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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For what purposes will we use your Personal Data?
The Personal Data we collect from you will be used for the following purposes necessary for the development of our services:
Primary purposes:
- Contact and identify you.
- Provision of online sales services for tourism products and vacation packages.
- Purchase of vacation packages.
- To arrange travel through our website in an easy, fast, convenient, and secure manner.
- To inform you about the status of your reservations and purchases of vacation packages.
- Offer our tourism services.
- Online assistance for our services through online tools or by phone.
- To bill and collect for our services.
- Evaluate the quality of our services.
- Address your opinions, complaints, and suggestions.
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- Evaluate the quality of our services.
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What Personal Data will we use for these purposes?
To achieve the purposes described in this Privacy Notice, the information requested from the user on the website includes the following:
- Identification data, such as Full Name (Official Identification with Photograph), Date of Birth, Age, Photograph, Landline or Mobile Phone Number (personal), Address (personal and fiscal), the image of the cardholder when entering Viagenza’s facilities through video surveillance cameras and security, email, marital status, Federal Taxpayer Registry (RFC), Unique Population Registry Code (CURP), and interbank key, if applicable.
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We inform you that your Personal Data is shared, within the country, with the following individuals, companies, organizations, and authorities other than us, for the following purposes:
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What are the rights of the Personal Data Owner?
In accordance with the Federal Law on the Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties, effective from January 6, 2012, as the owner of Personal Data, you have the right to exercise the rights of access, rectification, cancellation, and opposition, known as "ARCO Rights" (provided they are legally applicable). Additionally, you can revoke your consent for the processing of your Personal Data at any time or limit their use or disclosure. The procedure for you to exercise your ARCO rights and revoke the consent granted to Travel Portal for the management of your personal data is through the following email: travelportal@travelportal.com.mx.
The aforementioned rights are exercised through the respective request submitted through the aforementioned email and should include necessary details such as your name, address, or other means of notification in relation to the case.
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How can you access, rectify, or cancel your Personal Data, or object to its use?
You have the right to know what Personal Data we have about you, why we use it, and the conditions under which we use it (Access). It is also your right to request the correction of your personal information if it is outdated, inaccurate, or incomplete (Rectification). You can request the deletion of your data from our records or databases when you believe that it is not being used in accordance with the principles, duties, and obligations provided by the law (Cancellation). You also have the right to object to the use of your Personal Data for specific purposes (
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How can you revoke your consent for the use of your Personal Data?
You can revoke the consent you have granted for the processing of your Personal Data. However, it is important to note that we may not be able to fulfill your request or cease using your Personal Data immediately in all cases, as there may be a legal obligation requiring us to continue processing your Personal Data. You should also consider that, for certain purposes, revoking your consent may result in us being unable to provide you with the service you requested or in the termination of your relationship with us.
To revoke your consent, you must submit your request in person at our offices.
The revocation of consent can be done at any time, and it does not have retroactive effects. To start the revocation process, you must clearly indicate in writing to the addresses provided or by email to travelportal@travelportal.com.mx which consent you wish to revoke. The written and/or electronic request for access, rectification, cancellation, or objection must contain the following:
1. The full name of the owner and address or other means for notification of the response to the request.
2. Documents proving the owner’s identity or, where appropriate, legal representation.
3. A clear and precise description of the Personal Data for which you seek to exercise any of the aforementioned rights.
4. Any other element or document that facilitates the location of the Personal Data.
5. In the case of requests for rectification, the owner must indicate the modifications to be made and provide supporting documentation.
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The obligation to provide access to the information will be considered fulfilled when the Personal Data is made available to the owner or through the issuance of simple copies, electronic documents, or any other means provided by Travel Portal.
If the owner requests access to data from a person they presume is the responsible party and this turns out not to be the case, it will be sufficient to inform the owner of this through any printed (letter of non-acceptance) or electronic (email, optical media, etc.) means, in order to consider the request fulfilled.
Travel Portal may deny access to Personal Data, or the rectification, cancellation, or objection to the processing of such data in the following cases:
1. When the requester is not the owner of the Personal Data, and the legal representative is not duly accredited.
2. When the Personal Data of the requester is not in our database.
3. When the rights of a third party are affected.
4. When there is a legal impediment, or the resolution of a competent authority restricts access to the Personal Data or does not allow rectification, cancellation, or objection.
5. When rectification, cancellation, or objection has already been carried out.
The denial mentioned above may be partial. In such cases, Travel Portal will perform the required access, rectification, cancellation, or objection.
In all the above cases, Travel Portal must inform the reason for its decision and communicate it to the owner or, if applicable, to the legal representative within the deadlines set for that purpose, through the same means by which the request was made, and provide any pertinent evidence.
Travel Portal is not obliged to cancel Personal Data when:
1. It refers to parts of a private, social, or administrative contract and is necessary for its development and fulfillment.
2. It must be processed in compliance with a legal obligation.
3. It hinders judicial or administrative actions related to tax obligations, the investigation and prosecution of crimes, or the enforcement of administrative sanctions.
4. It is necessary to protect the legally protected interests of the owner.
5. It is necessary to perform an action in the public interest.
6. It is necessary to comply with a legal obligation acquired by the owner.
If the cancellation is appropriate, Travel Portal will establish a blocking period for the sole purpose of determining possible responsibilities related to its processing, until the legal or contractual prescription period, and notify the owner or their legal representative of this in the response to the cancellation request issued within twenty business days. After the blocking period, the corresponding deletion will be carried out.
The blocking period will last until the corresponding legal or contractual prescription period.
How can you limit the use or disclosure of your personal information?
To limit the use and disclosure of your personal information, you have the following options:
1. Register with the Public Registry to Avoid Advertising, which is managed by the Federal Consumer Protection Agency, so that your Personal Data is not used to receive advertising or promotions from companies of goods or services. These will be sent to you and to the contacts registered for that purpose. You can modify this indication at any time by sending an email to travelportal@travelportal.com.mx.
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How do we use cookies at Travel Portal?
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- Selection of preferred tours.
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Website Disclaimer
Our website may contain links or links to external websites that do not correspond to Travel Portal and, therefore, have no connection with us.
The Personal Data that you provide through these portals or websites that are not covered by this Privacy Notice, and their processing, are not the responsibility of Travel Portal.
We recommend reviewing and reading the privacy policies and terms of use of such external websites before using them.
How can you stay informed about changes to this Privacy Notice?
This Privacy Notice may undergo modifications, changes, or updates due to new legal requirements, our own needs for the products or services we offer, our privacy practices, or changes in our business model.
We reserve the right to change this Privacy Notice at any time at the discretion of our administrators.
If you use the services on any of the Travel Portal sites, it means you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms mentioned above. If you do not expressly object to this notice and its updates, it will be understood that you have given your tacit consent.
End of Privacy Notice.