Size of the tour is from 1 to 20 if it drops to the min of 1 will you still go and will the hotels remain the same? Will there be new guides in every city or one guide throughout the tour? Other than the balloon ride and Bosphorus cruise is there any other add ons? What is the cost for the Antalya/Waterfall tour? Are all entrance fees to museums and sites included?

All of our tours are guaranteed to depart, regardless of group size. There are new guides in each city, as we want to make sure our guides are all experts in their specific locations. The package your are enquiring about does not have a visit to Antalya, so I would be unable to quote you for this on this package. The entrance fees to museums and sites are not included in the package.

I am looking for a Western turkey tour. We wanted a 14 days trip however we wanted 2-3 days each in some good beach destination in a good hotel or a Villa in the country side. I want not more than 4-5 destinations for 14 days total.

Could you please let us know the ages of the children?

Is it cheaper to book attractions on my own?

It can vary, but usually booking through us includes additional services such as guided tours which may add value.

What are the options for excess baggage?

You can pay for excess baggage at the airport counter when checking in.

What are the current entrance fees for museums?

The entrance fees for popular sites include: Ephesus Ancient Site: 40 EUR, House of Virgin Mary: 15 EUR, Pamukkale: 30 EUR, and various other sites have different fees. Please note that prices can change.

Can I configure my own hotel preferences?

You can specify your hotel preferences, and we will try to accommodate them based on availability.

What is the cost of a hot air balloon flight?

The hot air balloon flight currently costs 325 USD per person.

What is the average group size for tours?

Our standard group sizes are typically around 12 to 14 people, but we also offer private tours.

How far in advance should I arrive at the airport for transfers?

There is no strict arrival time for the transfer, but booking a flight that departs at least 4 PM is advisable.

How much is the balloon on the fifth day? How much are all the museum and other fees, please breakdown and give me the cost on each one. how much is the Bosphorus 2 hr boat trip? Is it cheaper to book on my own or through you? Should we get an Istanbul E pass? ALSO WE DO NOT need a visa from the USA?

The Hot Air Balloon Flight costs 325 USD / Per Person at the moment. The current entry fees for museums are as follows: Ephesus Ancient Site: 40 EUR, House of Virgin Mary: 15 EUR, Pamukkale & Hierapolis: 30 EUR, Goreme Museum: 20 EUR, Underground City: 13 EUR, Zelve & Pasabag Valley: 12 EUR, Hagia Sophia: 25 EUR, Topkapi Palace: 1500TL. The Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul costs 60 USD / Per Person, this includes pick-up and drop off services as well as the guided tour. You would need to apply for an e-visa to visit Turkey.

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In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 20
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Itinerary

Day 1
Istanbul
Start point
İstanbul Havalimanı (IST), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Istanbul Airport or Your Hotel in Istanbul, 10:00 - 23:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Recital Hotel Sultanahmet)
Day 2
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Recital Hotel Sultanahmet)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Topkapi Palace
- Guided tour of Hagia Sophia
- Guided tour of Blue Mosque
- Guided tour of Hippodrome
- Guided tour of Grand Bazaar
Landmarks
Topkapi Palace
Hagia Sophia
Blue Mosque
Hippodrome
Grand Bazaar
Day 3
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Recital Hotel Sultanahmet)
Optional Activities
- Half-day Bosphorus Cruise Tour starting at 09:00
- Guided visit to Spice Market
- Bosphorus Cruise by boat
Landmarks
Spice Market
Day 4
Istanbul to Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Arte Cave Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Goreme Open Air Museum
- Guided tour of Devrent Imagination Valley
- Guided tour of Pasabag Monks Valley
- Guided tour of Avanos
- Guided tour of Goreme Panorama
Landmarks
Goreme Open Air Museum
Devrent Imagination Valley
Pasabag Monks Valley
Avanos
Goreme Panorama
Day 5
Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Arte Cave Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Rose Valley
- Guided tour of Pigeon Valley
- Guided tour of Derinkuyu or Kaymakli Underground City
- Guided tour of Ortahisar Village
- Guided tour of Avanos Valley
Landmarks
Rose Valley
Pigeon Valley
Derinkuyu Underground City
Kaymakli Underground City
Ortahisar Village
Avanos Valley
Day 6
Cappadocia to Kusadasi
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Efe Boutique Hotel)
Day 7
Kusadasi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Efe Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ephesus Ruins
- Guided tour of Fountains of Trajan
- Guided tour of Polio
- Guided tour of Temples of Hadrian and Domitian
- Guided tour of Library of Celsius
- Guided tour of Bouloterion
- Guided tour of Great Theatre
- Guided tour of House of the Virgin Mary
Landmarks
Ephesus Ruins
Library of Celsius
House of the Virgin Mary
Day 8
Kusadasi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Efe Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pamukkale Travertines
- Guided tour of Hierapolis Ancient Site
- Hot Thermal Pools
Landmarks
Pamukkale Travertines
Hierapolis Ancient Site
Day 9
Kusadasi to Istanbul
End point
İstanbul Havalimanı (IST), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Istanbul Airport , 08:00 - 23:00)

Landmarks
Topkapi Palace
Hagia Sophia
Blue Mosque
Hippodrome
Grand Bazaar

Landmarks
Spice Market

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
Avanos Valley

Landmarks
Ephesus Ruins
Library of Celsius
House of the Virgin Mary

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Pamukkale Travertines
Hierapolis Ancient Site

