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Çilem Tourism Travel Agency (Passionis Travel) delivers safe, seamless, and well-crafted journeys across Turkey, backed by 5 years of industry experience. Our TÜRSAB A-Class license (No: 17606) ensures full compliance, transparency, and professional standards.

What We Offer

  • Tailor-made trips: Istanbul heritage walks, Cappadocia hot-air balloons, Pamukkale & Ephesus culture routes, Antalya–Fethiye coastal escapes, Mount Nemrut & Mesopotamian heritage, Trabzon & Sumela nature tours.

  • Signature experiences: Private Bosphorus yacht cruises, paragliding, scuba diving, ATV & Jeep safaris.

  • End-to-end service: Flights, hotels, airport transfers, licensed guides, fast-track entries.

How We Work

  • Professional planning: Needs assessment → personalized itinerary → clear pricing → on-time operations.

  • Digital convenience: Online quotes & booking, secure payments, instant confirmations, 24/7 WhatsApp support.

  • Reliability & quality: Trusted local partners, modern fleets, transparent communication.

  • Responsible travel: Programs that support local communities and respect the environment.

Why Passionis?

  • Experience & flexibility: From short getaways to multi-stop itineraries.

  • Multilingual operations: English and additional languages on request.

  • Guest satisfaction: Clear schedules, punctual delivery, swift resolution.

Company Details (Summary):

  • Registered Company Name: Passionis Travel Entertainment Organization Import Export Trade Ltd. Co.
  • Registered Address: Hobyar Mah. Yalı Köşkü Cd. No:18 D:203, Mühürdarzade Business Center, Fatih/Istanbul
  • Trade Registry No: 455318-5 (Istanbul Trade Registry) Hocapaşa Tax Office: 7230932155
  • TÜRSAB License: A-Class No: 17606
  • ETBIS: Website Registration No 7515672386
  • Contact: +90 506 108 78 85 • info@passionistravel.com

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    What we collect

    Name, contact details, reservation information (tour/date/party size) and—when required by law—ID details. We collect only what is necessary to confirm and operate your booking.

    How we use your data

    To process reservations, issue tickets/invoices, provide customer support, fulfill legal/financial obligations, prevent fraud, and improve our services. We do not sell your data.

    How long we keep data

    Only as long as needed for bookings, after-sales support, and legal retention rules. When the period ends, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

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    Cookies help us run the site and measure performance. You can manage preferences in our Cookie Policy.
    For full details, see our Privacy Notice (KVKK) and Cookie Policy.

    Last updated: September 2025

    Data Controller
    Passionis Travel Eğlence Organizasyon İthalat İhracat Tic. Ltd. Şti. acts as the data controller under Turkish Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (KVKK).
    Address: Hobyar Mah. Yalı Köşkü Cd. No:18 D:203, Mühürdarzade İş Hanı, Fatih, Istanbul, Türkiye
    Email: info@passionistravel.com | Phone: +90 506 166 76 85
    TÜRSAB: A-Group, Certificate No: 17606

    1) Personal Data We Process

    • Identity & Contact: Name, country/city, email, phone.

    • Booking & Transaction: Tour/hotel/flight/transfer choices, dates, party size, PNR and ticket/accommodation details, inquiry/complaint logs.

    • Payment: Amount, date/result, authorization details (full card data is not stored on our servers; payments are processed via PCI-DSS compliant providers).

    • Marketing & Preferences: Consents, campaign choices, cookies/online identifiers (see Cookie Policy).

    • Special Categories (if applicable & with explicit consent): For certain activities (e.g., scuba diving, paragliding) a safety/fitness health declaration may be required and is processed strictly for that purpose.

    2) Purposes of Processing

    • Contract performance: Creating bookings, issuing tickets/vouchers, and operating guides/transfers/hotels/activities (including WP Travel Engine booking flows).

    • Customer support: Handling requests and complaints.

    • Legal obligations: Tax/commercial retention, invoicing, regulatory requests.

