HEYBELIADA AND BUYUKADA

We depart with our guests from Erdek at the first light of the morning, after picking up guests from Bandırma, we head to Kartal pier. We board the ferry departing from Kartal Pier for our island tour and disembark at Heybeliada. After visiting the historic Naval School (former naval academy) which started education in 1773, we visit the Theological School, an important historical and cultural structure of the island, which served for many years as a center for training Orthodox clergy. After our school visit, we go to visit İsmet İnönü’s house in Heybeliada, the second President of the Republic of Turkey. Today, the house serves as İsmet İnönü Museum, housing many items and documents related to İnönü’s life and political career, making it an important visit point for history enthusiasts. The museum displays items and photographs belonging to İnönü from the period he lived with his family, including gifts he received from Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. After our visit to the İsmet İnönü Museum, we take a pleasant walk through the charming streets of Heybeliada, capturing the surroundings and taking a small break for tea or coffee. We utilize our free time to take photos. At the designated time, we meet at the pier, board the ferry, and head towards Büyükada.

After having lunch in Büyükada, we go to Aya Yorgi Hill to visit the Aya Yorgi Church, a sacred structure that has existed since the Byzantine Empire. Following the unique architecture of the Aya Yorgi Church and the breathtaking view from the hill, we visit the house of Reşat Nuri Güntekin, a significant figure in Turkish literature who spent his last days there, making it an important spot for anyone wanting to trace the author’s footsteps and closely examine his works. After visiting the master’s house, we visit the Aya Nikola Monastery (Hagios Nikolaos), one of the island's important historical structures. We are given free time to photograph the island's mansions, which have hosted many series and films, and immerse ourselves in the charm of Büyükada.

At the designated time, we meet at Büyükada Pier and embark on our return journey. See you on the next Kyzikos Travel tour...

NOTE: Our arrival time in Erdek may be later than planned due to traffic, fog, and weather conditions. A specific return time is not given; an average time is indicated according to the program flow.

OUR RECOMMENDATIONS:

Wearing comfortable shoes during the trip will make your walks more enjoyable.

And most importantly, do not forget to bring your camera, charger, and power bank!

INCLUDED SERVICES IN THE PRICE:

*Transportation

*Personal Accident Insurance

*Guiding Service

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

*Museum and Site Entry Fees

*Meals

*Shopping expenses

GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. The ‘customer’ who purchases services from KYZIKOS TRAVEL agency agrees to comply with the rules listed below.

2. The customer is obliged to provide accurate information about themselves and others attending the tour, such as their name, surname, and ID number, which are required for claiming the service, and is responsible for informing other participants about this preliminary information and general conditions.

3. The customer must carry their identification card with them during the tours.

4. The customer acknowledges that they are fully responsible for the baggage and its content; they are required to keep track of and supervise their belongings, and that KYZIKOS TRAVEL or its employees bear no legal or criminal responsibility for lost, stolen, or mislaid items, and they will not make any claims against KYZIKOS TRAVEL or its employees regarding such issues.

5. The customer is obliged to comply with the laws and customs governing the vehicle providing the purchased service and to adhere to the rules communicated regarding the service by the guide, facility, agency, tour personnel, and transportation vehicle authorities. In case of jeopardizing the safety of others’ lives and properties, the customer will be personally and primarily responsible for all material and immaterial damages that might arise, otherwise KYZIKOS TRAVEL will not perform the service in question and the customer will not have a refund right.

6. In accordance with the 1618 numbered Travel Agencies Union Law, KYZIKOS TRAVEL and its employees decide on the enterprises where breaks will be taken, considering customer interests in the regions they are in. In case of force majeure, a majority vote of the bus guests will be consulted.

7. The customer acknowledges that they will pay for all food, beverages, personal expenses, and all defined non-service items outside of the purchased service themselves.

8. Tour fees do not include museum card fees and site entry fees; the museum card is valid at museums and sites affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, however, it does not apply in places with low carrying capacities and where historic preservation would be compromised due to overloading.

9. Seat numbers on tours organized by KYZIKOS TRAVEL will be determined based on the order of reservation, and guests who do not participate in the existing tour and cancel their reservation will have their empty seats filled from the back to the front. Groups wishing to sit together will not be moved to ensure their seating arrangement is not disrupted or changed. For reservations of three people or more with odd numbers, KYZIKOS TRAVEL will determine which individual must sit alone based on the gender of the participants. These seat adjustments will be made at the discretion of KYZIKOS TRAVEL without notifying the guests of seat changes.

10. Guests who confirm their participation in tours organized by KYZIKOS TRAVEL are obliged to keep the ‘receipt of payment’ given to them upon payment of their fee, as guests without a receipt cannot claim any rights for the tour fee they paid.

11. Guests who have made a preliminary registration for day tours organized by KYZIKOS TRAVEL must pay the existing tour fee to KYZIKOS TRAVEL no later than 7 days prior to the tour departure day, and guests who exceed this period reserve the right to cancel their preliminary registration without giving reasons, which is retained by KYZIKOS TRAVEL and its employees.

12. Guests registered for day trips and accommodation tours accept that if they wish to cancel the tour for any reason without providing a reason (beyond valid documents such as health reports, assignment letters, etc.), they will not be eligible for a refund of the amount paid.

13. For guests participating in accommodation and international tours organized by KYZIKOS TRAVEL, they are required to make the advance payment specified by KYZIKOS TRAVEL employees to finalize the tour and must pay the total tour fee by 30 days (1 month) before the tour departure date.

14. The customer may transfer the service to a third party who fulfills the conditions of this service up to 7 days prior to the start of the service, by notifying in writing. The “NEW OWNER” is jointly responsible for any expenses arising from the transfer and any balances.

15. In confirmed tours, guests are required to be present at the tour departure point at least 15 minutes prior to departure. KYZIKOS TRAVEL personnel may, considering the convenience of other guests, proceed with the tour without waiting for late guests. Guests who have paid for the tour but are unable to participate due to personal issues will recognize that KYZIKOS TRAVEL will not hold any legal or criminal responsibility and will not allow for refunds or claims.

16. Tours will begin and end at the points notified to passengers. Guests may join the tour at the points designated by KYZIKOS TRAVEL along the route and will be dropped off at designated points on their return.

17. KYZIKOS TRAVEL has the right to change the tour program due to unavoidable circumstances or events beyond the control of KYZIKOS TRAVEL and that may involve third parties. Tour participants will accept that KYZIKOS TRAVEL and its employees will have no legal or criminal responsibility in such situations.

18. Guests who provide contact information during the registration process that cannot be reached for any reason accept that the resulting inconvenience is a personal matter and KYZIKOS TRAVEL and its employees will not be liable, thus they cannot make claims against them. Guests are required to keep their contact information up to date.

19. Although KYZIKOS TRAVEL shows all due diligence, in case of adverse weather conditions, roadblock, strike, terrorism, fog, war threats, unforeseen technical issues, and all force-major circumstances, the tour may be canceled regardless of the time remaining until the tour departure date. The customer acknowledges that no refund will be made for tours canceled due to force majeure reasons. (Guests displaying valid documents like health reports or assignment letters will be refunded.) Guests registered for the canceled tour may transfer their registration to the next tour upon customer request or the payment made will be kept in the KYZIKOS TRAVEL account pool. Guests wishing to keep their payment in the pool have the right to use it for any tour on any date. In these circumstances, the customer will not have the right to compensation.

20. All day trips and accommodation tours organized by KYZIKOS TRAVEL will be carried out with vehicles deemed appropriate by KYZIKOS TRAVEL based on the road route and program suitability.