Prague and Berlin Tour Itinerary for New Year's and Christmas Markets, Departing from Antalya
Antalya - Izmir - Prague
We meet in the morning at Antalya Airport. After check-in and baggage procedures, we depart for Izmir on our Sun Express Airlines flight. We arrive at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport in the morning and collect our luggage. Then, we meet our guide in front of the Sun Express Airlines counter, complete the necessary baggage and customs procedures, and proceed with our direct (non-stop) flight. Upon arrival at Prague Václav Havel Airport, after completing passport and baggage procedures, we transfer to our hotel via a private vehicle waiting for us. Following check-in, we prepare to join the New Year celebrations in Prague city center. At the time specified by our guide, we reconvene in the hotel lobby and head toward the city center. As soon as we step into Prague’s city center, we find ourselves immersed in the enchanting atmosphere of one of Europe’s most romantic cities. Our tour of Prague, known as the “Golden City” for its medieval architecture reaching down to the present day, its Gothic towers, and its fairy-tale squares, begins with the Prague Christmas Markets, which transform the city into a magical realm during the New Year period. In the Christmas markets set up around the Old Town Square (Old Town Square), considered the heart of the city, and Wenceslas Square, we enjoy a pleasant walk amidst colorful wooden stalls, New Year decorations, handmade souvenirs, traditional Czech flavors, and the scent of mulled wine. Under the lights of the giant Christmas tree, while feeling Prague’s enchanting atmosphere, we begin to experience the excitement of the last day of the year. As Prague’s historic squares are filled with music and street entertainment, creating a festival-like ambiance, we bid farewell to 2026 with our loved ones, welcome 2027 with our best wishes, and spend an unforgettable night within this dreamlike atmosphere. After enjoying this evening freely, we regroup at the point designated by our guide and return to our hotel later that night. Guests who wish to continue the festivities until early morning may choose to return to their hotel independently using local transportation. Overnight at our hotel in Prague.
Prague - Vltava River
On the first morning of 2027, after breakfast at our hotel, we begin our tour by taking the opportunity to fully explore this beautiful city in its post-New Year tranquility. Our panoramic city tour starts with visits to the Historic Train Station, National Museum, State Opera House, and Wenceslas Square, followed by a trip to Vyšehrad, where the city's legendary story began. In the area where the city was founded in the 10th century, we visit St. Peter and Paul Basilica. After a photo stop, we continue by vehicle along the scenic views of the Vltava River to Prague Castle, which has hosted Bohemian Kings, Holy Roman-German Emperors, and Presidents of Czechoslovakia. From the castle, we see the Old Royal Palace, the Presidential Palace, the seat of the Prague Archbishopric, and St. Vitus Cathedral—the city’s cathedral, whose construction began in 1344 and lasted six hundred years, serving as the coronation site for many kings and queens. Next on our itinerary are Alchemists' Street, St. George's Basilica, Malá Strana (Lesser Quarter), Charles Bridge—built in the 13th century by Chief Architect Peter Parler and adorned with 30 statues of saints—and Johannes Kepler's House. After completing our walking tour, you will surely be intrigued by the historic Astronomical Clock Tower, where shows featuring the Twelve Apostles take place, and by eye-catching Garnet and Bohemian Crystal products, among the most popular items from the Czech Republic. Following free time, we continue our tour visiting Tyn Church, the Jan Hus Monument, Kinsky Palace (where socialism was proclaimed in 1948), St. Nicholas Church, and the house where Franz Kafka was born. Proceeding toward the Vltava River, we observe Josefov District, known for its Jewish population, Straka Academy (now used by the Czech Government), Stefanikuv, Manes, and Cechuv Bridges, concluding our tour. We then head to the harbor for the included open-buffet dinner cruise with limited beverages on the Vltava River. Guests who do not wish to join the evening program may spend their time freely in the city center and wait at the time and location designated by the guide. After this two-hour dreamlike cruise offering views of the city illuminated with Christmas lights, large fir trees, and colorful decorations from the river, we return to our hotel in Prague.
