At, Afel Travel our mission is to closely engage with clients in order to understand their individual needs, preferences and expectations. By placing the client at the centre of what we do, we carefully fine-tune our programs and itineraries to help make every moment memorable. Each destination is uniquely faceted to reflect authenticity and modernity. We wish to share the beauty and charm of Turkey, its breath-taking landscapes, its rich heritage and culture and the warmth and welcome of its people.
Our kaleidoscope offers a vision of Turkey’s infinite wonders through a unique lens, shaped by our exceptional understanding and passion for our country. Allow us to show you the nation’s beauty, light and colours as you discover the great diversity of her seven regions from Istanbul and its Byzantine heritage, to the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts; from Cappadocia and its fairy-tale troglodyte landscapes to Eastern and South Eastern Anatolia.
The cultural and heritage itineraries offered by Afel Travel include some of the most beautiful sites classified by UNESCO. For those more intrepid explorers, we can take you off the beaten track, by the sea and by mountain, where you can experience a wide range of sports and activities such as hiking, rafting, hot air ballooning, golf, tennis, yoga, fitness and deep-sea diving. We specialise in culture, leisure, sport and ocean- mountain activities (excluding fishing and hunting) as well as special events. We can provide opportunities to take part in art & crafts and painting workshops as well as culinary courses with Ottoman cooking. You will enjoy dinners and evenings with oriental dishes and traditional dancing, ample shopping opportunities (bazars, quality artisans, antique shops and local specialities). And, of course, the famous Turkish baths and massage.
We guarantee our clients will absorb the quintessence of our beloved country, whilst importantly, having fun and relaxing in a luxurious and authentic environment. We believe in the importance of slowing down and engaging your five senses to fully appreciate your surroundings. If at the end of a circuit, some further relaxation is desired, extensions can be organized whether it be a private villa, a luxury hotel, a yacht or in an eco-friendly hotel or lodge.
All of Afel Travel’s programmes, whether customised or personalised, are designed with our in-depth knowledge and understanding of the proposed destinations and a close and trustful relationship has been built up with our local suppliers and partners.
AFEL TRAVEL, a Group A travel agency, offers all travel services to its users with TURSAB assurance.
Our main clientele
Our main activity is organising group tours for works councils, administrations and associations as well for individuals to be able to join an organised group tour « Groupage ».
Individual « Groupage »
These tours are aimed at :
- individuals who wish to benefit from the advantages of a group (price, organisation, meeting other people from different horizons, etc.)
- work councils, administrations and associations wishing to:
- benefit from a group rate with no minimum number of participants,
- offer their potential travellers a wide range of trips and departure dates,
- guarantee a departure for their employees or members regardless of the number of participants.
Group Tours
Group tours are targeted for work councils, administrations, associations and groups of friends who wish to organise « their » tour for a minimum of eight people.
The tours are customised and depend on your dates, the number of participants, the budget established.
After a hassle-free check-in, we’ll provide some final updates before you board your flight. Upon arrival and for the entirety of your trip, you will have the support of our native bilingual guide who will be fully attuned to your expectations and itinerary and will be proud to show you the best that Turkey has to offer.
Excellence is an obligation. Everything is done to facilitate your stay.
24/7 telephone support is available from your departure until returning home.
We will send you, upon your return home, a feedback form and upon receipt, each remark will be gone over with our staff so we can constantly keep on improving our offers.
For « Groupage » participants, the same standards and seriousness apply whether in the choice of airlines, the selection of hotels and quality of services.
Our engagements
Zero hidden costs – we keep our promises !
Browse through our detailed itineraries to find out what to expect on your trip! There will be no unpleasant surprises and you will experience during your trip exactly what is described on our website: a day-to-day detail of the itineraries, time of travel transfers, the activities included, accommodation and meals. Other proposed activities with a supplement are mentioned as such in the programmes.
Afel Travel leads you on a path of discovery to immerse you in the life of the local people, whether it be food, music or customs.
A word from the founders
We are two brothers with a shared passion for travel. Starting out as keen travellers ourselves and later embarking on careers as certified guide-interpreters, one in France and one in Turkey, we wish to share our 25 years of experience, discoveries and encounters with you via our unique and varied tours.
We invite you to come and discover Turkey. Allow yourself to be charmed by the warmth of the locals and the breath-taking landscapes. Marvel at the country’s incredibly rich heritage and the diversity of its peoples.
Upon your return, we will contact you so we can listen to your thoughts and remarks.
Over and beyond the destination itself, we offer our clients a service – a privileged relationship and a highly personalised holiday.
Ertürk and Şentürk DEMIRCAN