Hot-air balloons over the valleysPhoto: Niketh Vellanki / Unsplash

Cappadocia

Balloons over fairy chimneys.

Best months
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Door to door
~24hfrom · 2 stops
Time difference
…vs San Antonio, today
Luxury room
Under $600per night, typical
Ideal stay
3 nightsTürkiye

A valley of volcanic towers and cave churches, best seen from a balloon at sunrise. Sleep in a cave suite, then add Istanbul on the way home.

Don’t miss

  • 01Hot-air balloon at sunrise
  • 02Göreme Open-Air Museum's frescoed churches
  • 03Underground city of Derinkuyu

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When to go

BestGoodOff-seasonClosed

April: Clear mornings for ballooning.

Where to stay

Our favorite hotels here. Ask for any of them, or tell us what you like and we’ll match you.

Uçhisar

Argos in Cappadocia

A restored monastery with a cave wine cellar.

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You pay the same public rate you’d find on Expedia or the hotel’s own site, or less. On top, at no extra cost: breakfast for two every day, a $100 property credit, and an upgrade and late checkout when available. On a 3-night stay that’s worth about $280.

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Before you go

Getting there
Fly into NAV. Domestic flight from Istanbul, then a short drive, about 48 minutes.
US passport
Check current rules before you book; your advisor confirms entry requirements for Turkey. State Department country info ↗
Money
Turkish lira (TRY)
Plugs
C and F · 230 V
Language
Turkish

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