Cappadocia: Hot Air Balloon Watching w/Hotel Pick Up

Experience the enchanting beauty of Cappadocia at sunrise with Balloon Watching Tour. Witness the magic as dozens of hot air balloons rise over the unique landscape, creating unforgettable memories.

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Overview

There’s nothing quite like the serene beauty of Cappadocia at sunrise. This Balloon Watching Tour places you in the perfect spot to see dozens of hot air balloons gently ascending into the sky. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys and rock formations, the scene is nothing short of magical. This tour is perfect for those who want to experience the charm of Cappadocia’s iconic balloon flights without boarding one.

Your journey begins with a scenic drive to a carefully selected vantage point, offering unobstructed views of the balloons and the landscape. Whether you’re a photography enthusiast or simply want to soak in the views, these locations are ideal for capturing the moment. The vibrant colors of the balloons, the golden hues of the sunrise, and the dramatic terrain make for a truly mesmerizing spectacle.

This tour is designed to ensure your comfort and relaxation. With round-trip transportation included, you can sit back and enjoy the ride. The peaceful ambiance, combined with the slow ascent of the balloons, creates a tranquil and memorable morning.

Whether you’re traveling as a couple, with family, or on your own, this tour is ideal for anyone seeking a unique and peaceful experience in Cappadocia. The serene atmosphere makes it suitable for all ages and interests, from adventure seekers to those looking for a relaxing morning.

Bring your camera and capture the magic of Cappadocia. The Balloon Watching Tour offers countless opportunities to take stunning photos and videos, ensuring you leave with unforgettable memories. With the guidance of our expert staff, you’ll have plenty of tips for getting the best shots of this magical experience.

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Adult x 1

Adult

Age 10-25+

Excursion Itinerary

Cappadocia
Start Activities

Van (Transfer)
Duration: 30 Min

6 pick up location options: Göreme, Uçhisar, Ürgüp, Çavuşin, Avanos, Ortahisar


Balloon Take-off Point
Photo stop, Visit, Scenic views on the way, Sunrise, Balloon flight,
Duration: 30 Min

A dedicated spot to witness and photograph the preparation, inflation, and takeoff of the balloons, capturing the magical start of their flight.


Balloon Watching Observation Hill
Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Sightseeing, Sunrise, Balloon flight,
Duration: 30 Min

From an elevated panoramic viewpoint, witness the sunrise as balloons gracefully take flight in their direction.


Van (Transfer)
Duration: 30 Min

6 drop off location options: Göreme, Uçhisar, Ürgüp, Çavuşin, Avanos, Ortahisar


Cappadocia
Finish Activities

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Witness dozens of colorful balloons rising over Cappadocia at sunrise.
  • Experience the charm of Cappadocia without boarding a balloon.
  • Relax in a serene atmosphere away from the crowds.
  • Create unforgettable memories in one of the world’s most beautiful settings.
  • Benefit from round-trip transportation for a seamless experience.

What's Included and What's Not?

Included

  • Round-trip transportation from your accommodation.
  • Comfortable seating areas at the viewing site.
  • Personalized service in small groups.
  • Scenic drive to the viewing location.

Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Photo & Video

Not Suitable For This Activities

  • People with mobility impairments

Not Allowed This Activities

  • Littering
  • Pets

Important Information

What to Bring

Cash
Comfortable clothes
Water

Information Before Booking

  • This is a watching tour and does not include a hot air balloon flight.
  • Early morning departure times are required to catch the sunrise.
  • The number of balloons flying may increase or decrease depending on demand and operational conditions.
  • Ideal for families, couples, and solo travelers seeking a peaceful experience.

Know Before You Go

  • Weather conditions may affect balloon activity; alternative arrangements or a refund will be provided if necessary.
  • Hotel pick-up times will be confirmed the evening before the tour.
  • Ensure your camera is fully charged to capture the best moments.
  • Comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended for your safety and enjoyment.

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About This Activity

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Duration 3 Hours

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Driver

English, Turkish

Pickup Optional

Your driver will pick you up directly from your hotel lobby or the nearest accessible point. Please be ready 5 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time to ensure a timely departure.

Location

Cappadocia Türkiye

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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Jordana - United Arab Emirates
10 October 2024

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Watching the balloons being prepared was incredible a small glimpse into a grand event!

Dipasri - United Kingdom
15 October 2024

I’m so glad I booked this trip! Faik is an incredible guide humble, friendly, and genuinely amazing. I wish I had known earlier and planned my whole trip with him. Highly recommended!

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Customer Reviews

All reviews are from verified customers who purchased the activity. Reviews can only be submitted after the activity takes place.

