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Istanbul and Cappadocia with Hot Air Balloon Ride

4 days
Start and end in Istanbul
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 25
Age range 1 to 99
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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

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival to Istanbul / Meet at Airport & Transfer to Hotel
  2. Day 2 Best of Istanbul City Tour / Flight to Cappadocia
  3. Day 3 Optional = Hot Air Balloon / Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia Tour
  4. Day 4 Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

City of Sultans

Number of tours

29

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

12 hours

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    Thank you very much for choosing our services. We all hope to see you again in Turkey..
    Trip date: April 2023

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Istanbul and Cappadocia with Hot Air Balloon Ride
From Istanbul to Istanbul

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  • C

    Christian

    Asked on November 2nd, 2024

    How much do I pay extra for hot air balloon ride?

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    Tour Details
    • City of SultansOperatorWritten November 2024

      The Hot Air Balloon Ride costs 349 US$ / Per Person at the moment.

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    Naomi

    Asked on July 18th, 2024

    please 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.

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    • City of SultansOperatorWritten July 2024

      Could you please let us know the exact arrival and departure dates and times?

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      Naomi

      TravelerWritten July 2024

      arrival 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, 2024

    Where will be the airport concerned? How much is the balloon ride?

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    • City of SultansOperatorWritten 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

      TravelerWritten May 2024

      What 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 SultansOperatorWritten 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, 2023

    Could 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

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    • City of SultansOperatorWritten 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, 2023

    Do you have such a tour ready with Balloon and Salt Lake?

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    • City of SultansOperatorWritten 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

      TravelerWritten April 2023

      How 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 SultansOperatorWritten 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

      TravelerWritten April 2023

      Is this a fee for just the balloon? Could you please let me know the total cost of the trip?

    • City of SultansOperatorWritten 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, 2022

    Could I join in for the remainder of the tour if I pay full price?

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    • City of SultansOperatorWritten September 2022

      Unfortunately, this tour is not available until the 12 September.

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    Eva

    Asked on April 2nd, 2022

    can I check who covers the cost for the 2 nights in Istanbul hotel

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    • City of SultansOperatorWritten 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, 2022

    I 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?

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    • City of SultansOperatorWritten 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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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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