Benelux, Paris and Germany Adventure Tour

Arrival in Paris

We will meet at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport three hours before our flight to complete check-in and baggage procedures. Our scheduled flight to Paris with Pegasus Airlines will take approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Upon arrival, we will begin our city tour of Paris. Traces of the city's history can be seen throughout Paris, and the neoclassical architecture that has shaped it contributes to its association with romance. Haussmann buildings, stretching from broad avenues to side streets, give the city the character of an open-air museum. Paris offers visitors a variety of experiences in art, culture, fashion and gastronomy.

Our first stop on the city tour will be Champs Elysees, an avenue known for its shopping options. There will be free time for dining and shopping. We will then meet at the time set by our guide and travel to the hotel where we will be staying. After checking in, there will be free time to rest.

Optional Eiffel Tower and Louvre tour

After breakfast in Paris, you will have a full day of free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Eiffel Tower - Seine River - Louvre Area tour (95€), arranged by our guide at an extra charge. This tour covers the Eiffel Tower and the Seine River and includes a boat trip on the Seine to see some of Paris’s well-known landmarks. Along the way, we will enjoy panoramic views of the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Louvre Museum, Alexandre III Bridge, Orsay Museum and Institut de France. The boat trip offers a different view of the city from the river.

After the river cruise, we will go up to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower for a bird’s-eye view of Paris. Designed for the 1889 Paris World’s Fair, the tower has become a symbol of Paris over time. As one of the world’s best-known tourist landmarks, it continues to welcome millions of visitors.

We will then head to the Louvre Area. One of the world’s largest art museums, the Louvre houses internationally known works such as the Mona Lisa. The museum attracts art lovers with its pyramid and art collections.

After the tour, we will visit a shop to try tax-free, reasonably priced, quality perfumes. There will also be an opportunity to shop during this visit. Afterwards, you will have free time for shopping and dinner on the Champs Elysees. We will then head to our hotel. On arrival, you will have free time to rest.

Optional Montmartre and outlet tour

After breakfast, you will have free time in Paris throughout the day. Guests who wish can join the optional Montmartre (Painters’ Hill), Notre Dame Cathedral, Luxemburg Garden, Louvre Area and Outlet tour, arranged by our guide at an extra charge (95€).

Our first stop will be Montmartre (Painters’ Hill) in northern Paris, known for its art scene and bohemian streets. First, we will drive through the Pigalle district, known for its nightlife and home to Moulin Rouge, renowned for its cabaret shows. We will then take the funicular up Painters’ Hill to Sacre Coure Basilica. Construction of the basilica began in 1875 to symbolize France’s spiritual renewal on this hill, once a center of religious life. It opened for worship only after World War I. Following its spiritual transformation, Montmartre became a center for the arts, home to artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali and Emile Zola. You will have free time to explore the streets lined with art galleries and have lunch.

We will continue our tour with Notre Dame Cathedral. This Gothic cathedral stands on the banks of the Seine River in the historic center of Paris. It is known for its stained-glass windows, intricate details and bell towers. Our next stop will be Luxemburg Garden, right next to the French Senate. Known for its gardens dating from the 17th century, the park brings together historic surroundings and everyday life in Paris. Here, you can walk among ponds, flower beds and statues.

You will then have free time for shopping at McArthurGlen Paris-Giverny Designer Outlet. With many brands, this shopping center offers a range of shopping options for local residents and visitors. After exploring the cultural and historic sights of Paris, you can take a break here and shop for yourself and your loved ones. At the end of our tour, we will head to the hotel where we will stay.

Guests who wish can spend this day exploring Disneyland. Those who would like to visit Disneyland can consult our guide.

Luxembourg City, optional Metz

After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and set off for Luxembourg. We allow free time in the city. Along the way, guests who wish can join the optional Metz tour (50€), arranged by our guide at an extra charge.

One of the oldest cities in France, Metz has changed hands many times throughout history due to wars between France and Germany. Traces of both cultures can be seen in the city. One of France’s greenest cities, Metz has a natural landscape shaped by the Moselle and Seille Rivers and its lakes. The city is home to the medieval Germans’ Gate, built by German workers on the Moselle River, the Gothic Saint-Etienne Cathedral, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Place d’Armes Square and Metz Covered Market. The opera and theatre building, considered one of the oldest buildings in France, is also in Metz.

Upon arrival in Luxembourg, we begin our city tour. Strategically located in the centre of Europe, Luxembourg is among the world’s most economically developed countries. Founded in 963, the city stands at the crossroads of Roman and Germanic cultures and bears the influence of both civilisations. The country, whose present borders were established after the Treaty of London, is officially named the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The country and its capital share the same name.

