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10 Day Bicycle L’Etape By Turkey And Wonderfull Turkey Escorted Tour
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|10 Days, 14 Destinations |Starts from İstanbul
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Duration
10 days

Max Group Size
40

Tour Code
10DBLBTAWTET

Tour Type
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Departure Type
Guaranteed

Age Requirement
18 - 65 Ages

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In
English

Physical level
serious

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Tour Overview

Bicycle L’Etape By Turkey And Wonderfull Turkey Escorted Tour

Istanbul Bicycle L'Etape Türkiye by & Istanbul Cappadocia Tour ;Welcome to the Bicycle L'Étape by Tour Türkiye in Istanbul!
Get ready for an exhilarating ride through one of the world’s most vibrant cities. The Bicycle L'Étape by Tour Türkiye, a premier cycling event, brings the spirit and challenge of the Tour de France to the historic and dynamic city of Istanbul. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a passionate amateur, this event offers a unique opportunity to experience the thrill of competitive cycling against the stunning backdrop of Istanbul’s iconic landmarks.

This year, riders will embark on a carefully curated route that showcases the city’s rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes. From the bustling streets and majestic architecture to the scenic coastal views, Istanbul provides an unforgettable setting for this exhilarating race.
Join us as we celebrate cycling, community, and the unmatched beauty of Istanbul. Gear up, get ready, and experience the ride of a lifetime at L'Étape by Tour Türkiye!.

The best tour in Turkey, including Istanbul, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pamukkale & Capppadocia. This an exquisite tour for you with all the bells and whistles. There are no long bus rides just domestic flights getting you to your destination comfortable and relaxed.

Highlights

  • L'Étape by Tour de France, will be held for the first time in Turkey on October 19-20.
  • Event Name. L'Etape Türkiye by Tour de France ; Event Location. Beykoz/İstanbul
  • Hagia Sophia: This architectural marvel started as a cathedral, was converted into a mosque, and is now a museum (though it’s currently functioning as a mosque again). Its massive dome and stunning mosaics are breathtaking.
  • Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque): Known for its striking blue tiles, this mosque is a quintessential symbol of Istanbul. It’s an active place of worship, so dress modestly and check visiting times.
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride: One of the most iconic experiences in Cappadocia. Floating above the fairy chimneys and unique rock formations at sunrise is unforgettable.
  • Göreme Open-Air Museum: A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring a complex of rock-cut churches with impressive frescoes.
  • Uçhisar Castle: A natural rock formation offering panoramic views of Cappadocia. The climb to the top is worth it for the breathtaking scenery. Derinkuyu or Kaymakli Underground Cities: Explore these ancient subterranean cities that once provided refuge for early Christians. They are extensive and fascinating. Love Valley: Known for its unique, phallic-shaped rock formations. It’s a great spot for hiking and taking photos. Pasabag (Monk’s Valley): Famous for its fairy chimneys, it’s a wonderful place to walk among these incredible geological formations. Avanos: A town known for its pottery and ceramics. You can watch traditional pottery-making or try your hand at it in a local workshop.
  • Ephesus Ancient City: One of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world, with highlights including: The Library of Celsus: An impressive facade that once housed a major library. The Great Theatre: A massive amphitheater that could hold up to 25,000 spectators. The Temple of Artemis: One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (though only ruins remain). The Odeon: A smaller theater used for musical performances and council meetings. The Terrace Houses: Ancient residences with well-preserved frescoes and mosaics, offering insight into the daily life of Ephesus' wealthier citizens.
  • House of the Virgin Mary: Believed to be the final home of Mary, the mother of Jesus, this site is a place of pilgrimage and reflection.
  • Pamukkale Travertines: The iconic white terraces formed by mineral-rich thermal waters that have created stunning cascading pools. You can walk barefoot on the terraces and swim in some of the thermal pools. Hierapolis Ancient City: An ancient city that sits above the Pamukkale travertines. Highlights include: The Roman Theatre: A well-preserved ancient theater with a beautiful view of the surrounding area. The Ancient Baths: Also known as the Cleopatra Pool, where you can swim in thermal waters surrounded by ancient ruins. The Temple of Apollo: A significant temple dedicated to the god Apollo, with impressive ruins. Cleopatra’s Pool: An ancient thermal pool where you can swim among submerged columns and ruins, believed to have been a gift from Mark Antony to Cleopatra. Necropolis: The ancient cemetery of Hierapolis, with a range of tombs and sarcophagi that provide insights into the funerary practices of the time.

