• The duration of the tour is 2 Nights 3 Days, including the day of departure and return, and includes 1 night of hotel accommodation. The journey lasts for 1 night.
• In our tour, guiding, transportation, accommodation, and sightseeing are packaged together and cannot be considered separately. Unused transportation, accommodation, guiding, sightseeing rights, etc., cannot be refunded.
• Child discounts applicable in tour packages are valid for one child accompanying two adults. For children aged 0-6, a separate bed may not be provided during hotel accommodation.
• In hotel accommodations, the 3rd guest in triple rooms is generally provided accommodation on an extra bed.
• The hotels mentioned in the program are the preferred accommodation facilities of DGN Travel. Changes may be made to the standards of hotels in the region according to occupancy, provided that the standards remain the same. The names of the hotels will be communicated 48 hours before the tour departure upon request, subject to availability.
• The rooms at the hotels are determined by the hotel. Guests cannot choose between rooms.
• Our rest stops may change in location and service standards due to compelling reasons such as traffic, renovation, etc., as long as they remain the same.
• In the program timetable (during the day at visited points or between days), if the guide deems it necessary due to weather, road conditions, visitor density at sites, etc., changes may be made.
• DGN Travel is not responsible for places that cannot be visited in the tour program due to compelling reasons (weather, road conditions, visitor density, etc.) or if guests do not adhere to the timings given by our guide during the tour. In such cases, guests do not have any claims for rights.
• A tiered pricing system is applied in all our tours. As the number of reservations within the package tour increases and the date approaches, the tour prices may increase accordingly. DGN Travel reserves the right to increase prices. In this case, pricing cannot be locked without a prepayment.
• During reservation, no seat number guarantee can be given. There is no guarantee for the notes entered during the reservation. Special seat selection, such as front or back, is not available.
• The seat arrangement within the vehicle is arranged by the DGN Travel Operation based on the order of reservations. In cases of objections regarding seat allocation, refunds are not possible. All seats on our vehicles are of the same standard.
• Extra tours, such as night tours listed in the tour program, are conducted based on the number of participants and available personnel conditions. The extra tours to be conducted along the way will be carried out even if not all guests participate. Guests not participating in the extra tours will be directed by our guide to rest areas or city centers. Guests who do not participate in the extra tours have accepted to wait at the rest stop by participating in the tour.
• If an extra tour does not occur for any reason, guests do not have any claims. DGN Travel has no responsibility in this case.
• Prices for extra tours may change according to periods. In this case, the date of the tour taken into account is the departure date of the tour, not the date the guest purchased the tour. The price of the extra tour for the period in which the tour is taking place will be valid. Guests have accepted this when purchasing the tour.
• DGN Travel is not responsible for any material damages caused by guests in all services provided by transportation vehicles, hotels, catering areas, and suppliers. Businesses have the right to claim damages caused by guests.
• In cases where minors under the age of 18 are not accompanied by one or both parents, it is mandatory to carry a consent form required for tour participation during the travel.
• Guests participating in the tour are required to keep reports related to health issues, pregnancy, and medications they constantly use with them.
• Delays may occur due to traffic, accidents, etc., at the specified times for departure points.
• Information regarding arrival times at the end of the tour is estimated, and DGN Travel is not responsible for delays that may occur due to compelling reasons.
• Guests will be dropped off at the opposite direction of the stops we picked them up at the end of the tour. Please do not insist on the vehicle personnel to get dropped off at a different location.
• According to traffic law, all guests on the vehicle are required to wear seat belts throughout their travel, and DGN Travel is not responsible for any situation that arises otherwise.
• Guests are responsible for all personal belongings left inside the vehicle at stops, etc.
• Since the first day's tour will begin before entering the hotel, please prepare the items you need to bring separately.
• Due to the program's density, it may not always be possible to find ATM, currency exchange, etc., so it is advisable to be prepared.
• Long distances may be covered during the conducted programs. Necessary information will be provided by the tour guide while on the vehicle.
• Lunches consist of economically crafted menus specific to the region. Tables that are divided into groups based on regional density are used for lunch and dinner.
• The starting and ending routes of our tours are determined according to regional density. Guests can learn the confirmed start and end of the route two days in advance if they wish.
• In case the tour does not reach sufficient numbers as determined by the agency, the guest will be informed, and according to the guest's preference, the tour can be postponed to a later date or canceled. Alternatively, ticketing can be done for the nearest departure point, allowing the guest to participate in the tour. In such cases, the agency is obligated to inform the guest three (3) days in advance via phone, SMS, or email. The guest's claims do not arise in such situations.
• Guests who cancel or change their reservations up to 30 days before the service start date will have their paid fee refunded. Cancellations and changes made between 29 to 15 days before the tour date will incur a 30% deduction of the reservation fee; cancellations and changes made between 15 to 7 days will incur a 50% deduction of the reservation fee; cancellations and changes made within 7 days or less will incur a 100% deduction of the reservation fee.