Overall Rating

5.0/5

Based on 60 Reviews

Guide

5.0/5

Transportation

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Value for Money

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Jordana - United Arab Emirates
10 October 2024
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Watching the balloons being prepared was incredible a small glimpse into a grand event!

Helpful? Yes

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Dipasri - United Kingdom
15 October 2024

I’m so glad I booked this trip! Faik is an incredible guide humble, friendly, and genuinely amazing. I wish I had known earlier and planned my whole trip with him. Highly recommended!

Helpful? Yes

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Joy - Qatar
16 October 2024

Totally worth it! The guide/driver even captured some great photos of us!

Helpful? Yes

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Kashif - United States of America
28 September 2024
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I booked this activity last minute, and Eric was incredibly helpful in arranging everything, despite my hotel being farther away. Faik was a kind and excellent guide. Watching the balloons inflate and the sunrise was truly magical!

Helpful? Yes

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Fatma Betul - Netherlands
16 September 2024

The tour was great, everything went smoothly. We were picked up on time and dropped off promptly. We visited two fantastic spots to view the balloons, and Eric was very helpful throughout.

Helpful? Yes

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Maia - Germany
04 September 2024

Eric managed the reservation seamlessly, even though we booked just a day in advance. They were responsive via the app and even added us on WhatsApp. The driver knew the best spots for balloon watching, making it an absolutely stunning experience. Totally worth it!

Helpful? Yes

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Mohsin - Türkiye
15 August 2024
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The activity was exceptional! Our guide, Mete, showed us around beautifully. He first took us to the takeoff site and then to the sunrise spot—it was an absolutely magical experience.

Helpful? Yes

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Webinar Pro - Netherlands
26 May 2024

It was a wonderful experience! Our guide, Mehmet, was incredibly kind and friendly.

Helpful? Yes

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Rose - Germany
18 May 2024

Such a fantastic tour! I highly recommend it and wouldn’t think twice about booking again if I visit Cappadocia in the future.

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Eloise - United Kingdom
08 May 2024

This tour was absolutely incredible! We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel, visited two stunning locations, watched the balloons inflate, and enjoyed breathtaking views from above. It felt magical! Friends who went on the balloons said our photos were even better from our vantage points. The guide was fantastic at capturing amazing shots too. I’d highly recommend this to anyone visiting Cappadocia It’s so worth it!

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Shake - United Kingdom
23 April 2024
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This was easily one of the best experiences I’ve had in Turkey! The tour company sent detailed information beforehand, which was super helpful. I was picked up early from my hotel, with one quick stop to collect others. The driver/guide was incredibly friendly and kept us informed about the schedule. We got up close to the hot air balloons and captured some amazing shots, then headed to a higher vantage point for stunning panoramic views. The driver also took fantastic photos and videos for me, allowing plenty of time at both locations. A huge thank you for such an unforgettable experience! ????

Helpful? Yes

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Aslıcan - Türkiye
11 April 2024

I booked this trip last minute, but everything was perfectly organized. The driver arrived on time and first took us to the base to watch the balloons being prepared. We stayed there for about 30 minutes before heading to the viewing area. Overall, it was an incredible experience! ????????

Helpful? Yes

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Bernardo - Venezuela
03 December 2023

Faik was amazing attentive, communicative, and he captured the best photos of us! The experience went above and beyond our expectations. Highly recommended, 100%!

Helpful? Yes

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Karen - United Kingdom
01 November 2023

This booking was perfect exactly what I wanted: watching the balloons take off. My driver picked me up from my hotel and took me to see the initial takeoff, then to various viewpoints for photos. He even kindly took photos of me and stopped to watch the balloons land again. Despite booking last minute, I got a quick confirmation. The region is stunning, and watching the takeoff is the next best thing to being on a balloon!

Helpful? Yes

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Theresa - Australia
27 September 2024

The overall experience was great! The only area for improvement was that the guide didn’t speak English, so we didn’t receive instructions on how long we’d stay or where to meet. That said, it wasn’t a major issue and didn’t take away from the experience.

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Phat Charee - Thailand
04 September 2024

Great itinerary and a helpful driver who was also friendly and assisted with taking photos!

Helpful? Yes

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Setia - Indonesia
14 July 2024

Our driver, Faik, picked us up from the hotel and took us to three spots: the hot air balloon takeoff site before sunrise, the "Welcome to Göreme" photo spot, and a hill with a stunning view of the balloons flying against a beautiful sunrise backdrop. The car was an older sedan and a bit dusty, and the driver spoke limited English but was still very helpful throughout the trip.

