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- Platinum Operator
- Tour Altinkum Travel
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Guided in English
- Group Size 2 - 12
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore the iconic Blue Mosque in Istanbul
- Cruise through the Bosphorus strait
- Wander through the ancient city of Ephesus
- Discover the unique terraces of Pamukkale
- Visit the rock-cut churches in Goreme
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrival Istanbul
- Day 2 Istanbul City Highlights Tour
- Day 3 Cruising on the Bosphorus / Flight to Izmir
- Day 4 Fullday Pamukkale Tour
- Day 5 Fullday Ephesus Tour / Flight to Cappadocia
- Day 6 Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia
- Day 7 Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to ıstanbul
- Day 8 Departure Day
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Flights
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Celal Sultan Hotel
HotelDays 1, 2, 7Upgrade AvailableEfe Boutique Hotel
HotelDays 3, 4Upgrade AvailableMelekler Evi Cave
HotelDays 5, 6Upgrade Available
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Tour Altinkum Travel
Number of tours
45
Age Range
3 to 99 years old
Response time
5 hours
Response rate
100%
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Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- CACatherine Lou· August 31st, 2025It was great! The arrangements were flawless. The accommodations and transportation were comfortable. The coordination and response times were good. Tour operator was also flexible and offered alternatives when one attraction was temporarily closed.Show moreTrip date: August 2025
- Rhonda· August 16th, 2025The itinerary gave us a good insight into Turkiye. All of the guides were professional, considerate and very knowledgeable. There were never more than a total of 12 guests per day. The quality of the included lunches were acceptable with some better than others. I had expected to have the same guide and group of participants in each location but this varied every day. The only exception was in Cappadocia where we had the same guide and some of the same participants for the two days. It was frustrating that entrance fees weren't included in the tour cost. It seemed that entrance fees were predominantly quoted in Euro, simply to cater for tourists, whilst the source entrance fee was in Lira currency. Despite Tour Altinkum stating that entrance fees had to be paid in cash to the guide, many locations, especially in Pamukkale and Cappadocia, could be paid by card directly to the merchant. We found that withdrawing foreign cash from bank ATMs in Turkiye all charged either 7 or 8 percent commission.Show moreTrip date: August 2025
- DBDiana· June 1st, 2025Great communication. Everyone was on time and in the right place at the right time. Excellent guides. Knowledgable and friendly. Wonderful hotels. Good food. Very much. Enjoyed our trip.Show moreTrip date: April 2025
- IIIrene Grace· May 26th, 2025Everything was well planned! All you uave to do is wake up and show up!Show moreTrip date: May 2025
- Kerrie Margaret· April 24th, 2025Well organised tour with professional, friendly guides (some better than others). Tour notes didn't mention all the stops at commercial outlets. We would have preferred to know and be mentally ready to spend or not.Show moreTrip date: April 2025
- Maura· March 24th, 2025The trip was life changing. From the first minute to the last, it was perfectly planned and organized. The guides were amazing, especially Baris, Eli, and Efe! The sites, the people, the experience and the hotels were perfect! Thank you!!🙏Show moreTrip date: March 2025
- MRMohammad· March 12th, 2025Itinerary was hectic (including four domestic flights) and attractions were widespread. It was very well planned, however, and a very complex interplay of various services (pickups, drop offs, guides, drivers, hotels, tours) worked in a very well coordinated manner.Show moreTrip date: March 2025
- LGLinda· October 26th, 2024We went on the 8 day tour. The hotel in Istanbul was in a perfect location for a quick walk to all the sights. The tour was well organized, so we didn’t have to worry about luggage, transportation or schedules. Plenty of a variety of delicious tasting Turkish food. Guides were very knowledgeable. Fabulous trip that we will always remember.Show moreTrip date: October 2024
- NNNorman· October 6th, 2024Well organized, very punctual and flexible with us as we deviated slightly from original scheduleShow moreTrip date: August 2024
- KLKim D· September 28th, 2024Amazing itinerary! Very happy with our choice. Services from Altinkum Travel were beyond expectations, thanks to Ms. Hatice, our tour guide, who had been so professional and caring. We also did appreciate the team “behind the scene” who, via WhatsApp, communicated daily with us all necessary infos during the trip. Very impressed by Altinkum Travel services ! We recommend this travel agency without hesitation.Show moreTrip date: September 2024
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- From Tuesday30 Sep, 2025To Tuesday7 Oct, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,838 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Wednesday1 Oct, 2025To Wednesday8 Oct, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,838 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Thursday2 Oct, 2025To Thursday9 Oct, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,838 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Friday3 Oct, 2025To Friday10 Oct, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,838 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Saturday4 Oct, 2025To Saturday11 Oct, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,838 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Sunday5 Oct, 2025To Sunday12 Oct, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,838 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Monday6 Oct, 2025To Monday13 Oct, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,838 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Tuesday7 Oct, 2025To Tuesday14 Oct, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,838 per personMultiple Room Types
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- Instant ConfirmationFrom Thursday9 Oct, 2025To Thursday16 Oct, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,838 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Nick
Asked on August 12th, 2025We'd like to add another day in Cappadocia for the opportunity to do the hot air balloon experience. How much would that cost? Also, at the end of the tour, we'd like to fly to Athens instead of Istanbul. Is that possible?
Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written August 2025We can add 1 extra night in Cappadocia. The price for an additional night's accommodation is 140 USD per night including breakfast for a double room. We arrange only domestic flights and do not provide international flight services. You will need to fly to Istanbul first, and from there you can arrange your flight tickets to Greece (there are no direct flights from Cappadocia to Greece).
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Renee
Asked on July 26th, 2025What is the cost of entry into the historical sites (not included) and also can you please provide a list with pricing for optional activities?
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written July 2025
Admission Fees (per person): Topkapi Palace: 55 USD, Hagia Sophia: 30 USD, Ancient Ephesus: 45 USD, House of Mary: 15 USD, Pamukkale: 35 USD, Göreme Museum: 25 USD, Underground City: 15 USD, Zelve: 15 USD. Your tour guide will have pre-paid skip-the-line tickets. Tickets can be paid directly to guide in cash (USD, EUR, or Turkish Lira). Children below 8 years old receive free entry. Hot air balloon prices vary depending on travel dates.
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Don
Asked on July 15th, 2025Would like to join the group tour on September 13-20, 2025
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Don
Traveler•Written July 2025How do i book for the 8-day tour on Sep13-29, 2024? And how much?
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written July 2025
Mr. Arcadio has already booked the tour for 13th September. You may select the 13th September departure when completing your reservation.
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Mike
Asked on July 3rd, 2025How much is in total with all the entrances at the museums or historical places and one extra night at the beginning or end of the tour?
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written July 2025
Pre- or post-accommodation is 140 USD per night for a double room, including breakfast. Admission fees per person: Topkapi Palace: 60 USD, Hagia Sophia: 38 USD, Ancient Ephesus: 45 USD, House of Virgin Mary: 15 USD, Pamukkale: 35 USD, Göreme Open-Air Museum: 25 USD, Underground City: 15 USD, Zelve: 15 USD. The tour guide will have pre-paid, skip-the-line tickets. Children under 8 years old are eligible for free entry at all sites.
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Brett
Asked on June 12th, 2025need to ask question about private tour in Turky
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written June 2025
Our tours are with groups - max 12-14 people, not private one
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Jacob
Asked on May 29th, 2025Is there any availability of golden package in these dates? What does Single supplement (Mandatory) means?
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written May 2025
We do have availability for the Gold Package. Gold Package upgrade costs $350 per person for double occupancy and $450 per person for single room. Hot Air Balloon experience is $250 per person in August.
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Jacob
Traveler•Written May 2025Please confirm the total price per person in gold package with triple room.
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written May 2025
Triple room pricing: Silver Package is $3,960 USD total / $1,320 USD per person. Gold Package is $4,890 USD total / $1,630 USD per person. Upgrade to Gold Package can be added later for $930 USD total.
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Jade
Asked on May 15th, 2025Do you have office in Istanbul? I'm interested in this tour but not sure about my dates yet
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written May 2025
Our office is located at Kuşadası. Unfortunately we do not have an office in Istanbul
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Ann
Asked on April 21st, 2025Could you please provide the current number of people booked on the tour, specifically how many are couples?
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written April 2025
Currently, we have 4 participants confirmed for this tour (2 couples). As May is a high season for this trip, we may receive additional bookings in the coming days. Solo travelers are absolutely welcome to join our tours — we'd be happy to have him!
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Annette
Asked on April 18th, 2025Can I request a small change at the end? On night 7, can you replace the flight back to Istanbul with a flight to Antalya instead as I will continue my personal journey from there. So I don't need night 7 hotel in Istanbul. What would the price difference be in this case and how do I book with this special change?
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written April 2025
We can adjust your domestic flight to Antalya instead of Istanbul depending on the availability. However, please note that there will be no partial refund for the Istanbul hotel accommodation. That said, we can offer one complimentary airport transfer from Antalya Airport to your hotel in place of the Istanbul accommodation.
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Brian
Asked on April 10th, 2025At the end of the tour, if I choose to fly out of Istanbul on a different date, can I change my airport transfer to that new date? I also wanted to confirm that the 25 kg baggage is checked luggage and not carry on. If it is also carry on, do you have the airline dimensions for cabin baggage?
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written April 2025
Certainly, if you would like to fly from Istanbul later, we can arrange your departure transfer on that day. Regarding baggage allowance, it is 25kg for checked luggage and 8kg for carry-on. One piece of cabin baggage per passenger not to exceed 23x40x55 in size and 8 kg in weight and one personal item as bag per passenger not to exceed 40x30x15 in size can be taken on board in the Economy Class.
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