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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
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 16
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Istanbul's historic sites and bazaars
- Cruise the Bosphorus and visit the Spice Market
- Discover Cappadocia's Goreme Open Air Museum
- Tour underground cities and unique valleys in Cappadocia
- Enjoy scenic views at Goreme Panorama
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrival to Istanbul / Meet and Pick up / Transfer to Hotel
- Day 2 Best of Istanbul in 1 Day
- Day 3 = OPTIONAL = Bosphorus Cruise Tour
- Day 4 Flight to Cappadocia
- Day 5 // Optional Hot Air Balloon Tour // Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia Tour
- Day 6 // Optional Hot Air Balloon Tour // Underground Cities of Cappadocia
- Day 7 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, 2, 3Upgrade AvailableArte Cave Hotel
HotelDays 4, 5, 6Upgrade 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
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- Overall RatingExcellent
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- FoodExcellent
- Pamela· September 26th, 2025There are no words that can accurately describe what an amazing trip this was. I have taken many adventures using Tourradar and all have been excellent, but this one really stands out. From the transportation to the lodging to tho overall experience this tour will forever be in my heart. Thanks to Yagiz at Tourradar and all of the wonderful people I met along the way. This was truly amazing. I hope the memories never fade. ❤️🇹🇷Show more
City of Sultans commented on this reviewHi Pamela, Thank you for the kind words, it was our great pleasure hosting you here in Turkey. Warm regards - Yagiz - City of SultansTrip date: August 2025 - EMEVA· September 24th, 2025From start to finish the tour was well planned, communication was great and was a nice way to explore a bit of Turkey. Yagiz was an excellent contact, was in touch and provided feedback to my many questions & provided wonderful assistance throughout. Was also nice to be with different people each day based on the tour. All round a wonderful experience.Show moreCity of Sultans commented on this reviewThank you very much for the kind words, Eva. It was a great pleasure hosting you here in Turkey. Kind Regards - YagizTrip date: September 2025
- JMJennifer Hope· January 11th, 2025Our 7-day tour of Istanbul and Cappadocia was an unforgettable experience! The journey started in Istanbul, where we explored the stunning Hagia Sophia, the vibrant Grand Bazaar, and the magnificent Topkapi Palace. Each day was filled with fascinating history, incredible architecture, and delicious food. The highlight of Istanbul was a boat ride along the Bosphorus, offering breathtaking views of the city’s skyline. Afterward, we traveled to Cappadocia, where the landscape felt almost otherworldly. The hot air balloon ride at sunrise over the fairy chimneys was absolutely magical, and the cave dwellings and ancient rock formations were truly unique. Our guides were knowledgeable and made the trip even more enjoyable with insightful stories and tips. Overall, the tour was well-organized, with plenty of time to explore each destination at a relaxed pace. Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience the rich culture and natural beauty of Turkey in one trip! Special thanks to Ozgur and Yagiz from City of Sultans for all of their assistance in enabling this beautiful trip!Show moreCity of Sultans commented on this reviewThank you very much for the kind words, Jennifer, it was our great pleasure hosting you here in Turkey. Best Regards, Yagiz - City of SultansTrip date: February 2024
- DEDaryl John· January 9th, 2025The timings of the flights and tours were impeccable, we have enjoyed our tour thoroughly, our guide in Istanbul was a knowledge house. The hotel in Istanbul (Recital Hotel) was located very close to the tour sites and also very clean, the breakfast was great. For dinner, there are a lot of places to eat nearby in Istanbul, so you can take your pick. The hotel in Cappadocia (Zula Cave House) is a historical rock building converted into a hotel so it was a different experience, the staff was very helpful and always had a smile on their faces, the breakfast was okay. The hotel in Cappadocia is also located close to many restaurants, so you can enjoy the local food. Overall, it was worth it to go through with this adventure, thanks to City of Sultans for helping us organize everything.Show moreCity of Sultans commented on this reviewThank you very much for the kind words, Daryl, It was a great pleasure serving you here in Turkey. Best Regards, Yagiz - City of SultansTrip date: May 2024
- Patricia· November 17th, 2024It was a really fantastic trip! Well organized, nice guides and great value for money. Accommodation was clean and had a high standard. If you are looking for a relaxed tour schedule and with more free time , I highly recommend this tour. When I’m cappadocia, I also recommend to fly balloon!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: November 2024