Helpful? Yes

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Mara - Spain
30 October 2024
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Excelente experiência! O guia foi extremamente atencioso e muito simpático.

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Joy - Qatar
16 October 2024

Absolutely worth it! The guide/driver was amazing and even took great photos for us!

Helpful? Yes

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Rukshana - United Kingdom
16 October 2024
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Dipasri - United Arab Emirates
15 October 2024

I’m so happy I booked this trip! Faik is an incredible guide—humble, friendly, and truly amazing. I wish I had known earlier to plan the rest of my trip with him. Highly recommended! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Sandra - Austria
14 October 2024

Spontan haben wir uns gestern Abend für diese Tour entschieden, da das Angebot und der Preis unseres Reiseanbieters uns nicht zusagten. Und es war die beste Entscheidung überhaupt! Trotz der Kurzfristigkeit lief alles reibungslos. Wir wurden sofort über die Abholzeit informiert, und unser Guide Faik war nicht nur pünktlich, sondern auch unglaublich freundlich und zuvorkommend. Er führte uns zu großartigen Fotospots, gab uns immer ausreichend Zeit und machte sogar fantastische Fotos von uns. Vielen Dank dafür! Wir empfehlen diese Tour definitiv zu 100 Prozent!

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Nobuyuki - Japan
10 October 2024

ガイドは英語が流暢ではなく、少し理解できる程度でした。それでも特に問題はありませんでした。

Helpful? Yes

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Jacqueline - United States of America
09 October 2024

What an incredible experience! I didn’t expect to visit three different locations. We got so close to the balloons it was absolutely thrilling!

Helpful? Yes

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Zain - United Kingdom
04 October 2024

It was an amazing experience! Mr. Eric managed my reservation flawlessly, arranging everything perfectly. Our driver and guide, Keyis, went above and beyond to ensure a 5-star experience. I highly recommend this activity to anyone visiting Cappadocia!

Helpful? Yes

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Andrea - Malta
03 October 2024

The activity was fantastic truly the highlight of our trip! The driver was friendly and informative, and Eric, who managed our reservation, did an excellent job planning everything perfectly. A 5-star experience all the way! *****

Helpful? Yes

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Fredy - United States of America
29 September 2024

Fue una experiencia muy buena, se sintió segura, tranquila y con excelente atención.

Helpful? Yes

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Kashif - United States of America
28 September 2024

I booked this activity last minute, and Eric was incredibly helpful in organizing everything, despite my hotel being farther away. Faik was an excellent and kind guide. Watching the balloons inflate and the sunrise was an amazing experience!

Helpful? Yes

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María - Spain
21 September 2024

It was a fantastic experience to see the balloons without the high cost of riding in one. The panoramic views from the vantage points they take you to are absolutely breathtaking!

Helpful? Yes

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Veronica - Italy
21 September 2024

Un'esperienza meravigliosa da vivere assolutamente!

Helpful? Yes

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Yannick - France
21 September 2024

Another perspective on the decor... definitely worth it for the price!

Helpful? Yes

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Matteo - Italy
18 May 2024

The transport was excellent and punctual, with ample time at various spots for taking photos. Highly recommended!

Helpful? Yes

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Manuel Espinosa - Spain
16 September 2024

Todo estuvo impecable.

Helpful? Yes

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Münevver - Türkiye
13 September 2024
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The tour was highly enjoyable, with perfect timing. We visited three different viewing points, and each stop was a delight. Mr. Faik was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and experienced, offering assistance with everything.

Helpful? Yes

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Sarah - Indonesia
20 November 2024

We group of 7, were very happy & satisfied of ur service. On time pick up, the driver can speak english & help us to take photos. Very kind! Mostly the price is so affordable. Thanks!

Helpful? Yes

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Peter - United Kingdom
04 November 2024

I like that I was alone ahha thought there will be around 10 of us but I was the only one who booked haha and the guide helped took pictures of me yeyyy definitely recommend! Went to 3 places tbh and it was fun???? Sadly, weather was quite gloomy and sunrise was very fast to disappear but it’s something I already expected and got nothing to do with the tour! Would pick an earlier date next time

Helpful? Yes

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Jeremy - France
26 October 2024

Incroyable le meilleure moment de mon circuit encore un grand merci ..

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Yolanthe - New Zealand
23 October 2024

Excellent - thoroughly enjoyed this activity and provided exactly what I was looking for

Helpful? Yes

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Michael - United Kingdom
09 October 2024

Very well organised and hassle free. The views were amazing and we had lots of time at each view point!

