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.
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.
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.
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
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)
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.
Basic items we recommend guests bring for the Karaburun Daffodil Flower Festival Tour:
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.
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
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.