October 06, 2028 - October 09, 2028
Cappadocia Photography Tour
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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.
This trip will be led by: Osan_Inst Altun who speaks Anglais, Français
Location
Where do we go?
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.
Trip highlights
What you can expect from this trip
- Arrive at the hotel, welcome presentation and light dinner.
- Balloon ride during sunrise, breakfast at hotel, Pasabag & “Love” valley hikes, panorama shooting at sunset & astrophotography shoot.
- Goreme valley hike, photograph making of clay pots, visit Goreme open air museum, Red Valley sunset and Turkish night dinner & drinks.
- Transportation to the airport for Istanbul or back home.
See full itinerary here
Day 1
Arrive at the hotel, welcome presentation and light dinner.
Arrive at Nevsehir Airport at 18:40 to be greeted by our transport & 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.
Day 2
Balloon ride during sunrise, breakfast at hotel, Pasabag & “Love” valley hikes, panorama shooting at sunset & astrophotography shoot.
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 & 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.
Accommodation
Where do we stay?
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.
Included
- Fully loaded program of photography practice
- One or two dedicated experienced instructors
- Transfers from/to NAV airport for flight
- 3 nights at the selected hotel
- All breakfasts
- Local Transportation (travel by mini-van) for the duration of the workshop between shooting locations in the workshop area.
- Snacks / Water during the day
- Entrance fees to open air and other museums in case we add these attractions to our programme.
Not included
- Flights to and from Cappadocia (Recommended flights by THY to be communicated separately to all participants).
- If you decide to come earlier and / or leave later, we can arrange you extra nights at preferential rates from the same hotel
- Lunch and dinners
- Personal expenses like souvenirs, bar beverages, laundry, insurance (travel, medical, cancellation, all of which are recommended)
- Hot Air Balloon tour is optional
Your instructor
Osan_Inst Altun
Altun PhotographyLanguage: Anglais, Français
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.
