia Tour by Overnight Bus
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Day 1 : Departure from Istanbul : The service departs from our office at 18:30 and you
will be transferred to the bus station for taking 20:30 overnight bus to Cappadocia which
takes about 11 hours.
Day 2 : North Cappadocia Tour : Start the day visiting Devrent Valley, also known as
"Imagination Valley", this is the most surreal-looking landscape. Your next stop will be
Pashabagi called also the Monks Valley because Christian hermits chose to locate hermit
cells and churches in these three-headed pinnacles symbolic of the Holy Trinity, it''s possible
to see all the stages in the formation of fairy chimneys at this spot. Proceed to Avanos
(Venessa) the pottery centre of Cappadocia, this village is set on the banks of the
Kizilirmak/Red River. The river gets its name from the red clay it deposits. You can watch
the potters at work using kick wheels, the technique which has remained unchanged for
generations. After lunch continue to Göreme Open Air Museum. The world''s most important
Byzantine cave churches are found in these once remote valleys where monks and nuns
pursued monastic life from the 3rd century on. Here you can see the best preserved
Byzantine cave wall paintings and frescos from the Iconoclastic period through to the end of
Seljuk rule. Icons with scenes from the Old Testament and the New Testament above
portraits of Church Fathers and saints depict the structure of the Byzantine universe.
Panoramic view point Esentepe. With a spectacular view over Göreme from Esentepe see
the complete view of Goreme valley and Goreme village: fairy chimneys, rock formations and
cave houses. End your day with Uchisar Castle. This tall rock, the highest point of the
Goreme region, is a 25-floor beehive of cave rooms forming an underground-type city
reaching into the sky. It was used as a citadel during Roman, Byzantine and Seljuk times.
The view of the Cappadocian countryside from here is just brilliant. Return to the hotel about
16.30. Accommodation in Cappadocia.
Day 3 : South Cappadocia Tour : Pick up from your hotel at 09:00 and start our full day
Cappadocia tour. Start the day with a hike along the Red & Rose Valley, the most
breathtakingly and mysteriously beautiful valleys in the region. The valleys, with their
fabulous volcanic rock formations, are in the heart of Cappadocia but well away from the
mainstream tourist haunts. Our hike will end in Cavusin Cave Village, where we will see a
rock castle and troglodyte dwellings where people lived until the 20th century. After lunch in
a local restaurant we descent towards the centre of the earth, with a trip to the
Underground City of Kaymakli, one of the largest and deepest of Cappadocia’s many such
settlements. This city is approximately 40m deep and contains all the usual rooms found in
an underground city (stables, cellars, storage rooms, refectories, churches, wineries etc.)
We will end the day with a visit to the Pigeon Valley where we will have a spectacular view
of dovecotes, old abandoned cave homes and old Greek houses of Uchisar. After the tour
you will be transferred to the bus station for taking 20:00 overnight bus to Istanbul which
takes about 11 hours.
Day 4 : Arrival to Istanbul : Upon your arrival you can use the free shuttles to
Sultanahmet Square.
Price
190 euros per person for double/twin room sharing. If you are a single traveller, there will
be 25% single supplement surcharge.
Tour Price Includes
Accommodation in 3* hotels or similar boutique hotels
Meal services during the tour noted in the itinerary above
Transportation with A/C busses
Professional licensed guiding services
Entrance fees to the museums during guided tours
Round trip bust tickets
Tour Price Excludes
Personal expenses
Dinners
Tips (optional)
2ng&3days Cappadocia Tour by Overnight Bus
Day 1 : Departure from Istanbul : The service departs from our office at 18:30 and you
will be transferred to the bus station for taking 20:30 overnight bus to Cappadocia which
takes about 11 hours.
