Can you please advise what the approximate total for the entrance fees on this tour will be? Are there any optional tours or experiences that can be added for an additional fee?

The current per/person entrance fees are as below: Ephesus Ancient Site: 45 € EUR House of Virgin Mary: 20 € EUR Pamukkale & Hierapolis: 35 € EUR Goreme Museum: 25 € EUR Underground City: 18 € EUR Zelve & Pasabag Valley: 17 € EUR Hagia Sophia: 30 € EUR Topkapi Palace: 60 € EUR These are the current prices and may change by the time the travellers have arrived in Turkey. They can add the Hot Air Balloon Ride on their booking should they wish to do it. The price for that would be 349 USD / Per Person.

We arrive into IST at 6.30am on that day and will be rested from the long flight. Will we have time to get to hotel and hence join tour at 9am at hotel from Day 2?

06:30 AM arrival on Day 2 might be cutting it a bit too close in order to join the tour directly. I would suggest a flight that arrives earlier or arriving on Day 1 in order to ensure your itinerary proceeds smoothly.

What are the options for a hot air balloon ride during the tour?

The hot air balloon ride is an additional activity that can be included in your tour package and typically costs about 260 US$ Per Person.

What types of flights are included in the tour package?

The tour includes flights that have a baggage allowance of 15 KG checked and 8 KG carry-on. Any additional luggage will incur extra charges.

When is the flight to Cappadocia scheduled?

Flights to Cappadocia are typically scheduled around noon, but can be adjusted to earlier or later times depending on passenger preferences.

Can I avoid shopping stops during the tour?

While shopping stops at carpet, pottery, and jewelry workshops are included, opting out is possible by arranging a private tour which can be customized to exclude these stops.

What accommodations are involved during the tour?

The tour includes various accommodations which will be detailed in your travel documents uploaded before your trip.

How can I reach the customer support?

You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for any inquiries or assistance.

What is the cost for a private tour?

The cost of a private tours package is approximately 2345 US$ Per Person, allowing for a more personalized experience.

How much does the hot air balloon activity cost?

The hot air balloon tour currently costs 260 US$ Per Person.

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Tour group size was perfect, there were 12 to 16 on tour. Communication from organisers was excellent leading us know what to expect each day.
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Day 1
Istanbul
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Start point
İstanbul Havalimanı (ISL), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Arrivals Gate, 09:00 - 22:00)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Recital Hotel Sultanahmet)
Day 2
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Recital Hotel Sultanahmet)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Topkapi Palace
- Guided tour of Hagia Sophia
- Guided tour of Blue Mosque
- Visit to Hippodrome
- Visit to Grand Bazaar
Landmarks
Topkapi Palace
Hagia Sophia
Blue Mosque
Hippodrome
Grand Bazaar
Day 3
Istanbul to Kusadasi
Istanbul to Kusadasi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (at a local Restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Efe Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ephesus Ruins
- Visit to Fountains of Trajan
- Visit to Polio
- Guided tour of Temples of Hadrian and Domitian
- Guided tour of Library of Celsus
- Visit to Bouloterion
- Guided tour of Great Theatre
- Guided tour of House of the Virgin Mary
Landmarks
Ephesus Ruins
Library of Celsus
Great Theatre
House of the Virgin Mary
Day 4
Kusadasi
Kusadasi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (at a local Restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Efe Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pamukkale Travertines
- Guided tour of Hierapolis Ancient Site
- Visit to Hot Thermal Pools
Landmarks
Pamukkale Travertines
Hierapolis Ancient Site
Day 5
Kusadasi to Cappadocia
Kusadasi to Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Arte Cave Hotel)
Day 6
Cappadocia
Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast
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Hotel 4* (Arte Cave Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Goreme Open Air Museum
- Visit to Devrent Imagination Valley
- Visit to Pasabag Monks Valley
- Visit to Avanos
- Visit to Goreme Panorama
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Tour
Landmarks
Goreme Open Air Museum
Devrent Imagination Valley
Pasabag Monks Valley
Avanos
Goreme Panorama
Day 7
Cappadocia
Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (at local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Arte Cave Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Rose Valley
- Visit to Pigeon Valley
- Guided tour of Derinkuyu or Kaymakli Underground City
- Visit to Ortahisar Village
- Visit to Avanos Valley
Landmarks
Rose Valley
Pigeon Valley
Derinkuyu Underground City
Kaymakli Underground City
Ortahisar Village
Day 8
Cappadocia to Istanbul
Cappadocia to Istanbul
End point
İstanbul Havalimanı (ISL), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Departures Terminal, 09:00 - 22:00)
Landmarks
Istanbul

