“Special Spring Tour Route of Germany & France & Switzerland’s Fairytale Villages & Cities with Direct Flights from Izmir”

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT
*This tour is organized with a minimum participation of 30 people. The final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour start date. A tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through our agency.

Hotel

Accommodation in Strasbourg for 2 nights on the tour dates of 17-20 September: 4* 7Hotel&Spa

VISA & PASSPORT
Ordinary Passport ✅ Visa required 
Green Passport   ❌  Visa not required
Service Passport  ❌  Visa not required   

You must have a passport that is valid for 6 months from the end date of travel and is 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 for the visa application. 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 must be renewed and, if the country applies visa requirements to Turkish citizens, the relevant visa must be in the new passport. Otherwise, responsibility belongs to the passenger. Since our guests under 18 may be asked by the police officer at the country entry and exit points to present a document showing the mutual consent of the parents when traveling alone or with only one of their mother or father; we recommend that our guests under 18 and their parents show sensitivity on this matter.

CURRENCY
*The currency used in Switzerland is the Swiss Franc (CHF). Euro is not the official currency; although it may be accepted at some tourist spots, change is usually given in Swiss Francs.

*The official currency in Germany and France is the Euro (EUR), and it is widely used throughout the country.

TIME ZONE
Germany, Switzerland and France are in the same time zone. Central European Time (CET) is used in both countries, and they are 1 hour behind Turkey.

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

Swiss cuisine has been shaped by the influence of German, French and Italian cuisines and stands out with its simple yet hearty flavors. Cheese and potatoes form the basic elements of the cuisine, while meat dishes and dairy products are widely consumed. Fondue, Raclette, Rösti and Swiss chocolate are among the country's best-known traditional tastes.

French cuisine has been shaped throughout history by the cultural heritage of different regions and has become one of the cornerstones of European gastronomy. While sauces, cheeses and wine culture are among the prominent elements of the cuisine, meat, seafood, vegetables and pastries are widely used. Boeuf Bourguignon, Quiche Lorraine, Crêpe and Croissant are among the main flavors symbolizing French cuisine.

ELECTRIC OUTLETS
The electrical outlets used in France and Germany are compatible with Turkey and no additional converter is needed.

In Switzerland, however, the outlet system differs from Turkey. Therefore, it is recommended that you bring a plug converter (adapter) so that you can use your electronic devices in Switzerland.

SHOPPING
There is the opportunity to shop at shopping malls located in city centers and at small stalls selling souvenirs.

TOURS & OPTIONAL TOURS and ACTIVITIES
*All City and Cultural 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 organized with a minimum participation requirement of 15 people and participation is not mandatory. If the required number is not met, the excursions may not be carried out, or the prices, content, and vehicle used for the optional tour/activity may vary according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the extra tours/activities may be changed by the guide depending on the opening/closing status of museums, ruins or venues at the places to be visited and weather conditions.

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

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

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

*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 folding or coach beds, participants are deemed to have accepted the possible cramped conditions in the rooms and the type of bed in third-person and/or child reservations. 

*Child discounts are valid for children staying with 2 adults and falling within 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 where you are staying.

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

CLOTHING and NECESSARY 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 trousers, shorts, comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket for the evenings, and a thin sweater. In addition, we recommend bringing a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs against possible noise, a camera, a video camera and their chargers, spare memory cards and charging devices. For the autumn and winter periods, we recommend comfortable clothing that will keep you warm, an umbrella and a thin raincoat.

ABOUT AIR TICKETS and 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 complete your baggage and customs procedures at the specified time and counter with only your passport, even without your ticket. Check-in procedures are carried out by our agency.

*During registration, the name, date of birth, passport and identity number in the passport must be entered into the system. Airline tickets are issued according to this information. Any no-show fee arising from cancellation or change of airline tickets caused by incorrect information will be charged to the guests.

*In cases where you are unable to participate due to being late for the flight or for reasons related to your own circumstances and failing to catch the plane, our agency is not responsible for the losses that will occur 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 of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delays on scheduled and charter flights, or times may change before the current excursion and flight. Routes may vary depending on the city where the plane will land. All times must be confirmed 48 hours before departure dates. 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 between the ages of 0-2 do not pay the local tax and local services fee.

FLIGHT DURATIONS
Izmir            ✈︎        Frankfurt           ⏱︎      3 h 20 min
Zurich             ✈︎         Izmir                   ⏱︎      3 h 10 min

TRANSPORTATION and LOCAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
*You are required to wear your seat belts during the journey. For passengers aged 0-4, it is mandatory to bring a “car baby seat.” If the rules are not followed, our agency cannot be held responsible for any traffic fines or penalties that may be imposed.

*All vehicles offered 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 and age.

*Including the tours specified in the program, our Agency is not responsible for the inability to carry out such tours 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 roads being closed because of any event or due to weather conditions. Some tours may be carried out by public transportation or on foot where possible at closed roads or points where vehicle entry is not permitted.

*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 according to the vehicle conditions of the current country.

LOSSES, OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS, PASSPORT and ID CARD LOSSES
*When leaving the hotels where you stay during your trip, please make sure that you have taken all your belongings. In the event that forgotten items are found, the expenses incurred while delivering them to the country and/or person shall be borne by the owner of the item.

*In the event that your passport is lost or stolen, since the Agency official/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 participation in the tour in the country where the loss/theft occurred. Our Agency accepts no 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 you will encounter any health-threatening problems with meals taken at good restaurants and hotels in the region. However, when you are not with the group, we recommend that you be careful about food and drink, definitely drink bottled water, avoid ice, milk and dairy products, consume meat and fish products that you are sure are well cooked, and eat fruits that can be peeled, such as bananas and pineapples.

We strongly recommend that you obtain a report and invoice from the health facilities where you receive treatment in case of health problems or injuries that may occur for 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 or by bank transfer through the banks clearly specified on our website, within the amount permitted by law, and if necessary, you may also make them with your Credit Card.

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