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Cappadocia Ihlara Valley Tour (Including Balloon Watching)

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Mandatory travel
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Minimum participants
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Throughout the tour
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Duration

2 Days

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Departure

Izmir

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Person

Max 44

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Transportation

Araç İle

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Distance

İzmir → Kapadokya

869 km · ~12 saat yol

Program

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event Day 1 — Izmir - Ihlara - Underground City - Uçhisar - Dervent - Ürgüp

Dear guests; After welcoming you at the specified stops on Friday night, we begin our journey with the comfortable buses of GEZİ TUTKUNLARI.
In the morning, we have a break in Aksaray and have our breakfast at the rest area (Extra). After breakfast, we reach the 14 km long Ihlara Valley, historically known as Peristremma, shaped by the Melendiz River over thousands of years. (If Ihlara Valley is closed for renovation and restoration, we visit the monastery, church, and wine cellars around Selimiye Cathedral.)

After our panoramic tour in the valley, we take photos of the unique geographical formations of the region and head to the Underground City (Kaymaklı, Derinkuyu, Saratlı, etc.), one of the important settlements where the first Christians took refuge during the Roman period. With its 7-story structure and a depth of about 60 meters, this impressive structure offers an unforgettable experience.

After our visit to the underground city, we head towards Uçhisar, see Uçhisar Castle panoramically, and take a photo break in Pigeon Valley. After a short free time with tastings of local products in the region, we have the opportunity to view the Cappadocia landscape from a bird's eye view.

Next, we proceed to Avanos for lunch (extra). After the meal break, we visit Paşabağ Valley, also known as the Valley of Monks. This area, famous for its mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys, is among the most striking natural formations in Cappadocia.

Our next stop is Dervent Valley. After photographing the interesting shapes created by rocks and fairy chimneys over time, we learn about the wine production workshops in the region famous for its vineyards.

Then we reach Ürgüp and give free time. Guests can visit the mansion where Asmalı Konak was filmed or taste and shop for local products at Turasan winery.

At the end of the day, we see the Three Beauties Fairy Chimneys panoramically and check into our hotel. Dinner and accommodation take place at our hotel.

Guests who wish can participate in the Traditional Turkish Night event (extra) organized with our guide. An unforgettable evening awaits you with unlimited appetizers, snacks, and drinks, along with dance performances and stage shows.

event Day 2 — Göreme Open Air Museum - ATV Tour - Sultanhanı Caravanserai

Dear guests; We greet the new day in the land of beautiful horses and have the opportunity to watch the unique scenery and/or experience a balloon ride by going to the balloon launch area at sunrise (Included).

After breakfast at our hotel, we carry out an approximately 1-hour safari tour with ATV vehicles among the fairy chimneys (extra). After this enjoyable tour in Cappadocia's enchanting geography, we visit our workshop, one of the centers of pottery art with a history of about 3,800 years. Here, we receive information about the production process from our masters, and guests who wish can experience pottery making firsthand.

Next, we head to the Göreme Open Air Museum. After visiting St. Basil, St. Barbara, Elmalı, Yılanlı, Dining Hall, and Çarıklı churches with our guide, we have free time for lunch (extra).

After the meal break, we bid farewell to Cappadocia and begin our return journey. On the way, we visit the Sultanhanı Caravanserai, one of the largest caravanserais in Anatolia.

After our visit, we continue our journey and arrive in Izmir between 02:30 - 03:30 with appropriate breaks. We bid farewell to you by dropping you off at the points we picked you up from, hoping to see you again on another GEZİ TUTKUNLARI trip.

Tour Description

Departure and Movement Times

  • 19:00 Fahrettin Altay (In front of Ziraat Bank)
  • 19:10 Üçyol Square (In front of Pamukkale Office)
  • 19:20 Şirinyer (Opposite Velioğlu Bakery)
  • 19:30 In front of Konak YKM (Bus Stop)
  • 19:40 Alsancak Station
  • 20:00 Bayraklı Overpass
  • 20:10 Karşıyaka Monument
  • 20:20 Bostanlı Pier
  • 20:30 Mavişehir (In front of Mavibahçe Shopping Mall)
  • 20:40 Bornova (In front of Ege University Emergency)
  • 21:20 Manisa (Old Garage)
  • 22:45 Salihli Lidya Sardes Hotel (Manisa)
  • 00:00 Uşak Bus Station
  • 01:00 Afyon Kolaylı Rest Area
  • 02:10 Akşehir Bus Station
  • 02:50 Ilgın Bus Station
  • 03:20 Konya Bus Station

Our programs depart on the evening of your chosen day.

