Belgium and France Tour

Arriving in Paris

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.

Eiffel Tower and the Seine

After breakfast, you will have free time throughout the day. Guests who wish may join the optional Eiffel Tower, Seine River and Louvre District tour (100 €), organised by our guide. During our boat tour along the Seine River, we will have an opportunity to see Paris’s iconic landmarks from a different angle. The Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Louvre Museum, Alexandre III Bridge, Orsay Museum and Institute of France are among the places we will see panoramically during the river tour. Throughout the cruise, you will view the city from the river and discover Paris from a different perspective.

After our river cruise, we will ascend 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 eventually became a symbol of Paris and one of the world’s most impressive structures. Today, it remains one of the world’s best-known tourist attractions, welcoming millions of visitors.

We will then continue to the Louvre District. One of the world’s largest art museums, the Louvre houses internationally recognised works such as the Mona Lisa. The museum’s notable pyramid and its art treasures offer art enthusiasts a rich collection. After our tour, we will visit a shop where you can sample tax-free, affordable, high-quality perfumes. You will also have an opportunity to shop. After free time for shopping and dinner on the Champs-Élysées, we will travel to our hotel. You will then have free time to rest.

Montmartre and Notre Dame

After breakfast, you will have free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Montmartre (Artists’ Hill), Notre Dame Cathedral, Luxembourg Garden, Louvre District and Outlet tour (90 €), organised by our guide. Our first stop will be Montmartre (Artists’ Hill), the artistic and bohemian district in northern Paris. We will first travel by vehicle through the Pigalle District, known for its lively nightlife and colourful atmosphere and home to the world-famous Moulin Rouge cabaret show. We will then take the funicular up Artists’ Hill to the Sacred Heart Basilica. Construction of the Sacred Heart Basilica began on Artists’ Hill in 1875 to symbolise France’s spiritual renewal, but it was not opened for worship until after World War I. Following its spiritual transformation, Montmartre became an arts centre and was home to many famous artists, including Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali and Emile Zola. You will have free time to explore the bohemian streets of Artists’ Hill, lined with art galleries, and enjoy lunch.

We will continue our tour at Notre Dame Cathedral, located on the banks of the Seine River in the historic centre of Paris. An important example of Gothic architecture, the cathedral is known for its stained-glass windows, intricate ornamentation and famous bell towers. Our next stop will be Luxembourg Garden, located beside the French Senate. In this park, known for its 17th-century design, you can walk among ponds, flower beds and statues while observing the meeting of old-world romance and modern Parisian life.

We will then have free time at McArthurGlen Paris-Giverny Designer Outlet. Offering a broad selection of brands, this modern outlet centre provides a variety of shopping opportunities for local residents and visitors. After exploring the cultural and historic character of Paris, you can take a break here and find souvenirs for your loved ones or special items for yourself. After our excursion, we will travel to our hotel. Guests who wish may join the optional Paris Night Tour (35 €), organised by our guide.

Note: Guests who wish may spend the day exploring Disneyland. Those wishing to visit Disneyland may consult our guide.

Metz to Luxembourg

After breakfast, we will check out of our rooms early, leave the hotel and depart for Luxembourg. On the way, we will visit the city of Metz. One of France’s oldest cities, Metz frequently changed hands throughout history because of wars between France and Germany. As a result, traces of both cultures can be seen throughout the city. Metz is also one of France’s greenest cities, noted for the Moselle and Seille Rivers, its lakes and natural areas. The Germans’ Gate, a medieval structure built by German workers over the Moselle River; Saint Stephen’s Cathedral, which is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List and regarded as one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture; Arms Square; the famous Metz Covered Market; and the opera and theatre building, one of France’s oldest structures, are all located within Metz.

After arriving in Luxembourg, we will begin our city tour. Noted for its strategic location in the heart of Europe, Luxembourg is one of the world’s most economically developed countries. Founded in 963, the city bears the influence of both Roman and Germanic cultures because it stands at the meeting point of these two civilisations. The country assumed its present borders following the Treaty of London. Its official name is the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and the country and its capital share the same name. The places we will see in Luxembourg include the old town’s Bock Casemates, with historic fortifications and underground tunnels included on the UNESCO World Heritage List; William Square, one of the city’s main squares; and the Corniche Walkway, described as Europe’s finest balcony. During our free time in the old town, you will also have time for dinner. In the evening, we will leave the city and travel to our hotel. After settling into our rooms, you will have free time to rest.

Trier and Brussels

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. Michael, the Stock Exchange Building and the Manneken Pis Statue (urinating child statue), which has become the symbol of Brussels. At the end of the tour, you will have free time to explore the city. In the evening hours, we will set off towards our hotel, and after check-in procedures are completed, you will have free time.

Bruges to Amsterdam

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, which is famous for its historical and cultural richness, canals, museums and lively atmosphere and is among the most cosmopolitan cities of Europe, also stands out among other European capitals with its liberal lifestyle. In this city with a young spirit, many events, festivals and concerts are held throughout the year, and it is also filled with galleries, museums and exhibitions showcasing classical and modern art works. During our Amsterdam tour, the places we will see include Damrak, the city's most popular square, the Royal Palace, one of the official residences of the Dutch royal family, and Oude Kerk (Old Church), the oldest church in Amsterdam. After free time we will dedicate to shopping and dining, we will depart for our hotel in the evening hours and have free hours for rest.

Dutch villages and windmills

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. In this beautiful town where famous artists such as Picasso and Renoir stayed briefly in the 20th century, you can see many homeowners walking around in traditional costumes. While touring the town where fishing still continues partially; you will be able to see historic fishermen's houses, museums, workshops and stores where handicrafts are made. In Volendam, famous for its traditional dishes, you will have time for lunch. After visiting these two beautiful villages, our tour continues to Zaanse Schans Theme Park, where we will spend half a day. This open-air museum, located in the town of Zaandam, was built to reflect the region's rural life and industrial activities in the 18th and 19th centuries. The area, famous for its working windmills, presents Holland's past to visitors with its traditional wooden houses, workshops and warehouses. After free time in the town, which captivates visitors with its nature, we will return to Amsterdam and after free time for dinner in the city, meeting at the time set by our guide and heading to our hotel for accommodation, free hours for rest.

Return journey

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…