- Darcey· October 5th, 2024We loved our guides, he was knowledgeable, safe and fun. The rest was awesome, upgraded to deluxe and could not fault hotels or meals providedShow 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: September 2024
- Sarah· August 12th, 2024Fantastic company, great communication, great time keeping, excellent hotels and tour guides, would definitely book my next trip with themShow 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: July 2024
- OSOgbazghi· June 19th, 2024This tour City of Sultans and Cappadocia was fantastic. I was completely happy of the tour. The land rock/cave formations, the cave hotel, the underground citi, and the hot air ballon were the high lights of this tour. It was a wonderful and happy experience. I liked the tour so much I would not hesitate to do again if I have the chance to do it. I whole hearted recommend City od Sultans and Cappadocia to any one who wants to tour Turkey.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: May 2024
- FOFujiko· May 16th, 2024Visiting historical places should be more than spending a lot of time for introducing souvenir shops in Istanbul even I enjoyed visiting the Turkish carpet display place. The tour guide in Istanbul was good, every knowledgeable. Not enough time spent for the interesting places in Cappadocia. The hotel in Cappadocia (Cave Hotel) was not the one you confirmed to me. It was not ideal hotel for elder people as the transport vehicle could not come in front of the entrance. I had to drag the suitcases on unpaved road to the entrance of the hotel.Show moreCity of Sultans commented on this reviewHello Fujiko, Thank you very much for your feedback. So sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with the hotel in Cappadocia. We had an open channel of communication through TourRadar, Whatsapp and Phone 24/7. If you had let us known your... Show moreTrip date: May 2024
- Kelsey· April 16th, 2024The best part of the tour was the organization, and Cappadocia did not disappoint! Each driver and tour guide was on time, even early in most cases. They were very polite and made me feel safer as a lone traveling woman.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: April 2024
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Adrian
Asked on November 4th, 2025Can you advise the following: 1) In Cappadocia, I want to visit the Derinkuyu underground city, not Kaymakli. Is there an option to choose? 2) On Day 7, what time do we arrive back in Istanbul from Cappadocia? I would like to catch the evening flight back to Kuala Lumpur that day.
City of SultansOperator•Written November 2025No problem, we can arrange for you to visit Derinkuyu instead. We can definitely try to arrange a suitable flight for your return, could you kindly let me know your intended flight time back to Kuala Lumpur?
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Christine
Asked on October 20th, 2025do you allow 1-2 days extension in Cappadocia so my group can have a free time in there. Really like the itinerary but want to have a little bit more free time in
- City of SultansOperator•Written October 2025
Certainly, we could extend the tour for 1-2 days. I can let you know the pricing if you can let me know your rooming preferences.
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Alice
Asked on October 9th, 2025hot air baloon ride for kids aged 6 and 8 , how safe ? whats the security measures required and provided.
- City of SultansOperator•Written October 2025
Children under the age of 7 are only allowed on the balloon rides under parental supervision. All security measures regarding the safety of the balloons are taken by the balloon operators, and instructions for personal safety are given prior to boarding by the pilot and the supervisors on the ground.
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Alice
Traveler•Written October 2025how do you manage the group participants who do not wish to avail the admissions ? how does it affect the other group members time.
- City of SultansOperator•Written October 2025
If you do not wish to join, the guide will give you a meeting time and place and will go on to visit the sites with the rest of the group. You will meet up with the group after they are done with their visit.
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Alice
Traveler•Written October 2025which mode of transport is used between the tourist spots. and which is the hotel in Cappadocia in particular, how is the breakfast there , is it buffet ?
- City of SultansOperator•Written October 2025
For land, we use luxury minivans (Mercedes V class or better). The transportation between cities are done by air, we work with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines and SunExpress. The hotel in Cappadocia we commonly use is the Arte Cave Hotel, which serves an open buffet breakfast.