Itinerary

Welcome to Turkey Istanbul Airport. Meet with TravelShop Booking staff and transfer to your hotel, Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

(Open buffet breakfast included)
 Pick up at 08:30am from the hotel and depart for the Long track bike tour . L'Etape Turkey is a cycling event held in Istanbul that offers amateur cyclists the opportunity to compete under professional racing conditions. This exciting race also offers athletes the opportunity to explore the beautiful landscapes of Istanbul. The race provides an unforgettable experience by providing world-class mechanical support and a safe environment. L'Etape Turkey is both a competitive event and offers cyclists a pleasant and traffic-free riding environment. This fascinating event is a perfect opportunity for athletes to push their limits and discover the magnificent routes of Istanbul.
 Event hours:
09:30-12:00 Training (Experience the track)
12:00- 20:00 I Chip distribution procedures to competitors
10:00-20:00 I EXPO area activities 18:00- 18.30 Athlete Technical Information Meeting
This tour will end approximately 22.00 and you will be returned back to your hotel.
Dinner and overnight Istanbul
Distance: 109 km
Climbing: 1792 km

After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

(Breakfast and dinner included)
Pick up from hotel at 05:30 in the morning and set off for the Bicycle Race finals L'Etape Turkey is a cycling event held in Istanbul that offers amateur cyclists the opportunity to compete under professional racing conditions. This exciting race also offers athletes the opportunity to explore the beautiful landscapes of Istanbul. The race offers an unforgettable experience by providing world-class mechanical support and a safe environment. L'Etape Turkey is both a competitive event and offers cyclists a pleasant and traffic-free riding environment. This fascinating event is the perfect opportunity for athletes to push their limits and discover the magnificent routes of Istanbul.
Event hours:
 06:00-07:00 I Chip distribution to competitors
07:00-07:30 I Athlete Technical Information Meeting
08:00 I Start
12:00 I Race finals
12:30-14:30 Award Ceremony
Istanbul by Night: Dinner & Show Cruise on the Bosphorus (Local Food)
19:30/20:00 –We will collect you from your hotel and transfer you to our yacht. The panoramic view of Istanbul by the Bosphorus at night, dinner, belly dancing Show, Dj music, and folk shows will both be memorable.

Entertainment Program:
D.J Music
Belly Dancing Show
Anatolian Folk Dances
Turkish Romany Dance
At the end of the dinner and Show cruise on the Bosphorus program, transfer to hotels at midnight.
24:00 – You will be returned back to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.

(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be HIPPODROME. Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Than we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Our next visit will be HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque. Lunch break at 13:00 pm. After the lunch, TravelShop Group will take you to the ASIL EFENDI which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.

Please Note: Please do not forget to carry headscarf with you for the visit of religious places as Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

After breakfast enjoy BOSPORUS BY BOAT; a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion, you will see the magnificent sights of the following attractions from your boat. See Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of its marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists, gather every sunday to display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries. RUMELI FORTRESS (view from boat), Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul was completed in only four months to control and protect the infamous Bosporus passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world. BEYLERBEYI PALACE (view from boat), is the summer residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its original renovated glory featuring original antique furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian side of Istanbul. Lunch break at the Turkish restaurant. After the lunch we will then take you to the GRAND SPICE BAZAAR, which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After the tour transfer to Istanbul Airport for domestic flight to Izmir. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel in Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

(Breakfast and Dinner included)
After breakfast between 08:30 am, departure from hotel fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient sites in the world en - route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library and Grand theatre. Lunch break around 13:00 pm. After the lunch, we will visit a place, which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet-weaving centre. After lunch, we will do a Turkish Village Tour. Sirince’s construction style today belongs to Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all Orginal with their white paints. Sirince Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey - especially fruit wines. We will see the vineyards and it is time to learn how to make fruit wine. In the evening, you will be tested about your knowledge of making fruit wine. On the way, we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate. On this guided tour, you will avoid the constant nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey. Enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. Dinner and Overnight in Kusadasi.

