Antalya Departure Central Europe & Germany Tour Route

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT
This tour is operated with a minimum participation requirement of 30 people.  If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour start date. The tour cancelled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through our agency.

VISA & PASSPORT

Ordinary Passport         ✅      Visa Required
Green Passport             ❌      Visa Not Required
Service Passport       ❌       Visa Not Required
You must have a passport valid for 6 months from the end date of the trip and not older than 10 years.

For destinations requiring a visa, the visa application must be made with the documents specified in the “Documents Required for Visa” list that your agency will provide to you. To avoid problems with customs police at the border crossing of the country to be visited due to torn, worn, wet and/or similarly damaged passports; such passports should be renewed, and if the country applies visas to T.C. citizens, the relevant visa must be in the new passport. Otherwise, the responsibility belongs to the passenger. Since our guests under 18 may be asked by the police officer on duty at the country entry and exit points for a document showing the joint consent of the parents when traveling alone or with only one parent, we recommend that our guests under 18 and their parents be careful about this.

CURRENCY
The official currency of Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands is the Euro (EUR), and it is widely used throughout the country.

TIME ZONE
Central European Time (CET) is used in Central European countries such as Germany, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, and Austria. It is 1 hour behind Turkey. The difference remains the same according to winter / summer time; during daylight saving time, the clocks in European countries continue to be 1 hour behind Turkey.

CUISINE CULTURE
German cuisine; shaped by the influence of Central European culinary culture, stands out with its hearty and traditional flavors. While meat- and potato-based dishes form the foundation of the cuisine, bread varieties and sausage culture are highly developed. Bratwurst, Schnitzel, Sauerkraut (pickled cabbage), Pretzel, and Apfelstrudel are among the best-known flavors of German cuisine.

Czech cuisine stands out with its meat- and pastry-based flavors, carrying traces of the Central European culinary tradition. Sauced meat dishes, dumpling-like recipes, and knedliky (bread dough) are indispensable at the table. Gulaš, Svíčková, and Trdelník are among the best-known flavors of Czech cuisine.

Slovak cuisine consists of hearty and simple dishes influenced by the mountainous geography. Potatoes, cabbage, dairy products, and meat dishes form the foundation of the cuisine. Bryndzové Halušky (potato dough and sheep cheese), Kapustnica (cabbage soup), and pastry varieties similar to pierogi are the standout flavors.

Hungarian cuisine is especially known for its use of spices, particularly red pepper (paprika). Meat- and vegetable-based dishes have intense aromas. Goulash, Paprikás Csirke (paprika chicken), and Langos are among the best-known tastes of Hungarian cuisine.

Austrian cuisine, shaped by the influence of German and Central European culinary cultures, stands out with its elegant and classic flavors. Meat dishes and desserts hold an important place in the cuisine. Wiener Schnitzel, Tafelspitz, Apfelstrudel, and Sachertorte are among the iconic flavors of Austrian cuisine.

ELECTRICAL OUTLETS
The electrical outlets used in Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands are compatible with Turkey. Therefore, no additional plug adapter is needed for your electronic devices.

SHOPPING
There are shopping opportunities at shopping centers in city centers and from small stalls selling souvenirs.

TOURS & OPTIONAL TOURS and ACTIVITIES
*All City and Culture Tours written in the program are included in the price.

*If optional tours and activities or program options such as boat trips are explicitly stated in the program, they are operated with a minimum participation requirement of 15 people, and there is no obligation to participate. If sufficient numbers are not achieved, the trips may not be carried out, or the prices, content, and vehicle used for optional tours / activities may vary according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of extra tours / activities may be changed by the guide depending on whether the museums, historical sites, or venues at the destinations are open/closed and according to weather conditions.

*The agency reserves the right to change the tour route when necessary, provided that the content remains the same.

*Tours or trips that are not permitted to be visited or entered by local authorities or for different reasons are not carried out. The Agency cannot be held responsible for the inability to carry out these trips or tours.

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

*Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed provided for the 3rd person in such rooms may be smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed and 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are folding beds and coach beds, participants are deemed to have accepted the possible cramped conditions in the rooms and the bed type in reservations for the 3rd person and/or children. 

*Child discounts are valid for children staying with 2 adults and matching the age group specified in the pricing section.

*Breakfasts taken at the hotel among the services included in the tour program are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country being visited.

*In case of possible inconveniences or technical issues reported to us by the hotel management, our agency reserves the right to change the hotel names provided that their category remains the same.