Day 2 : North Cappadocia Tour : Start the day visiting Devrent Valley, also known as
"Imagination Valley", this is the most surreal-looking landscape. Your next stop will be
Pashabagi called also the Monks Valley because Christian hermits chose to locate hermit
cells and churches in these three-headed pinnacles symbolic of the Holy Trinity, it''s
possible to see all the stages in the formation of fairy chimneys at this spot. Proceed to
Avanos (Venessa) the pottery centre of Cappadocia, this village is set on the banks of the
Kizilirmak/Red River. The river gets its name from the red clay it deposits. You can watch
the potters at work using kick wheels, the technique which has remained unchanged for
generations. After lunch continue to Göreme Open Air Museum. The world''s most important Byzantine cave churches are found in these once remote valleys where monks and nuns pursued monastic
life from the 3rd century on. Here you can see the best preserved Byzantine cave wall
paintings and frescos from the Iconoclastic period through to the end of Seljuk rule. Icons
with scenes from the Old Testament and the New Testament above portraits of Church
Fathers and saints depict the structure of the Byzantine universe. Panoramic view point
Esentepe. With a spectacular view over Göreme from Esentepe see the complete view of
Goreme valley and Goreme village: fairy chimneys, rock formations and cave houses. End
your day with Uchisar Castle. This tall rock, the highest point of the Goreme region, is a
25-floor beehive of cave rooms forming an underground-type city reaching into the sky. It
was used as a citadel during Roman, Byzantine and Seljuk times. The view of the
Cappadocian countryside from here is just brilliant. Return to the hotel about 16.30.
Accommodation in Cappadocia.
Day 3 : South Cappadocia Tour : Pick up from your hotel at 09:00 and start our full day
Cappadocia tour. Start the day with a hike along the Red & Rose Valley, the most
breathtakingly and mysteriously beautiful valleys in the region. The valleys, with their
fabulous volcanic rock formations, are in the heart of Cappadocia but well away from the
mainstream tourist haunts. Our hike will end in Cavusin Cave Village, where we will see a
rock castle and troglodyte dwellings where people lived until the 20th century. After lunch in a local restaurant we descent towards the centre of the earth, with a trip to the Underground City of Kaymakli,
one of the largest and deepest of Cappadocia’s many such settlements. This city is
approximately 40m deep and contains all the usual rooms found in an underground city
(stables, cellars, storage rooms, refectories, churches, wineries etc.) We will end the day
with a visit to the Pigeon Valley where we will have a spectacular view of dovecotes, old
abandoned cave homes and old Greek houses of Uchisar. Accommodation in Cappadocia.
Day 4 : Ihlara Valley Tour : Start the tour with a spectacular view over Göreme from
Esentepe. You will see the complete view of Göreme valley and Göreme village: fairy
chimneys, rock formations and cave houses. Continue driving to Derinkuyu Underground
City, one of the best preserved and deepest Underground Cities in Cappadocia. Derinkuyu is
excavated to a depth of approximately 85 m. It contains all the usual rooms found in an
underground city (stables, cellars, storage rooms, refectories, churches, wineries etc.), a
large room on the second floor was a missionary school with study rooms. Proceed to
Ihlara Valley. This gorge is 16 km long and both sides are lined with rock carved churches,
there are more than a hundred little churches and houses. You will walk about 4 km along
the river in the valley exploring the hidden churches. At the end of your walk lunch will be
served at Belisirma Village by the river. On the way back visit Selime Monastery, carved out
of the rock by Christian monks in the 13th century. The size of the church makes a visit
here astonishing. Stop briefly at Yaprakhisar Panorama point for another view of this great
Monastery (this is also the spot where famous movie "Star wars" was shot). After the tour
you will be transferred to the bus station for taking 20:00 overnight bus to Istanbul which
takes about 11 hours.
Day 5 : Arrival to Istanbul : Upon your arrival you can use the free shuttles to
Sultanahmet Square.
Price
270 euros per person for double/twin room sharing. If you are a single traveller, there will
be 25% single supplement surcharge.
Tour Price Includes
Accommodation in 3* hotels or similar boutique hotels
Meal services during the tour noted in the itinerary above
Transportation with A/C busses
Professional licensed guiding services
Entrance fees to the museums during guided tours
Round trip bust tickets
Tour Price Excludes
Personal expenses
Dinners
Tips (optional)
Day 1 : North Cappadocia Tour : Pick up from your hotel at 05:30 and you will be
transferred to the airport for taking 07:00 flight to Kayseri. Upon your arrival you will be
met at the airport and transferred to Cappadocia. Start the day visiting Devrent Valley,
also known as "Imagination Valley", this is the most surreal-looking landscape. Your next
stop will be Pashabagi called also the Monks Valley because Christian hermits chose to
locate hermit cells and churches in these three-headed pinnacles symbolic of the Holy
Trinity, it''s possible to see all the stages in the formation of fairy chimneys at this spot.
Proceed to Avanos (Venessa) the pottery centre of Cappadocia, this village is set on the
banks of the Kizilirmak/Red River. The river gets its name from the red clay it deposits.
