Séjours de vacances pendant les congés intermédiaires

Sömestir Tours: Spend Your Mid-Term Break Abroad

Sömestir tours are short and medium-length international trips prepared for families, teachers and students during the late January – early February period, which coincides with the schools' mid-year break. On Holitera you can compare Dubai, Egypt (Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Red Sea), the Balkans and Europe routes dedicated to the sömestir period on a single page, and choose the departure date that suits you.

Where to Go During the Sömestir Break?

• Dubai: With its mild winter weather, desert safari, Burj Khalifa and shopping malls, it is the most popular sömestir route for families with children.
• Egypt: Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, and sun and sea together in Sharm El Sheikh on the Red Sea; 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; the snowy Balkan cities offer a winter atmosphere.
• Europe: Suitable for a culture-focused sömestir holiday with winter sales and quiet museums.

Departure Points and Airlines

Our sömestir 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 the sömestir week depends on the school calendar, demand is intense for the same dates, and flight seats and hotels fill up quickly. By booking early you both gain a price advantage and guarantee your preferred departure date. On Holitera you can reserve your place with a 25% advance payment.

All sömestir 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.