Prague – Karlovy Vary – Dresden
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart from Prague and embark on a short journey to Karlovy Vary, the most famous and frequented city of European society as well as the world of art and politics in the 18th and 19th centuries. We are familiar with it not only for its renowned spas and porcelain but also for the many references to Atatürk's visit here for treatment. Our first stop is Rudolf's Hotel, where Atatürk stayed during his treatment. Among the city's unique natural beauties, we admire the magnificent palaces built side by side, visit the historic Grand Pupp Hotel that hosts the annual Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, see the homes of world figures such as Tsar Peter, Goethe, and Beethoven, and tour the thermal galleries. After our tour, during the free time provided, we have the opportunity to taste traditional Czech flavors and shop at factory outlet stores selling crystal, porcelain, garnet, and amber stones, along with other traditional Czech souvenirs, as well as at Christmas stalls. Following the free time, we depart from Karlovy Vary and arrive in Dresden, another beautiful city in Germany, known for its Baroque and Rococo architecture that captures attention and often referred to as the "Florence of the Elbe." In this city, which was heavily bombed during World War II but quickly restored to achieve its modern appearance today, notable sights include Brühl Terrace, described as the "Balcony of Europe," the Elbe River, Albertinum, the Academy of Fine Arts, Hof Church, Semper Opera, Zwinger Palace, Old Town Square, Frauenkirche Church, and the Martin Luther Monument. After completing our tour, we settle into our hotel following a period of free time allocated for shopping and dinner in the city center. Overnight stay at our hotel in Dresden.
Berlin – Izmir – Antalya
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart from Dresden and head towards Berlin, the capital of Germany. After a pleasant journey, we arrive in Berlin, one of Europe's most dynamic capitals and historically significant cities. We tour Berlin, visiting the remnants of the Berlin Wall, which for many years divided East and West Germany and became one of the strongest symbols of the Cold War era; Checkpoint Charlie, historically renowned as one of the most important crossing points between East and West Berlin; Museum Island, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and recognized as one of the world's most important museum complexes; the Berlin Cathedral (Dom), one of the city's most striking structures with its magnificent architecture; Gendarmenmarkt Square, considered one of Europe's most elegant squares; Unter den Linden Boulevard, one of Berlin's most prestigious and historic avenues; Brandenburg Gate, the symbol of German reunification and freedom; the Reichstag Parliament Building, notable for its modern glass dome and housing the German Federal Parliament; and Alexanderplatz Square, one of the city's busiest squares. Following our city tour and after some free time, we transfer to Berlin Airport. After completing our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we board our SunExpress Airlines flight and depart for Izmir. On the next day shown in our calendar, upon arrival at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, we collect our luggage and prepare for our flight to Antalya. After completing our check-in and baggage drop procedures again, we take our scheduled flight with SunExpress Airlines on the next day indicated in the calendar, arrive in Antalya, and bid farewell until we meet again in the next tour program.
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT
This tour is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days prior to the tour start date. Tours cancelled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through your agency.
VISA
Ordinary Passport (Umumi Pasaport) ✅ Visa Required
Green Passport (Yeşil Pasaport) ❌ Visa Not Required
Service Passport (Hizmet Pasaportu) ❌ Visa Not Required
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the end date of travel and must not be older than 10 years.
In destinations requiring a visa, the visa application must be made using the documents specified in the "Documents Required for Visa" list provided by your agency. To avoid issues with customs police at the border of the country to be visited due to torn, worn, wet, or otherwise damaged passports; it is necessary to renew such passports and, if the destination country requires a visa for Turkish citizens, ensure the new visa is on the new passport. In case of failure to do so, responsibility lies with the traveler. Since there is a possibility that police officers at entry/exit points may request a document showing joint parental consent when guests under 18 travel alone or with only one parent; we recommend that our guests under 18 and their parents exercise caution in this matter.
PAYMENT METHOD
*You can make your payments either in cash or via bank transfer through banks clearly listed on our website, and in cases where necessary, you can also complete them with your Credit Card.
*Payments made during tour registration in a specific currency and amount will be refunded in the same currency and amount in case of cancellation.
HEALTH
*We do not anticipate any health-threatening issues with meals taken at good restaurants and hotels in the region. However, when you are not with the group, we advise you to be careful with food and drink, strictly consume bottled water, avoid ice, milk, and dairy products, consume meat and fish products only if you are sure they are well-cooked, and eat fruits like bananas and pineapples whose peels can be removed.
