What Atalante Tour does

Atalante Tour (legal name: Atalante Tur) is a privately held Turkish travel agency founded in 1991 and headquartered in Erenköy, Istanbul. The company operates as a full-service travel agency built on standard industry infrastructure: IATA affiliation for flight ticketing, TURSAB membership for domestic regulatory standing, and ASTA membership for international industry credentials. The core technology is an IATA-connected booking platform that supports flight ticket issuance, hotel reservations, and visa processing workflows.

The business spans two main product lines. The first is escorted group travel, with pre-packaged international tours to destinations including Tuscany (Italy), Andalusia, Barcelona, the broader Spain circuit, Vietnam-Cambodia-Thailand, South Korea, Morocco, and Sri Lanka, plus domestic tours within Turkey. Package pricing ranges from €1,095 to $3,900 USD per person and typically includes flights, accommodation, transfers, guided tours, and select meals; premium cultural-event offerings such as an Andrea Bocelli concert package are included as differentiating elements. The second line is Atalante MICE, providing corporate meeting, incentive, conference, and exhibition organization with dedicated account management.

Revenue mechanics combine transaction-based fees (flight tickets, hotel nights) with professional-service fees (MICE, custom tours, visa processing) and packaged-tour margin. Reported annual volumes are approximately 20,000 flight tickets, 10,000 hotel nights, and 5,000 visa applications. The go-to-market is sales-led: corporate MICE is sold through direct consultation, while individual leisure packages are sold via the company website (atalantetur.com) supported by an organic presence on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn and a destination-focused travel blog. The company is founder-led by Kürşad Erdem, with no disclosed institutional ownership or headcount figure.

Name

Atalante Tour

Legal name

Atalante Tur

Website

https://atalantetur.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Atalante Tour is a privately held Istanbul-based travel agency founded in 1991 that sells escorted international and domestic group tours, MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions) services, flight and hotel bookings, and visa processing to corporate clients and individual travelers from Turkey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Travel Agency and Tour Operator Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Travel Agencies (561510)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Multi-Day Tour Operators (THAKADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Escorted Coach & Bus Package Tour Operators (THAKADAA), Fee-Based/Independent Trip Planners (No Booking) (THAKAOAA), Experiential Logistics & Tour Management (Roadshows) (MPAAAGAK)

Keywords

• Group tour packages
• Corporate MICE services
• International travel agency
• Flight booking services
• Visa processing assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Esenköy

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Group Tour Packages: Pre-packaged escorted group tours to international destinations including airfare, accommodation, transfers, guided tours, and select meals. Tours range from 3-4 days to 10+ days with pricing from €1,095 to €3,900 USD per person.
2. MICE Services: Corporate meeting, incentive, conference, and exhibition organization services including event planning, venue selection, logistics coordination, and travel arrangements for business clients.
3. Flight Tickets and Reservations: Individual and corporate flight booking services. The company processes approximately 20,000 flight tickets annually through IATA connections, covering Turkish Airlines, Anadolujet, Pegasus, Sun Express, and international carriers.
4. Hotel Reservations: Corporate and individual hotel booking services with approximately 10,000 hotel nights reserved annually. Includes group reservations and special corporate agreements.
5. Visa Services: Visa application assistance and processing services with approximately 5,000 visa applications handled annually for both individual and corporate travelers.
6. Custom Tours: Bespoke travel experiences designed according to individual client preferences, including customized routes, VIP services, accommodation selection, and comprehensive travel planning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Atalante Tour is a full-service Turkish travel agency that designs, markets, and operates escorted group tour packages to international destinations (Tuscany, Andalusia, Spain, Vietnam-Cambodia-Thailand, Barcelona) and domestic Turkish destinations, alongside MICE corporate event management services. The company also provides IATA-affiliated flight ticketing, hotel reservations, visa processing assistance, and fully customized private tours for both individual travelers and corporate clients.

