South France Tour: 3 Nights, 4 Days from Istanbul with Turkish Airlines (THY), MRS-MRS
NOTES
***Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation of 40 people. If sufficient participation for the trip cannot be achieved, the final cancellation notification date will be 21 days before the tour departure. Tours cancelled due to insufficient participation will be notified by Pcs Tur.
***In cases where the tour program provides only category information without specifying names and/or offers options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by Pcs Tur 48 hours prior to the tour departure.
***During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified kilometers. In such cases, information will be provided by Pcs Tur 15 days before the tour departure date.
***Triple rooms are subject to hotel availability; in these rooms, the bed assigned to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or referred to as coach beds, tour participants (the 3rd person and/or children) are deemed to have accepted any potential crowding in the room and the type of bed.
***Breakfasts included in the tour package are served according to the local country's breakfast culture, typically as a limited continental menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated for the group.
***Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, organized for general introduction to cities, conducted from the vehicle with a guide's commentary, and do not include entry to museums or historical sites. Panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, may not take place if local authorities do not permit visiting or entering on the scheduled day and time, due to closures caused by events, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible. In such cases, Pcs Tur is not liable for the inability to conduct these tours. Some tours may be carried out via public transport or on foot, within available means, at points where vehicle access is restricted due to road closures.
***Optional tours are organized by the local Pcs Tur we work with, subject to a minimum participation of 20 people. If this number is not met, the excursions may not take place, or optional tour prices, content, and vehicles used may vary depending on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide based on the opening/closing status of museums and historical sites at the destinations and weather conditions.
***Optional tours are voluntary and not mandatory. Passengers who wish not to participate in optional tours organized during the trip are deemed to have agreed to wait at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at the roadside rest facility before the optional tour begins and picked up from that point after the main tour is completed.
***Pcs Tur 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 flight times may change prior to the current trip and flight. Pcs Tur is obligated to notify passengers of such changes as soon as possible. By purchasing the trip, the passenger accepts the risk of schedule changes.
***In cases where the tour program provides only category information without specifying names and/or offers options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by Pcs Tur 48 hours prior to the tour departure.
***During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified kilometers. In such cases, information will be provided by Pcs Tur 15 days before the tour departure date.
***Triple rooms are subject to hotel availability; in these rooms, the bed assigned to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or referred to as coach beds, tour participants (the 3rd person and/or children) are deemed to have accepted any potential crowding in the room and the type of bed.
***Breakfasts included in the tour package are served according to the local country's breakfast culture, typically as a limited continental menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated for the group.
***Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, organized for general introduction to cities, conducted from the vehicle with a guide's commentary, and do not include entry to museums or historical sites. Panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, may not take place if local authorities do not permit visiting or entering on the scheduled day and time, due to closures caused by events, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible. In such cases, Pcs Tur is not liable for the inability to conduct these tours. Some tours may be carried out via public transport or on foot, within available means, at points where vehicle access is restricted due to road closures.
***Optional tours are organized by the local Pcs Tur we work with, subject to a minimum participation of 20 people. If this number is not met, the excursions may not take place, or optional tour prices, content, and vehicles used may vary depending on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide based on the opening/closing status of museums and historical sites at the destinations and weather conditions.
***Optional tours are voluntary and not mandatory. Passengers who wish not to participate in optional tours organized during the trip are deemed to have agreed to wait at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at the roadside rest facility before the optional tour begins and picked up from that point after the main tour is completed.
***Pcs Tur 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 flight times may change prior to the current trip and flight. Pcs Tur is obligated to notify passengers of such changes as soon as possible. By purchasing the trip, the passenger accepts the risk of schedule changes.
