Balloon rides · 2-DAY EXPERIENCES

The 15 Two-Day Balloon Trips in the World That Earn Their Seat Price

52 flights  ·  cheapest ticket $35

Dawn slots are finite and the good baskets go weeks ahead, especially in high season. These 15 two-day balloon trips are the ones to book early, with what each price actually covers once you are on the ground again.

Hurghada: 2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Boat Ride - Day one: the road from Hurghada to Luxor
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Hurghada: 2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Boat Ride

1.2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,113 reviews · 2 days · from $270Our pick

Travel from Hurghada to Luxor with a private driver and Egyptologist, then see Luxor and Karnak temples, sail by felucca, sleep in a 4-star hotel, and fly over the West Bank at sunrise. Guides such as Hassan, Aladdin, Hamdy, and Manal are often praised for clear explanations and personal service.

“The trip to Karnak and Luxor Temples were amazing. Our guide Mohamed Alazeb was so knowledgeable he explained the history of the area and temples, and what the temples had been used for. Mohamed was really helpful and would be an excellent guide to ask for doing this trip. The balloon trip and valley of the kings on the second day was also great, well organised, good food and again Mohamed gave us the history of the valley and the tombs we visited. Last but not least our driver Hassan was brilliant. Private car on time, great driver, really helpful, and taught me some Arabic. Great trip with good memories…”

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Antalya/Kemer: 2-Day Cappadocia, Cave Hotel, & Balloon Tour - Why this Antalya to Cappadocia trip can be good value
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Antalya/Kemer: 2-Day Cappadocia, Cave Hotel, & Balloon Tour

2.Antalya/Kemer: 2-Day Cappadocia, Cave Hotel, & Balloon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 732 reviews · 2 days · from $35Best value

Travel from Antalya or Kemer to Cappadocia with an English, German, or Russian-speaking guide. Visit an underground city, valleys, Avanos, Uchisar, and Chavushin, then sleep in a cave or 3-star hotel. A balloon flight is optional, while a sunrise viewing trip offers a cheaper way to see the balloons.

“The trip was wonderful so different from antalya. At first we didn’t book the hot air ballon, however our tour guide Ahmet was really helpful and helped us with everything he’s a very professional tour guide would really recommend booking this trip it was amazingly unforgettable.”

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From Antalya: 2-Day Cappadocia, Cave Hotel, & Balloon Tour - The long road from Antalya to Cappadocia
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From Antalya: 2-Day Cappadocia, Cave Hotel, & Balloon Tour

3.2-Day Cappadocia, Cave Hotel, & Balloon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 473 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $59Top rated

Travel from Antalya to Cappadocia by air-conditioned coach, explore an underground city, Love Valley, Uchisar, Göreme, Avanos, and Devrent Valley, then sleep one night in a 3-star or cave hotel. Guides such as Erhan, Murat, Şahin, and Kadir lead the trip, while balloon rides and sunrise safaris cost extra.

“Scenery was 10/10 the area was so beautiful and packed with history tour guide was very good and very informative, only down side would be the amount of time your in the coach, having said that it was a must see trip and worth the hours upon hours in the coach”

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2 Day All Inclusive Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with Optional Balloon Flight - Uchisar Castle gives you the big picture
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2 Day All Inclusive Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with Optional Balloon Flight

4.2 Day All Inclusive Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul with Optional Balloon Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 429 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $725

Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia for two busy days of fairy chimneys, cave churches, pottery, valleys, and Kaymakli Underground City. BellaTurca Travel provides flights, transfers, meals, a boutique cave hotel, and an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Omer and Baris are known for strong storytelling and careful timing.

“It was a great experience. This trip is a must do for anyone who visits Türkiye for the first time. Omer was fantastic. He educated us about the region. The balloon ride was exciting.”

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2 Days Cappadocia from Istanbul with Cave Hotel+Optional Balloon - Rose Valley, Cavusin, and Pigeon Valley
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2 Days Cappadocia from Istanbul with Cave Hotel+Optional Balloon

5.2 Days Cappadocia from Istanbul with Cave Hotel+Optional Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 260 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $330

Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia, explore Goreme, Devrent, Zelve, Rose Valley, Kaymakli, and more with a guide, then sleep in a cave hotel. Flights, transfers, breakfast, two lunches, and airport transport can be included. A hot-air balloon ride is optional.