Product overview

Atalante Tour is a Turkish travel agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of travel services centered around two core product lines: international and domestic tour packages, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events) corporate services. The company operates as a full-service travel agency with offerings including international tours (Toskana Bocelli, Endülüs packages, Spain tours, Vietnam-Cambodia-Thailand, Morocco, South Korea), domestic Turkish tours, Atalante MICE corporate event management, flight ticket and visa services (handling approximately 20,000 tickets annually), hotel reservations, and custom personalized tours. The portfolio also includes a blog content platform featuring travel stories from various destinations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Tour Packages (Yurt Dışı Destinasyonlar) Pre-packaged escorted group tours to international destinations including Tuscany, Andalusia, Spain, Vietnam-Cambodia-Thailand, Barcelona, Morocco, South Korea, and other locations, bundling flights, accommodation, transfers, guided tours, and select meals.
• Domestic Tour Packages (Yurt İçi Destinasyonlar) Escorted group travel packages within Turkey covering various Turkish destinations for individual travelers.
• Atalante MICE Services Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events management for corporate clients, including corporate event management, meeting planning, incentive travel programs, conference organization, and exhibition planning.
• Flight Ticket and Visa Services IATA-affiliated flight booking services and visa application assistance for both individual and corporate travelers, handling approximately 20,000 flight tickets and 5,000 visa applications annually.
• Hotel Reservation Services Hotel booking services for both corporate and individual travelers, including group reservations and special corporate agreements, with approximately 10,000 hotel nights reserved annually.
• Custom Tours (Kişiye Özel Turlar) Personalized tour packages designed according to individual preferences, including customized routes, VIP services, accommodation options, and comprehensive travel planning.
• Tuscany Bocelli Tour (Toskana'nın Kalbinde Bocelli Büyüsü) 4-day/3-night escorted Tuscany tour featuring an Andrea Bocelli concert at Teatro del Silenzio, covering Bologna, Lucca, Pisa, and Lajatico. Includes THY flights Istanbul/Bologna/Istanbul, 4-star hotel accommodation with breakfast, 2 lunches and 2 dinners, Andrea Bocelli concert ticket (Prima Poltrona category), wine tasting, and all transfers and guided tours. Priced at €2,350 per person in double room.
• Andalusia Autumn Tour (Endülüs'ün Sokaklarında Sonbahar) 5-day/4-night escorted Andalusia tour covering Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Ronda, and Malaga. Includes Turkish Airlines flights Istanbul/Seville-Malaga/Istanbul, 4-star centrally located hotels, all transfers, guided tours to Royal Alcázar, Seville Cathedral, Alhambra, Flamenco show, and entrance fees. Priced at €1,750 per person in double room.
• Vietnam-Cambodia-Thailand Grand Tour (Doğunun Üç İncisi) 10-day/9-night escorted Southeast Asia tour covering Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand including Hanoi, Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap, Angkor Wat, and Bangkok. Includes THY flights Istanbul/Hanoi/Bangkok/Istanbul, internal flights, 5-star hotels, 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 9 dinners, Halong Bay cruise, Angkor Wat tour, Grand Palace visit, and all transfers. Priced at $3,900 USD per person in double room.
• Barcelona Shopping Tour (Barselona'da İndirim Günleri) 4-day/3-night escorted Barcelona tour featuring Gaudí architecture, Gothic Quarter walking tour, and La Roca Village outlet shopping. Includes THY flights Istanbul/Barcelona/Istanbul, 4-star central hotel, Sagrada Familia tour, and one lunch at Marina Bay Restaurant. Priced at €1,095 per person in double room.
• Spain Grand Tour (Endülüs Rüyası & Büyük İspanya Turu) 8-day/7-night comprehensive escorted Spain tour covering Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Cordoba, Seville, Ronda, and Malaga. Includes Pegasus flights Istanbul/Barcelona, return from Seville, high-speed train Barcelona-Madrid, 4-star hotels, all guided city tours, and entrance fees to Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Alhambra, Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, Alcázar of Seville, and Flamenco show. Priced at €1,995 per person in double room.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Turkish AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary airline partner providing flight services for tour packages. Turkish Airlines operates routes Istanbul to Barcelona, Seville, Malaga, Bologna, Hanoi, and Bangkok as featured in various tour itineraries. The partnership enables international connectivity for Atalante's tour packages.
• Pegasus AirlinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLow-cost carrier partner used for select routes including Istanbul-Barcelona departures on the Spain Grand Tour package.
• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal airline association membership enabling Atalante to issue flight tickets and access global airline booking systems. Supports processing of approximately 20,000 flight tickets annually.
• TURSAB (Türkiye Seyahat Acentaları Birliği)coreTechnology or IntegrationTurkish Travel Agencies Association membership providing industry certification, regulatory compliance, and professional standing in the Turkish travel market.
• ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors)coreTechnology or IntegrationAmerican travel industry association membership demonstrating international professional standards and certification. Logo appears on company website footer.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Setur: One of Turkey's largest IATA-certified travel agencies, offering international tour packages, flight tickets, hotel reservations and corporate travel services — directly comparable business model, customer base (Turkish outbound) and product portfolio to Atalante.
• Fits Tourism Group: Istanbul-based Turkish tour operator offering cultural escorted group tours to Europe and Asia, with similar IATA-backed flight/hotel bundling — directly comparable in product mix and target customer.
• ETS Tur: Large Turkish travel agency with IATA/TURSAB membership offering international package tours, flight and hotel bookings, and corporate services — directly overlapping with Atalante across leisure packages and ancillary travel services.
• Jolly Tur: Major Turkish tour operator and travel agency running escorted international group tours, cultural packages and MICE services from Istanbul — a near-identical operating model to Atalante, competing for the same Turkish outbound traveler.
• Coral Travel Turkey: Turkish arm of the Coral Travel group, operating escorted international tours and package holidays from Turkey — comparable escorted-tour product targeting the same Turkish outbound segment as Atalante.

Broad incumbents

• TUI Group: Global tour-operator and travel-services incumbent offering escorted package tours, flights, hotels and experiences at massive scale. Operates Turkey-relevant capacity but as part of a much broader portfolio — overlaps with Atalante's escorted-tour core.
• Thomas Cook (India / Fosun-owned brand): Heritage tour-operator brand now operating in select markets with escorted international packages and MICE capabilities — overlaps with Atalante on escorted multi-day tour packages, though at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Emerging players

• GetYourGuide: Global experiences and activities marketplace — overlaps with the sightseeing/activities components of Atalante's packages (Sagrada Familia, Alhambra, Flamenco shows) and acts as a partial substitute for self-guided travelers.
• TourRadar: Online marketplace aggregating multi-day escorted tour operators globally, including Turkish operators — competes with Atalante for discovery and booking of escorted group tours but does not directly run tours itself.

Others

• Turkish Airlines (Tourism / Holidays): Atalante's primary supplier and strategic partner, but Turkish Holidays also packages flights+hotels+tours. Highly relevant as both supplier and indirect competitor for Turkish outbound package travel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/atalante.tur
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atalantetour
• Instagraminstagram.com/atalante.tour
• Xx.com/atalantetour

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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