New Year's Special Brussels, Bruges & Paris Tour Route with Direct Flights from Izmir
Tour Detail
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT
This tour is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 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 communicated 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 return 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. 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 destination country applies visas to T.C. citizens, the relevant visa must be in the new passport. Otherwise, the responsibility belongs to the passenger. Since our guests under 18 may be asked by the police officer responsible for country entry and exit to present a document showing the joint consent of the mother and father when traveling alone or with only one of their parents; we recommend that our guests under 18 and their parents show sensitivity on this matter.
HEALTH
*We do not think there will be any health issue that could threaten your well-being with meals taken at good restaurants and hotels in the region. However, when you are not with the group, we recommend being careful about food and drink, definitely consuming bottled water, avoiding ice, milk and dairy products, eating meat and fish products that you are sure are well cooked, and for fruit, choosing fruits that can be peeled, such as bananas and pineapples.
We strongly recommend that, in case of health problems or injuries that may arise for reasons beyond your control, you obtain a report and invoice from the healthcare facility where you receive treatment. This will be beneficial to you if needed in insurance-related procedures.
FLIGHT DURATIONS
Izmir ✈︎ Brussels ⏱︎ 3 hr 35 min
Paris ✈︎ Izmir ⏱︎ 3 hr 25 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 excursions may not be carried out, or the prices, content, and vehicle 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 the opening/closing status of museums, ruins, or venues in the places to be visited 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.
*Excursions or tours 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 conduct such excursions or tours.
ACCOMMODATION
During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the stated kilometers.
*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 foldable and classified as coach beds, participants booking as a 3rd person and/or child are deemed to have accepted the possible cramped conditions in the rooms and the bed type.
*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 with 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.
*Due to possible disruptions caused by technical issues reported to us by hotel management, our agency reserves the right to change hotel names, provided that the category remains the same.
CURRENCY
France’s official currency is Euro (EUR), and it is widely used throughout the country.
POWER OUTLETS
The electrical outlets used in France are compatible with Turkey, and no additional adapter is needed.
SHOPPING
There are shopping malls in city centers and opportunities to shop from small stalls selling souvenirs.
TIME ZONE
France is in the same time zone. In both countries, Central European Time (CET) is used, and it is 1 hour behind Turkey.
CUISINE CULTURE
French cuisine has been shaped throughout history by the cultural heritage of different regions and has become one of the cornerstones of European gastronomy. While sauces, cheeses, and wine culture are among the prominent elements of the cuisine; meat, seafood, vegetables, and pastries are widely used. Boeuf Bourguignon, Quiche Lorraine, Crêpe and Croissant are among the main flavors symbolizing French cuisine.
CLOTHING and REQUIRED ITEMS
If you are going in 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 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. For the autumn and winter periods, we recommend clothing that allows you to move comfortably and keeps you warm, as well as an umbrella and a light raincoat.
IMPORTANT NOTES
*Having a valid passport and/or a visa obtained (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. Varivas Tur is not responsible for this situation; responsibility belongs to the passenger.
*Varivas Tur is an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol. On scheduled and special flights, there may be a risk of delay, or the times may change before the current tour and flight.
*Varivas Tur is obligated 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.
*Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours organized for the general introduction of the cities and conducted panoramically from inside the vehicle with guide narration, lasting at most 2-3 hours and not including museum or archaeological site entrance fees.
*Including the other tours specified in the program, our Agency is not responsible for the inability to carry out the said tours in cases where, on the day and time corresponding to the tour, 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 transport or on foot where roads are closed or vehicle access is not permitted, if possible.
ABOUT AIR TICKETS and FLIGHTS
*Flight times and aircraft ticket reservation number information are shared by our agency before the tour date. Due to 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 as shown on the passport must be entered into the system. Plane tickets are issued according to this information. Cancellation or change of flight tickets arising from incorrect information will have the no-show fee charged to the guests.
*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 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
*It is mandatory to wear your seat belt 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 seat numbers provided in the vehicles to be used in the countries visited are as purchased, the direction, place, or position may differ. Placement is made in accordance with the vehicle conditions of the relevant 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 model or age.
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 expenses incurred while delivering them to the country and/or person belong to the owner of the item.
*If your passport is lost or stolen, our agency official/guide must continue 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 for all arrangements regarding passport procedures, return, or joining the tour in the country where the loss/theft occurred. Our agency accepts no 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.
PAYMENT METHOD
*You may make your payments either in cash or by bank transfer through the banks clearly specified on our website, and when necessary, you may also do so with your credit card.
*Whatever currency and amount were used for payments made during tour registration; in case of cancellation/refund, the refund will also be made in the same currency and amounts.
TRAVEL HEALTH AND CANCELLATION COVER
*The insurance arranged by our agency for your travel in question includes the Professional Liability Insurance mandatory for agencies by the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies and travel health coverage that will protect you. Travel health coverage is valid for ages 0-65. Our guests over 65 are required to obtain insurance by paying a surcharge. We recommend that you always get Travel and Health Insurance for every trip to keep you protected.
*However, it should be known that this insurance does not cover unconditional cancellations; in case of force majeure, non-chronic and sudden illnesses, accidents, and the negative circumstances of first-degree relatives, the reports to be obtained are submitted to the relevant insurance company and included in the cancellation coverage as a result of evaluation. These evaluations are carried out by the relevant Health and Insurance Company’s health institutions and are outside the scope of responsibility of our agency.
ABOUT THE CONTRACT AND CANCELLATIONS
*On tours with flights, unconditional cancellation is available up to 30 days before the tour departure date. For cancellations exceeding 30 days (25 days before the tour departure date), the remaining amount is refunded after deduction of the flight ticket and non-refundable operational expenses. 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.
Tour Program
Izmir – Brussels - Bruges
Paris and New Year Celebrations
Paris - Montmartre Painters' Hill - Seine River Tour
Paris - Izmir
What's Included
- Sun Express Airlines Izmir - Brussels / Paris - Izmir flight tickets, port taxes and check-in fees
- All city and cultural tours specified in the program
- Seine River boat trip, Paris Dream Tour
- Artist’s Hill (Montmartre) excursion
- Eiffel Tower 2nd floor observation terrace exit tickets
- 1 night accommodation in Brussels with breakfast
- 2 nights accommodation in Paris with breakfast included
- Luxury bus service
- New Year’s Eve hotel-celebration area-hotel transfer as specified in the program
- All accommodation tourist and customs taxes, city entrance fees, highway and parking fees
- Turkish guidance services
- Professional liability and travel health cancellation insurance (a surcharge is charged for passengers over 65 years old
Not Included
- Exit fee for departure from the country (It can be obtained by guests via the Mobile APP, relevant banks, G.İ.B.)
- Lunches and Dinners, Beverages taken with meals
- Museum, archaeological site and national park entrance fees that guests may wish to visit on their own
- All kinds of hotel extras and personal expenses
- Guide and Driver Tips are excluded