You can watch the potters at work using kick wheels, the technique which has remained
unchanged for generations. After lunch continue to Göreme Open Air Museum. The world''s most important Byzantine cave churches are found in these once remote valleys where monks and nuns
pursued monastic life from the 3rd century on. Here you can see the best preserved
Byzantine cave wall paintings and frescos from the Iconoclastic period through to the end
of Seljuk rule. Icons with scenes from the Old Testament and the New Testament above
portraits of Church Fathers and saints depict the structure of the Byzantine universe.
Panoramic view point Esentepe. With a spectacular view over Göreme from Esentepe see
the complete view of Goreme valley and Goreme village: fairy chimneys, rock formations
and cave houses. End your day with Uchisar Castle. This tall rock, the highest point of the
Goreme region, is a 25-floor beehive of cave rooms forming an underground-type city
reaching into the sky. It was used as a citadel during Roman, Byzantine and Seljuk times.
The view of the Cappadocian countryside from here is just brilliant. Return to the hotel
about 16.30. Accommodation in Cappadocia.
Day 2 : South Cappadocia Tour : Pick up from your hotel at 09:00 and start our full day
Cappadocia tour. Start the day with a hike along the Red & Rose Valley, the most
breathtakingly and mysteriously beautiful valleys in the region. The valleys, with their
fabulous volcanic rock formations, are in the heart of Cappadocia but well away from the
mainstream tourist haunts. Our hike will end in Cavusin Cave Village, where we will see a
rock castle and troglodyte dwellings where people lived until the 20th century. After lunch
in a local restaurant we descent towards the centre of the earth, with a trip to the
Underground City of Kaymakli, one of the largest and deepest of Cappadocia’s many such
settlements. This city is approximately 40m deep and contains all the usual rooms found
in an underground city (stables, cellars, storage rooms, refectories, churches, wineries etc.) We will end the day with a visit to the Pigeon Valley where we will have a spectacular view of dovecotes,
old abandoned cave homes and old Greek houses of Uchisar. Accommodation in
Cappadocia.
Day 3 : Ihlara Valley Tour : Start the tour with a spectacular view over Göreme from
Esentepe. You will see the complete view of Göreme valley and Göreme village: fairy
chimneys, rock formations and cave houses. Continue driving to Derinkuyu Underground
City, one of the best preserved and deepest Underground Cities in Cappadocia. Derinkuyu
is excavated to a depth of approximately 85 m. It contains all the usual rooms found in an
underground city (stables, cellars, storage rooms, refectories, churches, wineries etc.),
a large room on the second floor was a missionary school with study rooms. Proceed to
Ihlara Valley. This gorge is 16 km long and both sides are lined with rock carved churches,
there are more than a hundred little churches and houses. You will walk about 4 km along
the river in the valley exploring the hidden churches. At the end of your walk lunch will be
served at Belisirma Village by the river. On the way back visit Selime Monastery, carved out
of the rock by Christian monks in the 13th century. The size of the church makes a visit here
astonishing.
Stop briefly at Yaprakhisar Panorama point for another view of this great Monastery (this
is also the spot where famous movie "Star wars" was shot). After the tour you will be
transferred to the airport for taking 19:30 flight back to Istanbul. We wll meet you at the
airport and transferred to your hotel.
Price
460 euros per person for double/twin room sharing. If you are a single traveller, there will
be 25% single supplement surcharge.
Tour Price Includes
Accommodation in 3* hotels or similar boutique hotels
Meal services during the tour noted in the itinerary above
Transportation with A/C busses
Professional licensed guiding services
Entrance fees to the museums during guided tours
Round trip flight tickets
Tour Price Excludes
Personal expenses
Dinners
Tips (optional)
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2ng&3days Cappadocia Tour by Flight
CAPPADOCIA BALLOON TOURS
Cappadocia is known around the world as one of the best places to fly with hot air balloons. The spectacular surrealistic landscapes combined with excellent flying conditions allow the balloons to
gently drift over and between fairy chimneys, pigeon houses hewn into the unique rock
formations, orchards and vineyards & through impressive valleys, each with distinctive
rock formations, colors and features - and then float up over rippled ravines for
breathtaking views over the region. Ballons land off at sun rise time which forcing you to
wake up early if you are interested in this adventure. Thus, you shall overnight in
Cappadocia the night before the tour. The tours ends mostly before 07.30 am and that will
leave you enough time to get ready for the local sightseeing tour. Tours rarely not be
operated due to the bad weather conditions, especially through December to March. Thus,
we recommend you to put your balloon tour to your first morning at site which will enable
you to try your chance in the next day if such a thinh happens. There are several
companies in Cappadocia operating balloon tours. The prices may differ in accordance with the company prestige, the quality of the balloons and experiance of the balloon pilots. There might be
also differences in land services effecting the cost such as vehicle quality, snacks services,
extra offers etc. We put below a list of most popular balloon companies that you can pick
up to confirm. Please note that our rates are special discounted for online bookings to be
confirmed in advance with subject to availability.