*In case of health issues or injuries arising from reasons beyond your control, we strongly advise you to obtain reports and invoices from the health units where you receive treatment. This will be beneficial for insurance-related procedures.
FLIGHT DURATION
Antalya ✈︎ Izmir ⏱︎ 1 hr 5 min
Izmir ✈︎ Prague ⏱︎ 2 hrs 55 min
Berlin ✈︎ Izmir ⏱︎ 2 hrs 50 min
Izmir ✈︎ Antalya ⏱︎ 1 hr 5 min
TOURS & OPTIONAL TOURS AND ACTIVITIES
*All City and Culture Tours written in the program are included in the price.
*Optional tours, activities, boat trips, etc., are organized with a minimum participation requirement of 15 people and are not mandatory. If the required number is not met, tours may not take place, or optional tour/activity prices, content, and vehicles used may vary depending on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of extra tours/activities may be changed by the guide based on whether museums, historical sites, or venues are open/closed and weather conditions.
*The agency reserves the right to change the tour route while keeping the content the same, if deemed necessary.
*Tours or visits that cannot be carried out for any reason due to lack of permission by local authorities or other reasons will not be conducted. The agency cannot be held responsible for the inability to conduct these tours.
ACCOMMODATION
During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified km.
*Triple rooms are provided subject to hotel availability. In such rooms, the bed provided for the 3rd person may be smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed and 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or coach beds, participants who are the 3rd person and/or children booking are considered to have accepted potential crowding in the room and the type of bed.
*Child discounts apply only to one child staying with 2 adults and falling within the age group specified in the pricing section.
*Breakfasts included in the services of the tour program are served according to the breakfast culture of the country visited, generally as a continental breakfast consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated for the group.
*In case of possible disruptions, our agency reserves the right to change hotel names, provided the category remains the same, due to technical issues reported to us by hotel management.
CURRENCY
The currency used in European countries is the Euro. It is recommended to carry small amounts of Euros with you.
ELECTRICAL SOCKETS
Electrical sockets used in France are compatible with those in Turkey, and no additional adapter is needed.
SHOPPING
There are opportunities to shop at shopping malls located in city centers and at small stalls selling souvenirs.
TIME ZONE
Europe is 1 hour behind Turkey in summer time and 2 hours behind in winter time. For example, in summer, when it is 18:30 in Turkey, it is 17:30 in Europe.
FOOD CULTURE
Known for its filling and delicious dishes reflecting the rich traditions of Central Europe. In the meat-heavy Czech cuisine, especially goulash (gulaš), roasted duck (pečená kachna), and the famous dough dumplings knedliky served alongside are among the standout flavors. For sweet lovers, Trdelnik, commonly found on the city streets and prepared with cinnamon and sugar, is definitely one of the local sweets that must be tried.
CLOTHING AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS
If traveling in summer, we recommend bringing easily wearable t-shirts, short and long-sleeved shirts, cotton pants, shorts, comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket for evenings, and a thin sweater. Additionally; you can bring hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs against possible noise, cameras, video cameras, and their chargers and spare memory cards. In autumn and winter seasons, we recommend clothing that allows easy movement and keeps you warm, an umbrella, and a thin raincoat.
IMPORTANT NOTES
*Having a valid passport and/or having obtained a visa (for destinations/passports where a visa is required) does not guarantee entry into the country. Passport police have the authority to deny you entry. Our agency is not responsible for this situation; responsibility lies with the traveler.
*The agency acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and special flights, or times may change before the existing tour and flight.
*The agency is obligated to notify of these changes as soon as possible. Passengers purchase the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change.
*Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport tax and airport service fees.
*Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting up to 2-3 hours organized for general introduction of cities, conducted panoramically with guide narration from the vehicle, and do not include entrance fees to museums or historical sites.
*Including other tours specified in the program, if tours cannot be conducted on the corresponding day and time due to lack of permission by local authorities to visit or enter, or due to closed roads for any event, or due to weather conditions making the tour impossible, our agency is not responsible for the inability to conduct said tours. Some tours may be conducted by public transport or on foot where possible at points where closed roads or vehicle access is not permitted.
