Incoming and Outgoing Destination Management . Türkiye

Your Turkey ground partner since 2002

Espinos Travel manages incoming groups in Istanbul, Antalya, Cappadocia and the Turkish coast for tour operators and travel agencies across the World.

TÜRSAB Member: 5951 Founded 2002 23 Years Operating Arabic, Turkish, English, French and more

Who we serve

A B2B partner, not a competitor

We work exclusively with travel professionals. Your clients remain yours, and our role is to deliver the programme you have sold them.

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Tour Operators Worldwide

We act as your Turkey desk, managing every booking, transfer and excursion for the groups you send our way.

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Group & Family Travel Specialists

From extended families travelling together to private group itineraries, we handle the logistics that make multi-room, multi-generation programmes work.

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MICE & Corporate Organizers

Conferences, incentives and corporate retreats arranged with venues, transport and side programmes that meet professional standards.

What we handle

Ground operations, end to end

Every component of your programme is contracted and supervised directly by our office.

Hotel contracting and booking

Direct contracts with three, four and five star properties across Istanbul, Antalya and the coastal resorts.

Airport and city transfers

Sedan, minivan and coach fleets with licensed drivers, dispatched and tracked from our office.

Multi-language guides

Licensed guides in Arabic, Turkish, English and French, selected for the profile of each group.

Curated excursions

Heritage tours, Bosphorus cruises, day trips to Bursa and the Princes' Islands, optional activities for free time.

Group operations

Rooming lists, dietary requirements, prayer-time considerations and arrival manifests, coordinated room by room.

24/7 on-the-ground support

A duty manager is reachable at any hour throughout the dates of every group we host.

Visa support documents

Hotel vouchers and confirmation letters issued in the format required by the consulate of your source country.

Halal-friendly dining

Restaurant selections vetted for halal certification, dietary needs and group capacity, in every destination we cover.

Settlement and reporting

Transparent invoicing, mid-season statements and post-trip reports issued in your operator's working currency.

How we work

A four-step operator workflow

From first enquiry to post-trip settlement, every group follows the same disciplined sequence.

01

Brief

You send us the operator profile, dates, group size, hotel category and any halal, accessibility or itinerary preferences. No commitment at this stage.

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Quote

A detailed written quote within 24 hours: hotel options across categories, transfers, guide languages, excursions and clear inclusions.

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Confirmation

Rooming list, dietary notes and arrival manifest finalised. Deposit terms agreed, vouchers and visa support documents issued.

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On the ground

Our local team takes over: airport pick-up, daily operations, 24/7 duty manager. After departure, a settlement and post-trip report.

Programmes

Programmes we operate

Programmes are built to your operator brief. Below is our best-selling Istanbul itinerary. Contact us for programmes covering Antalya, Cappadocia, Bursa, Pamukkale and multi-city combinations.

Best Seller

7 Days / 6 Nights · 7 Excursions Included

Istanbul Programme

A complete seven-day programme covering both European and Asian Istanbul, with excursions to the Princes' Islands, Sapanca and a dinner cruise on the Bosphorus.

Itinerary day by day

  • Day 1Arrival / Istanbul
  • Day 2Turkish Breakfast, City Tour & Shopping
  • Day 3Princes' Islands with Lunch
  • Day 4Üsküdar – Kadıköy – Bride & Groom's Hill – Çamlıca Mosque
  • Day 5Sapanca & Maşukiye with Lunch
  • Day 6Dinner on the Bosphorus
  • Day 7Departure
Day 1

Arrival / Istanbul

Arrival / Istanbul

Arrival at Istanbul airport. Meet and greet by our representative, transfer to the hotel. Check-in and free evening. Overnight stay.

Day 2

Turkish Breakfast, City Tour & Shopping

City Tour & Shopping

Departure early in the morning at 8:30 a.m. Start your day with a royal Turkish breakfast at an Instagrammable venue, with a panoramic view of the Bosphorus. After breakfast, head to Ortaköy, the kumpir district, to enjoy a cup of coffee or Turkish tea. Visit the neighborhood of Balat, the famous quarter of Istanbul, known for its colorful stairs and umbrellas.

Continue by cable car up to Pierre Loti, located at the top of the hill by Sultan Eyüp, with a panoramic view over the Golden Horn, which divides the European part of Istanbul in two.

In the afternoon, visit Venezia Mega Outlet, also known as "Venice Mall", located at Gaziosmanpaşa, 20 km from the center of Istanbul. Free time for shopping and exploring. End of day, return to the hotel and free evening.

Day 3

Princes' Islands with Lunch

Princes' Islands

Breakfast at the hotel. Day trip to Princes' Islands. Transfer to the port and board the boat for a sea crossing towards the Nine Islands archipelago of the Sea of Marmara.

Stop on Büyükada Island — walk and discover the island, its sumptuous villas and gardens. Snack lunch on board the boat.

