Karaburun Daffodil Flower Festival Tour 1 Night Hotel Accommodation
Tour Detail
🌼 Things You Need to Know About the Tour
Prepared for guests who wish to spend a pleasant weekend accompanied by the fragrant daffodils of the Aegean, this tour is a 3-day, 2-night program departing from Istanbul with 1 night hotel accommodation. The trip and return are made by bus.
On the first day of our tour, after an overnight journey, a spread breakfast in Çiçekliköy is served, followed by a visit to the Karaburun Daffodil Flower Festival and daffodil fields. After the festival, Mordoğan and Balıklıova are visited; then we proceed to İzmir to see Dario Moreno Street and the area around the Historical Elevator. Dinner and accommodation are at the hotel.
The second day continues with visits to Seferihisar, Sığacık, Germiyan Village, Barbaros Village, Bademler Village, and Alaçatı. Free time is provided in the historic streets of Sığacık, in the villages, and in the stone-house-lined streets of Alaçatı. After the program, the journey back to Istanbul begins.
🍽️ Food & Drink
- 1 breakfast and 1 dinner at the hotel are included in the tour price.
- The breakfast on the first day in Çiçekliköy, lunch meals, and the dinner on the return journey are extra and must be purchased separately.
- Beverages consumed during meals are not included in the tour price.
🏨 Accommodation
Accommodation is provided for 1 night in hotels of the specified standard in the İzmir or Kuşadası region. The hotel may vary based on availability; however, a different facility may be used as long as the standard indicated in the program is maintained.
👟 Important for Our Guests
Since the program includes visits to the festival area, daffodil fields, historic streets, and villages, it is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suitable for the season. Given that the program is largely outdoors, preparation for weather conditions is advisable.
Also, please remember that the program includes an overnight journey. For travel comfort, it is recommended to bring your personal necessities, medications, and charging equipment with you.
Note: Due to weather and road conditions, crowd density at visit points, or similar reasons, the guide may change the order of the program. Departure and return times may vary depending on traffic and road conditions.
Tour Program
Day 1 Night Journey
Vehicle Departure Points and Schedules
21:00 Incirli Metrobus Stop - In front of Nevada Cafe
21:30 Mecidiyekoy Square - In front of Nevada Cafe
22:00 Kadikoy Civil Registry Office Front
22:10 Under Bostanci Bridge
22:20 Under Kartal Bridge
22:30 Under Pendik Bridge
22:40 In front of Cayirova McDonald's
23:00 In front of Gebze Center
After picking up our valued guests at the designated points, we begin our night journey with itctur.com for the Nergis Festival and Hidden Villages of Aegean Tour.
Karaburun Festival Grounds – Daffodil Fields – Mordoğan – Balıklıova – Historical Elevator – Izmir – Clock Tower – Dario Moreno Street
After our night journey, we arrive at Çiçekliköy with itctur.com for the Karaburun Nergis Festival and Hidden Villages of the Aegean Tour, stopping for our buffet breakfast. After breakfast, we head towards a unique festival on the Karaburun Peninsula, famous for its fragrant daffodils of the Aegean. Within the magical atmosphere of nergis, one of nature's most elegant flowers; after free time provided by our guide in the festival area, we meet at the designated time and place and proceed to Mordoğan. Said to get its name from the purple dawn that appears in the first light of morning, Mordoğan maintains the ambiance of a modern holiday resort while also preserving the intimate texture of small Aegean villages. After our stop in Mordoğan, we turn our route towards Balıklıova, one of the warmest, most authentic, and tastiest stops on the Karaburun Peninsula. With its natural beauties, the tranquility of a seaside town, and its famous cookies, this place captivates its visitors. Here you can taste the almond village cookies. After our time in Balıklıova, we head towards İzmir where our hotel is located. Before reaching our hotel, Dario Moreno Street, one of İzmir's most romantic, colorful, and photogenic streets, is a historical and cultural gem located right at the entrance of the historic Elevator in Konak district. Named after the famous artist Dario Moreno, this street enchants its visitors with its nostalgic atmosphere, Levantine stone architecture, houses adorned with bougainvilleas, and warm street culture. After our stay here, we proceed to our hotel. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
Morning Breakfast : Will be taken as a buffet breakfast in Çiçekli Köy. (Extra)
Lunch : Will be taken freely. (Extra)
Dinner : Will be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour fee.