During our tour, we will see the UNESCO-listed old town with its historic fortifications and the underground tunnels of Casemates du Bock, Place Guillaume, one of the city’s main squares, and Chemin de la Corniche, described as Europe’s most beautiful balcony. You can have dinner during the free time in the old town. In the evening, we leave the city and head to our hotel. After settling into our rooms, we have free time to rest.

Brussels, optional Trier tour

After breakfast in Luxembourg, we depart for Brussels in the morning. Along the way, guests who wish may join the optional Trier City Tour (50€), arranged by our guide at an extra charge. Located on the banks of the Rhine River in southwestern Germany, Trier is one of the country’s oldest cities. Known as Augusta Treverorum during the Roman Empire, the city is known for its historic buildings and architecture. Trier dates back to Roman times and was built by the Romans in the 16th century BC. Many buildings and ruins from ancient Roman times can still be visited today. These include the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Porta Nigra (Black Gate), Kaiserthermen (Imperial Baths) and Roman Bridge (Römerbrücke).

After the journey, we arrive in Brussels. The city, which also serves as the capital of the European Union, is a centre of international diplomacy. Brussels has developed into a modern metropolis while preserving its medieval heritage. Our city tour includes views of the Royal Palace, Grand Palace (city square), St. Michael, the Stock Exchange Building and the Mannequin Pis Statue (the statue of a urinating baby), which has become a symbol of Brussels. After the tour, we allow free time to explore the city. In the evening, we head to our hotel. After check-in, you will have free time to rest or spend as you wish.

Amsterdam, optional Bruges tour

After breakfast at the hotel, we check out and depart for Amsterdam. We allow free time in the city. Guests who wish may join the optional Brugge tour (50€), arranged by our guide at an extra charge. After the journey, we arrive in Brugge, known as the Venice of the North. The city, protected by UNESCO, is known for its preserved medieval architecture, narrow streets, historic buildings with colourful façades, canals and notable landmarks. Green parks, natural surroundings and a romantic atmosphere add to Brugge’s historic character. On our walking tour, we will see Grote Markt, the Gothic Town Hall, Belfort Bell Tower, the Basilica of the Holy Blood and Minnewater (Lake of Love), known for its views of the city.

After the tour, we meet at the time set by our guide and depart for Amsterdam. Upon arrival, we begin exploring the city. One of Europe’s cosmopolitan cities, Amsterdam is known for its history, cultural riches, canals, museums, lively atmosphere and liberal way of life. Various events, festivals and concerts take place throughout the year. Classical and modern works of art can be seen in its galleries, museums and exhibitions. On our Amsterdam tour, we will see Damrak, a popular city square, the Royal Palace, one of the official residences of the Dutch royal family, and Oude Kerk (Old Church), Amsterdam’s oldest church. After free time for shopping and dining, we depart for our hotel in the evening. Upon arrival at the hotel, we allow free time to rest.

Optional Marken and Volendam tour

On the Amsterdam (Marken & Volendam - Zaanse Schans) itinerary, you will have a full day of free time after breakfast. Guests who wish may join the optional Marken & Volendam tour (75€), arranged by our guide at an extra charge.

On the Marken and Volendam tour, we will see traditional life in the Netherlands, the region’s natural surroundings and its rows of colourful houses. In the village of Marken, where fishing was once the main livelihood, handicrafts and traditional clothing production became widespread as the island was connected to the mainland by a bridge and tourism developed. The houses, built on stilts to protect against flooding, remain protected today.

We will take a short journey across the bridge to reach Volendam, which is larger than Marken. Along the way, we will visit a cheese producer in an area with cheese producers and a cheese-tasting workshop to learn about cheesemaking. After a short period of free time for shopping, we will continue to Volendam.

In this town, where artists such as Picasso and Renoir stayed briefly in the 20th century, you may see local people wearing traditional clothing. As you explore the town, where fishing still continues to some extent, you will have the opportunity to see historic fishermen’s houses, museums, craft workshops and shops. Time will be set aside for lunch in Volendam, which is known for its traditional dishes.

After visiting these two villages, we will return to Amsterdam. You will have free time for dinner in the city, then meet at the time specified by our guide and travel to the hotel where we will stay. Upon arrival at the hotel, you will have free time to rest.

Return to Istanbul

After an early breakfast and check-out, we transfer directly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. After completing ticket and baggage procedures, we fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport on a scheduled Pegasus Airlines flight. Our Benelux tour ends upon arrival in Istanbul. We hope to see you again on another trip.