    • Security & fraud prevention.

    • Service improvement & analytics.

    • Marketing (opt-in): Campaign messages and personalisation, subject to consent.

    3) Methods & Legal Bases

    Data is collected via our website (WP Travel Engine forms), communication channels, payment/analytics tools, and via partners/suppliers.
    Legal bases under KVKK Arts. 5 & 6 include:
    Art. 5/2(c) Contract, Art. 5/2(ç) Legal obligation, Art. 5/2(f) Legitimate interests, and Art. 5/1 & 6 Explicit consent (for marketing cookies/messages and special category data such as health declarations).

    4) Recipients & Transfers

    • Suppliers/Partners: Airlines, hotels, transfer and activity operators, licensed guides.

    • Payment Providers: Banks and payment gateways (PCI-DSS compliant processing).

    • IT/Infrastructure & Support: Hosting, email, WTE plugins/integrations, CRM, call, analytics and marketing tools (some services may be hosted outside Türkiye).

    • Public Authorities: Where legally required.

    International transfers are carried out in compliance with KVKK (explicit consent or other permitted mechanisms).

    5) Retention

    • Booking/transaction & invoices: As required by tax and commercial laws (long-term archiving may apply).

    • Support records: For the service lifecycle and statutory limitation periods.

    • Marketing data: Until consent withdrawal or a reasonable period.
      After expiry, data is securely deleted, anonymised or destroyed.

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    We apply SSL/TLS encryption, role-based access controls, data minimisation, secure backups and other technical/organisational measures. Full card data is never stored on our servers.

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    Last updated: September 2025

    FAQ

    frequently Ask Questions

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    Booking & Payment

    Choose your tour/date/party size and complete secure online booking. E-voucher is emailed after confirmation; 24/7 WhatsApp support.

    Credit/debit cards (3D Secure), bank transfer, and cash on eligible tours (TRY/EUR/USD). Payments are SSL/TLS secured.

    See Inclusions/Exclusions. Typically: licensed guide, transportation, scheduled meals, entrance fees. Personal expenses, tips and “extra” activities are excluded.

    Yes—enter billing details during checkout.

    Subject to availability. Same-fare date/time changes accepted up to 48 hours before service.

    All deadlines use Central European Time (CET/CEST): 48+ h full refund · 24–48 h 50% fee · under 24 h/no-show non-refundable. Refunds usually appear within 5–10 business days. (Flights/hotels/special events follow supplier rules.)

    If weather-dependent activities (e.g., hot-air balloon, boat, paragliding) are cancelled, we offer free re-booking or a full refund of the activity fee (may be handled separately from package price).

    Yes in central zones; surcharges may apply for outer areas and are shown on your confirmation.

    Yes—A-Class/TÜRSAB-compliant licensed guides. English & Turkish by default; other languages on request.

    Classic day tours host ~12–20 guests. Private tours are exclusively for your party.

    Typically include round-trip domestic flights, airport transfers, guided day tours and hotel. Cave-hotel options available in Cappadocia.

    Depending on package: 3★–5★ and/or cave hotels; upgrades available on request.

    We re-plan your itinerary with equivalent services and notify you in writing.

    It depends on weather and Civil Aviation approval. If cancelled, we offer re-booking or a balloon-fee refund.

    Sunrise/day/sunset, dining, photo & celebration concepts; captain-only or guided private yacht experiences.

    Safety gear/briefing provided; guided routes. Minimum driver age/licence may apply by operator.

    Vary by operator; pregnant guests cannot join. Age/weight limits may apply—see your voucher.

    Cover shoulders/knees; scarves may be provided for women; shoes off at entry.

    Vary by tour; age bands/discounts are listed on each tour page.

    Many tours are accessible, but historic terrain can be challenging. Tell us in advance to plan suitable routes/vehicles.

    Confirmation includes 24/7 WhatsApp and an emergency number; our ops team assists in real time.

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