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Vincent
Asked on August 24th, 2025I am interest in this 7 day tour and wondered if our friends could they join us for the Istanbul part of the tour? Can you be picked up from the airport with us, join us on the city tour and Bospherus river cruise?
- City of SultansOperator•Written August 2025
Certainly, the costs would be as below:
80 EUR - Transfer (Total)
65 EUR - Full Day City Tour (Per Person)
45 EUR - Bosphorus Cruise (Per Person)
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Kelly
Asked on July 27th, 2025if we fly from Calgary (western Canada on February 14th I assume we would arrive in Istanbul later on the 15th, meaning we would need to find accommodation for the night of the 15th and begin our tour on February 16th. Is this correct thinking about timing?
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Kelly
Traveler•Written July 2025I am 82 with some knee and walking endurance limitations. Approximately how long would we be walking at any one time?
- City of SultansOperator•Written July 2025
If your arrival into Istanbul is on the 15th, you may book for the 15th, as the first day of the tour is simply your arrival day and a rest day.
- City of SultansOperator•Written July 2025
There is quite a bit of walking involved, but our guides will surely do their best to assist you.
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Kelly
Traveler•Written July 2025What I'd really like to know is how many hours per day might include walking (on average). Will we be staying at the same accommodation for all the days we are in Cappadocia?
- City of SultansOperator•Written July 2025
You will certainly be staying at the same hotel for all days in Cappadocia, and the guide would definitely assist you in returning to the hotel should you wish to do so during the tour.
- City of SultansOperator•Written July 2025
The guide let me know that walking hours usually cover the whole tour (min. 5 hours), however, the distances are not too long.
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Kelly
Traveler•Written July 2025Is there any idea of how much walking in a single day? Can we stay in the same place we would be staying in Istanbul during the tour?
- City of SultansOperator•Written July 2025
If you are arriving early in the morning, you already have the first day off so you would have a day to rest. Alternatively, we could give you an extra day off by sliding the itinerary by one day, effectively adding a full rest day before you begin any activity.
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Kelly
Traveler•Written July 2025We also wanted to do the balloon trip on one day and the optional Bosphorus Cruise. These are good non-walking activities for me.
- City of SultansOperator•Written July 2025
The Hot Air Balloon Ride is 349 USD / Per Person. Bosphorus Cruise is 60 USD / Per Person.
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Elizabeth
Asked on June 1st, 2025Can the pick up and drop off airport be changed to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
- City of SultansOperator•Written June 2025
Certainly the pick up can be IST or SAW. The drop-off is not included in this package, but we can book a flight back to IST on the final day if that is your preference.
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Sam
Asked on May 31st, 2025On day 5, how much is the Hot air balloon ride?
- City of SultansOperator•Written May 2025
the price would be 349 USD / Per person.
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Debra
Asked on May 6th, 2025If yes, what would be the additional cost for 1 night of hotel at the end of the tour?
- City of SultansOperator•Written May 2025
The price for a double room would be 135 USD / Per night, including breakfast and all taxes. The airport transfers would be 120 USD for an arrival transfer (including greeting service) and 100 USD for a departure transfer (driver only).
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Debra
Traveler•Written May 2025Do you also arrival transfers at the beginning of the tour from the airport to your hotel?
- City of SultansOperator•Written May 2025
Yes, the arrival transfer is included in the package.
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Rachel
Asked on May 4th, 2025Are you able to advise at what time the tour would end in Istanbul at the airport?
- City of SultansOperator•Written May 2025
We have several different flight options on the last day to Istanbul. You can issue your international flight to any date and time you would like, and i am sure that one of our Cappadocia-Istanbul flight will be suitable for you to connect to your international flight.
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Richard
Asked on April 30th, 2025We are planning to book the tour from 28 June to 4 July. My concern will be that we want to fly back to Europe on the 4th July in the evening around 7 pm. What time you normally book the flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul? Do we have enough time to catch the 7 pm flight to Europe?
- City of SultansOperator•Written April 2025
We can definitely book you for a flight that will allow you to catch up to your flight at 7 PM. You may book now and get instant confirmation. After you complete your booking, I will get your flight tickets sorted out and sent your way provided that you provide your passport information while completing your booking.
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