CAPPADOCIA BALLOON TOUR PRICES
Company Name
| Standart Tour | Deluxe Tour | Trip Advisor Rating |
| Butterfly Balloons | 175 € | 250 € | 1 |
| Kapadokya Balloons | 160 € | 230 € | 3 |
| Royal Balloons | 160 € | 230 € | 4 |
| Air Kapadokya | 130 € | N/A | 7 |
| Istanbul Balloons | N/A | N/A | 9 |
Further Notes ;
1. Standart Balloon tour is the general name of the tour type with about 1 hrs flight time
and about 20 people in the basket.
2. Deluxe Balloon tour is the general name of the tour type with about 1 hrs flight time and about 12 people in the basket.
3. The tour names may differ for different companies.
4. Trip Advisor ratings noted above may change and only for giving a general idea about
the guest satisfactions.
5. The rates above including taxes and valid only for online bookings with full advance
payment.
6. The company web site information and notices are valid for any conditions.
You can find more information abut the Cappadocia Balloon Tours beneath the guestions
below :
General Information about Standard Balloon Tours (may have minor differences between the companies)
-We pick you up from your hotel/hostel with our luxury vehicles and take you our launch
site in the early morning.
-While you have your open buffet breakfast which includes coffee/tea and snacks,we
prepare the balloons on the ground. You will have an opportunity to watch. The
preparations take just 15min.
-At around sunrise,our balloons begin to take off.
-They rise approximately 1000 feet to show you sunrise and extraordinary views of
Cappadocia.
-Then they descend and float through the valleys,between fairy chimneys and caves which
gives you excellent views to take pictures or videotape.
-The duration of this tour is approx. 1 hour
-The Standard tour uses a 8-16 person capacity balloons. This is a great option for those
travelling on a budget.
-Upon landing,we have a champagne toast service for you.
-A commemorative flight certificate
-All our passengers are insured
-At about 7 am our minibuses will take you back to your hotel/hostel.
-Your entire balloon adventure lasts about 2 hours.
General Information about Deluxe Balloon Tours (may have minor differences
between the companies)
-We pick you up from your hotel/hostel with our luxury vehicles and take you our launch
site in the early morning.
-While you have your open buffet breakfast which includes coffee/tea and snacks,we
prepare the balloons on the ground. You will have an opportunity to watch. The
preparations take just 15min.
-At around sunrise,our balloons begin to take off.
-They rise approximately 1000 feet to show you sunrise and extraordinary views of
Cappadocia.
-Then they descend and float through the valleys,between fairy chimneys and caves which
gives you excellent views to take pictures or videotape.
-The duration of this tour is approx. 1.30 hour
-The Deluxe tour uses a smaller 6-12 person capacity balloons. This deluxe tour is great for
those seeking a more comfortable, intimate setting for their experience of a lifetime.
-Upon landing, we have a champagne toast service for you.
-A commemorative flight certificate
-All our passengers are insured -At about 8 am,our minibuses will take you back to your
hotel/hostel.
-Your entire balloon adventure lasts about 3 hours.
Why Cappadocia Region For Hot Air Balloon Flights?
Cappadocia region of Turkey is one of the popular destinations for the tourists. Beside the
historical and natural beauties, Cappadocia has good reasons to have a hot air balloon
flight. Following reasons make Cappadocia one of the best known hot air balloon flight
area in the World. Cappadocia has excellent weather conditions for hot air ballooning.
There are roughly 300 flyable days allowing hot air balloon flights in the area. Balloon
Companies operates the flights just in the early mornings when the weather conditions
are stable, not windy and with mild temperature. The scenery from a balloon over
Cappadocia is breathtaking. While soaring between the rock formations and valleys of
Cappadocia, you will have plenty of time to enjoy and photographing the scenery.
How Do Hot Air Balloons Fly ?
In a hot air balloon, a gas burner is used to heat the air to a temperature of about 100oC
(212oF). Since hot air is lighter and less dense than the cool air around the balloon, the
heated air causes the whole balloon to rise. When the air inside the balloon cools down,
or when the hot air is let out, the balloon goes down.
