Discover Turkey, a fascinating country where empires have left their mark on every stone, and where ancient traditions coexist with modernity. Be captivated by the charm of Istanbul, the city that straddles two continents; feel the mystical energy of Cappadocia with its otherworldly landscapes; relax in the thermal baths of Pamukkale, marvel at the grandeur of Ephesus, and experience the Ottoman spirit in Bursa.
DAY 01 PANAMA ✈️ ISTANBUL
Arrive at Tocumen International Airport three hours prior to departure for your Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul. Overnight on board.
DAY 02 ISTANBUL
Welcome to Türkiye, a country full of culture, history, and unique experiences, where the contrasts of East and West blend seamlessly. Get ready to enjoy an extraordinary vacation.
Arrival on your international flight at the spectacular Istanbul Airport (IST) at 15:30 hrs. Inaugurated in April 2019, it is currently the largest in Europe and one of the largest in the world. After disembarking, passing through immigration, and collecting luggage, proceed to our meeting point at Exit Gate 8. You will then meet our drivers for transfer to the hotel. Check-in and free time to rest.
Note: In case you do not find our representatives at the meeting point, please contact our emergency number.
DAY 03 ISTANBUL
Breakfast. Optional excursion: "Pearls of the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus" (includes lunch). Departure at approx. 08:00 (time to be confirmed by the guide): Visit the old Jewish quarter of Balat and the Greek quarter of Fener, taking in the magnificent views of the Golden Horn; then visit the Cathedral of St. George, the principal seat of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate; continue to the Mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent, designed by the Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, which boasts the largest dome of any mosque in Istanbul. Head to the Spice Bazaar—a place with a special charm thanks to its colors and aromas, and the perfect spot to buy teas, herbs, dried fruits, traditional sweets, and, of course, spices. Conclude with a boat cruise along the Bosphorus, the strait dividing the city between Europe and Asia, where we will admire wonderful views of Ottoman fortresses, palaces, villas, and the bridges connecting both sides of the metropolis. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Note: The order of the excursions in Istanbul may be swapped depending on operational conditions, such as the number of participants, weather, traffic, or monument closing days.
DAY 04 ISTANBUL
Breakfast. Free day for personal activities.
Optional excursion “JEWELS OF CONSTANTINOPLE” (includes lunch at a local restaurant): Departure approx. 08:00 (schedule to be confirmed by the guide). Visit the city’s historic center and discover the vestiges of the empires that shaped modern Istanbul: the Roman Hippodrome, the social hub of Constantinople for centuries, with its Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpent Column, and the German Fountain; the Blue Mosque, with over 20,000 handmade ceramic tiles from Iznik; enjoy a panoramic view of Hagia Sophia, built in 537 AD—a masterpiece that has served as church, mosque, and museum, featuring one of the largest domes in the world.
Continue to the majestic Topkapi Palace, home to Ottoman sultans for over 400 years, visiting its royal gardens, kitchens, and treasury halls. Discover the mysterious Harem, the private quarters of the sultan’s wives and children, famed for its luxurious décor. Then visit the Byzantine Church of Aya Irini and end the tour at the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s largest and oldest covered markets, where bargaining is a tradition. Return to the hotel. Overnight.
Note: Supplement for entry to Hagia Sophia to be confirmed on-site.
DAY 05 ISTANBUL – ANKARA – CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast (lunch box) and early departure (approx. 06:00 – to be confirmed by the guide) toward Ankara for a panoramic visit of Türkiye’s capital and the Mausoleum of Atatürk, founder of the Republic. En route to Cappadocia, a photo stop at the Salt Lake, followed by a visit to a Caravanserai, an ancient inn from the Silk Road era. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 06 CAPPADOCIA
Optional: HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE (subject to weather conditions).
Breakfast. Departure approx. 08:00 to explore this fascinating region, known for its unique volcanic landscape formed over 3 million years ago. Begin at the Göreme Open-Air Museum, a monastic complex with rock-carved chapels decorated with 13th-century frescoes. Continue through the region’s stunning valleys and admire the famous “Fairy Chimneys,” the iconic rock formations of Cappadocia. Stop for panoramic views of the valleys. Lunch en route (not included).
Visit one of the underground cities, marvels of ancient engineering built to protect inhabitants from invasions. End the day with visits to a carpet workshop showcasing local craftsmanship, and a jewelry center featuring regional gemstones. Dinner and overnight.
