2 nights, 3 daysBalkan Trio Tour
Kavala, Thessaloniki, Skopje, Sofia
International tours: the Balkans, Europe, Africa and Asia
International programmes arranged by region, from short Balkan routes to a two-week Europe tour, and from the pyramids to the cities of the Silk Road and Japan.
19 tour programmesDeparting from IstanbulTÜRSAB A-12881
The Balkans and Greece
Several countries in a short time; mostly by road.
4 routes2 nights, 3 days
6 nights, 8 daysGrand Balkans Tour
Sofia, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Mostar
New route3 nights, 4 daysAthens and Delphi Tour
The Acropolis of Athens, the Acropolis Museum, Delphi, the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion
New route4 nights, 6 daysBulgaria Bansko Ski Tour
Bansko, Pirin National Park
Western and Central Europe
Italy, Spain, Benelux and the capitals of Central Europe.
5 routes
4 nights, 5 daysCERN and Airbus Tour
Montpellier, Toulouse, Avignon, Geneva
4 nights, 5 daysClassic Italy Tour
Florence, Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano
4 nights, 5 daysMadrid and Andalusia Tour
Madrid, Toledo, Seville, Córdoba
13 nights, 14 daysGrand Europe Tour
Thessaloniki, Rome, Pisa, Florence
5 nights, 6 daysBenelux, Paris and Germany Tour
Brussels, Bruges, Amsterdam, Cologne
Britain and Scandinavia
London, Scotland, Ireland and the fjords.
2 routes
7 nights, 8 daysGreat Britain Tour
London, Edinburgh, Wales, Northern Ireland
5 nights, 6 daysScandinavia and Fjords Tour
Stockholm, the Norwegian fjords, Copenhagen
Africa and the Middle East
Morocco, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates.
4 routes
7 nights, 8 daysGrand Morocco Tour
Marrakech, Casablanca, Fez, Meknes
3 nights, 4 days · 4 nights, 5 daysSharm El Sheikh Tour
Sharm El Sheikh, the Red Sea, South Sinai
New route5 nights, 6 daysEgypt Tour: Cairo and Luxor
The Giza Pyramids, the Karnak and Luxor temples, the Valley of the Kings, historic Cairo and Khan el-Khalili
New route3 nights, 4 daysDubai and Abu Dhabi Tour
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Dubai Creek and the abra crossing, the Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Asia and the Caucasus
Georgia, Uzbekistan and Japan.
4 routes
New route3 nights, 4 daysGeorgia Tour: Tbilisi, Mtskheta and Kazbegi
Tbilisi old town and Narikala Fortress, the Abanotubani sulphur baths, Mtskheta (Jvari and Svetitskhoveli), Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) and Gergeti Trinity Church
New route5 nights, 6 daysUzbekistan Tour: Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara
Samarkand – Registan Square, Gur-e-Amir and Shah-i-Zinda, Historic Centre of Bukhara, Tashkent
New route6 nights, 8 daysJapan Tour: Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto and Osaka
Tokyo, Mount Fuji (Fujisan), Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Taisha
New route3 nights, 4 daysGeorgia Gudauri Ski Tour
Gudauri Ski Resort, Ananuri Fortress Complex, Gergeti Sameba (Holy Trinity) Church
Country and visa information
Brief information about the countries you will visit
The general situation for Turkish citizens (ordinary passport). Visa and entry requirements may change; check the current situation with the relevant consulate before you travel.
Visa-free entry
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, North Macedonia, Serbia, Uzbekistan
Visa on arrival or e-visa
Egypt, United Arab Emirates
Schengen visa required
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
Separate visa required
England, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Scotland, Wales
Rule changing: visa required from 1 November 2026
Montenegro
Open the detailed table for 33 countries (visa, currency, time difference)
| Country | Visa | Currency | Time difference | Tours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Schengen visa required | Euro (EUR) | 2 hours behind Türkiye in winter; 1 hour behind during summer time | Benelux and Paris |
| Albania | No visa needed for tourist visits (up to 90 days) | Albanian lek (ALL) | 2 hours behind Türkiye in winter; 1 hour behind during summer time | Grand Balkans |
| Austria | Schengen visa required | Euro (EUR) | 2 hours behind Türkiye in winter; 1 hour behind during summer time | Grand Europe |
| Belgium | Schengen visa required | Euro (EUR) | 2 hours behind Türkiye in winter; 1 hour behind during summer time | Grand Europe, Benelux and Paris |
| United Arab Emirates | Turkish citizens (ordinary passport) need a visa; the tourist visa is obtained before travel (usually as an e-visa through an agency or airline). | UAE dirham (AED) | 1 hour ahead of Türkiye | Dubai and Abu Dhabi |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | No visa needed for tourist visits (up to 90 days within 6 months) | Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (BAM) | 2 hours behind Türkiye in winter; 1 hour behind during summer time | Grand Balkans |
| Bulgaria | Schengen visa required (Bulgaria has been a full Schengen member since 2025) | Euro (EUR), from 1 January 2026 | 1 hour behind Türkiye in winter; same time during summer time | Balkan Trio, Grand Balkans, Grand Europe, Bansko |
| Czechia | Schengen visa required | Czech koruna (CZK) | 2 hours behind Türkiye in winter; 1 hour behind during summer time | Grand Europe |
| Denmark | Schengen visa required | Danish krone (DKK) | 2 hours behind Türkiye in winter; 1 hour behind during summer time | Scandinavian Fjords |
