Holiday Special Belgium & Netherlands Tour Itinerary Departing from Antalya

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT

This tour is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 30 people.  If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days prior to the tour start date. Tours cancelled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through your agency.

VISA

Ordinary Passport         ✅      Visa Required
Green Passport             ❌      Visa Not Required
Service Passport       ❌       Visa Not Required

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the end date of travel and must not be older than 10 years.
In destinations requiring a visa, the visa application must be made using the documents specified in the "Documents Required for Visa" list provided by your agency. To avoid issues with customs police at the border of the country to be visited due to torn, worn, wet, and/or otherwise damaged passports; it is required that such passports be renewed and, if the destination country requires a visa for Turkish citizens, the relevant visa must be on the new passport. In case of non-compliance, responsibility lies with the traveler. For our guests under 18 years of age traveling alone or with only one parent, there may be a request by the police officer at the entry/exit points for a document showing the joint consent of both parents; therefore, we recommend that our guests under 18 and their parents pay special attention to this matter. 
*Having a valid passport and/or having obtained a visa (for destinations/passports where a visa is required) does not guarantee entry into the country. The passport police have the authority to deny you entry. Our agency is not responsible for this situation; responsibility lies with the traveler.
*As of April 10, 2026, within the framework of the European Entry/Exit System (EES) implemented in European Union countries, passport control procedures at border crossings are carried out by collecting biometric data (fingerprints and facial recognition).
Due to this application, congestion, long waiting times, systemic delays, or situations where biometric data cannot be read may occur at airports and border crossings.
These processes are entirely under the control of the relevant country's border security units, and our agency has no authority to intervene. Therefore, our agency cannot be held responsible for any delays, waiting times, or program disruptions that may arise from these processes.
It is strongly recommended that our guests' passports be physically in good condition, free from conditions that could prevent biometric data collection (cuts, wounds, heavy creams, etc.), and that they allow sufficient time for border procedures.
 "This application is an international security procedure, and all guests purchasing the tour are deemed to have accepted this process."

HEALTH

We do not expect any health-threatening issues with meals taken at the region's excellent restaurants and hotels. However, when you are not with the group, we advise you to be careful with food and drink, strictly consume bottled water, avoid ice, milk, and dairy products, consume meat and fish products that you are sure are well-cooked, and eat fruits like bananas and pineapples whose peels can be removed.
In case of health problems or injuries occurring due to reasons beyond your control, we strongly recommend obtaining a report and invoice from the health unit where your treatment is carried out. This will be beneficial if you need it for insurance-related procedures.

FLIGHT DURATION

Antalya                ✈          Izmir                     ⏱︎       1 hr 5 min
Izmir                       ✈︎          Brussels               ⏱︎       3 hrs 40 min
Amsterdam        ✈︎         Izmir                     ⏱︎       3 hrs 35 min
Izmir                   ✈︎        Antalya            ⏱︎       1 hr 5 min 

TOURS & OPTIONAL TOURS AND ACTIVITIES

*All City and Culture Tours written in the program are included in the price.

*Optional tours and activities or boat trips, etc., are organized with a minimum participation requirement of 15 people and are not mandatory. If the required number is not met, tours may not take place, or optional tour/activity prices, content, and vehicles used may vary depending on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of extra tours/activities may be changed by the guide based on whether museums, historical sites, or venues are open/closed and weather conditions.

*The agency reserves the right to change the tour route while keeping the content the same, if deemed necessary.

*Tours or visits that are not permitted for any reason by local authorities or for other reasons will not be conducted. Our agency cannot be held responsible for the inability to conduct these tours.

ACCOMMODATION

*During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified km.

*Triple rooms are provided subject to hotel availability; in such rooms, the bed provided for the 3rd person may be smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed and 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or coach beds, participants who are the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have accepted potential crowding in the room and the type of bed.

*Child discounts apply only to one (1) child staying with 2 adults and falling within the age group specified in the pricing section.

*Breakfasts included in the services of the tour program are served according to the breakfast culture of the country visited, generally as a continental breakfast consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated for groups.

*Our agency reserves the right to change hotel names, provided the category remains the same, in case of technical issues reported to us by the hotel management regarding possible disruptions.

FOOD CULTURE:

Belgian cuisine; stands out with its world-famous chocolates, waffles, mussels, and crispy fries. Known for its deep-rooted beer culture, both traditional recipes and street foods are an important part of daily life in the country.
Dutch cuisine; is known for its simple, satisfying, and locally sourced flavors. Famous cheeses like Gouda and Edam, herring, croquettes, and other street foods stand out, while coffee culture is also an indispensable element of daily life.

CURRENCY

The common currency used in European countries is Euro (EUR) and is widely used throughout the country.

TIME ZONE

Central European Time (CET) is used in the Netherlands and Belgium, which is 2 hours behind Turkey.
Example: When it is 12:00 in Turkey, it is 10:00 in Amsterdam and Brussels.

