Cappadocia Photography Tour

Arrive at Nevsehir Airport to be greeted by our transport &amp; taken to hotel. Check-in, attend the welcome presentation with overview of the trip and tips about shooting in Cappadocia specifics. Light dinner followed by an early sleep.

Arrivée à l'aéroport de Nevsehir, accueil par notre transporteur et transfert à l'hôtel. Arrivée à l'hôtel, présentation de bienvenue avec un aperçu du voyage et des conseils sur la prise de vue en Cappadoce. Dîner léger suivi d'une grasse matinée.

For those who purchase the balloon ride: We are planning to start our day early in the morning with a hot air balloon tour. The departure point and the time for the balloon tours usually determined by the weather and the condition of the wind. The balloon company will pick us up before the sunrise to witness how the crew and the pilot unloads, assembles and inflates the balloon at the take-off site.The balloons will climb approximately 300 meters (1000 feet) during the 90-min flight. A marvelous panoramic view will greet the passengers while drifting above the valleys and between rock formations. Balloons move by the wind and we will float wherever the wind takes us, so that each flight brings new and memorable experiences. We will be treated to a champagne ceremony upon landing by the crew, then taken back to our hotel for breakfast.After uniting with the full group at breakfast, we have a very loaded program: After a stop at the otherworldly rock formations, we will hike the Pasabag valley, where we will see the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia with twin and even triple rock caps. After a stop by the open air carpet shop to see their preparation and take photos with carpet backgrounds, we will drive to the “Love” valley for a 2 hour hike – you will understand why it’s called so upon arrival. 🙂 This will be followed by visits to Guvercinlik, Hisar &amp; Avcilar, ending up at one of the best panoramic locations in the area in Goreme for some sunset shots. We will follow with a dinner and then, if the weather permits, do an astrophotography workshop with the fairy chimney foreground to finish this day off.

For those who purchase the balloon ride: We are planning to start our day early in the morning with a hot air balloon tour. The departure point and the time for the balloon tours usually determined by the weather and the condition of the wind. The balloon company will pick us up before the sunrise to witness how the crew and the pilot unloads, assembles and inflates the balloon at the take-off site.The balloons will climb approximately 300 meters (1000 feet) during the 90-min flight. A marvelous panoramic view will greet the passengers while drifting above the valleys and between rock formations. Balloons move by the wind and we will float wherever the wind takes us, so that each flight brings new and memorable experiences. We will be treated to a champagne ceremony upon landing by the crew, then taken back to our hotel for breakfast. After uniting with the full group at breakfast, we have a very loaded program: After a stop at the otherworldly rock formations, we will hike the Pasabag valley, where we will see the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia with twin and even triple rock caps. After a stop by the open air carpet shop to see their preparation and take photos with carpet backgrounds, we will drive to the “Love” valley for a 2 hour hike – you will understand why it’s called so upon arrival. 🙂 This will be followed by visits to Guvercinlik, Hisar &amp; Avcilar, ending up at one of the best panoramic locations in the area in Goreme for some sunset shots. We will follow with a dinner and then, if the weather permits, do an astrophotography workshop with the fairy chimney foreground to finish this day off.

Pour ceux qui achètent le vol en montgolfière : Nous prévoyons de commencer notre journée tôt le matin par un tour en montgolfière. Le point de départ et l'heure des tours en ballon sont généralement déterminés par les conditions météorologiques et le vent. La compagnie de montgolfières viendra nous chercher avant le lever du soleil pour que nous puissions voir comment l'équipage et le pilote déchargent, assemblent et gonflent le ballon sur le site de décollage. Les ballons monteront d'environ 300 mètres (1000 pieds) pendant les 90 minutes de vol. Une merveilleuse vue panoramique accueillera les passagers alors qu'ils dériveront au-dessus des vallées et entre les formations rocheuses. Les ballons se déplacent au gré du vent et nous flotterons là où le vent nous emmène, de sorte que chaque vol apporte des expériences nouvelles et mémorables. À l'atterrissage, l'équipage nous offrira une cérémonie au champagne, puis nous ramènera à notre hôtel pour le petit-déjeuner.Après avoir rejoint l'ensemble du groupe au petit-déjeuner, nous avons un programme très chargé : Après un arrêt aux formations rocheuses d'un autre monde, nous ferons une randonnée dans la vallée de Pasabag, où nous verrons les cheminées de fées les plus frappantes de la Cappadoce, avec des chapeaux de roche jumeaux et même triples. Après un arrêt au magasin de tapis en plein air pour voir leur préparation et prendre des photos avec les tapis en arrière-plan, nous nous dirigerons vers la vallée de l'Amour pour une randonnée de 2 heures - vous comprendrez pourquoi on l'appelle ainsi à l'arrivée 🙂 Nous visiterons ensuite Guvercinlik, Hisar et Avcilar, pour finir à Goreme, l'un des meilleurs sites panoramiques de la région, pour prendre des photos au coucher du soleil. Nous poursuivrons avec un dîner et, si le temps le permet, nous ferons un atelier d'astrophotographie avec la cheminée de fée en premier plan pour terminer cette journée.

We will start the day with a hike through the village of Çavuşin in Goreme valley where we’ll explore a cliff full of rock houses. After a short visit to see the making of clay pots followed by a lunch, we will visit the famous open air museum of Goreme – one of the best places to take in the feel of Cappadocia, both from a geological and historical standpoint. You can wander in and out of old frescoed churches and duck through houses carved into the rockside, and you can also stand on balconies and look across the valley at the great breadth of fairy chimneys. Loads of photography opportunities. Later, we will visit the Ortahisar castle, the 3 beauties, then drive back to the hotel to change and get ready for the goodbye dinner. On the way to dinner, we will stop by the red valley to shoot some of the best views at sunset in Cappadocia. We will have the goodbye dinner at another incredible restaurant with a view.

