Direct Route from Izmir Mediterranean Route Southern France & Spain Tour
Tour Detail
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. Tours 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 provide to you. In order 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 a visa to Turkish 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 entry/exit points to present a document showing mutual parental consent; we advise our guests under 18 and their parents to be careful about this matter.
*Having a valid passport and/or having obtained a visa (for the destination/passport requiring a visa) does not mean that entry into the country is guaranteed. The passport police have the authority to deny you entry. Our agency is not responsible for this situation; responsibility belongs to the passenger.
*As of April 10, 2026, within the scope of 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 at airports and border gates, long waiting times, system delays, or situations where biometric data cannot be read 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’ passports be physically in suitable condition, that there are no conditions that could prevent biometric data from being taken (cuts, wounds, excessive 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 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 what you eat 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 choose fruits whose peel can be removed, such as bananas and pineapples.
We strongly recommend that, in case of health problems or injuries that may arise due to reasons beyond your control, you obtain a report and invoice from the health facility where you receive treatment. This will be beneficial if you need it for insurance-related procedures.
FLIGHT DURATION
Izmir ✈︎ Barcelona ⏱︎ 3 hours 40 min
Barcelona ✈︎ Izmir ⏱︎ 3 hours 10 min
TOURS & OPTIONAL TOURS AND ACTIVITIES
*All City and Cultural Tours written in the program are included in the price.
*Optional tours and activities or boat trips, etc. are organized with a minimum participation requirement of 15 people, and participation is not mandatory. If the required number is not reached, the trips cannot be carried out, or the prices, content, and vehicle to be 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 depending on whether the museums, ruins, or venues in the places to be visited are open or 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 entered by local authorities or for different reasons will not be 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 at distances greater than the stated km.
*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 foldable beds or coach beds, participants are deemed to have accepted the possible cramped space in the rooms and the type of bed in 3rd person and/or child reservations.
*Child discounts are valid for only 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 or technical issues reported to us by hotel management, our agency reserves the right to change the hotel names, provided the category remains the same.
FOOD CULTURE:
Along this route, in southwestern France and in Spain’s Basque, Rioja, and Aragon regions, a rich culinary tradition stands out, with seafood, red meats, and local products at the forefront, intertwined with wine culture. In particular, pintxos (Basque tapas), Rioja and Bordeaux wines, along with strong sauces and long-cooking techniques, make the gastronomy of these regions one of the most characteristic and refined cuisines in Europe.
CURRENCY
The currency used in European countries is the Euro. It is recommended to carry a small amount of Euro with you.
TIME ZONE
Europe is 2 hours behind Turkey during winter time. When it is 18:30 in Turkey, it is 17:30 in Europe.
SHOPPING:
There are shopping opportunities at shopping centers in city centers and from small stalls selling souvenirs. In addition, you can find famous brands at reasonable prices during the visit to Barcelona’s famous La Roca Outlet Village.
CLOTHING AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS
If traveling in the summer season, we recommend bringing T-shirts, short- and long-sleeved shirts, cotton trousers, shorts, comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket, and a light sweater for the evenings. In addition, you may bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs for possible noise, a camera, a video camera, and their chargers and spare memory cards. In the autumn and winter period, we recommend comfortable clothing that will keep you warm, an umbrella, and a light raincoat.
IMPORTANT NOTES
*Having a valid passport and/or having obtained a visa (for the destination/passport requiring a visa) does not mean that entry into the country is guaranteed. The passport police have the authority to deny you entry. Our Agency is not responsible for this situation; responsibility belongs to the passenger.
*Children aged 0-2 do not pay the field tax and field services fee.
*The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours organized for general introduction of the cities and last at most 2-3 hours, conducted panoramically from inside the vehicle with guide commentary, and do not include museum or ruins entry fees.
*Our Agency is not responsible for the inability to carry out the tours mentioned in the program, including other tours specified in the program, when on the day and time of the tour local authorities do not permit visiting or entering, or when the tour becomes impossible due to closed roads caused by any event or due to weather conditions. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot where roads are closed or vehicle entry is not allowed, depending on the circumstances.
