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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Istanbul

    Start point
    İstanbul Havalimanı (ISL), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Arrivals Gate, 08:00 - 23:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Recital Hotel Sultanahmet)
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  2. Day 2

    Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast (At hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Recital Hotel Sultanahmet)

    Included Activities

    • Hippodrome visit
    • Blue Mosque visit
    • Topkapi Palace visit
    • St. Sophia visit
    • Grand Bazaar visit
    • Full day city tour with professional English speaking licensed tour guide
    Landmarks
    Hippodrome
    Blue Mosque
    Topkapi Palace
    St. Sophia
    Grand Bazaar
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  3. Day 3

    Istanbul to Cappadocia

    Meals
    Lunch (At a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Arte Cave Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Goreme Museum visit
    • Devrent Imagination Valley visit
    • Pasabag Monks Valley visit
    • Avanos visit
    • Goreme Panorama visit
    • Full day city tour with professional English speaking licensed tour guide
    Landmarks
    Goreme Museum
    Devrent Imagination Valley
    Pasabag Monks Valley
    Avanos
    Goreme Panorama
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  4. Day 4

    Cappadocia

    Meals
    Lunch (At local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Arte Cave Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Rose Valley visit
    • Pigeon Valley visit
    • Derinkuyu Underground City or Kaymakli Underground City visit
    • Ortahisar Village visit
    • Avanos Valley visit
    • Full day city tour with professional English speaking licensed tour guide

    Optional Activities

    • Hot Air Balloon Tour
    Landmarks
    Rose Valley
    Pigeon Valley
    Derinkuyu Underground City
    Kaymakli Underground City
    Ortahisar Village
    Avanos Valley
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  5. Day 5

    Cappadocia to Kusadasi

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Efe Boutique Hotel)
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  6. Day 6

    Kusadasi

    Meals
    Lunch (At a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Efe Boutique Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Ephesus Ruins visit
    • Fountains of Trajan visit
    • Polio visit
    • Temples of Hadrian and Domitian visit
    • Library of Celsus visit
    • Bouloterion visit
    • Great Theatre visit
    • House of the Virgin Mary visit
    • Full day city tour with professional English speaking licensed tour guide
    Landmarks
    Ephesus Ruins
    Fountains of Trajan
    Temples of Hadrian and Domitian
    Library of Celsus
    Bouloterion
    Great Theatre
    House of the Virgin Mary
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  7. Day 7

    Kusadasi

    Meals
    Lunch (At a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Efe Boutique Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Pamukkale Travertines visit
    • Hierapolis Ancient Site visit
    • Hot Thermal Pools visit
    • Full day city tour with professional English speaking licensed tour guide
    Landmarks
    Pamukkale Travertines
    Hierapolis Ancient Site
    Hot Thermal Pools
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  8. Day 8

    Kusadasi to Istanbul

    End point
    İstanbul Havalimanı (ISL), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Departures Terminal, 08:00 - 22:00)
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    4.6
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    4.7
  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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    March 2nd, 2026
    I’ll be honest, when I book tours online I always wonder if the photos and promises match reality. When we arrived in...
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    March 2nd, 2026
    During the trip we had a small panic moment about a schedule misunderstanding. I sent a WhatsApp message expecting to...
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    March 2nd, 2026
    Hotels were one of my biggest worries before booking. Traveling with my parents and kids means comfort matters a lot....
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    March 2nd, 2026
    I walk slower these days but guides were patient. Appreciated that. Turkey surprised me honestly. Never thought I’d...
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  • A
    March 2nd, 2026
    Good balance between structure and free time. I wandered Istanbul at night, awesome vibe. Loved the mix. One day...
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  • A
    March 2nd, 2026
    My mom kept saying she wished we stayed longer in each city, but she also admitted we saw everything on her list. So...
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    March 2nd, 2026
    I liked that I didn’t need to think. Just show up and enjoy. Istanbul nights were great, Ephesus huge, balloon...
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    March 2nd, 2026
    Big thanks to Baris in Istanbul. Dude had so much energy and explained things in a way that didn’t feel like school....
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    March 2nd, 2026
    At first I wasn’t sure group travel was for me. Too many people, tight schedule. But when one of us got separated in...
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    March 2nd, 2026
    We misunderstood the pickup location and thought we missed the group in Istanbul. Stress, panic, blaming each other…...
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  • M

    Martin

    Asked on May 10th, 2026

    Could you please give me more details about day8. What airport we are arriving and at what times. I want to book everything tomorrow and I need to know the details in order to buy ticket from Turkey.

    Flights / Transfers
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    • City of SultansOperatorWritten May 2026

      If you prefer to purchase the domestic flight tickets through us, we can arrange the flights according to whichever airport and arrival time would suit you best on the final day of the tour.

      Alternatively, if you would prefer to arrange the domestic flights yourself, you are free to book any flight and airport you wish, and we will arrange your airport transfer accordingly.

      Please feel free to let us know your preferred arrival airport and approximate arrival time, and we will be happy to assist further.

