Direct Flight from Izmir to the Rhine Valley and Germany Christmas Markets
Tour Detail
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT
This tour is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 30 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the latest cancellation notice date is 20 days before the tour start. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through your agency.
VISA
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.
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 should be renewed and, if the relevant country applies visas to Turkish citizens, the 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 to show a document proving the joint consent of the parents, we recommend that our under-18 guests and their parents be sensitive about this matter.
*Having a valid passport and/or a visa obtained (for a visa-required destination/passport) does not mean that entry into the country is guaranteed. 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 April 10, 2026, under the European Entry/Exit System (EES) implemented in European Union countries, passport control at border crossings is carried out by collecting biometric data (fingerprint and facial recognition).
Due to this application, situations such as congestion at airports and border gates, long waiting times, system delays, or biometric data not being readable may occur.
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, and program disruptions that may arise as a result.
It is strongly recommended that our guests ensure their passports are in physically suitable condition, that there are no conditions that may prevent biometric data collection (cuts, wounds, heavy cream, etc.), and that they allow sufficient time 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 health-threatening problems with the meals taken at the region’s good restaurants and hotels. However, when you are not with the group, we recommend that you be careful about eating and drinking, definitely consume bottled water, avoid ice, milk and dairy products, eat meat and fish products that you are sure are well cooked, and choose fruits whose skins can be peeled, such as bananas and pineapples.
FLIGHT DURATIONS
Izmir ✈︎ Stuttgart ⏱︎ 3 hr 30 min
Frankfurt ✈︎ 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 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 if deemed necessary, provided that the content remains the same.
*Tours or excursions that are not permitted to be visited or entered by local authorities or for other reasons are not carried out. The Agency cannot be held responsible for the inability to carry out such tours or excursions.
ACCOMMODATION
*During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at a distance greater than the stated km values.
*Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed provided for 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 fold-up beds and coach beds, participants making 3rd person and/or child reservations are deemed to have accepted the possible cramped conditions in the rooms and the bed type.
*Child discounts apply only for one (1) child staying with 2 adults and within the age group specified in the pricing section.
*Breakfasts among the services included in the tour program are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country and are generally offered as a limited menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, commonly called continental breakfast, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group.
*In the event of possible disruptions, and due to technical problems reported to us by the hotel management, our agency reserves the right to change hotel names provided that the hotel category remains the same.
CURRENCY
The currency used in European countries is the Euro. It is recommended to carry small amounts of Euro with you.
TIME ZONE
Europe is 1 hour behind Turkey during summer 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 USAGE
*There is no Wifi / Internet service in vehicles in Europe. However, you can obtain a free password from the reception at hotels or from the hotel officials with the help 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 airports, you can buy cards from operators that you can use at very affordable prices in that country, and benefit from internet and calling services during your trip.
CLOTHING AND NECESSARY ITEMS
For Autumn and Winter:
We recommend choosing clothing that allows you to move comfortably in autumn and winter while also keeping you warm. In case weather conditions may vary, layered clothing, a light raincoat, and an umbrella will be useful. We also recommend bringing comfortable walking shoes, personal care products, a camera, a video camera, chargers for these devices, spare memory cards, and portable power banks.
FOOD CULTURE
German cuisine stands out with its meat products, varieties of sausage, potato dishes, and bread culture. While each region of the country has its own unique flavors, schnitzel, bratwurst, pretzels, and dishes prepared with cabbage are among the best-known tastes. Germany is also one of Europe’s prominent gastronomic destinations with its rich pastry tradition and world-famous beers.
ELECTRICITY
The power outlets are the same as in Turkey.
SHOPPING
There are shopping malls in city centers and opportunities to shop from small souvenir stalls.
IMPORTANT NOTES
*Having a valid passport and/or a visa obtained (for a visa-required destination/passport) does not mean that entry into the country is guaranteed. 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 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 current tour 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 fees.