| Morocco | No visa needed for tourist visits (up to 90 days) | Moroccan dirham (MAD) | 2 hours behind Türkiye (3 hours behind during Ramadan) | Grand Morocco |
| France | Schengen visa required | Euro (EUR) | 2 hours behind Türkiye in winter; 1 hour behind during summer time | CERN and Airbus, Grand Europe, Benelux and Paris |
| Wales | UK visa required (a Schengen visa is not valid) | Pound sterling (GBP) | 3 hours behind Türkiye in winter; 2 hours behind during summer time | Great Britain |
| Georgia | Turkish citizens can stay up to 1 year without a visa; entry is also possible with the new-generation chip ID card instead of a passport. From 1 January 2026, travel insurance covering the whole stay with at least 30,000 GEL of cover (in English or Georgian) is mandatory. | Georgian lari (GEL) | 1 hour ahead of Türkiye | Georgia: Tbilisi and Kazbegi, Gudauri |
| Croatia | Schengen visa required | Euro (EUR) | 2 hours behind Türkiye in winter; 1 hour behind during summer time | Grand Balkans |
| Netherlands | Schengen visa required | Euro (EUR) | 2 hours behind Türkiye in winter; 1 hour behind during summer time | Grand Europe, Benelux and Paris |
| England | UK visa required (a Schengen visa is not valid) | Pound sterling (GBP) | 3 hours behind Türkiye in winter; 2 hours behind during summer time | Great Britain |
| Republic of Ireland | Irish visa required (separate from UK and Schengen visas) | Euro (EUR) | 3 hours behind Türkiye in winter; 2 hours behind during summer time | Great Britain |
| Scotland | UK visa required (a Schengen visa is not valid) | Pound sterling (GBP) | 3 hours behind Türkiye in winter; 2 hours behind during summer time | Great Britain |
| Spain | Schengen visa required | Euro (EUR) | 2 hours behind Türkiye in winter; 1 hour behind during summer time | Madrid and Andalusia |
| Sweden | Schengen visa required | Swedish krona (SEK) | 2 hours behind Türkiye in winter; 1 hour behind during summer time | Scandinavian Fjords |
| Switzerland | Schengen visa required | Swiss franc (CHF) | 2 hours behind Türkiye in winter; 1 hour behind during summer time | CERN and Airbus |
| Italy | Schengen visa required | Euro (EUR) | 2 hours behind Türkiye in winter; 1 hour behind during summer time | Classic Italy, Grand Europe |
| Japan | Turkish citizens (ordinary passport) can visit visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days. | Japanese yen (JPY) | 6 hours ahead of Türkiye | Japan |
| Montenegro | Visa-free for up to 30 days until 31 October 2026; a visa is required from 1 November 2026 (holders of a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit for these countries can enter visa-free for up to 30 days) | Euro (EUR) | 2 hours behind Türkiye in winter; 1 hour behind during summer time | Grand Balkans |
| Northern Ireland | UK visa required (a Schengen visa is not valid) | Pound sterling (GBP) | 3 hours behind Türkiye in winter; 2 hours behind during summer time | Great Britain |
| North Macedonia | No visa needed for tourist visits (up to 90 days) | Macedonian denar (MKD) | 2 hours behind Türkiye in winter; 1 hour behind during summer time | Balkan Trio, Grand Balkans |
| Luxembourg | Schengen visa required | Euro (EUR) | 2 hours behind Türkiye in winter; 1 hour behind during summer time | Benelux and Paris |
| Hungary | Schengen visa required | Hungarian forint (HUF) | 2 hours behind Türkiye in winter; 1 hour behind during summer time | Grand Europe |
| Egypt | Holders of ordinary passports need a visa; it can be obtained on arrival (at the border) | Egyptian pound (EGP) | 1 hour behind Türkiye in winter; same time during summer time | Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt: Cairo and Luxor |
| Norway | Schengen visa required | Norwegian krone (NOK) | 2 hours behind Türkiye in winter; 1 hour behind during summer time | Scandinavian Fjords |
| Uzbekistan | Turkish citizens (ordinary passport) can stay up to 30 days without a visa; for stays of more than 3 days, temporary residence registration is required (done at the hotel) and shown on departure. | Uzbek som (UZS) | 2 hours ahead of Türkiye | Uzbekistan: Samarkand and Bukhara |
| Serbia | No visa needed for tourist visits (up to 90 days within 180 days) | Serbian dinar (RSD) | 2 hours behind Türkiye in winter; 1 hour behind during summer time | Grand Balkans, Grand Europe |
| Greece | Schengen visa required | Euro (EUR) | 1 hour behind Türkiye in winter; same time during summer time | Balkan Trio, Grand Balkans, Grand Europe, Athens and Delphi |
Frequently asked questions about international tours
Where do the international tours start?
All programmes depart from Istanbul. On Balkan tours, transport is usually by road, and on long-haul routes by air; the mode of transport is stated on each tour's page and in the quote.
Do I need a visa?
It depends on the country. The table above shows the general situation for Turkish citizens for each country; we also share the current requirements at the quotation stage.
How is the price set?
The price is prepared according to the date, group size, accommodation preference and flight availability, and is sent in writing together with the services included.
Do you organise international tours for school and corporate groups?
Yes. The programme is planned according to group size, dates and age group. Routes such as Classic Italy, CERN and Airbus, and Athens and Delphi are also suitable for school groups.
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