Landmarks
Topkapi Palace
Hagia Sophia
Blue Mosque
Hippodrome
Grand Bazaar

Landmarks
Ephesus Ruins
Library of Celsus
Great Theatre
House of the Virgin Mary

Landmarks
Pamukkale Travertines
Hierapolis Ancient Site

Landmarks
Goreme Open Air Museum
Devrent Imagination Valley
Pasabag Monks Valley
Avanos
Goreme Panorama

Landmarks
Rose Valley
Pigeon Valley
Derinkuyu Underground City
Kaymakli Underground City
Ortahisar Village

Landmarks
Istanbul

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Meals
Transport

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Where You'll Stay

Recital Hotel Sultanahmet
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4.3

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4.3
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4.3
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4.7
Accommodation
4.3
Food
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Tour Operator
4.7

Lory4.0•October 2025
The tour was interesting. The one thing I was not expecting was the change of tour members during the tour. Each day...
The tour was interesting. The one thing I was not expecting was the change of tour members during the tour. Each day new people were starting the tour while others left. Tour group size was perfect, there were 12 to 16 on tour. Communication from organisers was excellent leading ys know what to expect each day. I would have liked more information from our drivers that took to and from the airport.Show more
Traveled in October 2025
Reply from: City of Sultans
Hi John, It was a great pleasure to host you in Turkey, I hope you are now feeling better :) Warm regards, Yagiz
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Kenneth4.0•October 2022
The weak points were: The person who met us at the Istanbul airport was hard to find (had to have a different tour...
The weak points were: The person who met us at the Istanbul airport was hard to find (had to have a different tour company call City of Sultans for me to locate him. When he get there is was not great at a knowing where to find the driver. We did not have pick up times set until the night before sometimes, and sometimes the pickup times were before dawn. Our Cave hotel in Cappadocia was really not a cave hotel, more as "Stone and cave" hotel.Show more
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Thank you very much for choosing our services. It was our great pleasure to serve you.. We all hope to see you again in Turkey..
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Faton5.0•June 2022
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The tour was very nice we could enjoy Turkey to the fullest. The dates and routes very well organized. All the guides...
The tour was very nice we could enjoy Turkey to the fullest. The dates and routes very well organized. All the guides we had were great and tried everything to make our vacation perfect. Especially we want to thank Mr. Mithat Bülbül from Kapadokien, who gave everything with heart and soul to show us Kapadokia from the most beautiful sides and to explain us everything, a tour guide who treats his gesture like kings. Thank you very much Mithat.Show more
Traveled in May 2022
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Thank you very much.. It was our great pleasure to serve you. We all hope to see you again in Turkey in near future..
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Kristin
Asked on September 27th, 2026
Can you please advise what the approximate total for the entrance fees on this tour will be? Are there any optional tours or experiences that can be added for an additional fee?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- City of SultansOperator•Written September 2026
  The current per/person entrance fees are as below:
  
  Ephesus Ancient Site: 45 € EUR
  House of Virgin Mary: 20 € EUR
  Pamukkale & Hierapolis: 35 € EUR
  Goreme Museum: 25 € EUR
  Underground City: 18 € EUR
  Zelve & Pasabag Valley: 17 € EUR
  Hagia Sophia: 30 € EUR
  Topkapi Palace: 60 € EUR
  
  These are the current prices and may change by the time the travellers have arrived in Turkey.
  
  They can add the Hot Air Balloon Ride on their booking should they wish to do it.
  
  The price for that would be 349 USD / Per Person.
- K
  Kristin
  Traveler•Written September 2026
  For entrance tickets, do we buy on the spot or during tour booking ?
- K
  Kristin
  Traveler•Written September 2026
  Are local currency needed or credit card is sufficient for the trip?
- City of SultansOperator•Written September 2026
  Only these entrance fees would need to be paid for in cash to your tour guide, as they will be holding the skip-the-line tickets, you may use your credit card in convenience stores / all other locations.
- K
  Kristin
  Traveler•Written September 2026
  Is usd cash acceptable for entrance fee for the tour guide?
- City of SultansOperator•Written September 2026
  Definitely, you may pay the entrance fees in USD, EUR or Turkish Lira to your guide.
- K
  Kristin
  Traveler•Written September 2026
  Can you please provide the cost of each tour in usd?
- City of SultansOperator•Written September 2026
  Please find the approximate entrance fees per person:
  