(Breakfast and Dinner included)
We depart for Pamukkale at 08:00 am. Upon arrival to Pamukkale we have a lunch break until 13:30 pm. Afterwards we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. Denizli/Pamukkale means seaside in Turkish and is located on the Buyuk Menderes River.  It is a growing industrial town, known for its textile industry and outlet shopping. You will visit one of the famous textile factories of Pamukkale. This tour will end approximately 18.30 and you will be back to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Kusadasi.

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

After breakfast, we depart for İzmir Airport for our domestic flight to Cappadocia. Transfer from Kayseri airport to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore Cappadocia. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.


Please Note: If you wish to join our optional activity of Cappadocia Hor Air Ballooning for tomorrow, please contact with your guide and register because it will take place early the next morning.

(Breakfast and Dinner included)
After breakfast at 09:30 depart for Cappadocia Tour. We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City, one of the best preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. After Underground City tour, you visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After Cavusin you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery work shop, to see how to make potteries. Then you go to Love Valley. Love Valley Cappadocia is a hidden valley with scenic formations to say the least. Despite the resemblance to man hood, these amazing rock formations are far from man-made. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately at 18.00 and you will be returned back to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.

(Breakfast included)

After breakfast you will have free time in Cappadocia. Today we depart to Kayseri Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing.TravelShop.Booking.

Trip includes

Included

4 nights hotel in Istanbul Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Istanbul Merter / Serenity Comfort Hotel / Mayi Hotel Bağcılar
3 nights hotel in Kusadasi - 5 Star Ramada Hotel & Suite
2 nights hotel in Cappadocia - Elpuente Cave Hotel - Antic Cave Hotel 
PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange smilar other hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost

Hotel

Professional English-speaking tour guides

Guiding Method
Fully guided

English

9 open buffet breakfasts
5 dinners
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise By Night 

Vegetarian Halal Meat

All airport transfer services mentioned inside the itinerary
2 Day Transportation Bicycle L'Etape Türkiye by Tour
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach

Coach / BusMini-coachPrivate Vehicle

Guided Istanbul City Tour
Guided Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Tour
Guided Ephesus and Sirince Village Tour
Guided Pamukkale Tour
Guided Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

GRAN FONDO RULES PREPARED ACCORDING TO THE TURKISH CYCLING FEDERATION INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

1.1. The rules will be valid during the Turkcell Gran Fondo Series races.
1.2. All athletes who register for the Turkcell Gran Fondo Series races are deemed to have accepted these rules.
1.3. Each participant must check the content of the race bag given to them in the registration area and report any inaccuracies in their personal information to the race management.

RACE CATEGORIES
SHORT COURSE:
- Youth Male/Female (14-17) (Will start separately.)(Born between 01.01.2005 - 31.12.2008)
- Elite Male/Female (18-34)
- Master Male/Female (35-39)
- Master Male/Female (40-44)
- Master Male/Female (45-49)
- Master Male/Female (50-54)
- Master Male/Female (55-59)
- Master Male/Female (60-64)
- Master Male/Female (65+)
- General Classification Male/Female 

LONG COURSE:
- Elite Male/Female (18-34)
- Master Male/Female (35-39)
- Master Male/Female (40-44)
- Master Male/Female (45-49)
- Master Male/Female (50-54)
- Master Male/Female (55-59)
- Master Male/Female (60+)
- General Classification Male/Female

TEAM

There is no team ranking.

BICYCLE AND EQUIPMENT
4.1. GENERAL
4.1.1. The use of electric bicycles is prohibited.
4.1.2. Each participant is responsible for the safety of their own bicycle. Make sure that the brakes and other components are working properly.
4.1.3. Athletes who are found to participate in the race with a bicycle that does not comply with the rules will be removed from the race and disqualified.
4.1.4. Water bottle cages may only be used within the frame geometry.
4.2. RACE/ROAD BICYCLES
The use of race/road bicycles is not mandatory in the race. However, considering the speed and type of the race, it is desired that participants prefer road/race bikes.