Nous commencerons la journée par une randonnée dans le village de Çavuşin, dans la vallée de Goreme, où nous explorerons une falaise remplie de maisons en pierre. Après une courte visite pour voir la fabrication de pots en argile suivie d'un déjeuner, nous visiterons le célèbre musée en plein air de Goreme - l'un des meilleurs endroits pour s'imprégner de la Cappadoce, à la fois d'un point de vue géologique et historique. Vous pouvez entrer et sortir des vieilles églises ornées de fresques et vous faufiler dans les maisons creusées à flanc de rocher. Vous pouvez également vous tenir sur les balcons et regarder à travers la vallée la grande étendue de cheminées de fées. De nombreuses possibilités de photos s'offrent à vous. Plus tard, nous visiterons le château d'Ortahisar, les 3 beautés, puis nous retournerons à l'hôtel pour nous changer et nous préparer pour le dîner d'adieu. Sur le chemin du dîner, nous nous arrêterons à la vallée rouge pour prendre quelques unes des meilleures vues au coucher du soleil en Cappadoce. Nous prendrons le dîner d'adieu dans un autre restaurant incroyable avec vue.&nbsp;

Transportation to the airport for the Istanbul flight at 09:00. Continue on to our Istanbul trip or head back home 🙂

Transport à l'aéroport pour le vol d'Istanbul à 09h00. Poursuivre notre voyage à Istanbul ou rentrer à la maison 🙂 .

Arrival at Cappadocia:Closest airport is Nevsehir airport (NAV), which is 45km / 40m to our hotel at Cappadocia. Kayseri airport (ASR) is also an option (75km / 1h15m).Transfer from NAV airport to the hotel included for the THY flight arriving on the evening of the first day (around 20:30). If you come at a different day or time, please assume a transfer cost of CHF 25. Also possible to arrive at Kayseri Airport (ASR) on the same day (sometimes there are very cheap flights). In this case, please assume an extra transfer cost of CHF 35. Departure from Cappadocia:The program will be finished on Sunday evening. Transfer to NAV airport included to board the 10:30am flight to Istanbul.Same transfer costs apply for other times / dates from NAV or transfer to ASR.

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Whimsical Cappadocia in Turkey is one of the world's most magical and photogenic regions, with an abundance of stunning photo locations.Staying in a premium boutique cave hotel, we will take unique photos featuring the fairy chimneys and the hot air balloons, take a balloon ride (optional) for aerial photos, discover the incredible scenery from the best viewpoints, and enjoy the local food and culture.

As if plucked from a fairytale and set down upon the stark Anatolian plains, Cappadocia is a geological oddity of honeycombed hills and towering boulders of otherworldly beauty.Due to its rocky formation, Cappadocia has been a hiding place for millennia, and most notably for the Christians in the fourth century who were petrified to face the wrath of Rome. These people weren’t just “hiding,” they were creating. We will see literal cave chapels replete with stunning frescoes. You will see that even in a time of great duress, these people managed to establish a place of incredible beauty – a sanctuary within the rocks.Everywhere you look, soft volcanic rock has been formed into what are colloquially known as “fairy chimneys,” as well as other structures. The ground is cut, carved, and battle worn, which means there is no shortage of caves, underground tunnels and bizarre formations. There is, quite literally, a whole world that you can’t see with the naked eye when you’re visiting Cappadocia.Because of the region’s unique landscape, one of the most popular things to do here is to ride a hot air balloon. Early in the morning, just before sunrise, hundreds of colorful balloons dot the sky. Spectacular from the ground or from the air, it’s an unforgettable experience and a must-do in Cappadocia.

Explore the UNESCO heritage Cappadocia and come back with incredible photos. We organize this trip every year for the last 6 years with great feedback.

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We will be accommodated at one of the highest rated hotels in Goreme : Aydinli Cave Hotel. Situated on a hillside, this traditional cave hotel offers stunning views over Göreme from its lovely rooftop terrace and features unique cave rooms with free wireless internet and personalised service.Aydinli Cave Hotel is a small, family-run hotel located in the heart of old Göreme. The beautiful cave rooms are simply decorated to make the most of their natural features.Rooms offer a seating area with a cosy fireplace. After a day of hiking or sightseeing, enjoy a long bath in the spacious and modern bathroom.With its panoramic views of Göreme, the lovely rooftop terrace offers an ideal place to enjoy breakfast. Savor a traditional Turkish buffet breakfast before exploring Cappadocia.

From hot air balloons dancing across the sky to the towering fairy chimneys nestled in a lunar landscape, Cappadocia is a photography dream.

Osan left his corporate career in 2013 to follow his passion of photography. After graduating from New York Film Academy, he founded Swiss Photo Club to share his passion and create a community. He is specialised in Portraits, Events, Wedding and landscape photography. He is also a certified Adobe Photoshop instructor.
 Osan continuously strives to create a personal connection with his subjects, to add that personal spark to each photo. His teaching style is crisp, to the point, and focused on getting the participant practice what she/he learned.

We hand-picked several beautiful destinations in Europe which don't require much of a budget or time investment to come back with incredible pictures and memories. 
You will enjoy balloon rides over alien landscapes in Cappadocia, incredible food and valleys in Tuscany, street photography in Istanbul, fashion shoots in Paris, breathtaking landscapes in Iceland and many more. All authentic local experiences with locals and experienced photographers. 
At the end of every day, you and your camera can rely on a delicious dinner and a comfy bed at a selected hotel with minimum three stars.