CLOTHING and REQUIRED ITEMS
*For the summer season, we recommend bringing T-shirts that can be easily put on and taken off, short- and long-sleeved shirts, cotton pants, shorts, comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket and a thin sweater for the evenings. In addition, we recommend bringing a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs against possible noise, a camera, video camera and their chargers, spare memory cards and chargers. For the autumn and winter periods, we recommend clothes that allow you to move comfortably and keep you warm, an umbrella, and a thin raincoat.

ABOUT FLIGHT TICKETS and FLIGHTS
*Before the tour date, flight times and the reservation number information for the plane tickets are shared by our agency. Since it is a group reservation, you can have your baggage and customs procedures done at the specified time and counter with only your passport, even if you do not have your ticket. Our check-in procedures are carried out by our agency.

*During registration, the name, date of birth, passport and ID number on the passport must be entered into the system. Air tickets are issued according to this information. Cancellation or change of air tickets resulting from incorrect information will be charged to guests as a no-show fee.

*In cases where you cannot participate due to being late for the flight or for reasons related to your own circumstances and not making it to the plane, our agency is not responsible for the losses incurred due to payments made to hotels and airlines.

*Our agency is an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delay on scheduled and special flights, or the times of the current tour and flight may change before departure. Routes may vary depending on the city where the plane lands. All times must be confirmed 48 hours before the departure dates.  Our agency is obligated to notify these changes as soon as possible. Our passengers have purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change.

*Children between 0-2 years of age do not pay airport tax and airport service fees.

FLIGHT DURATIONS
Antalya           ✈︎           Izmir                ⏱︎   1 hour 5 min
Izmir             ✈︎        Berlin         ⏱︎      3 hr 05 min
Vienna         ✈︎        Izmir           ⏱︎      2 hr 15 min
Izmir                ✈︎           Antalya           ⏱︎    1 hour 5 min

Note: On dates other than 20 – 27 April, baggage on domestic connecting flights is not handled as transit; it must be collected at the destination and checked in again

TRANSPORTATION and LOCAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
*During the journey, you are required to fasten your seat belts. For passengers aged 0-4, it is mandatory to bring a “vehicle baby seat.” In case of non-compliance with the rules, our agency cannot be held responsible for any traffic fines or sanctions that may be imposed.

*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 if they are comfortable and flawless, regardless of model and age.

*Including the tours specified in the program, in cases where, on the day and time of the tour, local authorities do not permit visits or entry, or where the tour becomes impossible due to closed roads because of any activity or due to weather conditions, our Agency is not responsible for the inability to carry out the said tours. Some tours may be carried out by public transport or on foot where roads are closed or vehicle entry is not permitted, within the realm of possibility.

*During your trip, seat numbers are assigned and fixed according to the reservation order. Even if the seat numbers given are the same in numbering, their direction, place, or position may differ. Placement is made in accordance with the vehicle conditions of the current country.

LOSSES, OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS, PASSPORT and ID LOSSES
*When leaving the hotels where you stay during your trip, please make sure that you have taken all your belongings completely. If forgotten items are found, the expenses incurred in delivering them to the country and/or person are the responsibility of the owner of the item.

*In the event that your passport is lost or stolen, since the Agency representative/guide must continue the Tour Program for the other traveling guests as promised by the agency, they must know that they will act on their own responsibility regarding all arrangements related to passport procedures, return, or joining the tour in the country where the loss/theft occurred. Our agency does not accept responsibility for any difficulties or problems that may arise in this regard.

*The Agency is not responsible for items forgotten, lost, or stolen during the tour

HEALTH
*We do not think that you will encounter any problem that would threaten your health with meals taken at good restaurants and hotels in the region. Nevertheless, when you are not with the group, we recommend that you be careful about food and drink, definitely consume bottled water, avoid ice, milk, and dairy products, eat meat and fish products that you are sure are well cooked, and for fruit, eat fruits that can be peeled, such as bananas and pineapples.

We strongly recommend that you obtain a report and invoice from the health units where you receive treatment in case of health problems or injuries that may occur due to reasons beyond your control. This will be beneficial to you if needed in insurance-related procedures.

PAYMENT METHOD
*You may make your payments partly in cash up to the amount permitted by law, or by transfer through the banks clearly stated on our website, and when necessary, you may also pay by Credit Card.

*If the payments made at the time of tour registration were made in any currency and amount; in case of cancellation-refund, the repayment will be made in the same currency and amounts.