Christmas Markets on the River Ren V2

MS Gloria

https://www.scylla.com/river-cruise-ships/our-ships/ms-gloria

Optional tour fees:

Colmar & Strasbourg tour: 95 Euro

Participation Requirement

A maximum of 30 people is required for this trip. In the event of a possible route and date change by the ship company, the tour will continue on the new route.

Visa

Regular Passport                     Visa required (Multiple-entry Schengen) 

Green Passport                          Visa not required

Service Passport                 Visa not required

You must have a passport valid for 6 months from the date of the end of the trip and not older than 10 years.

Having a valid passport and/or a visa obtained (for the destination/passport requiring a visa) does not mean that entry into the country will be granted. The passport police have the authority to deny you entry into the country. Gazella is not responsible for this situation; responsibility belongs to the passenger. 

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 of the country to be visited due to passports that are torn, worn, wet and/or damaged in a similar way; such passports must be renewed, and if it is a country applying a visa to T.R. citizens, the relevant visa must be in the new passport. Otherwise, responsibility belongs to the passenger. 

Since our guests under the age of 18 traveling alone or with only one of their parents may be asked by the police officer at entry/exit points to present a document showing the mutual consent of the mother and father, we recommend that our guests under 18 and their parents pay special attention to this matter.

Health

River Cruise ships do not have a well-equipped Health Center with the service of specialist doctors and medical staff. In emergencies, the reception calls medical teams from the nearest healthcare institution to the ship in a very short time. Such medical services are subject to a fee. Your health insurance will support you in this regard.

Food

We do not think you will encounter any problems in the meals you will have during your cruise that could threaten your health. However, when you are not on the ship, we recommend that you be careful about food and drinks, 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 with peel that can be removed, such as bananas and pineapples. Current vaccination/PCR rules must be followed at country entry and on return to the country.

Flight Times

Istanbul             -               Düsseldorf            3 hr 10 min

Stuttgart                -              Istanbul                 3 hr 30 min

Optional Tours & Activities

Optional tours and activities are organized by the local agency we work with, with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people, and participation is not mandatory. If the required number is not met, the tours cannot be conducted, or the prices, content, and vehicles 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 according to whether museums, ruins, or venues in the places to be visited are open/closed and according to weather conditions.

Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours organized for the general introduction of the cities and done panoramically from inside the vehicle with guide narration, lasting at most 2-3 hours and not including museum or historical site entries. Panoramic tours, including the other tours specified in the program, are not the responsibility of the Tour Operator if they cannot be carried out on the day and time in question because local authorities do not allow visits or entry, or due to closed roads caused by any event, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot, where possible, in areas with closed roads or places where vehicle entry is not permitted.

Currency

It is useful to have Euro (EUR) with you.

Time Zone

Europe is in the same time zone as Turkey during daylight saving time, and 1 hour behind during winter time.

For example, while it is 18:30 in Turkey in winter, it is 17:30 in Europe.

Phone Use

Your mobile phone line can be used if it is open for international calls (roaming).

Clothing and Necessary Items

If you are going in the summer season, we recommend that you bring 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, you may also bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs against possible noise, a camera, a video camera, their chargers, and spare memory cards. In the winter period, we recommend clothes that will keep you warm and allow you to move comfortably.

Food Culture

During your trip, our ship will present selected examples of German cuisine to our valued guests on certain days.

 Electricity

The power outlets are the same as in Turkey.

Shopping

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

Important Notes

*The times specified in the program were taken from Scylla Cruises and Turkish Airlines. Our agency is not responsible for any changes in the times. Therefore, in the event of any time change, our agency reserves the right to modify the content of the program. In addition, on our sea & river tours, the ship company and the ship captain have the right to make changes to the program due to sudden port conditions, bad weather conditions, water level changes, sea & river traffic, strikes in the river level pools, etc. “force majeure” reasons. Our agency is not responsible for these changes.

*Our agency shall not be responsible for passengers who are not present at the airport or port at the times notified by our agency for the start of the tour, miss the plane or ship and are unable to board. Transportation costs required for passengers who miss the plane or ship to rejoin the tour are their own responsibility.

*It is strictly forbidden to bring alcoholic beverages, irons, hair dryers, water heaters, bottle warmers, electric blankets, etc. onto the ship. Each cabin has a hair dryer, and many cabins have a water heater.

*At the beginning of our cruise, luggage tags in specific colors will be assigned for your suitcases. It is extremely important that these tags are filled out completely so that your suitcases reach your cabins correctly.

*Your suitcases may not arrive in your cabin until late in the evening on the first day the ship departs. Therefore, on your first day of boarding the ship, it is useful to put your important necessities in a small handbag and take them with you.

*A safety drill and presentation will be held on the first day of your trip so that you can familiarize yourself with evacuation procedures in an emergency. Participation is extremely important. Your guides and the ship staff responsible for your room will direct you to the meeting point for the drill.

*You may benefit from the ship's paid satellite internet system. To keep the cost low, be sure to choose the packages recommended by the ship.

*Every evening on the ship, a detailed program for the next day will be left in your cabin. This program includes all activities on the ship, information about entertainment events, and important notes in full.

*We kindly ask you to take care of all your personal belongings during the tour. There is a safe in all cabins on the ship where you can keep your valuables. Our agency does not take responsibility for the loss or theft of your money and valuables left in the cabin or luggage. Support will be provided to send your found items to you from the country where they were found via cash-on-delivery shipping service.

*It is absolutely necessary to strictly adhere to the ship’s departure times from ports on the following days after the start of the tour. At ports, you must board the ship no later than 45 minutes before departure time. Otherwise, you may not be able to board the ship. Our agency will not be responsible for such a situation. Transportation costs required to rejoin the cruise from a suitable port where boarding is allowed are the passenger’s own responsibility.

*At the end of your cruise, the tags that will be left in your cabins the night before must be attached. They must be left in front of your cabin doors early in the morning; afterwards, your suitcases will be collected and lined up in front of the buses for transfer. They will be received by the passengers there.