ABOUT AIR TICKETS & FLIGHTS
*Before the tour date, flight times and the reservation number information for the plane 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. Plane tickets are issued according to this information. Cancellation or changes to plane tickets resulting from incorrect information will have the no-show fee charged to guests.
*In cases where you cannot participate due to being late for the flight or not catching 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 airlines.
*Our agency acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger, and flight times may change before departure; all times must be confirmed 48 hours before the departure dates. If the number of participants in the package tour is insufficient, the cancellation of the tour is notified to the consumer 7 days in advance. There may be changes in routes depending on the city where the plane will land.
TRANSPORTATION and LOCAL TRANSPORT SERVICES
*During the journey, wearing your seat belt is mandatory. For 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 traffic fines or penalties to be applied.
*The direction, seat, or position of vehicle seats provided in the countries to be visited may differ even if they are purchased as they are. Seating is arranged according to the vehicle conditions of the respective country.
*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 model and age.
*Our buses generally have charging sockets; some vehicles may have different equipment. Therefore, we recommend that you bring a power bank with you.
LOSSES, OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS, PASSPORT AND ID LOSSES
*When leaving the hotels where you are staying during your trip, please make sure you have taken all of your belongings. In the event that forgotten items are found, the costs incurred in delivering them to the country and/or person belong to the owner of the item.
*In case your passport is lost or stolen, since our Agency official/guide must continue the Tour Program as promised by the agency to the other traveling guests, they must know that they will act on their own responsibility regarding all organization 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 GUARANTEE:
*The insurance arranged by our Agency for this trip covers the Professional Liability Insurance mandated by the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies for agencies and travel health protection. The travel health coverage is valid for ages 0-65. Guests over 65 must obtain insurance by paying a surcharge. We recommend that you always purchase Travel and Health Insurance for your trips to ensure your protection.
*However, it should be known that this insurance does not cover unconditional and unrestricted cancellations; in the event of force majeure, non-chronic and sudden illnesses, accidents, and similar situations affecting first-degree relatives, reports to be obtained in such cases are submitted to the relevant insurance company and are included within the scope of cancellation upon evaluation. These evaluations are made by the relevant health and insurance company’s health institutions and are outside the scope of our agency’s responsibility.
Tour Program
Izmir–Barcelona
Barcelona – Carcassonne – Montpellier
Montpellier – Aix-en-Provence – Cannes – Nice
Nice – Monaco – Monte Carlo – Nice
Nice – Saint Paul de Vence – Marseille
Marseille – Avignon – Arles – Costa Brava
Costa Brava – Barcelona – Costa Brava
Costa Brava – Girona – Figueres – La Roca – Barcelona – İzmir
What's Included
- Round-trip flight tickets from İzmir to Barcelona with SunExpress Airlines, airport taxes, and check-in fees
- 7 nights accommodation in 4* distinguished hotels
- 7 breakfasts and 2 dinners
- All city and cultural tours specified in the program
- Tickets for Marseille’s nostalgic city train “Petit Train De Marseille”
- Visit to the Grasse Perfume Museum
- Provence vineyards and wine tasting
- Visit to Barcelona La Roca Village Outlet Centre
- Girona-Figueres excursion
- Salvador Dali Museum entrance tickets
- Professional guidance and necessary local guiding services
- Transportation services by bus and park, transit- checkpoint payments
- City entry, tourist accommodation tax and fees, parking fees
- TÜRSAB mandatory professional liability insurance
- Travel and Health Cancellation Guarantee Package Insurance (a surcharge applies for our guests over 65 years old)
Not Included
- Travel and Health Cancellation Protection Package Insurance (an extra premium applies for guests over 65)
- All lunch and dinner meals
- All extra expenses incurred by guests at hotels
- Special requests not specified in the program and any expenses that may arise.
- Museum, archaeological site, and national park entrance fees that guests may wish to visit on their own
- International departure taxes
- Captain and guide tips