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    Daniela

    Asked on April 29th, 2026

    Please name the specific hotels where I would be staying

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      Daniela

      TravelerWritten April 2026

      What is the age range of the travelers that take this tour

    • City of SultansOperatorWritten April 2026

      The hotels you would be staying at are:

      Recital Hotel Sultanahmet or Antea Hotel Old City in Istanbul.

      Arte Cave Hotel or Asia Minor Cave Hotel in Cappadocia.

      Suhan Seaport Hotel or Efe Boutique Hotel in Kusadasi.

      These are booked depending on availability.

    • City of SultansOperatorWritten April 2026

      The age range varies, but usually adults between 25-65 join our tours.

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    Carla

    Asked on April 24th, 2026

    Can you book the hotel for us for a night or two before the beginning of the trip? If so, how much per night - in Canadian dollars. Also, will the hotel let us check in after midnight?

    Accommodation
    • City of SultansOperatorWritten April 2026

      Certainly, we can help you with pre-tour accommodation.

      The hotel will let you check in as long as you are already booked for that day.

      The price is 160 $ US per night in a double room.

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    Jessica

    Asked on January 15th, 2026

    I'm preparing a group for 09 - 16 MAR 26 (8 Days - 7 Nights). Need 5 nights Istanbul - 2 nights Cappadocia (30 - 35 Persons + 2 Free Pax in Twin Rooms). 4* Hotels - Istanbul not in Taksim area / Cappadocia traditional nice hotel and easy rooms reachable for clients and with windows or first floor. Age group 45 - 70 Years Old.

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    • City of SultansOperatorWritten January 2026

      We will also be able to honor the 2 free Pax provided that the group size is at least 30. (30 Paid + 2 free travellers)

    • City of SultansOperatorWritten January 2026

      Per Person in Double Room; € EUR 1550.- Per Person in Triple Room; € EUR 1495.- Per Person in Single Room; € EUR 1980.- Package Prices Includes; 5 Nights BB accomodation in Istanbul at 4* Hotel, 2 Nights BB accomodation in Cappadocia at 4* Hotel, Istanbul-Cappadocia-Istanbul Domestic Flight Tickets, All Mentioned City Tours and Transfer by Deluxe Vehicles, Private Professional Licenced Arabic Speaking Tour Guides on Tours, Dinner Cruise Tour in Istanbul. Excludes; All Meals and Drinks, All Entrance Fees to the Museums and Sites, International Flight Tickets

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    Emily

    Asked on October 23rd, 2025

    is it possible to extend the stay in Istanbul for one day after the return to Istanbul?

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    • City of SultansOperatorWritten October 2025

      an additional night in Istanbul would be 130 USD - including breakfast. However, kindly note that the tour normally ends upon arrival at Istanbul Airport and transfers to and from the hotel will not be included. Roundtrip transfers to and from the hotel costs 220 USD / including greeting service upon arrival at Istanbul Airport.

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      Emily

      TravelerWritten October 2025

      Related to the whole trip the cost of the additional day in Istanbul is too high for me. At what time does the flight from Izmir arrive in Istanbul?

    • City of SultansOperatorWritten October 2025

      We can arrange for a flight that arrives in Istanbul at 09:25 AM or 17:30 PM, depending on your preference.

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    Muhammad

    Asked on September 17th, 2025

    Would it be possible for them to leave some of their excess luggage at the first hotel in Istanbul and collect it upon their return? Could you please confirm whether there is availability for this departure and if it is guaranteed to go ahead?

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    • City of SultansOperatorWritten September 2025

      The tours are always guaranteed to depart upon confirmation. The traveler will not be returning to the first hotel at the end of the tour, so that may not be possible. There are options to leave luggage at the airport, however.

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    Fiona

    Asked on September 9th, 2025

    Do we get to see much of Izmir and the natural pools of limestone hot springs in this tour?

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    • City of SultansOperatorWritten September 2025

      The city of Izmir itself is not visited in the tour, but Pamukkale (the travertines and natural pools) are visited.

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    Deborah

    Asked on August 22nd, 2025

    Are there any discounts for anniversary celebrants? Are hotels double occupancy with private bathroom/washroom?

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    • City of SultansOperatorWritten August 2025

      We do not offer any discounts for travellers with special occasions at this time. All hotels have private wash/bathrooms.

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    Brian

    Asked on July 8th, 2025

    Can I pay 1/2 the balance this month and 1/2 the balance at the end of August?

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    • City of SultansOperatorWritten July 2025

      You may contact TourRadar directly with questions regarding payment questions.

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    Helen

    Asked on June 30th, 2025

    Looking to book Turkish airlines Istanbul to SFO 9/20/25 1:20PM. I wanted to find out what activities do we have in the morning before fly out from Izmir to Istanbul. My other choice is fly out 9/21/25

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    • City of SultansOperatorWritten June 2025

      There is a flight on the 20th arriving in Istanbul Airport at 09:05 AM, Turkish Airlines flight # TK2303. We could get you booked on this flight, which would allow you to comfortably transit to your flight. There are no activities scheduled on the final day :)

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