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- Tour Altinkum Travel
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- 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 3 - 12
- Age range 2 to 99
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
4 hours
Response rate
100%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- 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· 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
- EMErika· September 26th, 2024Well organized. Tour operator was in constant contact with us. Guides were excellent. Kept things moving and well informedShow moreTrip date: September 2024
- Katerina· September 3rd, 2024We had a wonderful adventure visiting 6 cities/towns/villages via plane and tour bus. All went to schedule, prompt and on time. The hotel selections were truly 1st. rate. Extremely comfortable and well located, though we did do our research on each hotel and selected which ones we preferred. Tour Radar is like a quarterback, putting the guides, the air / bus, the hotel reservations all together and extremely well coordinated.Show moreTrip date: August 2024
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What our customers ask about this tour
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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 2025Currently, 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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Neil
Asked on April 10th, 2025Do I pay single supplement?
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written April 2025
Yes, the tour is available for solo travelers as well. You may directly select a single room, and there is no additional single supplement required. The total price will be $1,657 for single accommodation.
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Michael
Asked on April 9th, 2025Does this tour have the hot air balloon in Capadoccia as part of the itinerary?
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written April 2025
The hot air balloon ride is optional in this tour, but we would be happy to arrange it for you as an extra.
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Fiona
Asked on March 6th, 2025Can we choose to do Cappadocia hot air balloon on Day 6 OR Day 7?
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Fiona
Traveler•Written March 2025is the museum entrance included? if not, how much do we have to pay for the museum? can you pls give me the prices that we will be charged so there is no SURPRISES?
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written March 2025
Here is the list of the sites that have entry ticket: Admission Fee(per person): -Topkapi Palace Incl. Hagia Irene: 55 USD -Hagia Sophia: 30 USD -Ancient Ephesus: 45 USD -House of Mary: 15 USD -Pamukkale: 35 USD -Goreme Museum: 25 USD -Underground City: 15 USD -Zelve (Pasabag) 15 USD Note: The tour guide will have pre paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dolar, euro or turkish lira at tours. You can also purchase Turkey museum pass that covers most of these sites.
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written March 2025
Cancellation Policy: Up to 31 days before departure: 35% of the tour cost is non-refundable. 30 days before departure: 50% of the tour cost is non-refundable. 14 days before departure: 80% of the tour cost is non-refundable. 6 days before departure: 100% of the tour cost is non-refundable.
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Justin
Asked on March 5th, 2025Is a hot air balloon flight in Cappadocia available as an optional extra? Could you let us know the cost to add an additional night in Istanbul prior to our trip?
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written March 2025
Hot air balloon flight in Cappadocia can be added at an additional cost of 300 USD per person including pick up and drop off. Flights take place early in the morning and do not affect standard schedule. Pre-post accommodation can be added at 150 USD per room per night including breakfast.
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Justin
Traveler•Written March 2025Could you recheck these prices? Other hot air balloon tours are around $100pp and a 1 night stay at Celal-Sultan-Hotel with breakfast is approx $60.
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Justin
Traveler•Written March 2025How much time will be spent at Pumukkale during the itinerary and what is included as part of the hot air balloon excursion?
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written March 2025
Visiting duration to Pamukkale open air museum is approx 3 to 3.5 hours. Will visit Hierapolis Ancient City, Cleopatra Antique pool, Travertines. Balloon flight total duration is 3 hours including pick up and drop off. Flight duration is 1 hour approx. Includes landing champagne, insurance, certificate, cracker, water, fruit.
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Connie
Asked on March 3rd, 2025I am looking to book this tour but just a few questions before I finalised it. 1. We are looking to fly in a day earlier (on the 5th of April) and was wondering if the tour company would honour the hotel transfer a day earlier? 2. As we are flying a day earlier we are also looking to add an extra night of accomodation at the beginning. I was just you guys could add that to our booking and how much that would cost? 3. Could I please have a list of all the activities that are included in the tour and a price list of all the activities that we will need to pay for.
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written March 2025
One arrival and one departure transfers are included package and will be provided by us, even if you arrive the city earlier and leave later. Pre-post accommodation can be added to the itinerary at the additional cost of 150 USD per room per night included breakfast. You can also arrange your own accommodation for your extra days, airport transfers will be provided by us even if your arrange your own accommodation for your extra days. Here is the list of the sites that have a entry fees: Topkapi Palace Incl. Hagia Irene: 55 USD, Hagia Sophia: 30 USD, Ancient Ephesus: 45 USD, House of Mary: 15 USD, Pamukkale: 35 USD, Goreme Museum: 25 USD, Underground City: 15 USD, Zelve (Pasabag): 15 USD. The tour guide will have pre paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. Free entry for children below 8yr.
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Matt
Asked on March 2nd, 2025Is there an option to book a hot air balloon ride on July 30th and what is the cost? if a balloon ride is not possible on July 30th, can we book it on July 31st? We are celebrating a birthday - is it possible to do something special or extra on the days we are in Cappadocia? Is it possible to upgrade our hotel in Cappadocia and if so, what are our options and costs?
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written March 2025
Hot Air Balloon Flight in Cappadocia can be added to the itinerary at the additional cost of 300 USD per person. Flights take place early in the morning and do not affect standard schedule. It can be added to your first day in Cappadocia. We can arrange a cake at lunch and celebrate the birthday. The hotel in Cappadocia will be Melekler Evi cave or similar, it can be upgraded to the Dere Suites Hotel at the additional cost of 45 USD per person per night in a double&Twin Room, 40 USD per person per night in a triple room.
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Matt
Traveler•Written March 2025What is the difference between your hot air balloon service for $300 per person compared to other websites offering rides at around $100 per person?
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written March 2025
Our balloon flight takes place over the fairy chimneys of Goreme, first sortie which is at sunrise. There are flights in Cat Valley, but we do not recommend it since it's out of the city and does not offer a great view. The $100 price seems too low - we recommend rechecking the tour platform. Our price includes taxes and a small profit margin.
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Matt
Traveler•Written March 2025Can you share more details about your balloon flight? How long is the flight time, how many people in the basket, does it include photos/videos, light breakfast, hotel pickup? If we make our own balloon reservation, will you work with us to make sure we don't miss our day tour? Do you have any Cappadocia hotel options with a pool?
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written March 2025
Balloon flights are approximately 1 hour in a standard basket. Pilots take photos and videos which can be purchased. We update tour times to accommodate balloon flight schedules. We can offer Fresco Cave Suites which has an inside pool instead of Dere Suites.
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Matt
Traveler•Written March 2025Is your '9 Days Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, Ephesus&Pamukkale / by Plane' an English-speaking tour? Are all accommodations listed in the itinerary included in the tour package? Are there 3 domestic plane tickets per person?
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Stella
Asked on February 18th, 2025What happens if the tour does not have enough participants?
- Tour Altinkum TravelOperator•Written February 2025
There is no minimum traveler requirement; the tour will not be canceled without a valid reason.
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