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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Access, rectification, deletion and portability of your data, limitation, and opposition to its processing, as well as not being subject to decisions based solely on the automated processing of your data.
At The Genuine Travel Experience S.L., we work to offer you the best possible experience through our products and services. In some cases, it is necessary to collect information to achieve this. We care about your privacy and believe we should be transparent about it.
For this reason, and for the purposes of the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 of 2016 (hereinafter, “GDPR”) regarding the protection of natural persons with regard to data processing personal data and the free circulation of these data, and Law 34/2002, of July 11, on Information Society Services and electronic commerce (hereinafter, “LSSI”), The Genuine Travel Experience S.L. informs the user that, as data controller, it will incorporate the personal data provided by users into an automated file.
Our commitment begins by explaining the following to you:
If you want more information about the processing of your data, consult the different sections of the privacy policy below:
Who is responsible for the processing of your personal data?
Identity: The Genuine Travel Experience SL
Registered office: calle Mariá Cubì, nº 10 – 7º-1ª 08006 Barcelona (Spain)
C.I.F. nº: B70643259
Email: support@thegenuinetravel.com
The Genuine Travel Experience SL has designated a contact person as the internal GDPR manager within your organization. If you wish to make a query regarding the processing of your personal data, you can contact him by email: support@thegenuinetravel.com
What personal data do we collect?
The personal data that the user may provide:
- Name and surname
- Phone number
- CIF/NIF
- Business name
- Bank data
- Address and Zip
- Email.
- Location.
- IP address, date and time in which you accessed our services, internet browser you use and data about the device’s operating system.
Comments about the service to be hired and needs.
In some cases, it is mandatory to complete the registration form to access and enjoy certain services offered on the website, in this case to be able to be a user of it; Therefore, failure to provide the requested personal data or failure to accept this data protection policy means it will be impossible to subscribe and/or register for our services..
Why and for what purpose do we process your data?
At The Genuine Travel Experience SL we process the information provided to us by interested parties for the following purposes:
• Manage and carry out the service contracted by the user, its billing and collection.
• Customer data may be used to carry out market studies (statistical reports), which allow expanding and improving the products or services of The Genuine Travel Experience SL. In any case, no personal data will be included in the statistical reports prepared.
• Manage the sending of the information requested from us, as well as any other query you may have that is not subject to the conditions of the website or the contracting of the service.
• Develop commercial actions and carry out the maintenance and management of the relationship with the user, as well as the management of the services offered through the website and information tasks and subsequent follow-up.
• In some cases it will be necessary to provide information to Authorities or third companies for audit reasons, as well as handle personal data from invoices, contracts and documents to respond to claims from clients or Public Administrations.
We inform you that the personal data obtained, because of your registration as a user, will form part of the Record of Activities and Processing operations where The Genuine Travel Experience SL. is the owner, which will be updated periodically in accordance with the provisions of the RGPD.
What is the legitimacy for the processing of your data?
The processing of your data may be based on the following legal bases:
• Consent to contract online services from the website through the contact form and therefore for the execution of a contract at the request of the interested party. (Art.6.1 b) GDPR. For the execution of the provision of the corresponding service, the delivery of the data is necessary since, otherwise, the requested services cannot be offered.
• Processing of customer data to carry out statistical reports (market studies) based on the legitimate interest of the company, which is considered prevalent, to the extent that no more data will be processed than those provided by users with the sole purpose of being able to improve with respect to the services offered by the entity. Additionally, the statistical reports will not contain personal data of the users, being anonymized.
• To be able to respond to your request or query and follow up after contracting the service. Providing the data is voluntary, although, if you do not do so, the request, query or claim cannot be responded to. Therefore, the communication of your personal data for these purposes is a necessary requirement so that we can respond to the requests made in this way.
• The prospective offer of products and services to clients is based on the satisfaction of the legitimate business interest consisting of being able to offer our clients the contracting of products or services and thus achieve their loyalty. In any case, the authorization to process your data for this purpose is voluntary and your refusal would only have the consequence of the fact that you would not receive commercial offers for our products or services. However, we remind you that you have the right to object to this processing of your data, and you may do so by any of the means described in this Policy.
• Legitimate interest in the processing of our clients’ data in direct marketing actions and express consent of the interested party for everything related to automatic assessments and profiling.
• Compliance with legal obligations for fraud prevention, communication with public authorities and claims from third parties.
How long do we keep your data?
The processing of data for the purposes described will continue for the time strictly necessary to comply with the commercial relationship with the client, as well as for compliance with the legal obligations arising from the processing of the data.