• Guests who purchase the Cancellation, Refund, and Assurance Package can cancel the purchased package tour without specifying a reason until 72 hours before the start date of the tour. The Cancellation, Refund, and Assurance Package does not cover plane tickets.
• Museum Cards and museum admission fees are not included in the tour price. All museum entrances are to be paid by guests.
• 1 night accommodation at Selected Hotels
• 1 open buffet breakfast at the hotel
• 1 open buffet or set menu dinner at the hotel
• Transportation by luxury vehicles (Vehicles are provided according to the number of people.)
• Sightseeing tours specified in the program
• Professional guiding service
• Bottled water in the vehicle
• Assurance of DGN Travel
• 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 taken during all meals
• Lunches
• All extra organizations specified
• Personal expenses
• Entrance fees for Museums and Historical Sites (valid for municipal and private enterprises)
• Museum Card (valid for museums affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism)
Day 1
- Night Journey
- 22:00 Yenibosna Airport Avm Parking Lot
- 22:30 Mecidiyeköy Torun Center Front
- 23:00 Kadıköy Marriage Office Front
- 23:10 Under Bostancı Bridge
- 23:20 Under Kartal Bridge
- 23:30 Under Pendik Bridge
- 23:40 In front of Çayırova McDonald's
- 23:50 In front of Gebze Center
- After picking up our esteemed guests from the designated points, we start our night journey with DGN Travel for the Alaçatı Herb Festival Tour.
Day 2
- Izmir – Çeşme – Alaçatı
- After our night journey, we take a breakfast break in Çiçekliköy with DGN Travel and then head to Çeşme. Our first stop in Çeşme will be Çeşme Castle, one of the most important castles in Western Anatolia, where we can see the architectural styles of the Genoese and Ottoman together. After receiving information from our guide about Çeşme Castle, we begin to explore the castle. After completing our castle tour, we view the Caravanserai built by Suleiman the Magnificent in 1528 panoramically. Then we provide free time in Çeşme.
- After our free time, we board our bus and move towards Alaçatı. According to a legend, 1001 varieties of herbs are grown in Alaçatı, but no one can collect them alone. To solve the mystery of this legend, we participate in the Alaçatı Herb Festival organized by the Alaçatı Art and Culture Association in collaboration with Çeşme Municipality.
- The Alaçatı Herb Festival is organized to introduce the richness of Alaçatı’s magnificent nature, the variety of herbs, and to prevent traditional dishes made with these herbs from disappearing. Local herbs from Alaçatı are collected to create delicious dishes during the festival. Each year, there is a main theme herb that will be cooked. During the festival, dishes made from the herb of the year are competed. We will have the opportunity to taste dishes prepared by well-known gourmets and competitors participating in the festival, as well as dishes served at stands provided by the Festival Committee for a fee, while walking through the colorful streets that intersect with the Ottoman and Rum architecture on the narrow cobblestone paths of Alaçatı.
- In the evening, we meet at the time set by our guide. After our gathering, we head to our hotel. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.
- Breakfast: Will be taken in Çiçekliköy. (Extra)
- Lunch:Will be taken as free time. (Extra)
- Dinner:Will be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour fee.
- Accommodation:Accommodation at selected hotels.
Day 3
- Virgin Mary – Ephesus Ancient City – Şirince – Istanbul
- On the last day of the Alaçatı Herb Festival Tour with DGN Travel, we depart for Selçuk after having breakfast at our hotel to visit the House of the Virgin Mary. We complete our visit by praying at the church located in the area believed to be where Mary lived for a period. After leaving the House of the Virgin Mary, we start our tour of Ephesus Ancient City, one of the most famous ancient cities in the world, entirely made of marble and from ancient times.
- We explore the Ephesus ruins, Agora, Ancient Theater, Terrace Houses, Odeon, Herakles Gate, Trajan Fountain, and Celsus Library with the guidance of our tour guide. After completing our visits, we take a break for lunch. After our lunch break, we head towards Şirince.
- Our journey continues among the olive groves until we arrive in Şirince, a charming Greek village, formerly known as "Çirkince." We visit the Wine House/Wine Museum, which holds some of the finest wines in the region. We then have free time to take beautiful photos and shop in the village. We explore the charming houses, streets, and people of Şirince Village, and then we start our return journey to Istanbul. We bid farewell to our guests by dropping them off at the points where we picked them up for our next DGN Travel event.
- Breakfast : Will be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour fee.
- Lunch : Will be taken as free time. (Extra)
- Dinner : Will be taken at a rest area along the route. (Extra)
- Accommodation : This is the return day. There is no hotel accommodation tonight.