  • Zelve & Pasabag Valley: US$19
  • Hagia Sophia: US$34
  • Topkapi Palace: US$68
  • Ephesus Ancient Site: US$51
  • House of the Virgin Mary: US$23
  • Pamukkale & Hierapolis: US$40
  • Goreme Open Air Museum: US$28
  • Underground City: US$20
  
  These estimates reflect current prices and exchange rates and may change. Your guide will confirm the exact amounts payable in USD during your tour.
- K
  Kristin
  Traveler•Written September 2026
  Does the tour guide collect cash each time for each tour, or one time a day for all the tours that day?
- City of SultansOperator•Written September 2026
  The guide will collect the fees daily, for all the sites to be visited on that day.
- K
  Kristin
  Traveler•Written September 2026
  Are there lots of hiking involved? Any recommendations for clothes, shoes etc?
- City of SultansOperator•Written September 2026
  There's some walking each day, but no long hikes. Comfortable walking shoes are ideal; at Pamukkale, you'll walk barefoot on the travertines. For mosque visits, please cover your shoulders and knees, and women should bring a headscarf. You'll need to remove your shoes before entering.
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Alan
Asked on June 13th, 2026
We arrive into IST at 6.30am on that day and will be rested from the long flight. Will we have time to get to hotel and hence join tour at 9am at hotel from Day 2?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- City of SultansOperator•Written June 2026
  06:30 AM arrival on Day 2 might be cutting it a bit too close in order to join the tour directly. I would suggest a flight that arrives earlier or arriving on Day 1 in order to ensure your itinerary proceeds smoothly.
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  Alan
  Traveler•Written June 2026
  On day 8 it says we are are in Cappadocia and flying to Istanbul, but also says that flight is from Izmir airport which of course is not anywhere close. So on day 8 which airport to we fly from please?
- City of SultansOperator•Written June 2026
  Definitely, you will fly from ASR to IST on Day 8.
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  Alan
  Traveler•Written June 2026
  Can we fly direct on Turkish airlines from IST to the first city outside IST? Saves IST hotels and tours and saves us some money I am sure. How do we book that please?
- City of SultansOperator•Written June 2026
  If interested, you can book the tour above starting on August 4th and we can book you on a flight to Cappadocia the same day :)
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  Alan
  Traveler•Written June 2026
  We arrive 6.30am from Asia, August 4. If we catch TK2012 - IST-ASR - 0825-0955 will that arrival 0955 work in with that tour?
- City of SultansOperator•Written June 2026
  Yes absolutely, that should work :)
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Anna
Asked on March 27th, 2025
What are the options for a hot air balloon ride during the tour?
Tour Details
- City of SultansOperator•Written March 2025
  The hot air balloon ride is an additional activity that can be included in your tour package and typically costs about 260 US$ Per Person.
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Yasmin
Asked on February 2nd, 2025
What types of flights are included in the tour package?
Flights / Transfers
- City of SultansOperator•Written February 2025
  The tour includes flights that have a baggage allowance of 15 KG checked and 8 KG carry-on. Any additional luggage will incur extra charges.
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Alan
Asked on December 30th, 2024
When is the flight to Cappadocia scheduled?
Flights / Transfers
- City of SultansOperator•Written December 2024
  Flights to Cappadocia are typically scheduled around noon, but can be adjusted to earlier or later times depending on passenger preferences.
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Lara
Asked on November 17th, 2024
Can I avoid shopping stops during the tour?
Tour Details
- City of SultansOperator•Written November 2024
  While shopping stops at carpet, pottery, and jewelry workshops are included, opting out is possible by arranging a private tour which can be customized to exclude these stops.
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Vincent
Asked on September 21st, 2024
What accommodations are involved during the tour?
Accommodation
- City of SultansOperator•Written September 2024
  The tour includes various accommodations which will be detailed in your travel documents uploaded before your trip.
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Cecilia
Asked on September 3rd, 2024
How can I reach the customer support?
Travel Support
- City of SultansOperator•Written September 2024
  You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for any inquiries or assistance.
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Peter
Asked on August 8th, 2024
What is the cost for a private tour?
Price / Availability
- City of SultansOperator•Written August 2024
  The cost of a private tours package is approximately 2345 US$ Per Person, allowing for a more personalized experience.
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Dominic
Asked on August 8th, 2024
How much does the hot air balloon activity cost?
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- City of SultansOperator•Written August 2024
  The hot air balloon tour currently costs 260 US$ Per Person.

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