To which recipients are your data communicated?
In some cases, only when necessary, The Genuine Travel Experience SL will provide user data to third parties. However, data will never be sold to third parties. The external service providers with whom The Genuine Travel Experience SL works may use the data to provide the corresponding services, however, they will not use said information for their own purposes or for transfer to third parties.
The Genuine Travel Experience SL seeks to guarantee the security of personal data when sent outside the company and ensures that third-party service providers respect confidentiality and have appropriate measures to protect personal data. These third parties have the obligation to guarantee that the information is treated in accordance with data privacy regulations and in accordance with the provisions of Art.28 RGPD and Art.32.
In some cases, the law may require the disclosure of personal data to public bodies or other parties, only what is strictly necessary for compliance with such legal obligations.
The personal data obtained may also be shared with other companies in the group.
The Genuine Travel Experience SL as Data Processor, we have to inform that the owner of the personal data used and stored by the client within the framework of the services offered by the Website, are the property of the client acting as the sole person responsible for the data. . In this way, The Genuine Travel Experience SL acts as the person in charge of hosting this data. Therefore, it informs that it will not access or use this data, unless it is strictly necessary within the framework of the execution of the services and within the established technical and security limitations.
Therefore, The Genuine Travel Experience SL as a service provider will not resell this data or use it for personal purposes (such as data mining, profiling or direct marketing).
In what cases can The Genuine Travel Experience SL be forced to access the data stored and used by the client within the framework of the services?
The Genuine Travel Experience SL. You will only access this data under two circumstances:
• To guarantee the correct execution of the services and improve customer service when the latter contacts The Genuine Travel Experience SL support. In this case, access to customer data will be regulated by specific permissions and specific control and security measures.
• To comply with legal obligations within the framework of judicial and/or administrative requirements. These requirements are strictly regulated.
Access within the framework of The Genuine Travel Experience SL support:
When the client contacts The Genuine Travel Experience SL support, depending on the reason for the query, they can access two categories of data. On the one hand, with the aim of better responding to the client’s request, The Genuine Travel Experience SL support will access the information provided by the client when creating their The Genuine Travel Experience SL account (name, surname, telephone number, email ...).
On the other hand, exclusively at the express request of the client and subject to the technical limitations of each service, The Genuine Travel Experience SL support can access the data stored by the client in its services with the aim of identifying the origin of a problem and, where appropriate, solve it.
Access within the framework of the request of a judicial or administrative authority:
To comply with current regulations, The Genuine Travel Experience SL is obliged to respond to requests from judicial or administrative authorities. These data access requests are governed by a strict legal framework, so The Genuine Travel Experience SL only authorizes them once it has verified their validity and foundation. Furthermore, if the request or the Law does not prevent it, The Genuine Travel Experience SL undertakes to inform the client of said request as soon as possible. Applications from a third country will only be processed when they are based on an international agreement, such as a judicial cooperation treaty in force between the requesting country and the European Union or a Member State.
Where is your data stored?
Generally, data is stored within the EU. The data that is sent to third parties that do not belong to the EU, we will ensure that they guarantee a sufficient level of protection, by having Binding Corporate Rules (BCR). You can consult the list of these countries on the European Commission website. Thanks to the guarantees offered by The Genuine Travel Experience SL regarding data transfer, the client can comply with its regulatory obligations. Article 45 of the GDPR, which specifies cases of "transfers based on an adequacy decision", establishes that a transfer of personal data may take place to a third country or international organization when the Commission has decided that the third country, a territory or one or more specific sectors of that third country, or the international organization concerned, guarantee an adequate level of protection. Such transfer will not require any specific authorization.
Call recording
Calls may be recorded to process your requests or respond to your queries, as well as to evaluate and improve the responses offered by our agents and analyze the decisions made based on said responses.
Your data will be processed on the basis of the legitimate interest of the entity, this being prevalent due to the need to have instruments to be able to assess and improve the quality of the responses we offer and the decisions you make based on them. Also to increase security and have a means of accreditation of the services or products requested and those offered by us, being necessary to record the calls.
The recording will be kept for a minimum period of 12 months, and in any case until your request has been processed or your query has been answered. In the event that new data is collected by telephone as a result of a claim, contract, change of product or service, etc. The recording will be kept as proof of the data collection as long as some type of legal responsibility arising from the relationship maintained may arise. The information relating to the evaluation of the decisions made by users based on the answers provided is maintained for a period of 12 months.