4.3. MOUNTAIN BIKE AND CITY BIKE
These types of bikes can be used in the race. If you prefer to participate in the race with a mountain bike or city bike, please consider factors such as average speed, time limits, safety.

4.4. SPECIAL RULES
The components and parts listed below are prohibited from being used in the race.
- Triathlon type handlebars and aero bars
- Single-speed, fixie bikes
- Hand bikes
- Any bicycle with a carrier
- Headphones are prohibited. Use of MP3 players and similar devices is prohibited.

HELMET, RACE NUMBER
5.1. HELMET
It is mandatory to wear a helmet during the race.

5.2. RACE NUMBER
The race number is like the athlete's identity. The race number must be used visibly on both sides behind the athlete's jersey and under the saddle of the bike.

PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS
6.1. All amateur road cyclists can participate in the Turkcell Gran Fondo Series.
6.2. Athletes who have received a doping penalty in the last 5 years are prohibited from participating.
6.3 According to the Federation rules, in all cycling branches,
- Athletes who have earned UCI points in the last 2 years (regardless of cycling discipline)
- Athletes who are in the national team of the cycling or triathlon federation or in the cycling team registered with the UCI in the year the event is organized (regardless of cycling discipline) cannot participate in the race.
The said athletes can register for the National Long Race and compete in a separate classification. 

START RULES:
- The order of the competitors during the start will be made according to their age categories. Athletes who do not comply with the order will be disqualified. The order is as follows:
1st Stage: Elite (18-34), Master (35-39), Master (40-44)
2nd Stage: Master (45-49), Master (50-54), Master (55-59). Master (60-64), Master (65-69), Master (70-74), Master (75-79)
- According to the Federation rules, it is not deemed appropriate for athletes under the age of 18 to take part in the general classification and mass start. Therefore, the Youth (14-17) age group athletes will start separately.
- According to the Federation rules, athletes who will participate in the National Long Race will start separately.

TURKCELL GRAN FONDO SERIES SERVICES
7.1. Motorcycle Tracking
7.1.1. Motorcycles will take part in the race to ensure traffic, road and athlete safety.
7.1.2. Motorcycles ensure that the race is carried out within the rules and perform the following duties:
They also serve to remove participants who do not comply with the rules from the race, to provide first aid and to pave the way for the leader group.

RANKINGS AND RESULTS
8.1. General Individual Results
General individual results are divided into two as "Women" and "Men". Two separate results will be published as "General Women's Ranking" and "General Men's Ranking".
8.2. Results by Race Categories
Results by race categories will be published separately as women and men, race distance and age categories.

TIME CHIP
9.1. The time it takes for each individual participant to complete the race will be measured electronically with the chip.
9.2. The electronic chip given to you during registration must be attached to your bike in accordance with the instructions for use.
9.3. The race start time is the time the start is given for each athlete.
9.4. The electronic chip must be returned to the race team after the race.

NUTRITION DURING THE RACE
10.1. During the Gran Fondo, at least one short course and one long course

Segments

Name

Distance

Elev. Diff.

Avg. Grade

Sahil-Kaptanlar yokus

0.99 km

59 m

6.0%

Çiftlik repeats

1.52 km

93 m

6.1%

FSM Geçiş

1.24 km

81 m

1.2%

Hekimbasi

2.23 km

-15 m

-0.4%

Ataturk Cd. Climb

1.75 km

88 m

5.0%

Kavacık Köprüsü tırmanışı

1.81 km

87 m

4.7%

Kavacik Uphill

1.50 km

80 m

5.3%

Göksu 1071

0.95 km

73 m

7.7%

Çengeldere yokuşa kadar TT

2.07 km

25 m

1.0%

Polonezköy Yolu (Görele Polonezköy Yolu) 2 52 Climb

1.60 km

97 m

6.1%

Çengeldere Cd. Climb

1.41 km

95 m

6.7%

Cengeldere Core

1.03 km

71 m

6.9%

polonezköy ilk iniş

0.65 km

-60 m

-9.2%

Beykoz Cd 33 Climb

1.37 km

97 m

7.1%

Tersten Kılıçlı Climb

2.24 km

145 m

6.5%

İshaklı Sapağı - Düzlük Ağaç Gölgesi (Şile Caddesi)