AIR TICKETS AND FLIGHTS INFORMATION
*Before the tour date, our agency will share flight times and flight ticket reservation number information. Due to group reservation, you can perform check-in procedures at the specified time and counter with just your passport even without your ticket.
*During registration, the name, date of birth, passport number, and ID number appearing on the passport must be entered into the system. Flight tickets are issued based on this information. Cancellations or changes of flight tickets resulting from incorrect information will be charged to the guests as no-show fees.
*Our agency is not responsible for damages incurred due to payments made to hotels and airlines in situations where you fail to participate due to being late for the flight or failing to catch the flight due to your own reasons.
*Our agency is in an intermediary position between the airline and the passenger; flight times may change before the flight, and all times must be confirmed 48 hours prior to the departure date. If the number of participants joining the package tour is insufficient, the tour cancellation will be communicated to the consumer 7 days in advance. Routes may vary depending on the city where the plane lands.
TRANSPORT AND LOCAL TRANSPORT SERVICES
*There is a mandatory requirement to wear seatbelts during the journey. For passengers aged 0-4, providing a "car baby seat" is mandatory. In case of non-compliance with rules, our agency cannot be held responsible for traffic fines or penalties imposed.
*Even if the assigned seat numbers in the vehicles supplied in the countries to be visited remain the same, direction, location, or position may vary. Seating is arranged according to the vehicle conditions of the current country.
*All vehicles provided by local vehicle service providers for transportation and transfer services are inspected in accordance with European Union rules and conditions. Vehicles that pass inspection provide service regardless of their model and age, provided they are comfortable and flawless.
LOSSES, OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS, PASSPORT AND ID LOSSES
*When leaving the hotels where you stay during your trip, please ensure you have collected all your belongings. In cases where forgotten items are found, the expenses incurred for delivering them to the country and/or the person belong to the owner of the item.
*In case your passport is lost or stolen, our agency's authorized representative/guide must continue the tour program as promised to other traveling guests; therefore, they should know that all organizations regarding passport procedures in the country where the loss/theft occurred, return, or inclusion in the tour will be handled under their own responsibility. Our agency accepts no responsibility for any difficulties or problems that may arise in this regard.
*The agency is not responsible for items forgotten, lost, or stolen during the tour.
TRAVEL HEALTH AND CANCELLATION INSURANCE
*The insurance arranged by our agency for the aforementioned trip covers Professional Liability Insurance mandated by the Turkish Travel Agencies Association (STYB) and provides coverage for travel health. The travel health coverage is valid for ages 0-65. Guests over 65 years old must arrange their insurance upon payment of a premium. We recommend that you always arrange Travel and Health Insurance for every trip to keep yourself covered.
*However, it should be known that this insurance does not cover cancellations without conditions or reasons; in cases of force majeure, acute non-chronic illnesses, accidents, and in the event of adverse conditions affecting first-degree relatives, cancellation is covered only upon submission and evaluation of relevant reports to the insurance company. These evaluations are made by relevant Health and Insurance Company health institutions and are outside the scope of our agency's responsibility.
What's Included
✅ Services Included in Package Price:
✓ Round-trip flights with SunExpress Airlines: Antalya – İzmir – Prague / Berlin – İzmir – Antalya, including airport taxes and check-in fees
✓ Luxury and comfortable transportation throughout the tour
✓ All city and cultural tours explicitly listed in the program
✓ 2 nights accommodation in Prague with bed and breakfast
✓ 1 night accommodation in Dresden with bed and breakfast
✓ City and cultural tours of Berlin – Dresden – Karlovy Vary – Prague
✓ Evening dinner cruise on the Vltava River
✓ Round-trip transfers to and from the New Year's Eve celebration square
✓ All country and city entry fees, customs duties, and hotel tourist accommodation taxes
✓ All highway, checkpoint, and parking fees
✓ Turkish-speaking guide and local guide services
✓ Mandatory TÜRSAB Professional Liability Insurance
✓ Travel, health, and cancellation insurance
(A discount is applied for guests over 65 years of age.)
Not Included
❌ Services Not Included in the Package Price:
✗ Departure tax fee
(Guests can obtain this via the mobile app, relevant banks, and the Revenue Administration.)
✗ Entrance fees for museums, historical sites, national parks, and palaces that guests may wish to visit individually
✗ Tips for the guide and captain