Istanbul-Marseille
Meeting point: In front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport's International Departures Terminal. After completing our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will board Turkish Airlines flight TK 1365 departing at 07:05 for Marseille. We are scheduled to arrive in Marseille at 09:20 local time. Following passport control and baggage collection, we will depart from the airport by vehicle to begin a panoramic city tour of Marseille. Highlights include the Old Town with its narrow, winding streets; walls adorned with colorful murals; historic buildings, museums, art galleries, and the grand town hall; and the famous Marseille Cathedral, renowned for its marble interior dating back to 1896, frescoes, and Neo-Byzantine-style façade. Also on the itinerary is Vieux-Port, Marseille's vibrant and bustling harbor where the Mediterranean meets the city, home to numerous boats of all sizes, stylish boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. At the end of the tour, we will transfer to our hotel, complete check-in, and settle into our rooms. Overnight stay at our hotel in Marseille. Guests who wish may join an optional extra excursion to Aix-en-Provence organized by our guide (€60). We will then depart for a panoramic city tour of Aix-en-Provence, a charming French city bearing the remarkable legacy of world-renowned painter Paul Cézanne. After the tour concludes, we will return to our hotel, complete check-in, and settle into our rooms. Overnight stay again at our hotel in Marseille.
Marseille
After breakfast at our hotel, you will have free time. Guests who wish may join an optional tour to Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Cannes (€100), organized by our guide. Our tour begins in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, a medieval town perched on a hill with breathtaking views. In the heart of the town, which we will explore on foot, stands a historic fountain dating back to 1615. Narrow streets radiating from this fountain lead to stone buildings housing art galleries, as well as shops specializing in regional olive oil, lavender, soap, and handmade crafts. After a short drive, we continue our exploration in one of the most famous and unique cities of the French Riviera. Highlights include the seaside promenade, the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès where the red carpet is rolled out for the Cannes Film Festival, and other key landmarks of the city. Following some free time to discover the city, enjoy meals, and shop, we will regroup at the time and place designated by our guide and return to our hotel in Marseille for the night.
Marseille
After breakfast at our hotel, you will have free time. Guests who wish may join an optional excursion to Nice, Monaco, and Monte Carlo (€120). Upon arrival, we will begin a city tour of Nice. Highlights include the famous 5-kilometer Promenade des Anglais, the narrow cobblestone streets of the Old Town (Vieux Nice), the panoramic views from Castle Hill (Colline du Chateau), the shopping and dining hub of Place Massena, and the Flower Market. After the tour, our next stop will be the Principality of Monaco, an independent city-state reached by passing through some of the most beautiful coves of the French Riviera (Côte d'Azur). In this glamorous holiday and entertainment center favored by Europe's jet set, where Formula 1 races take place on its streets, we will see the harbor, the Prince's Palace, the Monaco Cathedral, and the Oceanographic Museum (exterior view only). We will then proceed to Monte Carlo, renowned for its luxury, grandeur, and famous casino. Following some free time here, we will regroup with our guide at the designated time and location before returning to our hotel in Marseille. Overnight stay in Marseille.
Marseille - Istanbul
After breakfast at our hotel, we will depart for the airport. Following check-in, baggage handling, and passport procedures, we will board Turkish Airlines flight TK 1368 at 19:05 to Istanbul. We will land at Istanbul Airport at 23:20 local time, marking the end of our tour. Until we meet again on our next enjoyable journey, goodbye!
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airplane ticket with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul (IST) to Marseille (MRS)
- Airport taxes
- 3 nights accommodation with breakfast in 4-star hotels
- Transfers between airport and hotel
- All city transfers with our private buses
- Marseille City Tour
- Professional guide and assistant services
- Airport taxes
- 3 nights accommodation with breakfast in 4-star hotels
- Transfers between airport and hotel
- All city transfers with our private buses
- Marseille City Tour
- Professional guide and assistant services
Not Included
- Visa fee, service charge
- Travel health insurance
- Lunch and dinner meals not specified in the program
- All personal expenses and hotel extras
- Foreign exit fee
- Museum and historical site entrance fees, hotel and city taxes (40 euros paid to the guide)
- Driver tips 5 Euro per person (optional)
- Travel health insurance
- Lunch and dinner meals not specified in the program
- All personal expenses and hotel extras
- Foreign exit fee
- Museum and historical site entrance fees, hotel and city taxes (40 euros paid to the guide)
- Driver tips 5 Euro per person (optional)