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- Platinum Operator
- City of Sultans
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 16
- Age range 1 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Get a comprehensive overview of Turkey's attractions
- Travel comfortably all-inclusive ground and air transportation
- Relax in end-to-end ground and air transportation
- Marvel at the volcanic peaks, cones, caves and villages of Cappadocia
- Discover renowned ancient cities and ruins in Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia
- Finishing in Istanbul, this tour is the perfect introduction to Turkey for first-time visitors
- A small group size ensures each guest receives personalised service
- Enjoy a glimpse of life during the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods
- Visit top destinations of Turkey /Istanbul,Ephesus,Pamukkale,Cappadocia
- Inspire your imagination while viewing unique rock sculptures of Cappadocia
- Taste local flavors during a typical Turkish lunch at an authentic restaurants!
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrival to Istanbul / Meet and Pick up / Transfer to Hotel
- Day 2 Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour (Best of Istanbul City Tour)
- Day 3 Flight to Cappadocia / Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia Tour
- Day 4 // Optional Hot Air Balloon Tour // Underground Cities of Cappadocia Tour
- Day 5 Flight to Izmir / Kusadasi
- Day 6 Ephesus Ancient Site & House of Virgin Mary
- Day 7 Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour
- Day 8 Flight to Istanbul / Tour Ends
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Flights
- Guide
- Meals
- 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
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Recital Hotel Sultanahmet
HotelDays 1, 2Upgrade AvailableArte Cave Hotel
HotelDays 3, 4Upgrade AvailableEfe Boutique Hotel
HotelDays 5, 6, 7Upgrade Available
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 16 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
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City of Sultans
Number of tours
29
Age Range
1 to 99 years old
Response time
less than 1 hour
Response rate
100%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
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- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- EJEllie· June 5th, 2025This 8-day tour with City of Sultans was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment we arrived in Istanbul, everything was perfectly organized. Each destination including Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Kusadasi, and Pamukkale had its own unique charm, and the itinerary was thoughtfully planned with a great mix of guided exploration and free time. Our guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and brought the history of each location to life. Visiting iconic sites like Hagia Sophia, the underground cities of Cappadocia, and the ancient city of Ephesus was unforgettable. Accommodations were clean and comfortable, and all transfers and domestic flights were smooth and on schedule. City of Sultans provided excellent support throughout the trip, making the whole experience seamless and stress free. I highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to discover the beauty and history of Turkey with confidence and ease.Show more
City of Sultans commented on this reviewThank you very much for the kind words, looking forward to seeing you in Turkey once again in the future.Trip date: November 2024 - CBCarolyn· April 30th, 2025This tour is fantastic! My entire trip was a dream and all details were so beautifully planned out. I don't think I could've picked better hotels for the whole trip. I would 100% recommend this tour for anyone considering a trip to Turkey. There is plenty of downtime each day to do your own thing on top of comprehensive tours that cover major sights. The communication between the company and you is fast and effective for all your needs. Thank you so much for helping my dream trip come true!Show moreCity of Sultans commented on this reviewThank you very much for the kind words, looking forward to seeing you in Turkey once again in the future.Trip date: March 2025
- RMRonnie· April 18th, 2025This tour was a fantastic way to explore some of Turkey’s most iconic and breathtaking locations without the stress of planning. From day one, everything was thoughtfully arranged, including airport pickups, domestic flights, and daily tours. Each destination had something special to offer. Istanbul’s history was captivating, Cappadocia felt like stepping onto another planet with the hot air balloon ride being a major highlight, and exploring Ephesus and Pamukkale was like walking through living history and natural beauty. The itinerary was well-paced, giving us enough time to enjoy each site without feeling rushed. The accommodations were clean, comfortable, and well-situated, with the cave hotel in Cappadocia adding a truly unique touch. Our guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we felt well taken care of throughout the trip. If you're looking to see the best of Turkey with ease and comfort, this tour is an excellent choice.Show moreCity of Sultans commented on this reviewHi Ronnie, Thank you very much for the kind words, looking forward to seeing you in Turkey once again in the future.Trip date: September 2024