Accommodation : İzmir or Kuşadası Hotels
Seferihisar – Sığacık – Urla - Germiyan Village - Barbaros Village - Bademler Village - Alaçatı – Istanbul
On the second day of the Narcissus Festival and Hidden Villages of Aegean tour, after having breakfast at our hotel, we board our bus and head towards Seferihisar, which has been awarded Turkey's first Slow City title. In Seferihisar, a coastal town that earned the prestigious Cittaslow Slow City title in 2009 (Turkey's first), we arrive at Sığacık, a location where many TV series and films have been shot.
We visit the Ottoman Castle built by Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent and admire the original houses within the Inner Castle that have retained their authentic structure, strolling through its streets. We are given free time for shopping at the producer market set up inside the castle. Afterwards, we proceed to Urla Bademler Village, the site where Turkey's first village theater was established. This village is one of the most valuable in İzmir and even in all of Turkey. With its natural beauty, stone houses, and market area showcasing local products, it offers a unique atmosphere. After our village tour, we get back on our vehicle and move to Urla. In Urla, we visit the famous poet and writer Necati Cumalı House. Then, as we pass through Sanat Sokağı (Art Street), composed of Greek-style houses, we feel transported to a different era. We then visit the Urlalı Women Producer Market, where women from Urla have formed a cooperative to produce and sell their goods, giving us free time for shopping. Following this, we view the ruins of Klazomenai Ancient City, one of the important cities of the Ionian region, and receive information about it. Next, we head to Barbaros Village, where Turkey's first Korkuluk (Scarecrow) Festival is held. Apart from the festival, the scarecrows have become permanent residents of the village, adding employment and charm. As we stroll through the village streets accompanied by these scarecrows, you won't be able to resist the creative thinking and unique character they bring to the streets. Leaving the scarecrows behind, we travel to Germiyan Village, the only village in Turkey to join the Slow Food movement. In Germiyan Village, we are given free time to capture beautiful views along streets decorated with flower motifs. After our free time, we board our bus and head to our next stop, Alaçatı. With its narrow streets paved with cobblestones and colorful alleys blending Greek and Ottoman architecture, Alaçatı will captivate us. We are given free time in Alaçatı's streets until the time specified by our guide. During this free time, you can take colorful photos in front of historic stone houses in Alaçatı's streets, making your tour unforgettable. Once our free time ends, we conclude the Narcissus Festival and Hidden Villages of Aegean tour, board our vehicle, and begin our return journey. After dropping you off at your pickup points, we bid farewell to our valued guests, looking forward to meeting again at another itctur.com organized tour.
Morning Breakfast: To be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken in Urla. (Extra)
Dinner: To be taken at a rest facility along the route. (Extra)
Accommodation: There is no overnight hotel stay tonight.
General Information
🌼 Things You Need to Know About the Tour
- Tour duration: This is a 2 nights and 3 days program departing from Istanbul. Of this, 1 night is spent in a hotel and 1 night on the bus.
- Transportation: Round-trip travel is by bus. Departure points in Istanbul include Yenibosna, Mecidiyeköy, Kadıköy, Bostancı, Kartal, Pendik, Çayırova, and Gebze.
- First day: After the overnight journey, a break for a spread breakfast is made at Çiçekliköy. The breakfast is not included in the tour price.
- Festival: There is free time within the period specified by the guide at the Karaburun Daffodil Flower Festival.