Important Notes: Vehicle sizes are arranged according to the number of participants. It can be a minibus, midibus, or bus.

RESERVATION OPTIONS

You can check the installment options up to 12 MONTHS with your credit card on our website or make a full payment.
You can create a reservation by contacting us via our WhatsApp lines and completing the remaining payment on the vehicle with a prepayment (deposit).
You can come to our office and pay with cash or credit/bank card.
You can make a prepayment with your credit card and secure the discounted price.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS 

• Our agency is responsible for all tours and organizations mentioned in this program. 
• The departure times specified by the guide are definite and binding for all participants. To avoid disruption of the program, a maximum waiting time of 15 minutes may be applied after the specified time. If the waiting time is exceeded, the vehicle will depart, and any refund or compensation request due to the participant's inability to continue the tour will not be accepted. 
• Tour details, departure times, departure points, and guide contact information are sent to your registered contact information one day before the tour. Our agency is not responsible for any disruptions caused by incomplete or incorrect contact information. 
• If the required number of participants is not reached for the tour to be realized, our agency reserves the right to cancel the tour with at least 2 days' notice. In this case, the paid fees will be refunded in full. 
• The guide or our agency may make changes in the program flow, visit order, and departure times in accordance with weather conditions, traffic density, road conditions, official authority decisions, force majeure, and operational necessities. 
• Due to traffic and regional density that may occur during holidays, official holidays, semester breaks, and similar busy periods, changes or time restrictions may occur in the routes specified in the program. 
• Extra activities included in the programs (boat tour, rafting, zipline, ATV, etc.) are optional and subject to an additional fee. These services are provided by third-party businesses in the region.
• Entrance fees for museums, archaeological sites, national parks, beaches, and similar places are not included in the tour fee unless otherwise stated in the program. 
• In tours requiring a museum card, obtaining the card is the responsibility of the guest. Guests without a museum card can enter using current applications and ticketing procedures. 
• Participants are dropped off at the stops they boarded at the beginning of the tour. Outside of operational obligations, no off-route passenger drop-off will be made. 
• The protection of personal belongings during the tour is the responsibility of the participant. Our agency cannot be held responsible for lost, forgotten, or stolen items. 
• Compliance with the departure times specified by the guide is mandatory. Our agency is not responsible for any disruptions in the program caused by delays originating from participants.
• In tours with swimming breaks, entering the sea or water is entirely the responsibility of the participant. 
• Mandatory travel insurance is provided during our tours. The accuracy of the shared information for insurance procedures is the responsibility of the participant. 
• In accommodation programs, hotel changes may be made provided they are of the same standards. 
• Photos and videos taken during the tour may be used in our agency's promotional activities. Guests who have sensitivities regarding this matter must inform us in writing before the tour. 
• The provisions of the current sales contract apply to reservation, cancellation, refund, and transfer transactions. 
• Guests who purchase the Cancellation Refund Assurance Package can benefit from the cancellation right up to 48 hours before the start of the tour, within the package conditions.

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Inclusions

  • check_circle Transportation with Comfortable Tourism Vehicles
  • check_circle 1 Night Hotel Accommodation
  • check_circle 1 Breakfast and 1 Dinner
  • check_circle Mandatory Travel Health Insurance
  • check_circle Professional Guiding Service
  • check_circle Water Service on the Vehicle
  • check_circle Includes Balloon Watching Tour!

Exclusions

  • cancel Your Personal Expenses
  • cancel Breakfast on the First Day
  • cancel Lunches
  • cancel Museum and Archaeological Site Entrance Fees
  • cancel Hot Air Balloon Ride: €90 - €150 (May Vary by Date)
  • cancel ATV Safari: 1,400 TL (Two people can ride)
  • cancel Traditional Turkish Night: 1,700 TL
  • cancel (Prices are Average!)

policy Cancellation Policy

CANCELLATION, REFUND, AND CHANGE CONDITIONS Tour reservations can be canceled uninterruptedly up to 48 hours before the tour departure time, and the full amount paid will be refunded. In tours organized during special periods such as holidays, semester breaks, New Year's, official holidays, etc., cancellations and refunds cannot be made 4 days (96 hours) before and after the tour date. Refund requests made outside the specified periods are not possible. In cases where the refund period has passed, participant information on the reservation may be changed depending on availability. Name changes can be made. Tour details, departure times, departure points, and guide contact information are sent to our guests via SMS one day before the tour. In tours with flights, no refunds will be made under any circumstances due to airline and operational conditions. In the event of the tour being canceled by the agency due to insufficient participation, force majeure, or operational obligations, the tour fee paid by the guest will be refunded in full without any deductions. Refunds are made through the method of payment used. Due to the processing times of banks and card institutions, the time it takes for the refund to reflect in the account may vary. All guests making reservations are deemed to have accepted the above cancellation, refund, and change conditions.

