01:05:35 Episode 346

3 Days in Cappadocia: Hot Air Balloons, Mesmerizing Landscapes & Cave Hotels

Join us as we spend 3 unforgettable days in Cappadocia, Turkey, one of the most unique destinations in the world. We share everything you need to know about visiting Cappadocia, including staying in a cave hotel, watching hundreds of hot air balloons at sunrise, exploring fairy chimneys, hiking scenic valleys, and touring ancient underground cities. We cover our experiences on the famous Red Tour and Green Tour, tips for booking a hot air balloon ride, where to eat, where to stay, and practical travel advice to help you plan the perfect Cappadocia itinerary.

Cappadocia, Turkey Tips: 

• Download an E-sim and ook a shuttle transfer from airport to hotel and back before you get there.

• Book this Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour - it was amazing!!

• Book a Red Tour to visit northern highlights in Cappadocia like Ucisar Castle, Goreme National Park, Pasabag, Devrent Valley, Avanos pottery workshop, & Love Valley 

• Book a Green Tour to visit southern highlights in Cappadocia like Goreme Panorama, Pigeon Valley Overlook, Derinkuyu underground city, Selime Monastery, & Ihlara Valley 

Our top recommended hotels in Cappadocia: 

• Harman Cave Hotel

• Chelebi Cave House 

• Koza Cave Hotel

Check out our Turkey Activities & Tours for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to. 

If you want to take this exact trip, download our 3 day Cappadocia Itinerary!

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