Dream Triangle Germany, France and Switzerland Tour

Frankfurt to Strasbourg

We meet in front of the SunExpress Airlines counter at Antalya Airport International Departures Terminal 3 hours before departure. After completing baggage, ticket and passport formalities, we depart for Frankfurt at 10.45 on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ140. We arrive in Frankfurt at 12.45 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 quarters. The city has natural areas, wooden houses, medieval churches, cathedrals and numerous works of art. Strasbourg, where the French national anthem La Marseillaise was written, displays both 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 spend the night 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 of 110 Euro. Our tour offers opportunities to take photographs along the way, with Egusheim as the first stop. Named France's Favourite Village in 2013, Egusheim is known for its historic buildings and natural surroundings. Colourful houses reflecting the architecture of the Alsace region shape the appearance of Equesheim.

After this visit, we head to Colmar, known for its 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. Other sights include Little Venice, whose small canals recall Venice in Italy; Maison Pfister, one of Colmar's oldest houses; and Maison des Tetes, a Renaissance building with depictions of faces on its facade.

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

We then continue to our final stop, Riquewihr. This historic village in Alsace has many half-timbered houses. Old houses decorated with flowers, narrow streets and the walls surrounding the village preserve 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 transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or the surrounding area.

Heidelberg and Baden-Baden

After breakfast at the hotel, you will have 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. As we explore the city, whose streets, squares and buildings retain traces of the Middle Ages, we will have the opportunity to observe its architecture. Sights on the city tour include Hauptstrasse, Marktplatz Square, the Old Bridge and Heidelberg Castle. We will then head to Baden Baden, known for its natural surroundings, cultural and arts attractions, thermal springs and Europe's best-known casino. After exploring Baden Baden, which has inspired many famous writers and composers, our final stop will be the Outlet Center, home to many well-known brands. Here, you will have free time for shopping. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or the surrounding area.

Rhine Falls and Switzerland

After breakfast at the hotel, you have free time. Guests who wish can join the optional Schaffhausen Rhine Falls and Swiss Cities (Rhine Falls & Zurich & Lucerne) tour at an extra cost. (130 Euro) The first stop on the tour is the Rhine Falls, Europe's largest waterfall, measuring 150 metres wide and 23 metres high. We take a walk through this area, surrounded by branches of the Rhine River, enjoying views of the waterfall. We then head to stop 2, Zurich, 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. We then continue to the historic city of Lucerne 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, the Chapel Bridge and views of Lake Lucerne. At the end of the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or the surrounding area.

Return from Basel

After breakfast, we check out of our rooms and depart for Basel Airport. After completing baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Ankara at 13.45 on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ111. Our tour ends upon arrival at 19.10 local time.