“A great trip overall, our guide and driver were fantastic and everything went smoothly and according to plan. We saw and did alot in 2 days! Topped it off with the hot air balloon experience - absolutely amazing! Only thing is that we were left to find for ourselves at the end of both days, day 1 - with no real information or guidance on what was around town to explore. Some of us winged it, others missed out. Some information about the end of the day plans / ideas of what to do would be handy. Day 2 - also 2 hours waiting at the hotel on the last…”

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From Alanya: 2-Day Cappadocia, Cave Hotel, & Balloon Tour - Pigeon Valley and Cappadocia’s stone scenery
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From Alanya: 2-Day Cappadocia, Cave Hotel, & Balloon Tour

6.From Alanya: 2-Day Cappadocia, Cave Hotel, & Balloon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · 2 days · from $57

Travel from Alanya to Cappadocia by bus with an English or Russian-speaking guide, visit underground cities, valleys, Avanos, and ancient churches, then sleep in a cave hotel. Add a sunrise balloon flight or balloon viewing stop, but allow for a long road journey and extra charges for optional activities.

“Worth it! Be prepared for a looong road trip, but once you see the magical hot air balloons, you forget all about the drive. Our guide Ahmet was super helpful and made sure our needs were taken care of.”

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Cappadocia Dream: 2-Days Tour from Istanbul & Balloon Ride Option - Day one: from Istanbul to the cave churches
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Cappadocia Dream: 2-Days Tour from Istanbul & Balloon Ride Option

7.Cappadocia Dream: 2-Days Tour from Istanbul & Balloon Ride Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 236 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $590

Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia, sleep in a cave hotel, and explore Göreme, Kaymakli, Sobesos, Avanos, and more in small groups of up to 10. Add a sunrise balloon ride, guided by local experts such as Yasar, Busra, Mustafa, or Ilyda when available.

“We were greeted with snow and didn’t get to do the balloon ride. Despite the change in weather, we still had an amazing time! Our guide Mustafa is the best, very patient, knowledgeable and he was very attentive to all details. He took us to amazing spots to see and take pictures. The last restaurant was superb! Hanimeli it’s called. We will be back one day for the balloons! Thank you Mustafa for making our trip memorable. Viator is always on top of things, kept us very informed the whole time.”

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City of Side: 2-Day Cappadocia, Cave Hotel, & Balloon Tour - Leaving Side for Central Anatolia
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City of Side: 2-Day Cappadocia, Cave Hotel, & Balloon Tour

8.City of Side: 2-Day Cappadocia, Cave Hotel, & Balloon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 2 days · from $42

Travel from Side to Cappadocia for two busy days of underground cities, fairy chimneys, valleys, pottery, villages, and a cave hotel stay. English and Russian speaking guides such as Ibrahim, Kadir, and Abo lead the trip. Add a sunrise balloon ride or jeep safari for a memorable view of the balloons.

“Great experience! The journey was a bit gruelling as you are on the road for hours but it was worth it. First day was hectic with loads of stops but very interesting to see and learn about history and also see the different sights. The balloon experience during sunrise the next day was amazing! Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable and also very accommodating.”

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Hurghada: 2-Day Luxor Highlights & Hot Air Balloon & Hotel - Karnak Temple after breakfast
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Hurghada: 2-Day Luxor Highlights & Hot Air Balloon & Hotel

9.2-Day Luxor Highlights & Hot Air Balloon & Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 89 reviews · 2 days · from $170

Travel from Hurghada to Luxor in a private air-conditioned vehicle, visit Luxor and Karnak Temples with guides such as Martina, Ramez, or Mahmoud, and fly over the Nile at sunrise. You also get meals, a one-night hotel stay, and a camel ride, but temple tickets cost extra.

“Zeinab organized everything perfectly. everything extremely clear. I recommend the trip to Luxor with a guide and the hot air balloon experience.”

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Hurghada: 2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Nile Boat - Karnak Temple and the scale of ancient Thebes
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Hurghada: 2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Nile Boat

10.2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Nile Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 82 reviews

Travel from Hurghada to Luxor for two full days of temples, tombs, a Nile felucca ride, and an optional sunrise balloon flight. Guides such as Aziz, Waleed, Karam, and Mohamed Yaya bring the sites to life, while the overnight hotel keeps the schedule manageable.