- Tour route: Visits include the Karaburun Festival Area, daffodil fields, Mordoğan, Balıklıova, Historical Elevator, İzmir, Clock Tower, and Dario Moreno Street. On the second day, Seferihisar, Sığacık, Germiyan Village, Barbaros Village, Bademler Village, and Alaçatı are visited.
- Accommodation: 1 night of accommodation is provided in hotels of the standard specified on the tour page in the İzmir or Kuşadası region. The hotel may change depending on availability.
- Meals: 1 breakfast and 1 dinner at the hotel are included in the tour price. Lunches, the first-day breakfast, and the evening meal on the return journey are extra.
- Walking: Since the tour includes the festival area, daffodil fields, historic streets, and village visits, it is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Night journey: As one night of the tour will be spent on the bus, personal comfort items such as a neck pillow, headphones, and a light blanket can be brought.
- Weather conditions: Since a significant part of the program takes place outdoors, it is advisable to bring season-appropriate clothing and an umbrella/raincoat in case of rain.
- Personal expenses: Festival shopping, lunches, extra food and drinks, museum/ancient site entrance fees, and personal expenses are not included in the tour price.
- Program changes: Due to reasons such as weather, road conditions, and congestion at visit points, the guide may make changes to the order or timing of the program.
- Seat selection: A guarantee for a specific seat number is not provided during reservation; the seating arrangement inside the vehicle is managed by the itctur.com operation.
- Personal belongings: Responsibility for personal belongings at the bus and rest stops lies with the guest.
- Safety belt: In accordance with traffic regulations, wearing a safety belt is mandatory throughout the journey.
In summary: This tour is a fast-paced program combining an overnight bus journey, festival atmosphere, daffodil fields, Aegean coastal towns, and historical village visits. Therefore, it is recommended to prepare with comfortable shoes, seasonal clothing, personal necessities, and readiness for outdoor excursions.
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What to bring with you?
Basic items we recommend guests bring for the Karaburun Daffodil Flower Festival Tour:
Recommended Items to Bring for the Tour
- Comfortable and non-slip shoes: For walking through daffodil fields, villages, and historic streets.
- Season-appropriate clothing: Layered clothing is recommended, especially since time will be spent outdoors in the daffodil fields.
- Raincoat or umbrella: To prepare for variable weather conditions in the Aegean during winter months.
- Hat and sunglasses: For outdoor excursions.
- Small backpack: To comfortably carry your daily essentials.
- Comfort items for night travel: A neck pillow, headphones, eye mask, and a light blanket can make the journey more comfortable.
- Water: It is recommended to carry water with you throughout the day.
- Personal medications: Regularly used medications must always be carried in sufficient quantity.
- Phone / camera: For taking photos at daffodil fields, Sığacık, Alaçatı, and historical sites in İzmir.
- Power bank: To meet charging needs during all-day phone usage.
- Cash or card: For lunch meals, festival shopping, and personal expenses not included in the tour fee.
Departure Points
- Incirli Metrobus Stop - In Front Of Nevada Cafe 21:00
- Mecidiyeköy Square - In Front Of Nevada Cafe 21:20
- Kadıköy Marriage Office Front 21:50
- Bostancı Bridge Under 22:00
- Kartal Bridge Under 22:10
- Pendik Bridge Under 22:20
- Çayırova Mc Donalds Front 22:30
- Gebze Center Front 22:40
What's Included
1 night accommodation at the specified hotel
Buffet breakfast at hotels
Buffet or set menu dinner at hotels
Transportation in luxury vehicles (vehicle provided based on number of passengers)
Sightseeing tours as specified in the program
Professional guide service
Bottled water in the vehicle
itctur.com guarantee
Mandatory Travel Insurance according to Tourism Law No. 1618
Not Included
Breakfast on the first day as specified in the program
Dinner on the last day as specified in the program
Beverages included with all meals
Lunches
All extra activities specified
Personal expenses
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees (applicable to municipalities and private operators)
Museum Card (valid for museums under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism)