Direct Central Europe & Germany Tour Route with Direct Departure from İzmir

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 start date. A tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through our agency.

VISA & PASSPORT

Regular 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 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. In order 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 visas to T.C. citizens, the relevant visa must be in the new passport. Otherwise, responsibility belongs to the passenger. Since our guests under the age of 18 may be asked for a document showing the mutual consent of the parents by the police officer on duty at the country entrance and exit when traveling alone or with only one parent; we recommend that our guests under 18 and their parents be careful about this issue.

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

TIME ZONE
Central European Time (CET) is used in Central European countries such as Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Austria. It is 1 hour behind Turkey. Depending on winter/summer time, the difference remains the same; in summer time, the clocks in European countries continue to be 1 hour behind Turkey.

FOOD CULTURE
German cuisine has been shaped by the influence of Central European culinary culture and stands out with its filling 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. Meat dishes with sauces, dumpling-like recipes and knedliky (bread dough) are indispensable on the table. Gulaš, Svíčková and Trdelník are among the best-known flavors of Czech cuisine.

Slovak cuisine consists of filling and simple dishes influenced by the mountainous geography. Potatoes, cabbage, dairy products and meat dishes form the basis of the cuisine. Bryndzové Halušky (potato dough and sheep cheese), Kapustnica (cabbage soup) and pastry items similar to Pierogi are among the prominent 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 has been shaped by the influence of German and Central European culinary cultures and 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.

ELECTRIC 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 malls in city centers and 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 specified 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 trips cannot be carried out, or the prices, content, and vehicle to be used for optional tours/activities may vary depending on the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the extra tours/activities may be changed by the guide according to whether the museums, ruins or venues in the places to be visited are open/closed and according to weather conditions.

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

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

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

*Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed provided 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 cramped conditions in the rooms and the bed type in 3rd-person and/or child reservations. 

*Child discounts apply to children staying with 2 adults and matching the age group specified in the pricing section.

*Breakfasts received at the hotel among the services included in the tour program are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country in which you are staying.

*In the event of possible inconveniences caused by technical issues 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 ESSENTIAL 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 light 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. In the autumn and winter periods, we recommend clothes that will keep you warm and allow you to move comfortably, an umbrella and a light raincoat.

ABOUT AIRLINE TICKETS and FLIGHTS
*Flight times and airline ticket reservation number information are shared by our agency before the tour date. Since this is a group reservation, without your ticket you can still complete your baggage and customs procedures only with your passport at the specified time and counter. Our check-in procedures are carried out by our agency.

*At the time of registration, the name, date of birth, passport and ID number appearing in the passport must be entered into the system. Airline tickets are issued based on this information. Cancellation or changes to airline tickets resulting from incorrect information will be charged to guests as a no-show fee.

*In cases where you are unable to participate because you missed the flight or could not catch the plane due to your own reasons, our agency is not responsible for the losses that will occur due to payments made to hotels and airline companies.

*Our agency is an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol. There may be a risk of delays on scheduled and charter flights, or times may change before the current trip and flight. 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 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 service fees.

FLIGHT DURATIONS
Izmir             ✈︎        Berlin         ⏱︎      3 hr 05 min
Vienna         ✈︎        Izmir           ⏱︎      2 hr 15 min

TRANSPORTATION and LOCAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
*It is mandatory to wear your seat belts during the journey. For passengers aged 0-4, it is mandatory to bring a child car seat. In case of non-compliance with the rules, our agency cannot be held responsible for any traffic fines or sanctions that may be applied.

*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, in cases where, on the day and time of the tour, local authorities do not allow visits or entry, or where the tour becomes impossible due to closed roads because of any event or due to weather conditions, our Agency is not responsible for the inability to carry out the said tours. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot within the limits of possibility at points where roads are closed or vehicle access is not allowed.

*During your trip, seat numbers are assigned and fixed according to the reservation order. Even if the given seat numbers are the same in numbering, they may differ in direction, place or position. Placement is made in line 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. In cases where forgotten items are found, the cost incurred in delivering them to the country and/or person belongs to the owner of the item.

*In case your passport is lost or stolen, our Agency representative/guide must continue the Tour Program as promised to the other traveling guests; therefore, they should know that they will act on their own responsibility regarding all arrangements related to passport procedures, return travel 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 there will be any problem that threatens your health in the meals taken at the region’s good restaurants and hotels. 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 with peels that can be removed, such as bananas and pineapples.

We strongly recommend that you obtain a report and invoice from the health units where you will receive treatment for 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 can make your payments, in part in cash within the amount accepted by law, or by bank transfer through the banks clearly stated on our web page, and if you deem necessary, you can also pay by Credit Card.

*Whichever currency and amount were used for payments made during the tour registration; in the event of cancellation/refund, refunds will also be made in the same currency and amounts.