Passenger boat beside the Galata waterfront and tower in Istanbul

Turkey DMC Services for Travel Agencies and Tour Operators

Plan private trips, group itineraries and specialist programs with an Istanbul-based incoming partner. Start with a clear agency brief so proposed routes, services and quotation details can be reviewed together.

Travel advisors and tour operators can rely on our Istanbul-based incoming DMC for well-organised Turkey programs, from the first itinerary idea to final departure.

What our agency partners can arrange

  • Private and small-group programs in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, Ephesus, Pamukkale and other Turkish destinations.
  • Hotels, airport transfers, domestic flights, private vehicles, guides, meals and sightseeing services.
  • FIT, family, luxury, educational, faith-based, corporate and special-interest itineraries.
  • Rooming lists, operational schedules, guide-language coordination and local assistance.

Why work with a local Turkey DMC?

A local operations team helps travellers receive realistic routing, suitable hotel choices and practical timing between sites. We confirm prices, availability and inclusions before quotation.

Popular partner programs

Start with our Turkey package tours, Istanbul tours, Cappadocia tours or Biblical programs.

Build the brief before choosing a Turkey route

A useful agency brief describes the travellers as well as the destination. Include the arrival and departure airports, passenger numbers and child ages, room arrangements, hotel category, board basis, preferred guide language and budget. Dietary requirements, mobility needs and luggage should be identified early, because they can affect hotel, vehicle and sightseeing choices.

Match the program to the travellers

A family may need shorter sightseeing days and time between activities. A school group may need educational themes and organised meal stops. A faith-based group may need a route built around particular sites. Use our pages for school and student groups, MICE and corporate travel, Seven Churches itineraries and Jewish heritage programs to identify the right starting point.

Keep transport and sightseeing practical

Check how airport transfers, domestic flights and road journeys fit around the sightseeing days. For a multi-stop trip, distinguish the arrival and departure days from full touring days. Tell us whether the priorities are cultural heritage, local food, outdoor experiences or time to relax; the proposal can then be discussed around those interests rather than simply adding more stops.

Our Turkey travel planning checklist helps organise these decisions. Travellers can also read the Turkey Travel Guide alongside the proposed itinerary.

What to check in a DMC proposal

  • Accommodation: hotel names or category, room types, nights and board basis.
  • Touring: private or shared arrangements, guided days, guide language, entrance fees and any optional activities.
  • Transport: airports, transfer coverage, domestic flight arrangements and luggage requirements.
  • Meals and extras: included meals, drinks and costs payable separately.
  • Booking terms: payment, confirmation and cancellation conditions for the requested services and dates.

Review the terms and conditions and cancellation information alongside the specific quotation. The written proposal should identify what is included and what still needs supplier confirmation.

Questions from travel agencies

What does an incoming DMC in Turkey arrange?

A destination management company coordinates local travel services. Our partner programs can cover hotels, airport transfers, vehicles, guides, domestic flights, meals and sightseeing, as specified in the agreed itinerary.

Can we request a tailor-made itinerary?

Yes. Use the published tours as a starting point and send the required destinations, travel dates, passenger profile and service preferences. Availability and the final arrangements must be checked for the proposed journey.

Are guide languages and private touring guaranteed?

Include the required language and touring format in the enquiry. Confirm those arrangements in the written proposal before booking, rather than assuming every departure uses the same format.

How do we request a quotation?

Send a complete brief through Plan My Trip or contact the incoming team. Include the target budget and indicate which services you need so the quotation can be checked against the full request.

Request a B2B proposal

Use Plan My Trip to send your agency brief or contact the DMC team about a group or specialist request. Identify your company at the beginning of the message and include the following details:

  • Agency and contact: company name, website, country or source market, contact person and business email.
  • Travel dates and group: preferred dates or flexibility, arrival and departure airports, adults, child ages, tour leaders and rooming requirements.
  • Route and pace: destinations, total days and nights, essential visits, private or shared touring, and any mobility or dietary needs.
  • Services: hotel category and board basis, transfers, vehicle needs, guide language, domestic flights, meals, entrance fees and optional activities to quote.
  • Quotation basis: target budget and currency, whether the amount is per person or for the whole group, single-room requirements, and when you need the proposal.

Review the proposal before confirming services

Check the validity date, availability status, hotel and room details, passenger basis, inclusions, exclusions and service-specific payment and cancellation terms. Ask for any required agent pricing, commission arrangements or tour-leader concessions to be stated in writing; these are not assumed from a published tour price. A proposal request does not confirm hotel space, flights or a booking.