Why Do Flights Take Place So Early In the Morning ?
Balloons need stable winds to operate effectively and the hours just following sunrise are
the best for finding these winds. Since balloons move with the air, the weather is very
important in deciding to whether or not to fly. The pilot chooses a launch site to use the
wind currents to fly towards a suitable landing site.
What Are the Main Parts of the Balloon?
Hot Air Balloons has 3 main parts. Wicker basket where passengers stand, the burner
which is the fire resource and the envelope which carries the basket.
What Kind of Material is the Balloon Made of ?
The envelope is usually made of nylon or polyester, the same type of cloth that
parachutes are made of. It is very tightly woven and is coated with a material that makes
it very air tight. The nylon is only used to keep the hot air in the balloon. The basket load
is transferred by steel or Kevlar cables to a series of vertical load tapes which carry the
load.
Why is the Basket Made of Wicker ?
The wicker basket has proven to be very strong for its weight and is flexible. The wicker is
sometimes woven around a steel or aluminum frame, which helps to support the upright
posts upon which the burner is mounted. The top rim of the basket and the uprights are
usually padded and covered in suede or leather. Also the weight is critical in balloon flying,
the baskets are made of light materials such as wicker, fiberglass or aluminium.
How is the Balloon Inflated ?
When the time comes to put the balloon up, the envelope is removed from the bag and
laid out in a long line. The burners are attached to the uprights, and the basket is attached
to the cables on the bottom of the envelope. An engine driven fan is used to inflate the
envelope with cold air.
When partially inflated, the air is heated by a burner and the envelope rises above the
basket. With further heating, there is sufficient "lift" for the balloon to fly.
What Kind of Fuel is Used For the Burners ?
To heat the air, the burners are fueled by propane gas, much the same as you probably
use in your backyard barbecue grill. The burners do not run continuously; they are only
used intermittently to heat the air to maintain the required lift. In this point we have to
aware you that butane can be used for hot air balloons. However cheap butane gas can
cause big troubles especially at the burners as being a dirty gas. Ballon companies just
uses clean and safe propane gas although its twice expensive than butane because they
cares the safety of its passengers more than ever.
How Tall are the Balloons ?
Depending on the weight capacity, balloons may be as tall as 30 meters (100 feet).
What Should I Wear ?
You should wear whatever you feel comfortable in. There is really no need to dress up.
You should wear the type of clothing that you would expect to wear if you be going for a
walk the day of the flight. A light jacket is sometimes comfortable in the fall or early
spring. Women should wear pants or shorts, and layered clothing is much better than a
heavy coat. Shoes should have flat soles, and the majority of top clothing should be
made of cotton rather than man-made fibers. Tall passengers may find a hat useful
because of the radiant heat from the burners.
Can I Take a Camera ?
Yes, there is no problem in taking either a still or video camera with you during the flight.
A hot air balloon makes a perfect camera platform and there is always plenty to
photograph prior to, during and after to the flight. We do recommend, however, that you
have a suitable soft case with you in which to stow the camera during the landing phase
of the flight.
How Long does it All Take ?
From start to finish, your adventure will last about 3 to 4 hours. The inflation and
preparation of the balloon normally takes about 30 minutes. The flight itself normally takes
around 60 to 90 minutes. After the flight, the ceremonies take about 30 minutes and
travel to and from the hotel will take about another 30 minutes or so each way. The
balloons always carry sufficient fuel for at least 2 hours flight time plus a 30 minute
reserve capacity.
Where Will We Land ?
Good question! The simple answer is that nobody knows, exactly! The pilot will have done
flight planning before the launch to ensure that the forecast wind direction does not take
the balloon towards an unsuitable area. He will use the different air currents at different
altitudes to steer the balloon toward a good landing place. The pilot also closely follows
agreements with local landowners. This means that the balloon won't fly too close to
livestock or land in areas planted with valuable crops.
How Far Will We Fly ?
Again, it depends on the wind speed. Hot Air Balloons travel with the wind and an hour
flight can carry it up to 5 kms, sometimes more, sometimes less. Balloon pilots are not
keen to make a very long distance flights as there is not really worthwhile scenery if they
fly long distance. Our primary aim is show you the wonderful landscape of Cappadocia
instead of crop fields. The balloon also flies at different altitudes. Although the balloon is
at the mercy of the wind when it comes to direction, the vertical control of a balloon can
be very precise. It is not unusual for our pilots to be able to brush the bottom of the
basket across the tops of brush, or inches from the ground A leaf or some apricots picked
from a treetop is a very worthwhile souvenir of the flight!
