From İzmir: France & Belgium & Netherlands Christmas Markets and Light Festival Tour Route with Direct Flight

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 before the tour start date. 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.
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 send you for the visa application. 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 is a country that 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 traveling alone or with only one of their parents may be asked by the police officer at country entry/exit for a document showing the consent of both parents; we advise our guests under 18 and their parents to be sensitive about this matter. 
*Having a valid passport and/or having obtained a visa (for a destination/passport requiring a visa) does not mean that entry to the country will be granted. Passport police have the authority to refuse your entry into the country. Our agency is not responsible for this situation; responsibility belongs to the passenger.
* As of April 10, 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 completely 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, and resulting disruptions to the program.
It is strongly recommended that our guests’ passports be in physically suitable condition, that there are no conditions that may prevent biometric data from being taken (cuts, wounds, heavy cream, 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 think you will encounter any health-threatening issues 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 food and drink, drink only 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 pineapples. 

FLIGHT DURATIONS

Izmir                                 ✈           Paris                         ⮰         3 hr 35 min
Amsterdam                    ✈            Izmir                        ⮰         3 hr 30 min

TOURS, OPTIONAL TOURS & ACTIVITIES

All city and cultural tours are included in our program. 

*Boat trips or entertainment activities are not included within the scope 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 permitted to be visited or entered by local authorities or for various reasons are not carried out. The Agency cannot be held responsible for the inability to carry out these excursions or tours.

ACCOMMODATION

*During 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 folding beds and coach beds, participants booking for a 3rd person and/or child are deemed to have accepted the possible cramped conditions in the room and the bed type.

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

*Breakfasts included among the services in the tour program are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally as 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 and technical problems reported to us by hotel management, our agency reserves the right to change the hotel names provided that the category remains the same.

CURRENCY

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

TELEPHONE USE

*There is no Wifi / 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 mobile phone use abroad.

*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 during your trip. 

CLOTHING AND NECESSARY ITEMS

If going in the summer season, we recommend bringing t-shirts, short- and long-sleeved shirts that can be easily put on and taken off, cotton trousers, shorts, comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket, and a thin sweater for the evenings. In addition, you may also bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs for possible noise, a camera, a video camera, their chargers, and spare memory cards. In winter, we recommend clothing that allows you to move comfortably and keeps you warm. For the Alps trip, we recommend thick protective clothing and boots.

CUISINE

French cuisine is one of the most important representatives of world gastronomy. Famous for its varieties of cheese, wines, and baked goods such as croissants and baguettes, French cuisine emphasizes sauce usage, presentation aesthetics, and regional flavors.
Belgian cuisine is known for its chocolate, waffles, mussels, and fries. In Belgium, which has one of Europe’s most established beer cultures, dessert and snack culture are an important part of daily life.
Dutch cuisine is known for its simpler and more filling flavors. While varieties of cheese, seafood, herring, and snacks stand out, especially street food and coffee culture are quite common in the country.

ELECTRICITY

Electrical outlets are the same as in Turkey.

SHOPPING

There are shopping malls in city centers and small stalls selling souvenirs where you can shop.

IMPORTANT NOTES

*Having a valid passport and/or having obtained a visa (for a destination/passport requiring a visa) does not mean that entry to the country will be granted. Passport police have the authority to refuse your entry 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. On scheduled and special flights, there may be a risk of delay or times may change before the existing 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 service fee.

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

*Including the other tours specified in the program, our Agency is not responsible for the inability to carry out the tours on the day and time of the tour when local authorities do not permit visits or entry, or when the tour becomes impossible due to closed roads 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 allowed.

ABOUT AIRLINE TICKETS & FLIGHTS

*Before the tour date, flight times and the reservation number information of the airline tickets are shared by our agency. 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, date of birth, passport and identity number on the passport must be entered into the system. Airline tickets are issued according to this information. The no-show fee for cancellation or changes to airline tickets arising from incorrect information will be charged to the guests.

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

*Our agency is an intermediary between the airline and the passenger; 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 is 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 “child car seat.” In case of non-compliance with the rules, our agency cannot be held responsible for any traffic fines or penalties that may be applied.

*Even if the car seat numbers provided in the countries to be visited are the same as purchased, their direction, position, or location may differ. Placement is made 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, we recommend preparing a travel kit that may include a spare battery, etc., in case you need it. 

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 case of found forgotten items, the expenses incurred during their delivery to the country and/or person belong to the owner of the item.

* If your passport is lost or stolen, the Agency official/guide must continue the Tour Program for the other traveling guests as promised by the agency; therefore, they should 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.

TRAVEL HEALTH AND CANCELLATION COVERAGE:
*The insurance arranged by our Agency for your travel in question covers you with the Professional Liability Insurance required by the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies and with travel health protection. Travel Health coverage is valid for ages 0-65. Our guests over 65 must have their insurance arranged with an extra premium payment. We strongly recommend that you always have Travel and Health Insurance for every trip to ensure your protection.
*However, it should be known that this insurance does not cover unconditional cancellations; in the case of force majeure, non-chronic and sudden illnesses, accidents, and in the event of these adverse situations affecting first-degree relatives, the reports to be obtained are submitted to the relevant insurance company and evaluated, and the cancellation is covered accordingly. These evaluations are carried out by the relevant Health and Insurance Company’s health institutions, and are outside the scope of our agency’s responsibility.

ABOUT CONTRACT AND CANCELLATIONS:
*In tours with flights, there is an unconditional right to cancel up to 30 days before the tour departure date. For cancellations beyond 30 days (25 days before the tour departure date), the flight ticket and non-refundable operational expenses are deducted and the remaining amount is refunded. There is no refund right for cancellations made less than 25 days before the tour departure date. It is paid as compensation by the consumer.