- 1st DAY
- Night Travel
- 21:00 Yenibosna Airport Avm Parking Lot
- 21:30 Mecidiyeköy Torun Center Front
- 22:00 Kadıköy Marriage Office Parking Lot Front
- 22:10 Bostancı Bridge Under
- 22:20 Kartal Bridge Under
- 22:30 Pendik Bridge Under
- 22:40 Çayırova McDonald's
- 22:50 Gebze Center Front
- After picking up our esteemed guests from the designated points, we begin our night journey for the Hidden Villages of the Aegean Tour.
- 2nd Day
- Çiçekliköy – İzmir - Birgi – Çakırağa Mansion – Ödemiş – Tire – City Historical Museum
- After our night travel, we have our breakfast in nature at Çiçekliköy in the morning for the Aegean Villages Birgi Tire Şirince Seferihisar Urla Alaçatı Tour. After our breakfast stop, we head to our first destination, Birgi. We begin to explore Birgi, the administrative center of the Aydınoğulları Beylik, which was highly influential during the Anatolian Beyliks period in Aydın and its surroundings. Highlights will include the Aydınoğlu Mehmet Bey Mosque, Imam Birgivi complex, historic Çakırağa Mansion, Umur Bey monument, Derviş Ağa (Çukur) Madrasa and Bath. Walking through the streets will take you to another time period. After our visit to Birgi Village, we proceed to Ödemiş and panoramically view the district before heading to Tire, which is among the top ten most beautiful towns in Turkey. Inhabited continuously since the Hittite period and mentioned in Homer's Iliad Epic, we arrive at Tire. Tire greets us with its market from the Beyliks and Ottoman period structures, delicious cuisine, and cultural and natural routes. In Tire, you can visit the City Historical Museum, Tire market, Tire inns, Yalınayak bath, and Necip Pasha library, as well as enjoy a journey through the streets of Tire and taste some of its delicacies. After our free time, we proceed to our hotel. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.
- Breakfast: Will be taken at Çiçekliköy. (Extra)
- Lunch: Will be taken in Birgi. (Extra)
- Dinner: Will be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour fee.
- Accommodation: Izmir/ 4* - 5* Izmir Hotels
- 3rd Day
- Kuşadası – Dilek Peninsula National Park - Doğanbey Village - Şirince
- On the 3rd day of the Aegean Villages Birgi Tire Şirince Seferihisar Urla Alaçatı Tour, after having breakfast at the hotel, we board our bus and head to Doğanbey Village, located within the Dilek Peninsula National Park in Kuşadası. We will visit the museum belonging to the national park and start exploring the village streets. The village has recently been featured in films such as Dedemin Fişi and Entel Köy Efe Köye Karşı, and its streets will fascinate you. We then proceed to our last destination, Şirince, one of the most aesthetically pleasing villages in Turkey. We arrive at the village, formerly known as Çirkince, passing through olive groves. First, we visit the Wine House, which has the best fruity wines in the region. After our guide provides information about the village, we will have free time in the village. During this free time, you can enjoy coffee on the sand, wander around the village, take photos, and shop for souvenirs. After our free time, we bid farewell to this charming village. We gather on the bus and head to our hotel. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.
- Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour fee.
- Lunch: Will be taken in Şirince. (Extra)
- Dinner: Will be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour fee.
- Accommodation: Izmir/ 4* - 5* Izmir Hotels
- 4th Day
- Seferihisar – Sığacık – Urla - Germiyan Village - Barbaros Village - Bademler Village - Alaçatı – Istanbul
- On the 4th day of the Aegean Villages Birgi Tire Şirince Seferihisar Urla Alaçatı Tour, after having breakfast at the hotel, we board our bus and head to Seferihisar, the first Quiet City in Turkey. We will see Seferihisar, which earned the Cittaslow title in 2009, and arrive at Sığacık, where many TV shows and films have been filmed. We see the Ottoman Castle built by Suleiman the Magnificent and the original houses that remain intact in the Inner Castle as we stroll through the streets. We will have free time for shopping at the producers' market established inside the castle. Then we head to Urla Bademler Village, where Turkey's first village theater was established. The village is one of the most valuable villages in Izmir and Turkey, with its nature, stone houses, and a market that showcases local products. After our village visit, we move on to Urla. In Urla, we will visit the house of the famous poet and writer Necati Cumalı. Later, as we pass through the Art Street consisting of Greek Houses, we will feel like we have moved to another time period. We will also visit the Urlalı Women's Producer Market, where women from Urla have established a cooperative to sell their products, with free time for shopping. Then, we will see the remains of the ancient city of Klazomenai, which is one of the important cities of the Ionia region. Next, we head to Barbaros Village, where Turkey's first Oyuk Festival (Scarecrow) is held. As scarecrows have now become residents of the village due to the festival, you will find it hard to resist the creativity they add to the village. After leaving the scarecrows behind, we visit Germiyan Village, the only village in Turkey that participates in the Slow Food movement. We will have free time to capture beautiful views in the streets adorned with flower motifs. After our free time, we board the bus to our next destination, Alaçatı. With narrow streets built on cobblestones and an architecture that combines Greek and Ottoman styles, Alaçatı will charm us. In Alaçatı, we have free time until the designated hour set by our guide. During this free time, you can take colorful photos in front of historic stone houses and make the tour unforgettable. As our free time ends, we conclude our Aegean Villages Birgi Tire Şirince Seferihisar Urla Alaçatı Tour and board the bus to begin our journey back. We will drop off our esteemed guests at the points from which they were picked up and bid farewell to meet again in another tour from Turdan Tura organization.
- Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour fee.
- Lunch: Will be taken in Urla. (Extra)
- Dinner: Will be taken at a rest area on the way. (Extra)
- Accommodation: There will be no hotel accommodation tonight.
• 2 nights accommodation in hotels
• 2 buffet breakfasts at the hotel
• 2 dinners at the hotel (buffet or set menu)
• Transportation with luxury vehicles (vehicles are provided according to the number of people)
• Sightseeing tours as specified in the program
• Professional guiding services
• Bottled water in the vehicle
• Assurance of the tour
• Mandatory Travel Insurance according to the Tourism Law No. 1618
• Breakfast on the first day as specified in the program
• Dinner on the last day as specified in the program
• Beverages consumed during all meals
• Lunches
• Night Tours
• All extra activities as specified
• All personal expenses
• Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites (valid for municipal and private enterprises.)
• Museum Card (valid for museums affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.)
• The duration of the tour is 3 Nights 4 Days, including the day of departure and return, with 2 nights of hotel accommodation and 1 night of travel.
• In our tour, guidance, transportation, accommodation, and local tours are packaged together and cannot be considered separately. Unused transportation, accommodation, guidance, local tours, etc. cannot be refunded.
• Children's discounts applied in tour packages are valid for one child accompanying two adults. Separate beds may not be provided for children aged 0-6 during hotel accommodation.
• In hotel accommodations, the 3rd guest in triple rooms typically stays on an extra bed.
• The hotels specified in the program are the preferred accommodation facilities and may change according to availability, provided the same standards are maintained. Hotel names will be communicated upon request 48 hours before the tour departure based on availabilities.
• The rooms in the hotels are determined by the hotel. Selections between rooms are not permitted.
• Our rest stops may be changed due to reasons such as congestion, renovation, etc., provided that the location and service standards remain the same.
• Changes may be made by the guide in the program timing (such as the order of visited points during the day or between days) due to weather conditions, road conditions, tourist site congestion, etc. if deemed necessary.
• The company is not responsible for places that could not be visited during the tour due to compelling reasons (weather, road, congestion at visitor places, etc.) or if guests do not comply with the timing given by the guide during the tour. In such cases, guests do not have any claim rights.
• A tiered pricing system is implemented in all of our tours. As the number of reservations in the package tour increases and the date approaches, tour prices may gradually increase. The company reserves the right to increase prices from tour to tour. In this case, prices cannot be fixed without an advance payment.
• Seat numbers cannot be guaranteed during the reservation. Notes entered in the reservation have no guarantee. Special seat selections such as front or back are not possible.
• The seating arrangement in the vehicle is organized by the Operations based on the order of reservation. In case of objections regarding seat placement, refunds are not possible. All seats in our vehicles are of the same standard.
• Additional tours such as night tours included in the program occur depending on the number of participants and the current personnel conditions. Additional tours on the way will be conducted even if not all guests participate. Guests who do not participate in additional tours will be directed by our guide to resting areas or city centers. Guests who do not join additional tours accept to wait at rest stops by participating in the tour.
• If an additional tour does not take place for any reason, guests do not have any claim rights. The company is not responsible in such cases.
• Additional tour prices may vary according to periods. In such a case, the date the guest purchased the tour is not considered; instead, the date the tour occurs is taken into account. The additional tour prices valid during the trip period will apply. Guests accept this when purchasing the tour.
• The company is not responsible for any material damages that may occur during services provided by transportation vehicles, hotels, dining facilities, and suppliers due to guests. Businesses have the right to claim material damages caused by guests.
