Europe Christmas Markets Tour

Meeting at the Turkish Airlines check-in counter in the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight. After handling luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will depart for Basel on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1923 at 08:50. Arriving in Basel at 10:00 local time, our city tour begins with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Basel, Switzerland's third most populous city after Zurich and Geneva, is a magnificent city that houses both modern and historical textures, rich in treasures despite its small area. During our city tour, we will visit notable sites including Basel Cathedral, where the famous Renaissance writer Erasmus is buried, the main square Marktplatz, the Government Building, and Hotel Les Trois Rois. After our tour, we will head to Strasbourg, one of the most beautiful cities in France and the pearl of the Alsace region. While exploring Strasbourg, you will feel as if you are traveling through history in Europe's largest cobblestone medieval neighborhoods. With its fairy-tale nature and historical structures, timber-framed houses, medieval churches, cathedrals, and numerous works of art, it is a place well worth seeing.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, our guests have the option to join the extra tour of the Magnificent Fairy Tale Villages of Alsace (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr) for 110 Euro. Throughout the tour, we will seize every opportunity to take photos, starting with our first stop at Eguisheim. Eguisheim, which was awarded the title of "Favorite French Village" in 2013, is a place where history and nature dance together. The colorful houses reflecting the typical architecture of the Alsace region create the postcard-perfect view of Eguisheim. After our tour, we will head to Colmar, famous for its medieval buildings, Gothic-style churches, and vibrant houses. While strolling through the well-preserved streets of Colmar, we will see St. Martin Cathedral, built entirely of pink stones, the Little Venice area reminiscent of Italy's Venice with its small canals, Maison Pfister, one of the oldest houses in Colmar, and Maison des Tetes, a Renaissance building adorned with faces. Our third stop will be Kaysersberg. Kaysersberg is a charming part of the Alsace region, known for its colorful houses, narrow streets, and historical texture as a medieval town in France.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time. Guests who wish can join the optional tour of the Magnificent Germany Duo (Heidelberg & Baden Baden & Outlet Center) for an additional cost of 110 Euro. Our first stop will be Heidelberg. The streets, squares, and structures of this city will transport you back in time, allowing you to feel the essence of the Middle Ages at every corner. A tranquil, elegant, and refined city, Heidelberg welcomes you with the harmony of its architecture and colors. During our city tour, we will visit Hauptstrasse, Marktplatz Square, the Old Bridge, and Heidelberg Castle. After this tour, we will head to our second stop, Baden Baden, a nature-filled haven known for its oxygen-rich environment, cultural and art centers, thermal baths, and even Europe's most famous casino. After exploring Baden Baden, we will provide free time at the outlet center, where many well-known brands are gathered. Following the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time. Guests who wish can join the optional extra tour to the Magnificent Schaffhausen Rhine Falls and Swiss Cities (Rhine Falls & Zurich & Lucerne) for 130 Euro. Our first stop on this tour is the natural wonder of Rhine Falls, which holds the title of the largest waterfall in Europe with a width of 150 metres and a height of 23 metres. This place, embraced by the powerful arms of the Rhine River, is a paradise where you can find peace while watching the dance of the azure waters. After a captivating walk along the powerful waters and impressive scenery, we head to Zurich, Switzerland's largest city, known for its historic center, stunning Gothic-style churches, and historic buildings that attract millions of visitors each year. After visiting the Grossmünster and Fraumünster Churches, as well as St. Peterskirche, which has the largest clock tower in Europe, we will explore Bahnhofstrasse, considered the city's shopping center. Following our tour, we will proceed to Lucerne, a historic city located at the foot of the Alps in central Switzerland.

After breakfast, we will check out of the rooms and depart for Freiburg. Freiburg, Germany's fourth largest city, is a medieval town nestled near the Black Forest, enchanting visitors with its natural beauty. During our city tour, we will visit the iconic Münster Cathedral, one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture, as well as the Markthalle (Covered Market), Münsterplatz (Large Square), Rathausplatz, Kaiser Joseph Street, Augustiner Platz, Adelhauser Platz, and Gerberau. After our tour, we will head to Basel Airport. Following luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1926 at 18:05. We will arrive at 23:15 local time, concluding our tour.