Additional Information

General Information for All Tours:

1-Participants are dropped off at the point where they boarded the vehicle. No stops or passenger drop-offs will be made at different points outside the program. The start and end times of the tour may not coincide with public transport times. Participants are obliged to plan accordingly. The times specified on the website are for informational purposes. The exact meeting time, departure point, and guide information will be communicated via SMS or written notification before the tour. If the notification does not arrive, the participant is responsible for contacting the office.

2-The agency reserves the right to make changes to the program due to weather conditions, road conditions, official authority decisions, force majeure, or operational necessities.

3-The agency is not responsible for forgotten, lost, or stolen items during the tour. Participants are responsible for their personal belongings.

4-The type of vehicle used in the tours is determined according to the number of participants.

5-The agency cannot be held responsible for tours and activities that are not permitted by local authorities or cannot be carried out for security reasons.

6-In case the required number of participants is not reached for the tour to take place, the tour may be canceled with at least 2 days' notice before the tour date.

7-Child discounts apply to children under 12 years of age, provided they share a room with two adults.

8-Our agency reserves the right to change hotels as long as they are of the same standards.

9-Room allocation and type are determined by the hotel management. The agency has no discretion over room selection or floor selection.

10-In triple rooms, the third bed may not be a standard bed. A foldable extra bed or sofa bed may be provided.

11-Mandatory travel insurance is provided during the tours. Participants must declare their correct date of birth and T.C. identity number. The participant is responsible for the consequences of incorrect declarations.

12-The agency is not responsible for tours that cannot be carried out due to unforeseen reasons (weather conditions, traffic, congestion, etc.) or non-compliance with the times reported by the guide.

13-The guide has the right to make necessary changes according to the flow of the program.

14-During holidays and busy periods, accommodation may be made in different hotels of the same standard. If necessary, the group may be divided.

15-Verbal statements are not valid. The details written in the tour program and the requests communicated in writing (via email) are taken into account.

16-Participants are deemed to have read and accepted these conditions at the time of reservation. It is the participant's responsibility to follow website updates. The website and Package Tour Agreement are an inseparable whole.

17-Our agency may make changes to the tour program based on seasonal conditions, road works, operational necessities, and service quality evaluations. The most recently published program is valid.

18-Cancellation and refund requests must be made in writing. The deduction rates specified in the Package Tour Agreement will be applied based on the cancellation date. The refund rules for transportation, flights, ferries, etc. third-party services are subject to the conditions of the relevant company.

19-The agency cannot be held responsible for cancellations or changes due to force majeure such as pandemics, natural disasters, wars, terrorism, strikes, border closures, official authority decisions. In such cases, the provisions of the applicable legislation shall apply.

20-For international tours, the validity period of the passport, visa procedures, exit fees, and entry requirements into the country are entirely the responsibility of the participant. The agency is not responsible for any issues that may arise at border crossings.

21-The tour price may be updated until the tour date due to fluctuations in exchange rates, fuel prices, taxes, and fees.

22-The realization of extra tours depends on sufficient participation and regional conditions. The agency is not responsible for extra tours that cannot be conducted.

23-If the times reported by the guide are not adhered to, the guest is obliged to join the tour program at their own expense. Any additional costs incurred are the responsibility of the participant.

24-Photos and videos taken during the tour may be used for promotional and marketing activities.

Customers are deemed to have accepted all items when purchasing the tour.

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About the Tour

group Who is this tour suitable for?

This tour, lasting 2 Days and departing from Izmir, is suitable for guests looking to explore the Kapadokya route, seeking comfortable transportation and a guided program. You can join as a family, couple, or group of friends.

location_on Why should you choose this tour from İzmir?

You can join the tour without wasting time with a single departure point from İzmir and its surroundings. Transportation and program for tours departing from İzmir are organized with the assurance of Gezi Tutkunları; you can check the page for current prices and departure dates or make a reservation.

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