1.51 km

130 m

8.5%

Şile Cd Climb

1.15 km

119 m

10.3%

Bozhane Downhill

2.81 km

-144 m

-4.9%

Kılıçlı Downhill

1.91 km

-111 m

-5.8%

ogumce pasamandıra tt-cbyce

4.01 km

13 m

0.2%

Tepedeki Kasise Kadar

0.51 km

13 m

2.4%

riva atatürk cd

0.68 km

59 m

8.6%

Cayagiz climb

1.29 km

50 m

3.7%

Riva Dönüş İlk Yokuş

0.94 km

48 m

5.1%

GF Beykoz No4

0.76 km

46 m

6.0%

cayagız climb kısa

0.63 km

41 m

6.5%

riva caddesi kopmaca :)

1.37 km

10 m

0.1%

Dereseki Kavsak öncesi son tırmanış

2.51 km

55 m

2.2%

Out of Category Climb^g * Ado

8.30 km

237 m

2.9%

Kısa bozuk asfalt

0.53 km

22 m

4.1%

sıırmakes kavsak msevket kavsak-cbyce

2.13 km

28 m

1.3%

Toygar mah. cami segmenti

4.58 km

143 m

3.1%

OLD VERSION - Toygar mah. cami segmenti

4.58 km

143 m

3.1%

acarlar uzun

3.81 km

158 m

4.1%

acarlar

1.97 km

82 m

4.1%

Yeni Riva Yolu Descent

8.39 km

-254 m

-3.0%

Spin like Cancellara

3.13 km

-89 m

-2.8%

riva yolu inis

6.91 km

-176 m

-2.4%

kavacik tirmanisi

1.14 km

88 m

7.6%

yeni riva yolu - kavacik sapagi

1.26 km

101 m

8.0%

Kavacık > Migros (İniş)

2.57 km

-121 m

-4.7%

Kavacık E80 sapak Göksuköprü downhill

2.91 km

-101 m

-3.4%

Göksu Evlerine İniş 1979

1.43 km

-85 m

-5.9%

kavacık-anadolu hisarı down

2.56 km

-90 m

-3.5%

Goksu Evleri İniş

1.64 km

-32 m

-1.9%

Excluded

Domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir
Domestic flight from Izmir to Kayseri / Nevsehir
Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul
International flights
Insurance: All types
Bicycle L'Etape Türkiye by Racing fee
Turkey entry visa
Tipping
Hotel room taxes
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section

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    Land Tours85%50%30%No refund
    Domestic Flight Tours & Yacht Tous75%50%30%No refund
  9. Please remember no refund policy applies on all flight tickets. Travelers and Operators might hae keep thie balances without refund amounths is they prefer to keep them in the system as Future Tour Credits. This is a convenient way to avoid from both no refunds and decrease the full amounts.

Future Tour Credits: This system is designed for travelers who wish or need to cancel their booking due to certain reasons. In such cases, travelers and operators can retain the full balance amount in the system and utilize it for a future tour. Additionally, travelers can book new tours from the deals pages and, by doing so, not only avoid reduced refund amounts but also avail of discounted tours.

Future Tour Credits are only applicable for tours listed on the deals page; campaigns offering substantial discounts, such as Black Friday deals, are not valid. However, they can choose their new tours from all categories on our pages.

What Is Future Tour Credit?: Future Tour Credits is a feature that allows travelers to re-book their travel at a later date instead of canceling for some reason. Sometimes travelers may have to or want to cancel their paid travels due to reasons beyond their control. With this feature, you can specify the amount as credit and allow them to use it for their re-bookings with your brand for a new date. Suppliers and travelers can notify us through [email protected] for details.

