Central Europe Tour
Germany, France and Switzerland linked over four nights.
Three countries, one journey
Departing directly from Ankara, this four-night tour links Germany, France and Switzerland. The journey begins at Frankfurt's Römer Square, then continues to Strasbourg, the jewel of Alsace, with its cathedral and historic centre. Eguisheim, Colmar, Kaysersberg and Riquewihr, together with Heidelberg, Baden-Baden and Switzerland's Rhine Falls, Zurich and Lucerne, are offered as optional excursions. The tour concludes with a direct flight back to Ankara.
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Embark on a delightful journey through Germany, France, and Switzerland with a four-night tour that begins in Ankara. The itinerary includes visits to charming cities such as Baden-Baden, Colmar, and Heidelberg, where you can explore local Christmas markets and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
This tour, departing with SunExpress, also takes you through picturesque locations like Lucerne, Riquewihr, Strasbourg, Stuttgart, and Zurich. Experience the enchanting holiday spirit while staying in comfortable accommodations throughout your travels.
First steps in Frankfurt
See Römer Square and Goethe House in Frankfurt.
Alsace's fairy-tale villages
Discover Eguisheim, Colmar, Kaysersberg and Riquewihr on an optional excursion.
Optional trip to the Rhine Falls
Discover Europe's largest waterfall together with Zurich and Lucerne.
Planning your budgetThe visa fee, travel health insurance (15 EUR), museum and site entrances, and optional excursions are not included in the tour price. City taxes plus guide and driver gratuities of 50 EUR are collected by your guide on the first day. See details →
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The route of the journey
01Ankara to Frankfurt, Frankfurt and StrasbourgRömer Square, Goethe House and Strasbourg Cathedral.
From Frankfurt to Strasbourg
We meet at the SunExpress counter in the international departures terminal of Ankara Esenboğa Airport, 3 hours before the flight. After check-in and passport control we board SunExpress flight XQ 792, departing at 07.00 for Frankfurt. We land at 08.50 local time. Our vehicle meets us at the airport for a city tour of Frankfurt.
In a city that pairs a rich heritage with modern life, we see Römer Square (Römerberg) and the Goethe House, birthplace of Goethe (from outside). We then drive on to Strasbourg.
Strasbourg, the jewel of Alsace, is one of the loveliest cities in France. Its cobbled medieval quarters, half-timbered houses, old churches and cathedral make every walk feel like a step back in time. The city where "La Marseillaise" was written blends Alsatian culture with French architecture.
Our city tour takes in Strasbourg Cathedral, the Rohan Palace, Place Kléber and the Petit France quarter with its traditional Alsatian houses.
After the tour we check in to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in or around Strasbourg.
02Alsace Villages: Eguisheim, Colmar, Kaysersberg and RiquewihrOptional excursion to Eguisheim, Colmar, Kaysersberg and Riquewihr.
Alsace's fairy-tale villages
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join the optional extra tour of Alsace's Fairy-Tale Villages: Eguisheim, Colmar, Kaysersberg and Riquewihr (110 Euro). Cameras stay out all day. We start in Eguisheim, voted "Favourite French Village" in 2013, where colourful Alsatian houses look straight off a postcard.
Next comes Colmar, known for its medieval buildings, Gothic churches and brightly painted houses. In its well-preserved streets we see St. Martin's Cathedral, built of pink stone, Little Venice with its small canals, Maison Pfister, one of the oldest houses in town, and the Renaissance Maison des Têtes with its facade of carved faces.
Our third stop is Kaysersberg, a medieval town of colourful houses and narrow lanes. Its landmark is the 13th century Château de Kaysersberg, while the Sainte-Croix Church in the centre stands out for its Gothic architecture.
We finish in Riquewihr, one of the most charming villages in Alsace, with half-timbered houses and flower-decked streets. We see the remains of Riquewihr Castle and walk along the old ramparts. After the tour we return to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight at our hotel in or around Strasbourg.
03Free Day, Optional Heidelberg, Baden-Baden and Outlet CenterOptional excursion to Heidelberg, Baden-Baden and an outlet centre.
Heidelberg and Baden-Baden
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish can join the optional extra Germany Duo tour: Heidelberg, Baden-Baden and an outlet center (110 Euro).
We start in Heidelberg. Heidelberg feels medieval at every corner, from its streets and squares to its buildings. In this calm, elegant city we see the Hauptstrasse, Marktplatz, the Old Bridge and Heidelberg Castle.
Next is Baden-Baden. Baden-Baden is a green spa town with a lively arts scene, thermal baths and one of the best-known casinos in Europe, and it has inspired many writers and composers. We end the day with free time at an outlet center that brings many well-known brands together. After the tour we return to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
04Free Day, Optional Rhine Falls, Zurich and LucerneOptional excursion to the Rhine Falls, Zurich and Lucerne.
Rhine Falls and Swiss cities
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish can join the optional extra Schaffhausen Rhine Falls and Swiss Cities tour: Rhine Falls, Zurich and Lucerne (130 Euro).
We begin at the Rhine Falls. At 150 metres wide and 23 metres high, they are among the largest waterfalls in Europe, and a walk along the banks brings the power of the water close.
Our 2nd stop is Zurich, Switzerland's largest city. In the old centre we see the Grossmünster and Fraumünster churches and St. Peterskirche, home to one of the largest clock faces in Europe, then stroll along the Bahnhofstrasse shopping street.
We continue to Lucerne at the foot of the Alps. After the Lion Monument, carved in memory of the 800 Swiss soldiers who died protecting Louis 16th and his family, the Chapel Bridge and the views over Lake Lucerne, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in or around Strasbourg.
05Strasbourg to Stuttgart Airport, Return to AnkaraHotel check-out and the flight back to Ankara.
Departure from Stuttgart
After breakfast we check out and, at the time set by our guide, transfer to Stuttgart Airport.
After check-in and passport control we board SunExpress flight XQ 791, departing at 14.25 for Ankara. We arrive at 19.35 local time, and our tour ends.
Flight details
OutboundReturnTimes are local, taken from the programme. Baggage allowance is given in your booking documents.
Where will you stay?
Hotels or similar (Hotels outside the city centre)
Sold as: 3-star
Places visited
Included and extra costs
Included in the price
6
- Ankara - Frankfurt/Stuttgart - Ankara flight ticket with SunExpress Airlines
- Airport taxes
- Airport - hotel - airport transfers and intercity transfers
- Strasbourg and Basel city tours
- 4 nights / 5 days bed and breakfast accommodation in 3* hotels
- Professional Turkish-speaking guiding service
Not included in the price
4
- Visa fee
- Departure tax for travel abroad
- Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
- Extra tours and personal expenses
Optional tours
3
- Alsace fairy-tale villages tour · 110 EUR · per person
- Germany duo tour · 110 EUR · per person
- Rhine Falls and Swiss cities tour · 130 EUR · per person
Travel health insurance
City taxes, guide and driver gratuities
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Cancellation and change conditions
Cancellation and change conditions are set out in the Online Sales Agreement.
Guiding
All of our guides speak Turkish.
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