General
How many nights are spent in each city?
You will spend 4 nights in Istanbul, 1 night in Kusadasi, and 2 nights in Cappadocia, for a total of 7 nights over 8 days.
Are domestic flights included in the tour?
Yes. The domestic flights from Istanbul to Izmir, Izmir to Kayseri, and Kayseri back to Istanbul are all included as described in the itinerary.
What type of hotels are used?
You will stay at Special Class or 4-star hotels in Istanbul, a 4-star hotel in Kusadasi, and a cave hotel in Cappadocia, all including breakfast.
Which meals are included?
Daily breakfast is included throughout. Lunch is also included on the touring days in Istanbul, Ephesus, and Cappadocia as specified in the itinerary. Drinks with meals are not included.
Is the Cappadocia hot air balloon ride part of the tour?
No. The hot air balloon flight is an optional early morning activity available at an additional cost and is not included in the tour price.
What happens if I visit on a day when a site is closed?
The Blue Mosque is closed to visitors on Fridays, when you will see the exterior only. Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and is replaced with the Basilica Cistern. The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and during religious holidays. The overall order may adjust, but all described visits will take place.
How large is the group?
This is a regular small-group tour with a maximum of 15 to 20 guests. It can also be arranged as a private tour on request for an additional cost.
Will I travel with the same group and guide throughout the tour?
Our multi-day Turkey packages are regular group/shared tour arrangements, not fully escorted tours with one tour leader and the same guests from arrival to departure. Sightseeing tours are shared and usually operate with about 15-25 guests, but group size and participants may change by city or day as travelers join or leave different scheduled tours. Licensed English-speaking guides lead scheduled sightseeing visits only. Guides do not travel with guests on domestic flights, intercity buses, airport transfers, hotel transfers, or free-time periods unless this is specifically stated in the itinerary. For flights, buses, and transfers, guests are met by our driver or local representative at airports, bus terminals, or hotels and assisted with the planned transfer. One Nation Travel coordinates the full itinerary, hotels, domestic tickets, transfers, local guides, and support throughout the trip.
What optional add-on trips are available on the free day in Istanbul?
On your free day you can choose from three add-on day trips at an additional cost: Bursa, Troy, and Sapanca & Masukiye. Each returns to Istanbul at the end of the day and can be selected during booking.
How do I confirm my booking?
The deposit or full-payment requirement, currency, balance due date and any disclosed payment-processing charge vary by booking and are stated on the current booking page and in the written confirmation before payment. Flight and bus tickets are issued only under the confirmed booking terms and, once issued, are non-refundable. If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, notify One Nation Travel at least 5 days before the tour starts. For requests received at least 5 days before the tour starts, the cost of all non-refundable flight and bus tickets will be deducted from your paid balance. For requests received less than 5 days before the tour starts, and for no-shows, the full amount paid is non-refundable.
Do children pay the same price as adults?
The deposit or full-payment requirement, currency, balance due date and any disclosed payment-processing charge vary by booking and are stated on the current booking page and in the written confirmation before payment. Flight and bus tickets are issued only under the confirmed booking terms and, once issued, are non-refundable. If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, notify One Nation Travel at least 5 days before the tour starts. For requests received at least 5 days before the tour starts, the cost of all non-refundable flight and bus tickets will be deducted from your paid balance. For requests received less than 5 days before the tour starts, and for no-shows, the full amount paid is non-refundable.
