In recent times, Turkish citizens are turning towards alternative countries (3)

In recent times, Turkish citizens are turning towards alternative countries

As the tourist visa process for European Schengen Zone countries becomes more challenging and the rejection rate for tourist visa applications reaches as high as 68%, Turkish citizens’ travel plans are being adversely affected, leading to the emergence of a new trend. This situation results in the cancellation of tours to European countries and prompts Turkish tourists to seek alternative countries where they can travel without a visa. To meet this demand and provide customers with various options, Erk City is preparing new tour packages.

When European Visa Requirements Get Tougher, the Search for Alternatives Begins

The increasing difficulty of tourist visa applications for European Schengen Zone countries and the high rate of visa rejections, reaching as high as 68%, seriously impact the travel plans of Turkish citizens. As a result, Turkish tourists have been forced to cancel their tours to European countries and seek alternative solutions. The rising demand for visa-free country tours by Turkish citizens has brought about a significant change in travel habits.

In recent times, Turkish citizens are turning towards alternative countries (1)
Esra Sadıkoğlu, Vice President of the Young TURSAD and General Manager of Erk City Travel

Erk City Travel Offers Solutions with New Tour Packages

Esra Sadıkoğlu, Vice President of the Young TURSAD and General Manager of Erk City Travel, has the following to say regarding this increase in demand by Turkish citizens: “The increasing difficulty of tourist visa applications for European Schengen Zone countries and the high rate of visa rejections have caused great disappointment in the travel plans of Turkish citizens. Consequently, Turkish tourists are turning to alternative country tours. At Erk City Travel, we organize new tour packages and special boutique tours specifically targeting the Balkans, the Middle East, and Asian countries in order to meet our customers’ demands.”

Balkans, the Middle East, and Asia: New Routes Attract Turkish Tourists’ Interest

The Balkans, the Middle East, and Asian countries are among the most preferred destinations for Turkish citizens seeking alternative country tours. The touristic areas, cultural heritage, and natural beauty in these regions offer Turkish tourists an unforgettable travel experience. Erk City Travel prepares special tour packages tailored to customers’ interests and preferences to provide a wider range of travel options.

Erk City Travel: The Mission of Young Tourism Professionals

Erk City Travel embraces a mission that focuses on the development of young tourism professionals in the tourism sector. Teams consisting of expert tourism consultants make efforts to understand customers’ holiday expectations and provide the best service. The new tour packages allow Turkish citizens to accumulate unforgettable memories while traveling to countries where they can visit visa-free.

In recent times, Turkish citizens are turning towards alternative countries (2)
Esra Sadıkoğlu, Vice President of the Young TURSAD and General Manager of Erk City Travel

Turkey’s Tourism Potential is Expanding

Alongside this increase in demand, we, as City Travel, continue our efforts to further expand Turkey’s tourism potential and ensure the satisfaction of Turkish tourists. We follow innovations in the sector in order to maximize tourists’ holiday experiences and strive to provide better services each season.


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