Helpful? Yes

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Mariam - Singapore
26 September 2024
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Our group of 8 had a fantastic experience! Our guide, Faid, picked us up from our hotel early in the morning, around 5:30 am, and took us to a hot air balloon site before sunrise. He also brought us to two additional spots with stunning views of the balloons and the valley. Faid was incredibly helpful and friendly throughout the trip, even capturing some amazing photos for us. The entire experience was truly memorable, and we returned to our hotel by 7:30 am. Highly recommended for anyone looking to get up close to the hot air balloons and enjoy breathtaking views!

Helpful? Yes

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Joaquıin - Mexico
25 September 2024

Es una experiencia maravillosa. Ver cómo inflan los globos es fascinante, y el amanecer es simplemente espectacular. El guía tuvo una actitud excelente durante todo el recorrido.

Helpful? Yes

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Javier - Mexico
25 September 2024

Estuvo excelente

Helpful? Yes

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Tim - Australia
18 September 2024

I really appreciated that the tour operator reached out soon after my booking and answered all my questions. The session went seamlessly and was an amazing experience. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to enjoy the beauty of the balloons without taking a flight!

Helpful? Yes

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Harry - Germany
18 September 2024
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We visited three different locations, which was amazing because we got to see the balloons from all angles. Our guide, Faik, was wonderful he took fantastic photos, was very attentive, punctual, and polite. I highly recommend this tour to everyone! ♥️

Helpful? Yes

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George - Canada
16 September 2024

Although there was a minor transportation issue at the start, it was quickly resolved, and we got to enjoy the breathtaking Sunrise Hot Air Balloon experience. Our guide was polite, helpful, and went above and beyond to make the experience unforgettable. Big thanks to Eric and the entire team!

Helpful? Yes

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Jack - United States of America
16 September 2024

Great experience

Helpful? Yes

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Pedro - Spain
10 September 2024

The excursion is a short but sufficient wonder, I recommend it.

Helpful? Yes

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Johansson - Norway
03 August 2024

very nice experience and the guide was very good ???? Recommended ????

Helpful? Yes

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Jeremain - France
28 July 2024

Incredibly beautiful, extremely cost-effective purchase

Helpful? Yes

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Timo - Australia
08 July 2024

Amazing

Helpful? Yes

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Joe - United Kingdom
18 June 2024

amazing view with the balloons , surreal ????

Helpful? Yes

İpek - Türkiye
18 May 2024

We’re so happy we decided to go! ???? Communication was prompt, and they assisted us with everything we needed. A special thanks to Mr. Faik, who picked us up at 5 AM and dropped us back at our hotel. His friendly conversation and energetic attitude made the experience even better. It was truly unforgettablesomething everyone should try! ???????? He provided lots of information, shared his experiences, and even took amazing photos of us, capturing perfect poses. Huge thanks to Hektor Turizm for making it all so special! ????????????

Helpful? Yes

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Niki - United Kingdom
09 May 2024

A fantastic and enjoyable way to kick off the morning! It's ideal if you have other plans later in the day plenty of time to return to your hotel, enjoy breakfast, and get ready for your next adventure. Our guide was warm and helpful, making the experience even better. Stunning views and a truly delightful outing!

Helpful? Yes

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Rony - United Kingdom
08 May 2024

Excellent service

Helpful? Yes

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Laura - Colombia
07 May 2024

Excellent experience! The guide was incredibly friendly and took us to the best spots for amazing views of the balloons. He even acted as our photographer! Highly recommended.

Helpful? Yes

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Jafet - Mexico
23 October 2024

This is a wonderful way to enjoy the balloons without actually riding one. However, I do wish we had arrived earlier to make the most of it, as we were picked up at 6:30 am and returned to the hotel by 7:40 am.

Helpful? Yes

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Theresa - Australia
27 September 2024

The overall experience was enjoyable, but one area for improvement would be the guide's lack of English, which made it difficult to understand instructions like how long we would stay or where to meet. That said, it didn’t take away from the experience, and it’s still worth recommending!

Helpful? Yes

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Emily Johnson - United Kingdom
17 September 2024

Amazing experience! Everything was perfectly organized. The guide was friendly, and the views of the balloons were stunning. Highly recommended for an unforgettable morning!

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Isabella Martinez - Spain
21 May 2024

Loved every moment of this tour! Watching the balloons rise with the sunrise was magical. The guide was punctual and helpful, making the whole experience smooth and enjoyable.

Helpful? Yes

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Sofia Rossi - Italy
17 September 2024

The best way to start the day! The locations we visited offered spectacular views, and our guide made sure we had the best experience possible. A must-do in Cappadocia.

Helpful? Yes

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