• In cases where individuals under 18 years of age (not considered adults) are not accompanied by either one or both parents, a consent form is required to be kept on hand during travel.
• Guests participating in the tour must carry reports regarding health issues, pregnancy conditions, and medications used regularly.
• Delays may occur due to traffic, accidents, etc. during the designated departure times.
• Information about arrival times at the end of the tour is approximate, and the company is not responsible for delays that may arise due to compelling reasons.
• Guests will be dropped off on the opposite side of the departure stops at the end of the tour. Please do not insist on disembarking at a different location with vehicle personnel.
• According to traffic laws, all guests in the vehicle are required to wear seat belts throughout their travel; otherwise, the company is not responsible for any issues.
• All personal belongings inside the vehicle are the responsibility of the guest at rest areas, etc.
• Since the first day's tour will begin before entering the hotel, please prepare the items you need separately.
• It may not always be possible to find ATMs, currency exchange offices, etc., during the busy program, so it is advisable to be prepared.
• The programs to be executed may involve long distances. Necessary information will be provided by the tour guide during the journey.
• Lunch menus are prepared economically and specifically for the region. Lunch and dinner tables may be divided according to group sizes based on local density.
• The starting and ending routes of our tours are determined based on regional density. Before the start of the tour, guests can inquire about the finalized start and end points if they wish, 2 days prior.
• If a tour does not reach the required number of participants, the Agency is obliged to inform the guest, and the guest may choose to postpone the tour to the next date or cancel it. Alternatively, booking can be made for the nearest departure point to allow the guest to participate in the tour. In this case, the Agency is required to notify the guest three (3) days in advance via a call, SMS, or email. The guest does not have any claim rights in such cases.
• Guests who cancel or make changes without a reason up to 30 days before the start date will be refunded the amount paid. For cancellations and changes made between 29 and 15 days before the tour date, a 30% deduction from the reservation fee; for cancellations made between 15 and 7 days before, a 50% deduction; and for cancellations made 7 days or less before, a 100% deduction will be applied from the reservation fee.
• Guests who have purchased the Cancellation, Refund, and Guarantee Package can cancel the purchased package tour without providing a reason until 72 hours before the tour start date. After cancellation, the entire amount paid for the package tour will be refunded without any deduction, according to the payment method. This Cancellation, Refund, and Guarantee Package does not cover flight tickets. Guests wishing to purchase this package can add it as an extra during reservation.
• Museum Cards and entrance fees for museums are not included in the tour price. All museum entrance fees are paid by the guests.
**CANCELLATION REFUND AND GUARANTEE PACKAGE**
The Cancellation, Refund, and Guarantee Package allows the guest to cancel and make changes to the purchased package tour without giving any reason until 72 hours before the start date of the tour. After cancellation, the entire amount paid for the package tour will be refunded without any deduction, according to the payment method. The Cancellation, Refund, and Guarantee Package does not cover transportation on flights. Guests wishing to buy this package can request it during the reservation.
**MANDATORY TRAVEL INSURANCE NUMBER 1618**
The scope of the mandatory travel insurance number 1618 covers the bankruptcy of the Agency or any reason preventing the provision of package tour services. It is included in the tour price. It is not a health insurance and does not cover medical expenses. Private health insurance expenses are the responsibility of the guest.
**OUR TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES**
Our transportation is classified according to the number of people. The vehicle types are provided based on the number of people in each tour. Our vehicles do not have headphones. In vehicles with TV units, it is recommended to carry an external charger as charging your phone may shorten its battery life.
Minibuses (up to 19 people): Volkswagen Crafter, Mercedes Sprinter
Midibuses (20-32 people): Otokar Sultan Maxi, Otokar Sultan Mega, Isuzu Novo Lux
Buses (33-54 people): Mercedes Travego/Tourismo, Temsa Safir/Maraton, Neoplan Tourliner/Cityliner, Man Fortuna/Lions, Setra
THE TOUR PROGRAM FOR EGE’S VILLAGES BIRGI TIRE SIRINCE SEFERIHISAR URLA ALAÇATI TOUR / 2 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION HAS BEEN ORIGINALLY PREPARED BY TURDAN TURA. COPYING AND PUBLISHING THE PROGRAM IS PROHIBITED. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO TURDAN TURA. TURDAN TURA IS NOT LIABLE FOR CLAIMS FROM COPIES OF THE TOUR PROGRAM CREATED. OUR TOUR PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSUMER LAW NO. 6502. THE LAST PUBLISHED CIRCULAR INVALIDATES THE PREVIOUS CIRCULAR.