Yacht and Hotels: The availability of accommodations is always a crucial aspect of nearly all types of tours. If the hotel listed by the Supplier in the included and excluded sections is unavailable, the Supplier is responsible for arranging a similar hotel for the traveler and notifying the traveler accordingly.

Prices: All suppliers are responsible for keeping their prices up to date. In the event that a supplier's price is not current at the time of a booked tour, they are obligated to conduct the tour at the price listed on our platform. Therefore, we strongly advise suppliers to review and update their prices at least every six months, - twice a year.

Discounts / Special Offers: If travelers book a discounted tour from any of the Suppliers, they are required to make the full payment at the time of booking. Additionally, no cancellations or refunds are accepted for discounted tours. This rule protects the supplier from potential financial losses while also incentivizing them to offer promotions.

Children Discounts: children between 0 to 11 have discounts listed below. Older than 11 years old children are charged full amount and children younger than 18 must travel with ab adult. There will be no exception about it. Also 25% of the tour coast will be charges for baby seats for buses.

Under 2 Years Old2-6 Years Old7-11 Years OldAbove 11 Years Old
Land ToursFreeFree25%Full amount
Tours with Domestic FlightsEuro 20 for flight tickets50%25%Full amount
Baby seat for bus+25%+25%N/AN/A

Flights: If it is not a special category, generally, international and domestic flights are not included to the tours. Hence, travelers are responsible for booking their own international flight tickets and notifying the supplier of their arrival if airport transfer is promised. Flight cancellations, delays, and all types of flight penalties are the responsibility of the traveler and the airline company. The supplier bears no responsibility in such cases.

Tours included domestic flight tickets: Certain tour packages feature domestic flight tickets. In this case, the supplier needs to provide you with copies of all your flight tickets, tour vouchers, itinerary, hotel contact information, and confirmation emails. Additionally, these documents will be included in your welcome pack upon arrival at the airport. It's crucial to carefully review all information (names, arrival and departure times, flight details, etc.) and promptly notify us of any discrepancies. Once booked and confirmed, we cannot be held responsible for any errors in this information. Please note that a maximum of 15-20 kilograms is allowed on domestic flights.

Insurance: Having travel insurance will protect travelers against unexpected situations such as health problems, flight delays, burglaries, etc., during your tour. Therefore, we highly advise all travelers to obtain insurance before departure.

a. The following insurance policies, which are not included in any tour packages, can be helpful against unforeseen circumstances.

b. Travel cancellation insurance: This helps minimize financial risk in case the traveler needs to cancel before departure.

c. Travel interruption insurance: This helps minimize financial risk in case the traveler experiences an interruption during the trip after departure.

Adequate health insurance.

All suppliers need to provide travelers with the transport schedule, luggage limit information, airport transfers, guides, and meeting point information via email and upon meeting travelers in person. Additionally, it is the travelers' responsibility to review the instructions carefully and not to miss the meeting points and times.

Entrance Fees: All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary are included in the tour price and will be paid before or during the tour. Additionally, travelers have the option to visit museums and other places with entrance fees at their own expense if they wish.

Accommodation: Suppliers are required to provide the hotels listed in the itinerary. However, in cases where the listed hotels are unavailable due to reasons such as seasonality or other mandatory circumstances, suppliers must offer similar alternatives to the travelers.

Check in and check out: According to global standards, hotel check-in time is typically 14:00, and check-out time is 12:00. To inquire about early check-in and late check-out options, suppliers and/or travelers need to contact the hotel directly.

Private and Regular Tours: Both regular and private tours are offered on our website. A private tour is exclusive to those with reservations, while a regular tour allows for a larger number of participants. Pricing varies based on group size and tour type. Please be aware that the Supplier reserves the right to modify the order of activities outlined in the booked itinerary if necessary.

Optional tours: Depending on your tour, you can find various optional tours on our website and book them separately. It's important to note that these optional tours are not included in traveler's main tour package. While travelers can book these optional tours online.

Passports & Visas: Travelers need a valid passport and visa for the country they will visit. TravelShop Booking and Suppliers do not provide any passports or visas for any cases. They can only provide invitation letters, which will help you in your visa application after you have paid the full balance of the tour.

