Dream Triangle Germany, France and Switzerland Tour

Frankfurt to Strasbourg

We meet at the SunExpress Airlines counter in the International Departures Terminal at Ankara Esenboğa Airport 3 hours before departure. After completing baggage, ticket and passport formalities, we depart for Frankfurt at 07.00 on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ792. We arrive in Frankfurt at 08.50 local time and set off for Strasbourg in the vehicle waiting for us at the airport.

Located in the Alsace region of France, Strasbourg is home to one of Europe's largest cobblestoned medieval districts. During our city tour, we explore its natural surroundings, historic buildings, timber houses, medieval churches, cathedrals and works of art. Strasbourg, where the French national anthem La Marseillaise was written, brings together Alsace culture and French architecture. On our city tour, we see Strasbourg Cathedral, Rohan Palace, Kleber Square and the Petit France district, with its traditional Alsace houses.

After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. We stay overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or the surrounding area.

Fairytale Villages of Alsace

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Fairy-Tale Villages of Alsace (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr) tour at an extra cost. (110 Euro) Throughout the tour, we will have various opportunities to take photographs. Our first stop will be Egusheim, which was named France's Favourite Village in 2013. Egusheim is known for its historic character and natural surroundings. Colourful houses reflecting the typical architecture of the Alsace region define the appearance of Equesheim.

After this visit, we will head to Colmar, known for its historic medieval buildings, Gothic churches and colourful houses. During our walk through its well-preserved streets, we will see St.Martin Cathedral, built entirely of pink stone; Little Venice, whose small canals recall Venice in Italy; Maison Pfister, one of Colmar's oldest houses; and Maison des Tetes, a Renaissance building decorated with faces.

The third stop on our tour will be Kaysersberg. Located in the Alsace region of France, Kayserberg is a medieval town. It is known for its colourful houses, narrow streets and historic character. The 13th-century Château de Kaysersberg is one of the town's main landmarks. Sainte-Croix Church, located in the centre, stands out for its Gothic architecture.

We will then continue to our final stop, Riquewihr. This historic village in Alsace has many half-timbered houses. Its old houses decorated with colourful flowers, narrow streets and defensive walls give the village its medieval character. During our visit, we will see the ruins of Riquewihr Castle and walk along the village's old walls.

After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. We will stay overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or the surrounding area.

Heidelberg and Baden-Baden

After breakfast at the hotel, there will be free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Germany Duo (Heidelberg & Baden Baden & Outlet Center) tour at an extra charge. (110 Euro) The first stop will be Heidelberg. With streets, squares and buildings that bear traces of the Middle Ages, the city stands out for its architecture and harmonious colours. The city tour will include sights such as Hauptstrasse, Marktplatz Square, the Old Bridge and Heidelberg Castle. We will then continue to Baden Baden, known for its natural surroundings, cultural and arts events, thermal springs and one of Europe's best-known casinos. After exploring Baden Baden, which has inspired many famous writers and composers, we will head to the final stop, Outlet Center. There will be free time for shopping at this centre, which houses many well-known brands. At the end of the tour, guests will be transferred to the hotel. Overnight accommodation will be at our hotel in Strasbourg or the surrounding area.

Basel and Zurich

After breakfast, we check out of our rooms and depart for Basel. Upon arrival, we begin our city tour. Switzerland's third most populous city after Zurich and Geneva, Basel brings together historic and modern buildings despite its small area. Sights on the tour include Basel Cathedral, where the Dutch Renaissance writer Erasmus is buried, the city's main square Marktplatz, the Government Building and Hotel Les Trois Roi. After our Basel tour, we continue to Zurich, our 2nd stop. Switzerland's largest city, Zurich welcomes millions of visitors every year with its historic centre, Gothic churches and historic buildings. After seeing Grossmünster and Fraumünster Churches and St. Peterskirche Church, which has Europe's largest clock tower, we explore Bahnhofstrasse, considered the city's shopping centre. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Rhine Falls, Lucerne and the Flight Home

After breakfast at the hotel, you have free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Schaffhausen Rhine Falls and Lucerne tour at an extra cost. (80 Euro) The first stop is the Rhine Falls. At 150 metres wide and 23 metres high, the Rhine Falls is Europe's largest waterfall. We take a walk here to see the surroundings. We then head to stop number 2, the historic city of Lucerne, located in central Switzerland at the foot of the Alps. Here we see the Lion Monument, built in memory of the 800 Swiss soldiers who lost their lives protecting King Louis 16 and his family, as well as the Chapel Bridge and Lake Lucerne. After the tour, we depart for Zurich Airport. After completing baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Ankara at 18.40 on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ733. Our tour ends upon arrival at 23.45 local time.