- JMJennie· April 18th, 2025This 8-day Discover Turkey Tour was the perfect way to experience the country’s rich history, stunning natural beauty, and warm hospitality in a short time. Everything was incredibly well-organized—flights, transfers, hotels, and daily tours ran like clockwork. The itinerary took us from the iconic sights of Istanbul—like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Grand Bazaar—to the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, including a magical hot air balloon ride. The underground cities and valleys were fascinating to explore with our knowledgeable guide. We then headed to the Aegean region to explore the ancient ruins of Ephesus and the peaceful House of Virgin Mary, ending with the dreamlike white terraces of Pamukkale. Each stop was unique and memorable, offering a perfect balance of history, culture, and nature. Accommodation was comfortable (especially the cave hotel in Cappadocia!), and the tour guides were friendly, engaging, and professional throughout. The optional balloon flight was a definite highlight and well worth it. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting a seamless, immersive introduction to Turkey!Show moreCity of Sultans commented on this reviewThank you so much for the kind words. We wish to host you here again in the future.Trip date: November 2024
- JFJohn· February 15th, 2025I recently took this incredible tour with City of Sultans through Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, and Pamukkale, and it was truly unforgettable! Every destination offered something unique, making this the perfect way to experience the best of Turkey. Our journey started in Istanbul, where we explored the stunning Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace. A Bosphorus cruise at sunset gave us breathtaking views of the city’s skyline. From there, we flew to Cappadocia, where we witnessed the surreal landscapes, stayed in a charming cave hotel, and took an awe-inspiring hot air balloon ride at sunrise—a definite bucket list experience! Next, we traveled to Ephesus, where the ancient ruins, the Library of Celsus, and the Temple of Artemis transported us back in time. The history here was simply mesmerizing! Finally, we ended our journey in Pamukkale, walking on the cotton-like travertine terraces and relaxing in the thermal pools of Hierapolis—the perfect way to unwind after an amazing adventure. Throughout the trip, the guides were knowledgeable, transportation was seamless, and the accommodations were top-notch. If you want to experience the rich history, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality of Turkey, this tour is an absolute must! Special thanks to Ozgur and Yagiz of City of Sultans for all their help! Would 100% recommend!Show moreCity of Sultans commented on this reviewThank you very much for the kind words, John, it was our great pleasure hosting you here in Turkey. Yagiz - City of SultansTrip date: April 2023
- AMAnne· December 22nd, 2024The itinerary was top notch, the guides on the sites were very helpful, especially Baris in Istanbul was a knowledge-house! Many thanks to Emin who helped us throughout our tour with City Of Sultans, my daughter and I have enjoyed each second of it. Will definitely recommend the tour to my friends and relatives.Show moreCity of Sultans commented on this reviewThank you very much for the great review Anne, we are looking forward to hosting your friends and relatives here in Turkey again! Emin - City of SultansTrip date: June 2024
- ASaditya· December 14th, 2024Tour was great. Touring companies were excellent. I got ripped off by tour radar on the balloon flight. Where people paid $110 i paid $495. I have the reciept to prove it. I will never use tour radar again. But I repeat touring companies were awesome. I will recommend anyone coming to Turkey to get in touch with city of sultan directly.Show moreCity of Sultans commented on this reviewThank you very much for choosing our services. It was our great pleasure to serve you. We all hope to see you again in Turkey..Trip date: December 2024
- JAJuan· November 30th, 2024Tour in Turkey was well organized and follow itinerary as stated transfers to and from airport on time and tour guides knowledgeable and cordial hotels were as promised overall a great experience the company used by TourRadar called City of Sultans were very organized and responsive overall great experience!Show moreCity of Sultans commented on this reviewDear Juan, Thank you very much for your kind words, we are always striving to do our best and are glad to hear that you were content with our services here in Turkey. Best Regards, Yagiz - City of SultansTrip date: November 2024
Minh· November 19th, 2024Great organisation.... everything went according to plans. Small groups of 3 -5 people made it more friendly and nimble to move aroundShow moreCity of Sultans commented on this reviewThank you very much for choosing our services. It was our great pleasure to serve you. We all hope to see you again in Turkey..Trip date: November 2024- DDDennis· November 3rd, 2024The accommodations were adequate. The tours were a bit disappointing in that there was a lot of up-selling i.e. ceramics and carpets. We were aware that we would need to pay entry fees for some of the sites, but the costs were more than we anticipated. It would have been good to know about extended periods of bus travel times, eg. 6 hours on the bus return to Pamukkale from Kusadasi. The aggressive carpet selling was not what we had expected. We did enjoy Kusadasi and Cappadocia.Show moreCity of Sultans commented on this reviewDear Dennis, Thank you for the review. We are always looking to improve our services, and will be taking your feedback into account. Best Regards, Yagiz - City of SultansTrip date: October 2024
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Barbara
Asked on April 17th, 2025Would it be possible to fly to Antalya instead of Istanbul for the return on the last day?
