Alsace Tour

Meeting at the Turkish Airlines check-in counter at the international departure terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight. After completing 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, we will then head to Strasbourg, one of the most beautiful cities in France and the pearl of the Alsace region, with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. As you explore Strasbourg, you will feel as if you are traveling through history in Europe's largest cobblestone medieval neighborhoods. With its fairytale-like nature and historical structures, wooden houses, medieval churches, cathedrals, and numerous works of art, it is truly a place worth seeing. Strasbourg also holds historical significance as the birthplace of the French national anthem "La Marseillaise," presenting itself as a city where Alsace culture blends with French architecture. During our city tour, we will visit Strasbourg Cathedral, Rohan Palace, Kleber Square, and the Petit France area adorned with traditional Alsace Houses.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time. Guests who wish can join the optional extra tour of the Magnificent Germany Duo (Baden Baden & Heidelberg) for 85 Euro. Our first stop will be Baden Baden, a nature-filled oxygen haven with countless amenities including a cultural arts center, thermal baths, and even Europe's most famous casino. After exploring Baden Baden, which has inspired many renowned writers and composers, we will move on to another magnificent German city, Heidelberg. The streets, squares, and buildings of this city will transport you back to the Middle Ages. A tranquil, elegant, and refined city, Heidelberg will greet you with the harmony of its architecture and colors. During our city tour here, we will visit Hauptstrasse, Marktplatz Square, the Old Bridge, and Heidelberg Castle. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay will be at our hotel in Strasbourg or the surrounding area.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time. Guests who wish can join the optional tour of the Magnificent Schaffhausen Rhine Falls and Swiss Cities (Rhine Falls & Zurich & Lucerne) for an extra cost of 110 Euro. Our first stop 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 location, embraced by the powerful branches of the Rhine River, is a paradise where you can find peace while watching the dance of the deep blue waters. After a fascinating walk amidst the power of the water and its impressive scenery, we will head to our second stop, Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland, which welcomes millions of visitors each year with its historic center, dazzling Gothic-style churches, and historical buildings. After seeing the Grossmünster and Fraumünster Churches, as well as St. Peterskirche, the largest clock tower in Europe, we will explore Bahnhofstrasse, considered the shopping center of the city. Following our tour, we will travel to Lucerne, a historic city located at the foothills 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 located near the Black Forest and enchants visitors with its natural beauty and medieval history. During our city tour, we will visit the iconic Münster Cathedral, one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture, as well as Markthalle (Covered Market), Münsterplatz (Great Square), Rathausplatz, Kaiser Joseph Street, Augustiner Platz, Adelhauser Platz, and Gerberau. Following our tour, we will head to Basel. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Basel, Switzerland's third most populous city after Zurich and Geneva, is a magnificent city that houses both modern and historical textures, and despite its small area, it holds many treasures. During our city tour, we will see Basel Cathedral, where the famous Renaissance writer Erasmus is buried, the city's main square Marktplatz, the Government Building, and Hotel Les Trois Roi. After our tour, we will proceed 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, marking the end of our tour.