*The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours organized for the general introduction of the cities and carried out panoramically from the vehicle with guide narration, lasting at most 2-3 hours and not including museum or archaeological site admissions.
*Including the other tours specified in the program, in cases where, on the day and time of the tour, it is not permitted by local authorities to visit or enter, or when 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 carried out by public transportation or on foot where roads are closed or vehicle access is not permitted, if 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 stated time and counter with only your passport, even without your ticket.
*During registration, the name, date of birth, passport and ID number on the passport must be entered into the system. Airline tickets are issued according to this information. The no-show fee for airline ticket cancellations or changes resulting from incorrect information will be charged to the guests.
*In cases where you cannot join the flight because you were late for the flight or did not reach the plane due to your own reasons, our agency is not responsible for the losses arising from payments made to hotels and airlines.
*Our agency acts as 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, tour cancellation is notified to the consumer 7 days in advance. Route changes may occur depending on the city where the plane lands.
TRANSPORTATION and LOCAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
*Seat belts must be fastened during the journey. For our passengers aged 0-4, it is mandatory to bring a “vehicle baby seat.” If the rules are not followed, our agency cannot be held responsible for any traffic fines or sanctions that may be applied.
*Even if the vehicle seat numbers supplied in the countries to be visited are as purchased, their direction, place, or position may differ. Placement is made according to the vehicle conditions of the current country.
*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 or age.
*Vehicles in Europe are mostly comfortable and well-equipped, but as a precaution, it is recommended to prepare your travel kit in case you may need spare batteries, etc.
LOSSES, OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS, PASSPORT AND ID LOSSES
*When leaving the hotels where you stay during your trip, please make sure you have taken all your belongings. In cases where forgotten items are found, the costs incurred in delivering them to the country and/or person are borne by the owner of the item.
* If your passport is lost or stolen, the agency representative/guide must continue with the Tour Program as promised by the agency to the other traveling guests; therefore, they should know that they will act on their own responsibility in 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.
TRAVEL HEALTH AND CANCELLATION GUARANTEE:
*The insurance arranged by our agency for your travel in question includes the Professional Liability Insurance required by the Turkish Travel Agencies Association for agencies and the coverage that will protect you in terms of travel health. Travel Health coverage is valid for ages 0-65. 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; in the event of force majeure, non-chronic and sudden illnesses, accidents, and if a first-degree relative experiences these adverse situations, the reports to be obtained are submitted to the relevant insurance company for evaluation and are considered within the cancellation coverage. These evaluations are carried out by the relevant Health and Insurance Company’s healthcare institutions and are outside the scope of our agency’s responsibility.
Tour Program
İzmir – Stuttgart – Esslingen – Stuttgart
Stuttgart – Metzingen Outletcity – Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe – Heidelberg – Rüdesheim on the Rhine – Frankfurt
Frankfurt–Izmir
What's Included
- Plane tickets with Sunexpress Airlines from Izmir to Stuttgart//Frankfurt to Izmir and airport taxes
- All culture and city tours, transfers and transportation explicitly stated in the program
- 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in 4* hotels
- Stuttgart-Esslingen-Metzingen Outletcity-Karlsruhe-Heidelberg-Rüdesheim am Rhein-Frankfurt tours
- Round-trip ticket by cable car to Niederwald Hill in Rüdesheim am Rhine
- Metzingen Outletcity excursion
- All accommodation tourist and customs taxes
- All city entrance fees and parking fees
- Turkish-speaking guidance and local guiding services
- Mandatory TURSAB professional liability insurance
- Travel and health insurance, (a surcharge applies for our guests over 65 years old)
Not Included
- Exit Fee for Leaving the Country (May be obtained by guests via Mobile APP, relevant banks, or at the airport.)
- Visa and Service Fee
- Lunch and Dinner and Beverages Taken During Meals
- Museum - Ruins Site - Church - Cathedral and National Park Entrance Fees that Guests Outside the Program May Choose to Visit
- All Kinds of Hotel Extras
- Guide and Driver Tips (Daily per person 2€)