Terms & Conditions – Istambul.com

All bookings made through Istambul.com are subject to the following Terms & Conditions.

A “Client” refers to all persons included in a booking.
A “Product” refers to any tour, experience, service, or package sold through Istambul.com.

By completing a booking, all Clients confirm that they have read, understood, and accepted these Terms & Conditions.

A binding contract between the Client and Istambul.com is formed once full payment has been completed and a booking confirmation has been issued through the system.

All contracts are governed by the laws of the Republic of Turkey and fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of Turkish courts.

Istambul.com reserves the right to refuse any booking at its discretion.

Payments

All tours and services must be paid in full at the time of booking.

Payments are processed according to the official daily exchange rate of the Central Bank of Turkey and include applicable VAT.

Istambul.com is not responsible for any additional fees charged by banks or card providers.

Cancellations & Refunds

Each Product has its own cancellation policy, clearly stated on the relevant tour or experience page.

By completing a booking, the Client agrees to the applicable cancellation terms.

Cancellations must be made through the booking system or via email at:

📧 info@istambul.com

Cancellations made after the stated deadline are subject to penalties and are non-negotiable.

Force Majeure

In cases of serious illness, death of a first-degree relative, natural disasters, war, pandemics, or similar events, Clients must contact Istambul.com immediately with official documentation.

Istambul.com reserves the right to assess refunds or losses caused by such cancellations.

Changes by Istambul.com

Istambul.com may modify tour dates, schedules, or services when necessary.

If a tour is cancelled by Istambul.com, the Client is entitled to a full refund.

For date changes, Clients may:

  • Accept the new date
    • Cancel without penalty if the new date is unsuitable

No-Show Policy

Failure to appear at the designated meeting point at the stated time is considered a No Show and is not eligible for a refund.

Complaints & Refund Requests

Any service complaints must be submitted in writing to:

📧 info@istambul.com

with supporting documents where applicable.

Refund decisions are made based on service provider verification and these Terms.

Not Included in Tour Prices

Unless stated otherwise, prices do not include:

  • International or domestic flights
  • Visa fees and passport costs
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Optional activities
  • Meals not listed in itineraries

Program Changes by Clients

Additional charges may apply for changes requested by Clients during travel.

Responsibility

Istambul.com acts as an organizer and coordinator of services.

Hotels, transport companies, guides, and activity providers operate as independent contractors.

However, all services booked through Istambul.com are guaranteed to meet reasonable quality standards.

If a service cannot be provided, suitable alternatives will be offered.

Travel Insurance

All Clients are strongly required to obtain comprehensive travel insurance covering:

  • Medical expenses
  • Trip cancellation
  • Lost luggage
  • Adventure activities (if applicable)

Clients travel at their own risk.

Liability

Some tours involve inherent risks.

By booking, Clients acknowledge and accept these risks.

Istambul.com is not liable for damages resulting from:

  • Client negligence
  • Force majeure events
  • Circumstances beyond reasonable control

Liability for transportation and accommodation is limited under applicable international conventions.

Travel Documents

Clients are responsible for:

  • Passports
  • Visas
  • Vaccinations
  • Travel permissions

Istambul.com is not liable for failure to meet documentation requirements.

Health & Conduct

Clients must ensure they are medically fit to travel.

Pre-existing conditions must be declared at booking.

Istambul.com may exclude Clients from tours for safety or conduct reasons without compensation.

Local Laws

Clients must follow local laws and regulations of visited countries.

Istambul.com is not responsible for illegal actions by Clients.

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of Turkey.

📌 Contact for all booking matters:

info@istambul.com

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