Cappadocia hot balloon tours, one of the signature experiences in Turkey, has re-started. Re-organized with intense hygiene precautions according to Turkey’s Safe Tourism Certification program, the unforgettable balloon ride experience will be open to all visitors.
When you say Cappadocia, you immediately think of Fairy Chimneys and hot air balloons flying over it. If the weather conditions are suitable, then a visual feast begins. Colourful balloons take off into the clouds to watch the sunrise. All valleys, settlements and Fairy Chimneys are now waiting for you to discover their mysteries right under your feet!
Turkey’s ‘Safe Tourism Certification Program’ defines and advises an extensive series of measures to be taken with regards to transportation and accommodation of all Turkish citizens and international visitors who will spend their holidays in Turkey as well as the well-being and health conditions of passengers/guests and of employees working at touristic facilities
Establishments that wish to apply for this verification program, which is compulsory fort the facilities with 50 and more rooms and non-compulsory for facilities with less then 50 rooms and for other defined areas will be able to do so by applying to authorized international accreditation institutions. One of the first of its kind, Safe Tourism Certification Program led by Culture and Tourism Ministry has been developed with the contributions of Ministry of Health, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in cooperation with all the stakeholders in the industry.
Accreditation institutions that have been authorized to inspect accommodation facilities and food & beverage facilities based on various international standards and criteria to issue Safe Tourism Certification Program verification will conduct hygiene and health inspections and do compliance assessments. Following those inspections and assessments, the institutions will put their findings in reports and then periodically send inspectors to facilities which have applied to the program to check whether the services are provided according to the criteria.
Facilities which have received the verification will also be announced on Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s website. The Safe Tourism Certification logo will be placed on visible areas inside the verified facility. There will be QR codes on all logos and through these QR codes, all guests and customers will have access to facility’s inspection data. This way, the whole process will have gained transparency.
For a more joyous and safer holiday in Turkey, a tourism center with its history, nature and culture, you can get the Tourist Protection and Support Insurance with Covid-19 coverage.
With this project implemented by Güneş Sigorta under the leadership of the Republic of Turkey, guests who want to spend a holiday with a peace of mind at the heavenly destinations of Turkey, leave fatigue and stress of many months behind without worrying about Covid-19.
Turkey has been one of the first countries to start international flights as well as give relaxations on international travel as early as June. It relaxed quarantine rules. It opened itsrstaurants in May itself.
However, Turkey recorded its highest number of new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, 25th August, since mid-June. Another 1,502 infections were confirmed on Tuesday, taking the official tally over 261,000. New cases were last this high on 15 June, two weeks after Turkey lifted a partial lockdown. Turkis government has responded by banning some celebrations in 14 provinces.
Despite of all this, Turkey is still confident about its tourism. Istanbul, Bodrum, Cappadocia, Marmaris, Nemrut, Antalya and other wonders of Turkey… Guests exploring the unique beauties of Turkey in its azure blue waters, lush green highlands, wide canyons and open air museums, enjoy their holiday with the Tourist Protection and Support Insurance whilst leaving the fear of Covid-19 that took over the whole world behind.