Alps: 4 Nights from Istanbul

Meet in front of the Turkish Airlines counter in the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, depart for Geneva at 08.10 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1917. Following our arrival at 09.25 local time, our Geneva city tour begins with the vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Geneva, one of Switzerland's most cosmopolitan cities, is located in the west of the country on the shore of Lake Geneva and very close to the French border. Of great importance to international diplomacy, the city is home to the United Nations Office at Geneva, the Red Cross and the headquarters of many international organisations. During our city tour here, Lake Leman, Mont Blanc Bridge, the Great Cathedral, the United Nations and Red Cross buildings, Notre Dame and the old town are among the sights we will see. After our tour, we depart for Bern. Bern, the capital of Switzerland, offers visitors an enchanting atmosphere with its historic city centre on the UNESCO World Heritage List, streets preserving their medieval character, stone buildings, arcaded passageways and fountains.

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Basel. Our city tour begins upon arrival. Switzerland's third most populous city after Zurich and Geneva, Basel is a magnificent city that combines modern and historic character and contains many treasures despite its small area. During our city tour, the sights will include Basel Cathedral, where the famous Dutch Renaissance writer Erasmus is buried, Marktplatz, the city's main square, the Government Building and Hotel Les Trois Roi. After our tour, guests who wish may join the optional extra Magnificent Fairy-Tale Villages of Alsace (Riquewihr Kaysersberg & Colmar & Eguisheim) Tour. (100 Euro) Our first stop is Riquewihr, one of the most enchanting towns in Alsace, with numerous half-timbered houses that give the town its charm. This historic village captivates visitors with its old houses decorated with colourful flowers, narrow streets and walled medieval character. During our tour, we will also see the remains of Riquewihr Castle and experience the medieval atmosphere as we walk along the village's old walls. We then continue to Kayserberg. As a medieval town in France, Kayserberg is an enchanting part of the Alsace region.

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Zurich. Following our arrival at 09.45 local time, our Zurich city tour begins with the vehicle waiting for us. With its historic centre, striking Gothic-style churches and historic buildings, the city welcomes millions of visitors every year. After seeing Grossmünster and Fraumünster Churches and St. Peterskirche Church, which has Europe's largest clock tower, we tour Bahnhofstrasse, considered the city's shopping centre. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Guests who wish may then join the optional extra Magnificent Rhine Falls & Lucerne Tour. (80 Euro) The natural wonder of Rhine Falls, our first stop on the tour, holds the title of Europe's largest waterfall with a width of 150 metres and a height of 23 metres. Embraced by the powerful branches of the Rhine River, this is a paradise where you can find peace while watching the azure waters dance. After an enchanting walk accompanied by the power of the water and the impressive scenery, we travel to Lucerne, a historic city in central Switzerland at the foot of the Alps.

After breakfast, check out of the rooms and transfer to the airport at the time specified by our guide. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, depart for Istanbul at 18.35 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1910. Arrival at 23.35 local time and the end of our tour.