City of SultansOperator•Written April 2025It would certainly be possible for the time being as there are flights available, however, this can't be guaranteed unless the booking is completed as soon as possible.
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Laurie
Asked on March 18th, 2025We are interested in your 8 day Discover Turkey Tour. We are 4 couples travelling. Please send me more information on this including cost and what is included.
- City of SultansOperator•Written March 2025
You may find the price and inclusion/exclusion details through the link below, if you have any specific questions regarding anything, feel free to ask away.
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Adam
Asked on March 4th, 2025Is this tour possible as driving instead of domestic flights between Istanbul - Cappadocia / Cappadocia - Izmir. Clients are requesting to drive through Ankara and Konya enroute. Is this possible?
- City of SultansOperator•Written March 2025
You can view this tour which includes a drive through Izmir-Cappadocia.
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Clara
Asked on February 20th, 2025Can we book optional tours like the hot air balloon on arrival?
- City of SultansOperator•Written February 2025
Yes, you can book optional tours like the hot air balloon ride upon arrival or during your stay.
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Kelly
Asked on February 18th, 2025Could you please tell me the costs of the hot air balloon ride and prices of any admit tickets I would need to purchase?
- City of SultansOperator•Written February 2025
The Hot Air Balloon Ride - 349 USD / Per Person. The admission fees are paid on site to your tour guide. Admission/Entrance Fees to the Sites/Museums: Ephesus Ancient Site: 40 EUR, House of Virgin Mary: 15 EUR, Pamukkale & Hierapolis: 30 EUR, Goreme Museum: 20 EUR, Underground City: 13 EUR, Zelve & Pasabag Valley: 12 EUR, Hagia Sophia: 25 EUR, Topkapi Palace: 2000 TL. Tour Guide will have pre-paid Skip-the-line Tickets in hand. You can pay the tour guide in cash.
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Don
Asked on February 16th, 2025I was thinking of booking the 8-day Discover Turkey Tour. It is not clear from the website what time would we arrive in Istanbul. I need to decide what return flight to buy. Could I also ask what is typical age of the travelers with this tour? Are there many solo travelers?
- City of SultansOperator•Written February 2025
We usually try to book you for morning flights to IST Airport. Also, people of all ages (18-65) are on the tours usually, it is a mixed group. There are a few solo travellers in our groups.
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Don
Traveler•Written February 2025It's not clear whether the transfer to the airport(SAW) is included or would I have to arrange that myself? As I understand the airport of pick up and drop off is ISL.
- City of SultansOperator•Written February 2025
We could arrange for your flight to be back to SAW, not a problem.
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Chloe
Asked on February 7th, 2025Can I check out late on the final day of the tour?
- City of SultansOperator•Written February 2025
Late check-out options are subject to availability and you should request this beforehand.
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Lindsay
Asked on January 23rd, 2025Is there the possibility of being back in Istanbul around 11am to midday?
- City of SultansOperator•Written January 2025
There are two flights that would allow you to be at Istanbul at 10:25 AM and 12:20 PM respectively.
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Amber
Asked on January 22nd, 2025Can we avail a tour with you and organise our own hot air balloon flight? The one that is optional doesn't have a lot of information.
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Amber
Traveler•Written January 2025Yes please I need details regarding the balloon flight. How many people? How long Is the ride? Where does it go?
- City of SultansOperator•Written January 2025
There are 25 people onboard one hot air balloon. The ride itself takes between 40-50 Minutes, 2 hours overall including transfers to and from the hotel and the ceremony after the balloons land where appetizers and champagne are served. It takes place in the Goreme area.
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Amber
Traveler•Written January 2025I'm going through the details of this tour. It says day 1 we get picked up from the airport and get checked in at Recital hotel. We are planning to arrive in Istanbul on July 21. Is it right that we book the tour on the day of our arrival so we can avail the airport pick up and hotel accommodation?
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Amber
Traveler•Written January 2025And when would be the date for hot air ballooning for this July 21 tour? 24th?
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Joyce
Asked on January 3rd, 2025We are looking at putting two trips together. We are considering doing this 8 day Turkey adventure. My question is that this Turkey says price is needed on Triple share - surely that's not correct and it's based on double/twin share?
- City of SultansOperator•Written January 2025
Please find the price for double rooms.
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