Stay in cappadocia an extra night, possibly in a cave hotel, then fly back to Istanbul? I'm aware that the airport is not in cappadocia. Is it possible yo get a bus or transfers from you?

We are not able to deviate from the itinerary. The only way for you to do this would be for you to sign off our tour in Cappadocia and make your own arrangements from there going forward.

What hotels do you use for the "Christmas Turkey" Tour?

The hotels listed below are ones which On The Go frequently use on this tour. Please note that On The Go reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard when necessary. - Mercure Taksim, Istanbul - Kolin Hotel, Canakkale - Marina Hotel, Kusadasi - Colossae Thermal Spa Hotel, Pamukkale - Barut Hotel, Antalya - Hilton Garden Inn, Konya - Kapadokya Lodge, Cappadocia - Ramada Old City, Istanbul

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Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 24
Age range 18 to 80

Places You’ll See

Istanbul
Gallipoli
Troy
Demre
Cappadocia

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Highlights

Enjoy snowflakes on fairy chimneys and see legendary sites at Ephesus
Bathe in the thermal springs at Pamukkale and have Christmas Eve at St Nic’s
Grab 'that' photo of the balloons floating over your head at Cappadocia

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Welcome to Istanbul
Day 2 Old City Sights
Day 3 Gallipoli
Day 4-5 Troy & legendary Ephesus
Day 6 Pamukkale
Day 7 Xmas Eve at St Nic's
Day 8 Christmas Day & Roman Ruins
Day 9-10 Cappadocia
Day 11 Back to Istanbul
Day 12 Istanbul

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Trip date: February 2023

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Christmas Turkey - 12 days

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Janet
Asked on October 24th, 2023
Stay in cappadocia an extra night, possibly in a cave hotel, then fly back to Istanbul? I'm aware that the airport is not in cappadocia. Is it possible yo get a bus or transfers from you?
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- On The Go ToursOperator•Written October 2023
  We are not able to deviate from the itinerary. The only way for you to do this would be for you to sign off our tour in Cappadocia and make your own arrangements from there going forward.
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Ray
Asked on July 20th, 2017
What hotels do you use for the "Christmas Turkey" Tour?
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  Ray
  Traveler•Written July 2017
  The hotels listed below are ones which On The Go frequently use on this tour. Please note that On The Go reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard when necessary.
  
  - Mercure Taksim, Istanbul
  - Kolin Hotel, Canakkale
  - Marina Hotel, Kusadasi
  - Colossae Thermal Spa Hotel, Pamukkale
  - Barut Hotel, Antalya
  - Hilton Garden Inn, Konya
  - Kapadokya Lodge, Cappadocia
  - Ramada Old City, Istanbul

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- Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before August 25th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 25th, 2025, a minimum payment of $600 is required to confirm your booking with On The Go Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 70 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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