2-Day Cappadocia Tour from Side: Love Valley & Balloons

Tour Program First Day:

1. Early departure from Side (around 03:00–04:00 AM).
2. Visit to the underground city of Saratly, one of the 36 underground settlements in the region.
3. Lunch at a local restaurant.
4. Tour of Goreme National Park — an open-air museum with ancient monasteries and churches.
5. Visit to Devrent and Pasabag valleys, known for their unique rock formations.
6. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel (accommodation in a cave hotel).

Second Day:

1. Optional — hot air balloon flight at sunrise (for an additional fee).
2. Breakfast at the hotel.
3. Visit to the town of Avanos, famous for its pottery workshops.
4. Tour of Pigeon Valley and Uchisar Fortress.
5. Lunch at a local restaurant.
6. Return to Side by evening (around 19:00–20:00).

📅 Tour Days: Monday - Thursday - Saturday

⏰ Duration: 2 days - From 04:00 until approximately 20:30 - 21:00 the next day (depending on the hotel)

What's included in the price:

1. Hotel pickup and drop-off.
2. Hotel accommodation (4 stars - double room) with breakfast and dinner.
3. Entrance ticket to the underground city.
4. Services of a Russian-speaking guide.
5. Insurance.

What's not included (optional, paid by the guest):

1. Lunches and drinks.
2. Additional entertainment, such as a hot air balloon flight or attending the "Turkish Night" show.
3. Ticket to Goreme.
4. Transfer to the observation deck.
5. Single room supplement.

Organizational Matters:

1. Payment is made on the day of the excursion; USD, EUR, and TRY are accepted. There is also an option to pay in your currency: Ruble (RUB) - Hryvnia (UAH) - Som (UZS) - Tenge (KZT) (online transfer without commission).
2. Lunch box should be ordered at the hotel reception.
3. Paid child rate includes a separate seat on the bus and meals.
4. From Side, the one-way trip takes at least 5 hours.
5. Transfer time depends on the region where your hotel is located and is provided after booking.
6. The cost of the hot air balloon flight is not fixed and varies from $100 to $300 per person.
7. Lunches can be purchased from the guide optionally; the cost of each lunch is $10 per person.
8. Entrance tickets to the underground city are not included in the price and can be purchased from the guide optionally. The cost is $10 per person.
9. Transfer to the observation deck costs $15-$20 (optional); the observation deck itself with a view of the balloons is free.
10. The "Night in Cappadocia" show is visited optionally for an additional fee of $35-$45 per person.
11. Absolutely all drinks are not included in the tour; therefore, water in the restaurant is also paid.
12. Accommodation in a single or triple room at the hotel is available for an extra charge of $25-$35 per room.

Recommendations:

1. Bring comfortable shoes for walking on uneven terrain.
2. Don't forget a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
3. Since it can be chilly in Cappadocia in the mornings and evenings, it is recommended to bring warm clothes.