Hot Air Balloon Details
➤ Approx. 2 hours / Spanish-speaking assistance / Hotel transfers included. Operation depends on weather. In case of cancellation, the excursion may be rescheduled for the next day, replaced with a balloon ride in Pamukkale, or fully refunded.
Departure around 05:30 to witness the sunrise and avoid strong winds. Balloon capacity ranges from 20–24 passengers. Upon arrival (around 06:00), you’ll see the balloon inflation process and enjoy a light breakfast before boarding.
DAY 07 CAPPADOCIA – PAMUKKALE
Breakfast (lunch box). Departure approx. 06:00 (to be confirmed by the guide) toward Pamukkale. Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis and the “Cotton Castle,” a true natural wonder with giant cascades, stalactites, and natural pools. Hierapolis (“Sacred City” in Greek) was known for its temples, theaters, and healing thermal waters that formed the iconic white terraces of Pamukkale (“Cotton Castle” in Turkish). Both sites are UNESCO World Heritage for their historical and natural significance. The region is also known for its cotton production—visit a local textile factory. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 08 PAMUKKALE - SELÇUK - IZMIR/KUSADASI
Breakfast. Departure approx. 08:00 (to be confirmed by the guide) to visit the House of Virgin Mary, located on a nearby hill—believed to be her final home under the care of Apostle John. It is a pilgrimage site for both Christians and Muslims. Lunch en route (not included).
Continue through Selçuk for a panoramic tour of this historically rich city, viewing the Ottoman castle, the Basilica of St. John, and the Temple of Artemis—one of the ancient world’s great wonders. (Entrance fees not included.) Proceed to a leather showroom to see the craftsmanship of lightweight, high-quality lambskin products. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Note: Accommodation may be in Izmir or Kuşadasi depending on the season.
DAY 09 IZMIR / KUSADASI
Breakfast. Free day for personal activities.
Optional excursion “CHIOS – A GREEK PARADISE”: Departure approx. 06:00–07:00 (to be confirmed by the guide). Transfer from the hotel to Çeşme port and ferry to the charming Greek island of Chios. Visit Mesta, a picturesque Byzantine village with narrow cobblestone streets; then continue to Pyrgi, famous for its white-and-black geometric “xysta” patterns adorning the facades. Visit the Mastic Museum to learn about the unique resin harvested only on this island. End the tour at a beautiful Aegean beach for relaxation and swimming before returning by ferry to Çeşme and transfer back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 10 IZMIR / KUSADASI – BURSA – ISTANBUL
Breakfast. Departure approx. 08:00 (to be confirmed by the guide) toward Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. Panoramic visit including the Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum, known for their exquisite decoration. Continue to Istanbul. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 11 ISTANBUL - PANAMA
Breakfast. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for Turkish Airlines flight TK-800 departing at 08:00 hrs bound for Panama City.
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Istunto on vanhentunut. Päivitämme jatkuvasti tarjouksiamme ja lentojamme, jatkamme kanssamme uusia tarjouksia
Takaisin etusivulle Lataa sivu uudelleenBased on Law 7850, date 29.07.1994 “The Civil Code of the Republic of Albania” amended, Law 9734, date 14.05.2007 “On Tourism” amended and other effective legislation.
1. Preamble
1.1. VAS DMC (hereinafter “the agency”) is the first Albanian tour operator which offers vacations all year long. The agency operates with highly qualified staff and a long experience in the service field.
1.2. The agency operates with a network composed of 550 member agencies based in Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia and offers accommodation in more than 100,000 hotels worldwide.
1.3. The agency offers its services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The offices’ working hours are open from Monday to Saturday, from 08:00 am to 06:00 pm.
2. Definitions
2.1. In this agreement, the following terms will be explained as:
2.1.1. Agency: Registered legal entity which offers, finds and makes possible touristic travel, travel tickets of different types of transportation and tickets to sport, music and showbiz events, in exchange of a fee.
2.1.2. Reservation or booking: the act of ordering or guarding a product like travel, accommodation or package tour. This is done by the agency, with a request from the client.
2.1.3. Reservation or booking is done through the online page www.albtoursd.com, through the contact with one of the offices of the agency or through the contact with one of the members of the agency.
