Things to do in Cappadocia

Balloons at sunrise, ATV and horse riding in the valleys, Jeep Safari, Red–Green–Blue tours, Turkish Night and wine tasting. All activities can be booked at reception.

At the Cratus Stone Palace reception in Göreme you can book balloon flights, the Red, Green and Blue tours, ATV, horse riding, Jeep Safari and more. Balloon flights and tours depend on the weather; balloons fly at sunrise.

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Can you see balloons at Cratus Stone Palace, and how do you book a balloon flight?

In Cappadocia, balloons fly at sunrise and flights depend on the weather, wind above all. The decision is made close to flight time, and a flight can be cancelled.

The terrace of Cratus Stone Palace faces the Cappadocian landscape. The hotel’s own website says balloons glide over the hotel at sunrise, but this is not guaranteed on any given morning. Where a room view is stated, it is the garden or the street; details are on the room pages.

Balloon flights are booked at the Cratus Stone Palace reception. A flight lasts about 1 hour, and the whole experience, transfers included, takes about 3 hours.

Children under 6 are not accepted and pregnant women cannot join. Some operators charge an extra fee for guests over 120 kg. Balloon and tour bookings depend on weather conditions.

Hot air balloons drifting over the Göreme valley at sunrise

Hot Air Balloon

When do hot air balloon flights take place?

Balloon flights take place at sunrise and depend on weather conditions. The decision is made close to flight time; the flight lasts about 1 hour and the whole experience about 3 hours including transfers.

What are the age and health conditions for balloon flights?

Children under 6 are not accepted and pregnant women cannot join. Some operators charge an extra fee for guests over 120 kg.

Uçhisar Castle with its carved windows and stone houses below

Red Tour

What does the Red Tour cover?

Uçhisar, Göreme Open Air Museum, Çavuşin, Avanos, Paşabağ, Devrent, Göreme Panorama and Love Valley.

The green Ihlara Valley and its rock churches along the Melendiz river

Green Tour (Ihlara)

What does the Green Tour cover?

Göreme Panorama, Kaymaklı Underground City, Ihlara Valley, Selime and Pigeon Valley.

Cone-shaped rock dwellings and a quiet village in Soğanlı valley

Blue Tour

What does the Blue Tour cover?

Mustafapaşa, Keslik Monastery, Sobesos, Soğanlı, Kaymaklı and Ortahisar.

ATVs riding a dusty valley trail at sunset

ATV Tour

What is the ATV tour like?

An unforgettable guided ATV exploration through the valleys of Cappadocia.

Horseback ride between rose-coloured rock ridges

Horse Riding

Where does the horse riding tour take place?

Horse riding tours are arranged among the valleys and fairy chimneys, in the natural texture of the region.

An open jeep stopped on a ridge to watch the balloons

Jeep Safari

Is there a Jeep Safari tour?

Yes, we arrange Jeep Safari tours through the valleys of Cappadocia in 4x4 vehicles.

Camels walking past fairy chimneys at sunset

Camel Tour

Do you arrange camel tours?

Yes, camel tours are arranged, offering the traditional atmosphere of the region.

A long-dress photo shoot above the balloon-filled valley

Photo Shoot

Do you offer photo shoot services?

Yes, we offer professional photo shoots at the most beautiful spots of Cappadocia.

Hiking trail between rock pillars in Love Valley

Valley Walks

Do you arrange valley walks?

Yes, with guided valley walks you can discover the hidden beauties of Cappadocia.

Cycling a gravel road above the valley

Bike Tours

Are bike tours available?

Yes, bike tours are arranged along the region’s routes.

A whirling dervish performance in a candle-lit cave hall

Turkish Night

Is there a Turkish Night event?

Yes, Turkish Night events with music, dance and local performances are arranged.

Local wine tasting in a rock-cut cellar

Wine Tasting

Is wine tasting available?

Yes, a wine tasting experience from the local vineyards of Cappadocia is offered.

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