Personal items: TravelShop Booking&Suppliers are not responsible for the loss of personal items such as jewelry, money, or valuable documents. Utilizing the hotel safes or facilities provided at the Guest Relations Desk can be helpful in safeguarding your belongings. Additionally, travel insurance is professionally recommended to travelers for unforeseen events.

Travel Prohibitions: Passengers who are 27 weeks pregnant or more may be prohibited from traveling, prioritizing their safety and health. However, travel may be permitted with sufficient medical documentation up to 24-26 weeks of pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before planning your tour.

Dietary Requirements: If you need or require special dietary requirements, including vegetarian, diabetic, children's menus, and dairy-free options please notify your Supplier before the tour departure. If you have any dietary sensitivities, please notify them at least 2 weeks before your tour start date.

Handicapped Services: Suppliers offer private services tailored to meet handicapped requirements, along with accessible tours. For assistance, please reach out to your tour supplier to make arrangements.

Photos and Videos during tour: At times, Suppliers gather photos and videos to share on their social media accounts and for marketing purposes. Suppliers should always ask for travelers' permission first. Travelers have the option to decline participation in these visual documents. If travelers notice any photos or videos being shared without their consent, please inform your Supplier and us ([email protected]) to have them removed.

Tipping: Tipping, like in the rest of the world, is a cultural practice that fosters goodwill and encourages helpfulness. Please check your itinerary for tipping details or ask your Supplier.

Disclosure Notice All travelers acknowledge that TravelShop Booking is a global marketplace that offers an online platform connecting tour suppliers providing various land services, operators who purchase tours for their travelers, and travelers seeking tours, including optional tours across various categories. All users are aware of and agree to this.

TravelShop Booking reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to allow suppliers worldwide to post, upload, publish, submit, or transmit text, images, graphics, videos, or other materials (collectively, "Content") on the platform. When Suppliers share Content on the Platform, they grant TravelShop Booking permission to use it, including in publications and promotional materials. By granting this permission, Suppliers provide TravelShop Booking with a worldwide, irreversible, perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free license. TravelShop Booking does not claim ownership of this content. Moreover, these Terms do not limit any rights you may have to use and exploit the Content. Additionally, TravelShop Booking can remove any Content deemed abusive, harmful, illegal, pornographic, incites hate, obscene or defamatory, racist, sexist, or similar without prior permission or notification.

On our global platform, tours are booked directly with the respective supplier, and their current terms and conditions apply. If the suppliers have not uploaded their terms and conditions, then TravelShop Booking's terms and conditions are applicable. By booking a tour, the supplier, operator, and travelers agree to our terms and conditions.

By clicking "Book Now," you are booking the tours provided by that specific supplier. The contract for your travel adventure is established when the supplier accepts your booking. In this scenario, the contract is directly between you, the traveler and the supplier. If you are an operator, then the contract is between the operator, and the supplier. TravelShop Booking saves the contract text and your booking data to manage the contractual relationship.

When utilizing the TravelShop Booking platform, travelers commit to supplying all necessary personal information promptly, comprehensively, and truthfully. Specifically, travelers need to disclose upfront any circumstances and restrictions that may impact the execution of services by TravelShop Booking and the supplier, such as special needs like food intolerances, restricted mobility, or health conditions.

The Traveler commits to reviewing all contractual documents received through Travelshop Booking's Services, such as travel contracts, booking confirmations, and vouchers, for accuracy and completeness, including spelling errors (e.g., name, date of birth, special travel requirements). Any identified errors must be promptly reported to TravelShop Booking and the Supplier.

Travelers are responsible for notifying TravelShop Booking and tour suppliers during their booking process about any restrictions they may have, such as restricted mobility, pregnancy, or special medical needs.

It is recommended that any complaints be submitted in writing to TravelShop Booking via [email protected]. Failure to report any discrepancies may prejudice the Traveler. However, reporting a discrepancy alone does not impose any legal obligations on TravelShop Booking or the Supplier.

In the event that the Traveler receives payments related to claims for damages or price reductions due to breach of contract, they must promptly inform TravelShop Booking.

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