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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 - 25
- Age range 1 to 99
Places You’ll See

Highlights
- Explore Istanbul's historic Blue Mosque
- Tour the grand Topkapi Palace Museum
- Shop at Istanbul's famous Grand Bazaar
- Discover Cappadocia's Goreme Open Air Museum
- Visit the underground cities in Cappadocia
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrival to Istanbul / Meet at Airport & Transfer to Hotel
- Day 2 Best of Istanbul City Tour / Flight to Cappadocia
- Day 3 Optional = Hot Air Balloon / Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia Tour
- Day 4 Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul
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
Hotelday 1Upgrade AvailableArte Cave Hotel
HotelDays 2, 3Upgrade Available
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 25 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
12 hours
Response rate
100%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- TLThomas· April 8th, 2023Contact Tour Radar for the City of SultansCity of Sultans commented on this reviewThank you very much for choosing our services. We all hope to see you again in Turkey..Trip date: April 2023
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- Instant ConfirmationFrom Friday20 Jun, 2025To Monday23 Jun, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$1,499
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday21 Jun, 2025To Tuesday24 Jun, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$1,499
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday22 Jun, 2025To Wednesday25 Jun, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$1,499
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday23 Jun, 2025To Thursday26 Jun, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$1,499
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Tuesday24 Jun, 2025To Friday27 Jun, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$1,499
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Wednesday25 Jun, 2025To Saturday28 Jun, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$1,499
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Thursday26 Jun, 2025To Sunday29 Jun, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$1,499
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Friday27 Jun, 2025To Monday30 Jun, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$1,499
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday28 Jun, 2025To Tuesday1 Jul, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$1,499
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday29 Jun, 2025To Wednesday2 Jul, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$1,499
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- C
Christian
Asked on November 2nd, 2024How much do I pay extra for hot air balloon ride?
- City of SultansOperator•Written November 2024
The Hot Air Balloon Ride costs 349 US$ / Per Person at the moment.
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Naomi
Asked on July 18th, 2024please give me rates for 4 peoples with this package. hotel required from 19 Aug till 25 Aug. client is interested in Holiday inn ING Istanbul hotel. please give the possible options with the price.
- City of SultansOperator•Written July 2024
Could you please let us know the exact arrival and departure dates and times?
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Naomi
Traveler•Written July 2024arrival date is august 19th at 1:30 PM at Istanbul airport. departure is on Aug 25th at 6 AM from Istanbul airport. please advise Double, Triple and Quad occupancy prices.
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Ronald
Asked on May 22nd, 2024Where will be the airport concerned? How much is the balloon ride?
- City of SultansOperator•Written May 2024
We use the new airport (IST) as well as Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), but it is certainly possible to book you back to the new airport (IST). The Balloon Ride costs 349 USD / Per Person at the moment, however, this price is dynamic and changes due to the pricing policies of the hot air balloon companies. The price may go up or down depending on how many spots are left.
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Ronald
Traveler•Written May 2024What is the approximate time of landing in Istanbul? Can we book our departing flight accordingly? Is there a tour that includes a short Bosphorus cruise?
- City of SultansOperator•Written May 2024
You would be back at Istanbul between 8-10 PM. It would not be possible to fit the Bosphorus Cruise on this itinerary.
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Luis
Asked on June 4th, 2023Could I be picked up from IST airport & start your "3day Istanbul/ Cappadocia tour"? & be dropped off at IST airport on 9/17 as your tour is complete
- City of SultansOperator•Written June 2023
The first day Istanbul City Tour starts at 09:00AM. So it is not possible for you to join the tour if you arrive to IST Airport at 09:20.
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Tanya
Asked on April 25th, 2023Do you have such a tour ready with Balloon and Salt Lake?
- City of SultansOperator•Written April 2023
Salt Lake is not included, and we do not have any tour going to the Salt Lake. This tour includes 2 Days Best highlights of Cappadocia, and you can also add the optional Hot Air Balloon Ride to your booking.
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Tanya
Traveler•Written April 2023How much is the balloon tour for 3 days and 2 nights? Is it possible to visit your office on the 2nd, make a reservation and go to Cappadocia on the 3rd?
- City of SultansOperator•Written April 2023
Hot Air Balloon ride is currently 349 US$ Per Person. You should first book the tour package online, and then we can work on the reservations.
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Tanya
Traveler•Written April 2023Is this a fee for just the balloon? Could you please let me know the total cost of the trip?
- City of SultansOperator•Written April 2023
Hot Air Balloon Ride is 349 US$ Per Person. You can book the tour online and get instant confirmation. You can also add the Hot Air Balloon ride at the time of booking.
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Jacqueline
Asked on September 3rd, 2022Could I join in for the remainder of the tour if I pay full price?
- City of SultansOperator•Written September 2022
Unfortunately, this tour is not available until the 12 September.
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Eva
Asked on April 2nd, 2022can I check who covers the cost for the 2 nights in Istanbul hotel
- City of SultansOperator•Written April 2022
Hotel accomodations in Istanbul is not included with this tour package. You can book your own accomodation, but please note that we only provide pick up from the centerally located hotels in Taksim, Sultanahmet, Old City areas. We can also offer Recital Hotel Sultanahmet for you. 1 Double/Twin room costs 110 US$ Per Night, including all taxes and breakfast.
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Marc
Asked on March 2nd, 2022I want to travel in July, between the 10th and the 26th. What dates is this tour offered? Also do I need a visa? Are they difficult to obtain?
- City of SultansOperator•Written March 2022
All our tours departs every day, all year-round. So, you can pick any date and book the tour package online. We can also obtain Visa online from Turkish Government website, and it is very easy to get visa.
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