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Christina
July 5th, 2023
We had a wonderful trip with City of Sultans. Communication was fantastic via WhatsApp. Every evening we'd receive a...
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Valentin
May 14th, 2023
We appreciated the excellent experience of our Turkey vacation. All appointments were delivered punctually, excellent...
We appreciated the excellent experience of our Turkey vacation. All appointments were delivered punctually, excellent hotel accommodations and knowledgeable travel guides. We would have preferred to have only one travel guide for the two days at Istanbul and Cappadocia instead of two. In this way accidental duplications could have been avoided. The flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia starting at 6:35am required an hotel pickup at 4am which was a challenge. Arriving in Cappadocia we had a 8 hour day tour and ended up to be extremely tired. In general, we appreciated art shows of carpet weaving, pottery and jewelry, however the carpet weaving show at Istanbul, twice in Cappadocia and Izmir seemed to be more than enough and to much of a sales pitch for our taste.Show more
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Won
March 26th, 2021
I had an amazing 9 day tour of Turkey with Ozgur and City of Sultans. From arrival to departure, everything was...
I had an amazing 9 day tour of Turkey with Ozgur and City of Sultans. From arrival to departure, everything was handled seamlessly. I am normally one to plan my own trips, but due to last minute changes I decided to try a tour company. I am so glad I did. I was able to explore three large regions of Turkey and have zero worries about arranging transportation, hotel, or tour guides. Ozgur took care of everything and was open to communication via whatsapp at anytime. If I had any issues, he was very quick to remedy it, and also helped me arrange covid-19 test prior to departure. I am so thankful for this company for allowing me to have a pleasant, once in a lifetime trip to Turkey. I cannot recommend this company more highlyShow more
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Thank you very much for choosing our services and for your review. It was our great pleasure to serve you in Turkey. We all hope to see you again in Turkey
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Deborah
Asked on April 17th, 2025
Size of the tour is from 1 to 20 if it drops to the min of 1 will you still go and will the hotels remain the same? Will there be new guides in every city or one guide throughout the tour? Other than the balloon ride and Bosphorus cruise is there any other add ons? What is the cost for the Antalya/Waterfall tour? Are all entrance fees to museums and sites included?
Group size
Tour Details
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- City of SultansOperator•Written April 2025
  All of our tours are guaranteed to depart, regardless of group size. There are new guides in each city, as we want to make sure our guides are all experts in their specific locations. The package your are enquiring about does not have a visit to Antalya, so I would be unable to quote you for this on this package. The entrance fees to museums and sites are not included in the package.
T
Thomas
Asked on February 7th, 2025
I am looking for a Western turkey tour. We wanted a 14 days trip however we wanted 2-3 days each in some good beach destination in a good hotel or a Villa in the country side. I want not more than 4-5 destinations for 14 days total.
Accommodation
Tour Details
- City of SultansOperator•Written February 2025
  Could you please let us know the ages of the children?
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  Thomas
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  The kids are 6 and 9.
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  Thomas
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  Is there any beaultiful city where we can book a Villa for 2 days with swimming pool without any tour booked for the days? I want 2 days to relax in a countryside town with good food.
- City of SultansOperator•Written February 2025
  Çeşme (in Izmir) or Foça(Phokaia) (in İzmir) should be satisfactory for you. Please do take a look online! Please note, we do not provide private booking (or AirBnb) services so this would be booked on your own means.
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Stephen
Asked on January 24th, 2025
Is it cheaper to book attractions on my own?
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- City of SultansOperator•Written January 2025
  It can vary, but usually booking through us includes additional services such as guided tours which may add value.
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Puck
Asked on November 20th, 2024
What are the options for excess baggage?
Other
Transport
- City of SultansOperator•Written November 2024
  You can pay for excess baggage at the airport counter when checking in.
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Nathalie
Asked on October 6th, 2024
What are the current entrance fees for museums?
Tour Details
- City of SultansOperator•Written October 2024
  The entrance fees for popular sites include: Ephesus Ancient Site: 40 EUR, House of Virgin Mary: 15 EUR, Pamukkale: 30 EUR, and various other sites have different fees. Please note that prices can change.
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Selina
Asked on July 7th, 2024
Can I configure my own hotel preferences?
Accommodation
- City of SultansOperator•Written July 2024
  You can specify your hotel preferences, and we will try to accommodate them based on availability.
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Heike
Asked on June 1st, 2024
What is the cost of a hot air balloon flight?
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- City of SultansOperator•Written June 2024
  The hot air balloon flight currently costs 325 USD per person.
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Pamela
Asked on May 15th, 2024
What is the average group size for tours?
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- City of SultansOperator•Written May 2024
  Our standard group sizes are typically around 12 to 14 people, but we also offer private tours.
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Elke
Asked on April 26th, 2024
How far in advance should I arrive at the airport for transfers?
Flights / Transfers
- City of SultansOperator•Written April 2024
  There is no strict arrival time for the transfer, but booking a flight that departs at least 4 PM is advisable.
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Richard
Asked on April 15th, 2024
How much is the balloon on the fifth day? How much are all the museum and other fees, please breakdown and give me the cost on each one. how much is the Bosphorus 2 hr boat trip? Is it cheaper to book on my own or through you? Should we get an Istanbul E pass? ALSO WE DO NOT need a visa from the USA?
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- City of SultansOperator•Written April 2024
  The Hot Air Balloon Flight costs 325 USD / Per Person at the moment. The current entry fees for museums are as follows: Ephesus Ancient Site: 40 EUR, House of Virgin Mary: 15 EUR, Pamukkale & Hierapolis: 30 EUR, Goreme Museum: 20 EUR, Underground City: 13 EUR, Zelve & Pasabag Valley: 12 EUR, Hagia Sophia: 25 EUR, Topkapi Palace: 1500TL. The Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul costs 60 USD / Per Person, this includes pick-up and drop off services as well as the guided tour. You would need to apply for an e-visa to visit Turkey.

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