2.1.4. Confirmation:a) The verification of the availability of a reservation or booking, orb) the final agreement by the means of which the client liquidates the obligations toward the agency and the agency guards with a final act the reservation or booking of the client.
2.1.5. Hotel: An establishment or a connected group of establishments, independent from any other construction, with no fewer than 6 rooms, within a single piece of land, in which accommodation, complementary services and commodity are offered for the public by a qualified staff.
2.1.6. Reimbursement: The amount of money the agency is obliged to return to the client in case of nonfulfillment of the agreement on the part of the agency without any reasonable cause or if the reasons stated in this document are present.
2.1.7. Package tour: The prepared combination of services, which is sold or offered for sale and which covers a period of time longer than 24 hours or which includes one night of accommodation. The package tour includes two or more components such as:a) Transportationb) Accommodationc) Other touristic services, independent from the transportation and accommodation. These services constitute a considerable amount of the package and they are included in the prepared combination and are billed or invoiced separately.
3. Obligations of the agency
3.1. The staff of the agency is obliged to explain all offers for which the client has expressed an interest. The staff, within the opening hours and in the way set in this agreement, is obliged to answer all questions and requests of the client.
3.2. The staff of the agency is obliged to explain the procedure to be followed in order for the tour to take place, according to the client’s request. One of the procedures is also the preparing of the documents that the client must present to the agency.
3.3. The staff of the agency is obliged to answer in the best possible way to the needs of the client regarding the reservation of the hotel, the transportation etc. If the client has chosen one of the packages prepared by the agency, the staff will answer only for the hotel and transportation set in the package.
3.4. If the request is made within the limits set in this agreement, the staff of the agency is obliged to enable a change in the accommodation according to the requests of the client. If this change comprises a financial cost, this cost is to be borne by the client.
3.5. If the request is made within the limits set in this agreement, the staff of the agency is obliged to enable a change in the transportation according to the requests of the client. If this change comprises a financial cost, this cost is to be borne by the client.
3.6. The agency declares to be responsible for every offer made public in the online page www.albtoursd.com, in the brochures and catalogs produced by the agency and for every offer advertised by the staff of the agency.
3.7. The agency is not responsible for the condition of the hotel rooms if they are not in the condition in which they appear in the official hotel online page or for the actions and behavior of the hotel staff in the destination chosen by the client.
3.8. The agency is not responsible for the cancellation of the tour in case of major force, natural causes, people’s protest or declaration of war in the destination chosen by the client and for every accident that happens as a result of these causes. The solution will be achieved with an agreement between the agency and the client.
3.9. The agency is not responsible for the damage or loss of luggage or personal items in the plane, airport, port, ship or hotel.
3.10. The agency is responsible for the damage or loss of luggage or personal items in the means of transportation offered by the agency for the transportation of the client from and to the airport or port or for the city tour.
4. Rights of the agency
4.1. The agency reserves the right to ask every necessary document for the realization and the reservation of the tour.
4.2. The agency reserves the right to receive, in the way set in this agreement, every payment that the client owes.
4.3. The agency reserves the right to cancel a reservation if the client does not liquidate all payments as set in this agreement.
4.4. In case of cancellation, the agency reserves the right to withhold from the amount paid by the client, expenses and commissions which are made prior to the cancellation.
5. Obligations of the client
5.1. The client is obliged to liquidate all payments according to this agreement.
5.2. The client is obliged to be present at the departure in the time and day set by the agency.
5.3. The client is obliged to give the exact number of participants in the tour if the client is responsible for the group.
5.4. The client is obliged to declare if animals are to participate in the tour.
5.5. The client is obliged to declare if underage people are to participate in the tour. Underage people that travel in the presence of other people are to take a proxy by both the parents.
6. Rights of the client
6.1. The client has the right to profit by the offer made by the agency, according to the data given by the staff.
6.2. The client has the right to ask all information on the tour. This is to be done during the opening hours of the agency and according to the terms set in this agreement.
6.3. The client has the right to ask for a reimbursement in case of cancellation of the tour, change in the hotel or the transportation or in case of nonfulfillment of the agreement on the part of the agency without any reasonable cause or if the reasons stated in this document are present.
7. Deadlines
7.1. The deadline for a reservation or booking is at least 14 days prior to the date set for the tour. The agency is not responsible if, even within this deadline, there are no vacancies in the hotel or in the means of transportation.