Processing of personal contact data for commercial calls
Sometimes, The Genuine Travel Experience SL processes professional contact data that it obtains from the Internet to contact interested parties by telephone and try to close a commercial meeting with them or offer them services or products.
Taking into account the above, said treatment is based on the provisions of Art. 6.1.f) of the RGPD (legitimate interest), given that, in any case, the following premises are met:
a) The processing refers only to the data necessary for the professional location of the interested party.
b) The purpose of the treatment is to maintain relationships of any kind with the legal entity in which the affected person provides their services.
The same presumption operates for the processing of data relating to individual entrepreneurs and liberal professionals, when it refers to them only in that capacity and is not processed to establish a relationship with them as natural persons. In any case, interested parties may object to their processing at any of the contact addresses of The Genuine Travel Experience SL, as it is not mandatory for the entity to carry out such processing. The data will be kept for the indicated purpose indefinitely, unless the interested party objects, in which case, it will be deleted.
What rights do you have and how can you exercise them?
You can direct your communications and exercise your rights by making a request to the following email: support@thegenuinetravel.com
Under the provisions of the RGPD you can request:
• Right of access: you can request information about the personal data that we have about you.
• Right to rectification: you can communicate any change in your personal data.
• Right to deletion and to be forgotten: you can request deletion after blocking personal data.
• Right to limit processing: implies the restriction of the processing of personal data.
• Right to object: you can withdraw your consent to the processing of the data, opposing further processing.
• Right to portability: in some cases, you can request a copy of personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format for transmission to another controller.
• Right not to be subject to individualized decisions: you can request that decisions not be made that are based solely on automated processing, including profiling, that produce legal effects or significantly affect the interested party.
In some cases, the request may be rejected if you request that data necessary to comply with legal obligations be deleted.
Likewise, if you have any complaint about the processing of your data, you can submit a claim to the data protection authority: www.aepd.es.
Who is responsible for the accuracy and veracity of the data provided?
The user is solely responsible for the veracity and correctness of the data included, exonerating The Genuine Travel Experience SL of any responsibility in this regard. Users guarantee and are responsible, in any case, for the accuracy, validity and authenticity of the personal data provided, and undertake to keep it duly updated. The user agrees to provide complete and correct information in the registration or subscription form. The Genuine Travel Experience SL reserves the right to terminate the contracted services that have been concluded with users, in the event that the data provided is false, incomplete, inaccurate or not updated.
The Genuine Travel Experience SL is not responsible for the veracity of information that is not its own creation and for which another source is indicated, and therefore does not assume any responsibility for hypothetical damages that may arise from the use of said information.
The Genuine Travel Experience SL reserves the right to update, modify or delete the information contained on its web pages, and may even limit or not allow access to said information. The Genuine Travel Experience SL is exonerated from liability for any damage or harm that the user may suffer as a result of errors, defects or omissions in the information provided by The Genuine Travel Experience SL provided that it comes from sources other than the same.
What security measures do we apply to protect your personal data?
The Genuine Travel Experience SL has adopted the security levels of protection of Personal Data legally required, and seeks to install other means and additional technical measures at its disposal to avoid loss, misuse, alteration, unauthorized access and theft of the data. Personal Data provided to The Genuine Travel Experience SL The Genuine Travel Experience SL is not responsible for hypothetical damages or losses that may arise from interferences, omissions, interruptions, computer viruses, telephone breakdowns or disconnections in the operational functioning of this electronic system, caused by for reasons beyond the control of The Genuine Travel Experience SL. of delays or blockages in the use of this electronic system caused by deficiencies or overloads of telephone lines or overloads in the Data Processing Center, in the Internet system or in other electronic systems, as well as damages that may be caused by third parties people through illegitimate interference beyond the control of The Genuine Travel Experience SL However, the user must be aware that security measures on the Internet are not impregnable, given that no online service can guarantee absolute security.
Links to other websites
On the website www.thegenuinetravelexperience.com, there may be links to other web pages. By clicking on one of these links and accessing an external website, the visit will be subject to the privacy policy of said website, leaving The Genuine Travel Experience SL. disassociated from any type of responsibility regarding its privacy policy. It will only be liable for those redirections or links under the domain and ownership of the The Genuine Travel Experience SL group of companies.
Can the privacy policy be modified?
We may modify the Privacy Policy from time to time. Visit this page regularly to know the current situation. We will indicate the dates of the last revisions of this Privacy Policy at the bottom of that page; all revisions will take effect upon publication.