SHOPPING:

There are opportunities to shop at shopping centers located in city centers and small stalls selling souvenirs.

CLOTHING AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS

For Spring Season:
Weather conditions during spring months may vary throughout the day, so we recommend wearing layered clothing. Long-sleeved t-shirts, light shirts, cotton pants, comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket or sweater for cool evenings would be useful to bring. Also, we recommend carrying a thin raincoat or umbrella in case of rain. In addition, we suggest bringing a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs against possible noise, a camera, video camera, chargers for these devices, spare memory cards, and portable chargers.

IMPORTANT NOTES
*Having a valid passport and/or having obtained a visa (for destinations/passports where a visa is required) does not guarantee entry into the country. The passport police have the authority to deny you entry. Varivas Tur is not responsible for this situation; responsibility lies with the traveler.
*Children between 0-2 years of age do not pay airport tax and airport service fees.
*Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, organized for general introduction to cities, conducted panoramically from the vehicle with guide commentary, and do not include entrance to museums or historical sites.
*Including other tours specified in the program, our agency is not responsible for the inability to conduct tours if they are not permitted by local authorities for entry or visitation on the scheduled day and time, or if the tour becomes impossible due to closed roads for any event, or weather conditions. Some tours may be conducted by public transport or on foot where possible at points where road access or vehicle entry is not permitted.

AIR TICKETS & FLIGHTS INFORMATION
*Flight times and flight reservation numbers will be shared by our agency before the tour date. Due to group reservation, you can check-in at the specified time and counter with just your passport even without your ticket.
*During registration, the name, date of birth, passport number, and ID number on the passport must be entered into the system. Flight tickets are issued based on this information. Cancellations or changes to flight tickets resulting from incorrect information will be charged to the guest as a no-show fee.
*Our agency is not responsible for any losses incurred due to payments made to hotels and airlines if you fail to participate because you arrived late for the flight or were unable to catch the flight due to your own reasons.
*Our agency acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger; flight times may change before the flight, and all times must be confirmed 48 hours prior to the departure date. If the number of participants for the package tour is insufficient, the tour cancellation will be communicated to the consumer 7 days in advance. Routes may vary depending on the city where the plane lands.

TRANSPORT AND LOCAL TRANSPORT SERVICES
*Seat belts must be worn during the journey. It is mandatory to provide a "car baby seat" for passengers aged 0-4. Our agency cannot be held responsible for traffic fines or penalties imposed if rules are not followed.
*Even if the assigned car seat numbers provided in the countries to be visited remain the same, the direction, location, or position may vary. Placement is made according to the vehicle conditions of the current country.
*All vehicles provided by local vehicle service providers for transportation and transfer services are inspected in accordance with European Union rules and conditions. Vehicles that pass inspection provide service regardless of their model and age, provided they are comfortable and flawless.
*Our buses generally have charging sockets; some vehicles may have different equipment. Therefore, we recommend carrying a power bank with you.

LOSSES, OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS, PASSPORT AND ID LOSSES
*While leaving the hotels you stay in during your trip, please make sure you have collected all your belongings. In cases where forgotten items are found, any costs incurred to return them to the country and/or the owner are borne by the item owner.
*In case your passport is lost or stolen, since our agency representative/guide must continue with the Tour Program for other traveling guests as per the agency's commitment; they should know that all organizations related to passport procedures, return, or inclusion in the tour in the country where the loss/theft occurred will be handled at their own responsibility. Our agency accepts no responsibility for any difficulties or problems arising in this regard.
*Our agency is not responsible for items forgotten, lost, or stolen during the tour.

TRAVEL HEALTH AND CANCELLATION INSURANCE:
*The insurance arranged by our agency for said trip covers the Professional Liability Insurance mandated by the Association of Travel Agencies of Turkey (STYB) and provides coverage for travel health. The travel health coverage is valid for ages 0-65. Guests over 65 years of age must arrange their insurance upon payment of a premium. We recommend that you always obtain Travel and Health Insurance for each of your trips to ensure your safety.
*However, it should be noted that this insurance does not cover cancellations without cause or conditions; cancellations are covered only in cases of force majeure, non-chronic and sudden illnesses, accidents, and in cases where immediate family members are affected, upon submission and evaluation of reports to the relevant insurance company. These evaluations are conducted by the relevant Health and Insurance Company health institutions and are outside the scope of our agency's responsibility.

CONTRACT AND CANCELLATIONS:
*For air tours, there is an unconditional right to cancel up to 30 days before the tour departure date. For cancellations exceeding 30 days (25 days before the tour departure date), the remaining amount is refunded after deducting flight ticket costs and non-refundable operational expenses. There is no right to refund for cancellations made less than 25 days before the tour departure date. Compensation is paid by the consumer.