How Does the Chase Crew Know Where We Are ?
Radios are used to stay in contact with the chase crew.
How High Do Balloons Fly ?
Most balloonists enjoy low level flight. The typical balloon flight would be anywhere from
tree level to about 900 meters (3,000 feet) above the ground. For Cappadocia Balloon flights,
it is not really necessary climbing to high altitudes. For a short time, its good to have
panaromic view of Cappadocia then it might be boring. Also most of he time, there are
strong air currents in higher altitudes to carry the balloon way far from the most
significant areas
What if I'm Afraid of Heights ?
Flying in a high sided balloon basket is not like standing in a roof or a high ladder. You
don't get that vertigo feeling. It is more like the ground is unfolding beneath you and
because you are moving with the wind, there is no wind blowing. The basket does not
rock or sway so you can't possibly fall out.
I Sometimes Get Airsick in Airplanes. Is a Balloon the Same ?
No it is not. The turbulence which usually causes motion sickness is completely absent in
a balloon ride. The flight of a balloon is almost too smooth to describe.
How Do We get back to the launch field or the hotel ?
The balloon is followed by a chase vehicle and the crew. They are in constant contact with
the balloon pilot by radio and should be at the landing site at the same time as the balloon.
Once the balloon is packed away (and the ceremonies are complete) the shuttle will take
you back to your hotel.
How Are Balloon Pilots Licensed ?
Balloons are registered like any other aircraft and are subject to regular airworthiness
checks. The CAA will not allow a balloon to be certified as airworthy unless these
inspections and checks are done by authorized maintenance personnel and certified by
them. All pilots are licensed by the CAA and have to pass regular flight checks.
Who Controls Ballooning and Ensures Safety Standards ?
The Civil Aviation Authority of Turkey controls ballooning with the same strict regulations
that apply to airplanes.
How Do You Steer a Balloon ?
The balloon goes wherever the wind takes it. However, pilots can seek higher or lower
altitudes to find wind currents of various direction. We refer to it as the truest form of
sailing.
Is it Cold in a Balloon ?
At high altitude, it is colder than at ground level, generally 3.5ï¿Ä±C degrees colder for
each 300 meters (1,000 feet) of altitude. But during the flight, the pilot constantly uses
burners which spreads heat around itself will make you feel warmer. Especially for winter
flights we highly recommended to wear 2 layers of socks and thermal underwears.
What Are the Best Conditions for Flight in a Balloon ?
A balloon flies better in cooler weather since the hot air gets a better "lift." Balloons flies
just after dawn, because there is less wind at these times.
How Does a Hot Air Balloon Differ From a Gas Balloon ?
A hot air balloon gets its lift from heating the air with propane fuel. A gas balloon gets its
lift from lighter than air gases, usually helium or hydrogen.
Do Balloons Wear Out ?
If taken well care of, a balloon envelope should last approximately 500 flying hours. But
the companies that we work aircrafts are specially manufactured by Lindstrand Balloons
with highest technology which uses strong, long lasting hyperlife fabrics last 1000 flying
hours.
What Instruments Do Balloons Use ?
An altimeter to indicate altitude, a variometer showing its rate of climb or decent, a
compass to show directions, and a temperature gage to show how hot the fabric is at
the top of the balloon. Each propane tank has a fuel gauge, and the burner has a fuel
pressure gauge.
You will be picked up from your hotel (Old City or Taksim area) about 05.30 am and
transfer to the airport for the flight to Izmir at 07.30 am. You will be met at the airport and
transfer to Ephesus to meet with your tour guide and attend to the small group tour at
site. You will visit to EPHESUS which is known to be the Commercial, the Religious and the
Social Center of Antiquity, and one of the Highlights of any Visit in Turkey. Ephesus is
probably the best combination of Greek, Roman and Byzantine civilisations. You will visit
the Fountains of Trajan, Polio, the Temples of Hadrian and Domition, the Library of Celcius,
Bouloterion and the Great Theatre with a capacity of 24.000 spectators. After the lunch,
you will drive to Temple of Artemis (Diana), than drive to the House of the Virgin Mary.
After the tour tansfer to airport to take 19:40 flight to Istanbul. You will be met at the
airport and transfer to your hotel.
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