Belgium and France Tour , August 29

Istanbul – Paris We will meet at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport international departure terminal three hours before the flight to complete our check-in and baggage procedures. Our flight to Paris with Pegasus Airlines scheduled service will take approximately 3 hours 40 minutes. After our arrival, we will start exploring Paris, one of the world's most important metropolises, where you can see traces of its history at every corner. When romance comes to mind, one of the first symbols that comes to people's thoughts is undoubtedly Paris, and we can say that this feature is given to it by the neoclassical style architecture that shapes the entire city. Paris, with its Haussmann buildings adorning its wide avenues down to its side streets, welcoming its visitors as if they were in an open-air museum, offers its visitors a wide range of experiences from art to culture, fashion to gastronomy every time. Our first stop on the Paris city tour is Champs Élysées street, which comes to mind first when shopping is mentioned. After the free time given for dining and shopping, meeting at the time determined by our guide and moving to our hotel for accommodation, free hours for rest.

Paris (Eiffel Tower - Seine River - Louvre District - Champs Élysées) After breakfast, free time throughout the day. Our guests who wish may join the optional Eiffel Tower - Seine River - Louvre District tour (100 €) organized by our guide as an extra excursion. After that, a pleasant experience awaits you with our boat tour on the Seine River, where we will see Paris's iconic structures. During our river tour; the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Louvre Museum, Alexandre III Bridge, Orsay Museum and Institut de France are just some of the places we will see panoramically. During your pleasant time on the river, you will have the chance to view the city from a different perspective and enjoy a great travel experience by spending time on this famous river. After our river tour, we will ascend to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower, where you can watch Paris's magnificent view from above. The tower, designed for the 1889 Paris World Fair, has over time become a symbol of Paris and one of the most splendid structures in the world. It is still one of the most well-known tourist destinations that welcome millions of visitors from around the world.

Paris (Montmartre - Notre Dame Cathedral – Luxembourg Gardens - Outlet) Free time after breakfast. Our guests who wish may join our optional extra Montmartre (Artists' Hill), Notre Dame Cathedral, Luxembourg Gardens, Louvre area and Outlet (90 €) tour organized by our guide. Montmartre (Artists' Hill), the most artistic and bohemian district of the city located in the north of Paris, will be our first stop. First with our vehicle, we will see the Pigalle district, which is also home to the world-famous cabaret show Moulin Rouge with its vibrant nightlife and colorful atmosphere. At Artists' Hill, which we will ascend by funicular, the Sacré Cœur Basilica will be waiting for us. The Sacré Cœur Basilica, whose construction began in 1875 on Artists' Hill, a place that was once the center of religious life, to symbolize France's spiritual renewal, could only be opened for worship after the First World War. The Montmartre district became an art center after its spiritual transformation and was also home to many famous artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali and Emile Zola.

Paris - Metz - Luxembourg After breakfast, we will complete our checkout procedures early in the morning and depart from our hotel towards Luxembourg. En route, we will visit the city of Metz. One of France's oldest cities, Metz changed hands numerous times throughout its history due to wars between France and Germany. In addition to its historic atmosphere where you can see the reflections of both cultures, its magnificent nature will also impress you. One of France's greenest cities, Metz boasts captivating nature with the Moselle and Seille rivers and their lakes. On the Moselle River, the medieval "German Gate" (Porte des Alpes) built by German workers, the dazzling Saint-Etienne Cathedral, which is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture, Place d'Armes square, the famous enclosed Metz Market, and the opera and theatre building, one of France's oldest structures, are all located within the boundaries of Metz. Upon arrival in Luxembourg, we will begin our tour here. Luxembourg, located at the heart of Europe with its strategic location, is among the world's most developed countries economically.

Luxembourg - Trier - Brussels After breakfast, we set off towards Brussels in the morning. On our way, we will visit the city of Trier. Located in the southwest of Germany, on the banks of the River Rhine, Trier is one of the country's oldest cities. Known as Augusta Treverorum during the Roman Empire, Trier is a fascinating city with its rich history and architecture. The history of Trier dates back to the Roman period, and the city was founded by the Romans in the 16th century BC. For this reason, many ruins and structures from the ancient Roman period can still be visited today. These include Porta Nigra (Black Gate), Kaiserthermen (Imperial Thermal Baths) and the Roman bridge (Römerbrücke), all of which are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. After our journey, we will have arrived in Brussels. We can describe Brussels, which is also the capital of the European Union, as one of the centres of international diplomacy. During our city tour in Brussels, which has successfully preserved its medieval heritage while also developing as a modern metropolis, the places we will see include: the Royal Palace, Grand Place (city square), St.

Brussels – (Brugge) – Amsterdam After breakfast, we complete check-out procedures at our hotel and depart for Amsterdam. Free time in the city. Guests who wish can join the Brugge tour (45 €), organized as an optional excursion by our guide. After our journey, we will have arrived in Brugge, known as the "Venice of the North." The city, with its historical texture, well-preserved medieval architecture, narrow streets, colorful-fronted historic buildings, canals and important structures, protected by UNESCO, offers visitors a journey through history. Brugge, with its parks and nature nestled in greenery, will also captivate you with its romantic atmosphere. During our walking city tour, we will see Grote Markt, the City Hall with its striking Gothic architecture, Belfort Bell Tower, Basilica of the Holy Blood, and Minnewater (Lake of Love), which offers the most beautiful views of the city. Afterwards, we meet at the time set by our guide and depart towards Amsterdam. Upon our arrival in Amsterdam, we set out to explore the city.

Amsterdam (Marken & Volendam - Zaanse Schans) After breakfast, free time. Our guests who wish may join our optional excursion to Marken & Volendam - Zaanse Schans (100€), organized by our guide as an extra. While visiting Marken and Volendam, where you can best observe Holland's traditional way of life, the nature and the colorful houses lined up one after another will impress you greatly. The residents of Marken village, who previously made a living from fishing, transformed after the island became a tourist destination and was connected to the mainland by a bridge, with the widespread production of handicrafts and traditional costumes. The houses built on stilts to prevent flooding are still protected today. We will reach Volendam, which is much larger than Marken, with a short journey over the bridge. Along the way, in the area with various cheese producers and a cheese tasting workshop, we will visit one of the cheese producers and learn about cheese production. After giving you a short free time for shopping, we will head towards Volendam.

Amsterdam – Istanbul After breakfast we will check out of our rooms and depart from our hotel. After the free time provided by our guide, we will head to the airport at the designated time. After completing our ticket and baggage procedures, we will fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport on Pegasus Airlines' flight. With our arrival at the local time, our Benelux tour comes to an end. Hoping to meet again on another journey where you will collect unforgettable memories…