7.2. Cancellation deadline
7.2.1. If the reservation or booking of the client is cancelled by the client himself 21 days or more prior to the tour, the client is reimbursed the full amount paid to the agency. The agency reserves the right to withhold from the amount paid by the client, expenses and commissions which are made prior to the cancellation. Expenses include the bank fee when payment is made via credit or debit card.
7.2.2. If the reservation or booking of the client is cancelled by the client himself 10 to 20 days prior to the tour, the client is to bear transfer fees and 50% of administration expenses. Expenses include the bank fee when payment is made via credit or debit card.
7.2.3. If the reservation or booking of the client is cancelled by the client himself 4 to 9 days prior to the tour, the client is to bear transfer fees and 70% of the administration expenses. Expenses include the bank fee when payment is made via credit or debit card.
7.2.4. If the reservation or booking of the client is cancelled by the client himself in less than 3 days prior to the tour, the client will not profit any reimbursement.
7.2.5. If the client is not present or leaves the tour before the date set by the agency, the client will not profit any reimbursement.
7.3. Cancellation procedures In order for the cancellation to be valid, the client must complete a required form found in the offices of the agency. The client must be present personally or be represented by a member of the group registered to travel with the client. In this case, the client must call the agency to confirm the cancellation, while the representative of the group is still in the office.
8. Price and payment
8.1. Setting the price: The price made public in the online page www.albtoursd.com, or the price given by the staff of the agency is the final price of the offer or package.
8.2. Responsibility of the agency in case of change in price
8.2.1. The agency is not responsible for the change in the final price if this change is made by the hotel, in case of an increase in taxes to be paid in the destination and other impositions made by the Albanian or local authorities.
8.2.2. The agency is not responsible for the change in the final price in different periods of time during the year which are considered to be peak in tourism in the destination chosen by the client.
8.2.3. Charges for children vary according to the policies of the hotel. The agency is not responsible for these charges and for the variations in the price.
8.3. The whole amount of the payment is to be liquidated by the time the reservation is made. In agreement with the agency, the payment will be liquidated 50% by the time the reservation is made and 50% will be liquidated 14 days prior to the departure day. In case of delay in the payment, the agency reserves the right to cancel the reservation. In different periods of time during a year, the agency reserves the right to change the deadline of 14 days.
8.4. The reimbursement in case of a change of the package
8.5. Bank fee
8.5.1. When payment is made via credit card, the fee is paid by the agency.
8.5.2. When payment is made with a card in the office of the agency, there is no fee to be paid by the parties.
8.5.3. When payment is made by cash, there is no fee to be paid by the parties.
8.6. Liquidation of the price is to be made via the following procedures:
8.6.1. Cash in the agency office or in the offices of member offices.
8.6.2. Via credit card Visa or MasterCard, accompanied with an authorization form, a copy of the passport and the necessary data of the card, including the three digit code sent by fax if the client is not present in the office.
8.6.3. Via credit or debit card Visa, MasterCard, Visa Electron and Maestro using our machine if the client is present in the office.
8.6.4. Via bank transfer. The details of the agency’s bank account can be found here. In this case the client must send via fax or e-mail a copy of the invoice.
9. Settling the disputes
9.1. In case of a dispute, the agency will make every effort to achieve a solution with a quick agreement with the client.
9.2. The agency will ensure that every correspondence will be answered within the following period of time:a) no later than 14 days from the receiving of the request of the client; and b) no later than 28 days from the receiving of the request of the client for a detailed answer.
10. Copyright
10.1. VAS DMC declares that the online page www.vasdmc.com is property of the agency. The agency is responsible for each material posted in the page.
10.2. VAS DMC declares that the information on the accommodation and means of transportation is property of the official online pages of said accommodation and means of transportation. The information on www.vasdmc.com is updated frequently. The agency is not responsible if the information on the official online page of the accommodation or means of transportation is not accurate.
10.3. VAS DMC declares that on the online pages of the agency the only information posted is the information allowed to the public by the owners of the online pages of the accommodation and means of transportation. The information is not documented personally by the staff of the agency.
10.4. VAS DMC declares that the agency does not own any content cited in 10.3.
11. Approval of the agreement
11.1. The approval of this agreement is made by the shareholders of VAS DMC..
11.2. Any change in this agreement is made by the shareholders of VAS DMC .