Afternoon, return by boat to Istanbul. Free evening and overnight stay.

Day 4

Üsküdar – Kadıköy – Bride & Groom's Hill – Çamlıca Mosque

Asian Side

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for a spectacular crossing of the suspension bridge over the Bosphorus, offering breathtaking views between two continents. On the Asian side, reach the authentic district of Üsküdar for a memorable photo session in front of the famous Girl's Tower (Kız Kulesi), a romantic icon on the waters.

Continue to Kadıköy, famous for its dynamic market, colorful streets and friendly atmosphere. Visit the Hill of Çamlıca, the highest point in the city, ideal for capturing 360° panoramas of all of Istanbul. End the day with a visit to the majestic Çamlıca Mosque, the largest in Turkey, whose grandiose architecture and peaceful gardens dominate the Bosphorus.

In the afternoon, continue to a shopping center with hundreds of stores, both local and international. End of day, return to the hotel and free evening.

Day 5

Sapanca & Maşukiye with Lunch

Sapanca & Maşukiye

Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning departure to Sapanca & Maşukiye, a 2-hour drive via highway crossing the suspension bridge over the Bosphorus and Asian Istanbul, then into the Maşukiye valley and forests. Enjoy a quads-safari adventure (payment on site) starting in front of the waterfalls, through the forests towards the highest peak with views of the village and Lake Maşukiye.

Continue to the hanging rope adventure (optional). Head to the summit of Mount Kartepe for a panoramic view from the terrace in transparent glass (payment on site) suspended between the mountains. Descend to the village for lunch (Turkish grills, fries, salad and soft drink) between the waterfalls. Final stop at honey hives to learn about varieties of mountain honey.

Return to the hotel and free evening.

Day 6

Dinner on the Bosphorus

Dinner on the Bosphorus

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day at leisure.

In the evening, departure for a dinner and an evening show aboard one of the most beautiful oriental cruises on the Bosphorus. Oriental evening and show during navigation — admire the palaces of the Ottoman sultans and night views of European and Asian coasts.

An evening of Tarab and Dabka with Syrian and Iraqi singers, hosted by oriental dancers. Dinner will be an oriental and international gourmet buffet, carefully prepared to satisfy all tastes.

Day 7

Departure

Departure

Breakfast at the hotel, free morning. Check-out at noon and transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule.

Included in the programme

  • Accommodation 7 days / 6 nights with daily breakfast at the selected hotel
  • Day trip with Turkish breakfast with Bosphorus view, cable car ride to Pierre Loti, Balat tour and Venezia Mega Outlet tour
  • Princes' Islands day trip, lunch included
  • Day trip to the Asian part of Istanbul: Üsküdar, Kadıköy, Bride & Groom's Hill and Çamlıca Mosque, with shopping
  • Dinner and evening show aboard one of the most beautiful oriental cruises on the Bosphorus
  • Day trip to Sapanca & Maşukiye with lunch
  • All transfers by air-conditioned tourist bus
  • Assistance from a licensed tour guide

Not included

  • Travel insurance
  • Optional excursions and on-site activities
  • Entry fees to monuments where applicable
  • Personal expenses and tips

Hotels

We have selected two quality hotels for this programme:

★★★★ 4 Stars
Grand Halic Hotel

Galata district, near the Golden Horn. Indoor pool, spa, panoramic restaurant.

★★★ 3 Stars
Grand Ons Hotel

Laleli / Fatih, historic center. Walking distance to the Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet.

Destinations we cover

Operating across Türkiye

Our office contracts and supervises the ground operation in every destination listed below.

Istanbul

Hotels across Sultanahmet, Taksim and the Bosphorus shore. Licensed guides, Bosphorus cruises and full city operations.

Antalya

Direct contracts with resort properties along Lara, Belek and Kemer. Transfers, side excursions and golf packages.

Cappadocia

Hot-air balloon coordination, cave hotels in Göreme and Ürgüp, valley walks and underground city visits.

Pamukkale

Day-trip integration from Antalya or Istanbul, plus thermal hotel options in Karahayıt for overnight programmes.

Bursa

Half- and full-day excursions from Istanbul, Cumalıkızık village and Uludağ ski programmes in winter season.

Fethiye & Marmaris

South Aegean resort hotels, blue cruise charters, Ölüdeniz day trips and multi-night coastal stays.

Trusted by operators in

Working with agencies across the region

Tunisia
Algeria
Morocco
UAE
European Union

Contact

Speak with our office

Office
Espinos Travel Agency
Fener Mah., 1967/1 Sok. No: 3, D: 2
Muratpaşa, Antalya
Türkiye
Telephone & WhatsApp
+90 537 593 99 22
Email
info@espinostravel.com.tr
All operator enquiries receive a written response within 24 hours, in your working language.