Istanbul Departure 7-Night Tour from 849 EUR

Meeting at the Turkish Airlines check-in counter in the International Departures terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight. After luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we depart for Düsseldorf at 06:50 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1523. Upon arrival at 09:05 local time, we will begin our city tour of Düsseldorf, one of Germany's most important cultural, artistic, and industrial cities, with our vehicle waiting at the airport. Highlights of the tour include the rotating restaurant Rheinturm, Schloss Benrath, where some of Germany's greatest thinkers were raised, the shopping street Königsallee, and the lush green spaces of Hofgarten. After the tour, we will head towards Amsterdam. In Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, which borders Germany to the east and Belgium to the south, we will have a city tour featuring Dam Square, Central Station, the National Monument, the Royal Palace, the Flower Market, and the Red Light District. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join the optional extra tour of the Magnificent Fairy Tale Villages and Water Canals (Zaanse Schans & Marken & Volendam & Giethoorn Hobbit Village) for 100 Euro. Our tour begins in the town of Zaanse Schans. Known as one of the hidden gem towns of the Netherlands, Zaanse Schans dates back to the 17th century and is home to historic windmills that are still operational, along with its untouched nature. In Zaanse Schans, you will feel as if you are wandering through an open-air museum with its historical windmills and wooden houses, showcasing unparalleled beauty. Our second stop on the tour is Marken. This wonderful island, which was once an island but is now connected to the mainland, will be explored before we head to Volendam. Volendam captivates visitors with its harbor, characteristic Dutch houses, and people in traditional attire. You will have a great time in this town, where you can taste delicious seafood and cheeses and find affordable souvenirs. Our final stop is Giethoorn Hobbit Village. Considered one of the most beautiful spots in the world, Giethoorn is one of the most fairy-tale-like places in Europe.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will set off for Brussels. On the way, guests who wish can join the optional Grand Cities Bruges & Ghent tour (75 Euro). Our first stop will be the stunningly beautiful Bruges. Recognized as one of the most popular tourist cities in Europe, Bruges has been under UNESCO protection since 1991. With its medieval architecture, canals, narrow streets, bridges, historical buildings, and squares, it has managed to become a gem of Europe. After exploring this beautiful city, we will head to Ghent, another city where time seems to stand still. With a history of 1400 years, Ghent is located at the confluence of the Schelde and Lys rivers and was one of the largest and wealthiest cities of the Middle Ages. Famous for its medieval monuments and university, we will continue our journey to Brussels after the tour in this city. Brussels, one of the most remarkable stops on the Benelux tours, stands out with its diversity. Thanks to its cosmopolitan structure, the city offers many different opportunities for travelers, and we will visit its valuable landmarks.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will set off for Paris, one of the most romantic cities in the world. Upon our arrival in Paris, we will visit several iconic sites including Charles de Gaulle and the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, the Louvre Museum and the Pyramid, Place de l'Étoile, the Grand Palais and Petit Palais Exhibition Halls, Place de la Concorde and the Obelisk, the French Parliament Building, the Alexandre III Bridge, the Seine River, Napoleon's Tomb, and the Eiffel Tower. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After enjoying our breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join the optional tour "Magnificent Paris Masterpieces & Seine River Boat" (100 Euro). Our first stop will be the iconic Eiffel Tower, a landmark visited by millions of tourists every year. You will have the chance to see Paris from above by ascending to the second level of the Eiffel Tower. Following this, we will embark on a boat tour on the Seine River, which divides Paris. After seeing the historic buildings along both banks of the river, we will take a cable car up to Montmartre Hill, the highest point in Paris, known for its connections to famous artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Toulouse Lautrec, Dalida, Vincent Van Gogh, and Jean Marais. The first sight here will be the Sacre Coeur Basilica. After closely admiring this structure, we will take a break at Tertre Square, where you can shop and get your portrait painted. Next, we will visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, a symbol of French history and an essential part of the Paris skyline. It was constructed under the order of King Louis VII between 1137 and 1180 to showcase Paris's political, economic, and cultural power to the world.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will set off towards Luxembourg. Upon our arrival, our city tour of Luxembourg will begin. Notable sights include the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Grand Ducal Palace, the Town Hall, and the Constitution Square. After the tour, guests who wish to can join an optional extra tour called Magnificent History and Mosaics (Trier & Remich & Schengen) for 55 Euro. Our first stop on this tour will be Trier, known as the oldest city in Germany, founded by the Romans in 15 BC. During our city tour in Trier, located in the Moselle Wine Region along the banks of the Moselle River, we will see the Porta Nigra, the largest Roman city gate still standing north of the Alps, the Roman Ruins which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, St. Peter Cathedral, the Church of Our Lady, and the Constantine Basilica, as well as the birthplace of revolutionary thinker Karl Marx. Following our visit to Trier, we will head to the town of Remich, known for being the best place for shopping during our tour, thanks to Luxembourg's low tax policies and its border location. Here, you can purchase products like chocolate, coffee, and alcoholic beverages at very low prices.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will set off for Strasbourg, one of the most beautiful cities in France and the jewel of the Alsace region. As you explore Strasbourg, you will feel as if you are traveling back in time in Europe's largest cobblestoned medieval quarters. With its fairy-tale nature and historical buildings, 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," and it presents itself as a city where Alsace culture merges 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 the tour, guests who wish can join the Optional Tour of the Enchanting Alsace Fairy Tale Villages (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr) for an additional cost of 100 Euro. Throughout our tour, we will seize every opportunity to take photos, starting with our first stop, Eguisheim.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will check out of our rooms and depart for Freiburg. Freiburg, the fourth largest city in Germany, is a medieval town located near the Black Forest, captivating visitors with its natural beauty. During our city tour, we will visit notable landmarks including the Münster Cathedral, one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture, the Markthalle (Covered Market), Münsterplatz (Main Square), Rathausplatz, Kaiser Joseph Street, Augustiner Platz, Adelhauser Platz, and Gerberau. Following our tour, we will head to Basel. Upon arrival, our city tour will begin. Basel, the third most populous city in Switzerland 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 the 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 proceed to Basel Airport. Following luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1926 at 18:55.