“Genial!! I would just like to thank you for the treatment received from both, the driver Mohamed and the guide Khaleb. Great professionals, very attentive at all times.😍”

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From Istanbul: Cappadocia Highlights 2-Day Tour with Balloon - From a dark Istanbul morning to Uçhisar Castle
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From Istanbul: Cappadocia Highlights 2-Day Tour with Balloon

11.Cappadocia Highlights 2-Day Tour with Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 77 reviews · 2 days · from $886

Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia for two full days of guided sightseeing, a boutique hotel stay, lunches, and a sunrise balloon ride. Visit Zelve, Göreme, Derinkuyu, Ihlara Valley, Selime Monastery, and more. Guides such as Selim, Cevdet, and Mustafa are known for lively, useful commentary.

“It was a lot of go go go but it was organized and the guides kept us informed and gave us the information of the sites. They were very knowledgeable and the sites were beautiful!”

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2 Day Cappadocia Tour From Istanbul With Optional BALLOON Flight - Day one: from Istanbul to Göreme’s northern sights
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2 Day Cappadocia Tour From Istanbul With Optional BALLOON Flight

12.2 Day Cappadocia Tour From Istanbul With Optional BALLOON Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $565

Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia, tour the region’s best-known valleys, rock churches, pottery town, and underground city, then return by air. You’ll stay one night in Göreme, travel with an English-speaking guide, and can add a sunrise balloon flight. Guides may include Mustafa, Deniz, Özay, Erbil, or Sekban.

“We enjoyed the experience. The hotel chosen was very nice and well located to see the balloons (in case you didn’t get to fly), the coordination and pick ups for tour was well done. We got to see wat they produce and the cultural side too. The tour operator followed up all the way. Good customer service. I would recommend this tour.”

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2-Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul - Optional Balloon Ride - Kaymakli or Ozkonak: Cappadocia below ground
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2-Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul – Optional Balloon Ride

13.2-Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul – Optional Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 61 reviews · 2 days (approx.)

Fly from Istanbul to Kayseri, then explore Cappadocia with a local English-speaking guide. Visit Kaymakli or Ozkonak, Rose Valley, Pasabag, Avanos, Göreme Open-Air Museum, and Uchisar Castle. A hotel night, meals, transfers, and an optional sunrise balloon ride are included, but the return flight is not.

“Honestly, this tour is REALLY overpriced. I was nervous, because some of the reviews seemed happy and others, not so happy. Here's the thing: all of the good experiences I had...I had to pay for outside of this tour company, like a hamam or the air balloon ride. Our tour guide barely actually informed us of anything and abandoned us any chance possible, including at places she claimed guides couldn't go...except there were guides for others. The hotel chosen was nice...with the poorest wifi and thin walls. Superior it was not. The days ended absurdly early too. The first day ended at THREE PM. We didn't start our actual tour…”

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2-Days Cappadocia-Dream from/to Istanbul (Optional Balloon Ride) - Cave churches at Goreme Open Air Museum
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2-Days Cappadocia-Dream from/to Istanbul (Optional Balloon Ride)

14.2-Days Cappadocia-Dream from/to Istanbul (Optional Balloon Ride)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $939

Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia for two full days of valleys, cave churches, fairy chimneys, pottery, and an underground city. Travel Inn Turkey includes airport transfers, a cave hotel, two lunches, guides, and a small group of up to 15. Add a sunrise balloon ride if weather allows.

“Amazing experience Really good organization All was 100% perfect The mountain , the cave, the hotel and the balloon flight all was so good Thank you!!!”

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Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul 2 Days 1 Night by Plane included Balloon Ride - Sleeping in Göreme’s cave country
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Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul 2 Days 1 Night by Plane included Balloon Ride

15.Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul 2 Days 1 Night by Plane included Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $810

Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia for two packed days of cave towns, fairy chimneys, underground passages, village lunches, and a sunrise balloon ride. A licensed guide, airport transfers, flights, meals, entrance fees, and one night in a cave or stone hotel are included. Groups are limited to 15.

“We could not do the flight in the air balloon because of weather reasons and that was our motivation to do this activity but, the worst was that they changed the time of our fllight and they did not consult us. Be careful with this because we arrived in Stambul at 2.00 a.m. They sell you that the returning flight is at 20.35 p.m. but it is not real, after they give you a cheaper flight that leaves from Capadocia iver 23.00 p.m.”

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