Mid-term Break Holiday Tours

Semester Tours: Spend Your Mid-Term Break Abroad

Semester tours are short and medium-length international trips prepared for families, teachers and students around the end of January – early February, when schools take their mid-year break. At Holitera you can compare Dubai, Egypt (Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Red Sea), the Balkans and Europe routes on a single page dedicated to the semester period, and choose the departure date that suits you.

Where to Go During the Semester Break?

• Dubai: With its mild winter weather, desert safari, Burj Khalifa and shopping malls, it is the most popular semester route for families with children.
• Egypt: Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, sun and sea together on the Red Sea in Sharm El Sheikh; it is one of the rare routes where you can swim in the sea in winter.
• Balkans: Visa-free Balkan tours let you see several countries in a short time; snowy Balkan cities offer a winter atmosphere.
• Europe: Suitable for a culture-focused semester holiday with winter sales and quiet museums.

Departure Points and Airlines

Our semester tours are offered with departure options from different cities such as Istanbul (Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen), Ankara Esenboğa, İzmir and Adana. Flight information for tours operated with airlines such as Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and Freebird is provided on each tour page.

Why Book Early?

Since semester week depends on the school calendar, demand for the same dates is intense; airline seats and hotels fill up quickly. By booking early you both secure a price advantage and guarantee your preferred departure date. At Holitera you can reserve your place with a 25% deposit.

All semester tours are sold under TÜRSAB guarantee (Document No: 14707). The tour program, included and excluded services, visa status and cancellation conditions are described in detail on each tour's own page.