Direct flights from Izmir to Christmas Markets in Switzerland, France, and Germany

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT

This tour is organized with a minimum participation of 30 people.  If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notice date is 20 days before the tour start date. The canceled tour 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.
In destinations requiring a visa, the visa application must be made with the documents specified in the “Required Documents for Visa” list that your agency will send you for the visa application. In order to avoid any 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 relevant country applies visa for Turkish citizens, the visa must be in the new passport. Otherwise, responsibility belongs to the traveler. Since our guests under 18 may be asked by the police officer at the country entry and exit points for a document showing parental consent when traveling alone or with only one parent; we recommend that our guests under 18 and their parents be sensitive about this matter. 
*Having a valid passport and/or a visa obtained (for visa-required destinations/passports) does not necessarily mean that entry into the country will be granted. The passport police have the authority to deny you entry. Our agency is not responsible for this situation; responsibility belongs to the traveler.
* 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 entirely under the control of the relevant country border security units, and our agency has no authority to intervene. Therefore, our agency cannot be held responsible for any delays, waiting times, or resulting program disruptions.
We strongly recommend that our guests' passports be physically in suitable condition, that there be no conditions that could 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 expect to encounter any health-threatening issues with 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 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 for fruit choose those that can be peeled, such as bananas and pineapples. 

FLIGHT DURATIONS

Izmir                             ✈︎         Zurich                    ⏱︎       3 hr 10 min
Stuttgart                   ✈︎         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. 

*Tours or excursions that are not permitted to be visited or undertaken for any reason by local authorities or for other reasons will not be carried out. The Agency cannot be held responsible for the inability to carry out 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 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 foldaway beds or coach beds, participants are deemed to have accepted the possible cramped conditions 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 in the tour program that are taken at the hotel are served according to the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally consist of a limited menu commonly called continental breakfast, including butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group.

*In case of possible disruptions or technical problems reported to us by the hotel management, our agency reserves the right to change the hotel names, provided that the category of the hotels 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.

PHONE USAGE

*There is no WiFi / Internet service in vehicles in Europe. However, you can obtain a free password from the reception in hotels or from hotel officials with the help of our guide and use the internet. 

*Do not forget to get support from your operator in Turkey regarding using your phone abroad.

*In some countries, upon arrival at the airports, you can buy cards from operators that you can use very affordably in that country, and benefit from internet and calling services during your trip. 

CLOTHING AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS

If traveling in the summer season, we recommend bringing easily removable T-shirts, 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. In the winter period, we recommend clothing that allows you to move comfortably and keeps you warm. For the Alps excursion, we recommend thick protective clothing and boots.

CUISINE

Swiss cuisine stands out with fondue, raclette, and world-famous chocolates. Influenced by Alpine culture, cheese varieties, meat dishes, and traditional recipes that keep you warm have an important place in the country’s gastronomy.
French cuisine is one of the most important representatives of world gastronomy. Famous for its cheese varieties, wines, and baked goods such as croissants and baguettes, French cuisine emphasizes sauce usage, presentation aesthetics, and regional flavors.
German cuisine is known for its sausage varieties, potato dishes, pretzels, and traditional baked goods. In German cuisine, where meat-heavy flavors are especially prominent, beer culture and street foods served at Christmas markets attract great interest.

ELECTRICITY

Electrical outlets are the same as in Turkey.

SHOPPING

There are shopping malls in city centers and small stalls selling souvenirs where shopping is possible.

IMPORTANT NOTES

*Having a valid passport and/or a visa obtained (for visa-required destinations/passports) does not necessarily mean that entry into the country will be granted. The passport police have the authority to deny you entry. Our Agency is not responsible for this situation; responsibility belongs to the traveler.

*Our Agency is an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delay on scheduled and special flights, or the times may change before the current excursion 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 services fee.

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

*Our Agency is not responsible for the inability to carry out the tours mentioned, including other tours specified in the program, on the day and time of the tour, in cases where the local authorities do not allow visits or entry, or where 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, if possible, at points where roads are closed or vehicle entry is not permitted.

ABOUT AIR TICKETS & FLIGHTS

*Before the tour date, flight times and airline ticket reservation number information are shared by our agency. Since it is a group reservation, you can complete your check-in at the stated time and counter with just your passport even without your ticket.

*During registration, the name, date of birth, passport and ID number as shown in the passport must be entered into the system. Airline tickets are issued according to this information. Cancellation or change of airline tickets resulting from incorrect information will be charged to guests as no-show fees.

*In cases where you are unable to participate because you are late for the flight or, due to your own reasons, you could not catch the plane, our agency is not responsible for 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 for the package tour is insufficient, 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 lands.

TRANSPORTATION and LOCAL TRANSPORT SERVICES

*During the journey, it is mandatory to wear your seat belt. 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 any traffic fines or sanctions that may be applied.

*Even if the vehicle seat numbers supplied in the countries to be visited are the same as those purchased, their direction, position or location may differ. Seating is arranged in accordance with the vehicle conditions of the current 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 their model and age. 

*Vehicles in Europe are mostly comfortable and well equipped, but as a precaution, it is recommended that you prepare your travel kit in case you may need spare batteries, etc. 

LOSSES, OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS, PASSPORT AND ID LOSSES

*When leaving the hotels you stay at during your trip, please make sure that you have taken all your belongings with you. In case forgotten items are found, the expenses incurred in delivering them to the country and/or person belong to the owner of the item.

*If your passport is lost or stolen, since the Agency official/guide must continue the Tour Program for the other traveling guests as promised by the agency; they should know that they will act on their own responsibility regarding all organization related to passport procedures, return travel, 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.