Special Semester Train and Cable Car Tour Route to the Alpine Peaks & Alsace & Colmar from Izmir

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT

This tour is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 30 people.  If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notice date is 20 days before the tour starts. A tour canceled 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   

You must have a passport valid for 6 months from the end date of travel and not older than 10 years.
In destinations where a visa is required, the visa application must be made with the documents specified in the “Documents Required for Visa” list that your agency will send to you. In order to avoid problems with customs police at the border of the country to be visited due to torn, worn, wet and/or similarly damaged passports; such passports must be renewed, and if the destination country applies visas to T.C. citizens, the relevant visa must be in the new passport. Otherwise, responsibility belongs to the passenger. Since our guests under 18 may be asked for a document showing the mutual consent of the parents by the police officer on duty at entry and exit when traveling alone or with only one of their mother or father; we recommend that our guests under 18 and their parents pay attention to this matter. 
*Having a valid passport and/or having obtained a visa (for visa-required destinations/passports) does not mean that entry into the country will be possible. The passport police have the authority not to let you into the country. Our agency is not responsible for this situation; responsibility belongs to the passenger.
* As of 10 April 2026, under the European Entry/Exit System (EES) implemented in European Union countries, passport control procedures at border crossings are carried out by taking biometric data (fingerprint and facial recognition).
Due to this application, congestion, long waiting times, system delays, or inability to read biometric data may occur at airports and border gates.
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 possible delays, waiting times, or resulting disruptions to the program.
It is strongly recommended that our guests’ passports be in physically suitable condition, that there be no conditions that may prevent biometric data from being taken (cuts, wounds, heavy cream, etc.), and that sufficient time be allowed for border procedures.
 “This application is an international security procedure, and all guests who purchase the tour are deemed to have accepted this process.”

HEALTH

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

FLIGHT TIMES

Izmir                  ✈︎         Stuttgart              ⏱︎       3 hr 05 min
Zurich                ✈︎         Izmir                      ⏱︎       3 hr 10 min

TOURS, OPTIONAL TOURS & ACTIVITIES

All city and cultural tours are included in our program. 

*Boat trips or entertainment activities are not part of the cultural tour and are optional and not included in the price.

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

*Excursions or tours that are not allowed to be visited or attended for any reason by local authorities or for different reasons will not be carried out. The Agency cannot be held responsible for the inability to carry out such excursions or 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 may be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed offered to 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 foldable and coach beds, participants are deemed to have accepted the possible tightness in the rooms and the bed type in 3rd person and/or child reservations.

*Child discounts are valid for only one (1) child staying with 2 adults and matching the age group specified in the pricing section.

*Breakfasts received at the hotel from the services included in the tour program are offered in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally with a limited menu called continental breakfast, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group for groups.

*In the event of possible disruptions, due to technical problems reported to us by hotel management, our agency reserves the right to change the hotel names provided that their category remains the same.

CURRENCY

The currency used in European countries is the Euro. It is recommended that you carry small amounts of Euro with you.

TIME ZONE

Europe is 1 hour behind Turkey during daylight saving time and 2 hours behind during winter time. For example, when it is 18:30 in Turkey in winter, it is 16:30 in Europe.

PHONE USE

*There is no Wi-Fi / Internet service in vehicles in Europe. However, you can obtain a free password from the reception at hotels or from hotel officials with the support of our guide and use the internet. 

*Do not forget to get support from your operator in Turkey regarding overseas phone usage.

*In some countries, upon arrival at the airports, you can buy cards from operators that you can use at very affordable prices in that country, and you can benefit from internet and calling services throughout your trip. 

CLOTHING AND REQUIRED ITEMS

We recommend that you bring comfortable, warm clothing for autumn and winter, an umbrella and a light raincoat, as well as a camera, video camera, their chargers, spare memory cards, and chargers.

CUISINE CULTURE

​*Swiss cuisine, besides French and German cuisine, is also influenced by Switzerland's history as primarily an agricultural country. Many traditional Swiss dishes tend to be relatively simple and are made from basic ingredients such as potatoes and Swiss cheese. 
*French cuisine, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages, has a rich culture. French cuisine, whose fame has spread around the world with its famous wines and various cheeses, is known for meat dishes cooked with different sauces and delicacies such as crème brûlée, macarons and soufflé, which are its famous desserts.

ELECTRICITY

Electrical outlets are the same as in Turkey.

SHOPPING

There are shopping malls in city centers and opportunities to shop from small stalls selling souvenirs.

IMPORTANT NOTES

*Having a valid passport and/or having obtained a visa (for visa-required destinations/passports) does not mean that entry into the country will be possible. The passport police have the authority not to let you into the country. Our Agency is not responsible for this situation; responsibility belongs to the passenger.

*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 times may change before the current trip and flight. Our Agency is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. Our passengers have purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change. 

*Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport tax and airport services fee.

*The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours organized for general introduction of the cities and carried out panoramically with narration from the vehicle, lasting at most 2-3 hours and not including museum or archaeological site entrance fees. 

*Including the other tours specified in the program, our Agency is not responsible for the inability to carry out the aforementioned tours in cases where the local authorities do not allow visits or entry on the day and time corresponding to the tour, or where the tour becomes impossible due to closed roads due to any event or due to weather conditions. Some tours may be carried out by public transport or on foot where roads are closed or vehicle access is not permitted, insofar as possible.

ABOUT AIRLINE TICKETS & FLIGHTS

*Flight times and airline ticket reservation number information are shared by our agency before the tour date. Since it is a group reservation, you can check in at the specified time and counter with only your passport, even without your ticket.

*During registration, the name on the passport, date of birth, passport and identity number must be entered into the system. Airline tickets are issued according to this information. Ticket cancellations or changes resulting from incorrect information will incur a no-show fee, which will be charged to the guests.

*In cases where you cannot participate because you missed the flight or could not catch the plane for reasons related to your own justification, our agency is not responsible for the damages arising from the payments made to hotels and airlines.

*Our agency acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger, and flight times may change before departure and all times must be confirmed 48 hours before the departure dates. If the number of participants in the package tour is insufficient, the tour cancellation will be notified to the consumer 7 days in advance. There may be changes in routes depending on the city where the plane lands.

TRANSPORTATION and LOCAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

*It is mandatory to wear your seat belt during the journey. For passengers aged 0-4, it is mandatory to bring a “vehicle baby seat.” In the event of non-compliance with the rules, our agency cannot be held responsible for any traffic fines or sanctions imposed.

*Even if the vehicle seat numbers supplied in the countries to be visited are the same as purchased, their direction, location or position may differ. Seating is arranged according to the vehicle conditions of the country in question.

*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 their model or age. 

*Vehicles in Europe are generally comfortable and well-equipped, but as a precaution, it is recommended that you prepare a travel kit that includes a spare battery, etc., which you may need. 

LOSSES, OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS, PASSPORT AND IDENTITY LOSS

*When leaving the hotels where you are staying during your trip, please make sure that you have taken all your belongings with you. In the event that forgotten items are found, the costs incurred in delivering them to the country and/or person shall be borne by the owner of the item.

* If your passport is lost or stolen, since our Agency official/guide is obliged to 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 organization 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.

TRAVEL HEALTH AND CANCELLATION COVERAGE:
*The insurance arranged by our Agency for your travel covers the Professional Liability Insurance mandated for agencies by the Turkish Association of Travel Agencies and provides coverage for your travel health. Travel Health coverage is valid for ages 0-65. Our guests over 65 must obtain insurance by paying an additional premium. We recommend that you always purchase Travel and Health Insurance for every trip to ensure your protection.
*However, it should be known that this insurance does not cover unconditional cancellations, and in the event of force majeure, non-chronic and sudden illnesses, accidents, and the adverse situations of a first-degree relative, the reports to be obtained are submitted to the relevant insurance company and are evaluated, and cancellation is included in the scope. These evaluations are made by the relevant Health and Insurance Company’s health institutions and are outside the scope of our agency’s responsibility.

ABOUT CONTRACT AND CANCELLATIONS:
*For tours with flights, there is an unconditional right of cancellation up to 30 days before the tour departure date. For cancellations beyond 30 days (25 days before the tour departure date), the airfare and non-refundable operational expenses are deducted and the remaining amount is refunded. Cancellations made less than 25 days before the tour departure date are not refundable. It is paid as compensation by the consumer.