Benelux, Switzerland, France & Germany Tour

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 Basel on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1923 at 07:40. Upon arrival at 09:45 local time, our city tour of Basel begins with our vehicle waiting at the airport. Basel, Switzerland's third most populous city after Zurich and Geneva, is a magnificent city that, despite its small area, is home to many treasures, blending both modern and historical textures. During our city tour, we will visit 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 head to Strasbourg, one of the most beautiful cities in France and the jewel of the Alsace region. While exploring Strasbourg, you will feel like you are traveling through history in Europe's largest cobbled medieval neighborhoods. With its fairy-tale nature and historical buildings, wooden houses, medieval churches, cathedrals, and numerous works of art, it is a place well worth seeing.

After enjoying our breakfast at the hotel, we will set off for Luxembourg. Upon arrival, our city tour of Luxembourg will begin. Highlights include Notre Dame Cathedral, the Grand Ducal Palace, the Town Hall, and Constitution Square. Following the tour, guests who wish can join the optional extra tour "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. Located in the Moselle Wine Region, characterized by low red sandstone hills covered in vines along the banks of the Moselle River, our city tour will feature 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, the Constantine Basilica, and the house where revolutionary thinker Karl Marx was born. After our visit to Trier, we will head to the tax haven of Remich, the best place for budget shopping during our tour.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Paris, one of the most romantic cities in the world. Upon our arrival in Paris, we will visit notable sites including Charles de Gaulle and the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, the Louvre Museum and its Pyramid, Place de l'Étoile, the Grand Palais and Petit Palais Exhibition Palaces, 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 breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish to can join the optional tour "Magnificent Paris Masterpieces & Seine River Boat Tour" (100 Euro). Our first stop will be the iconic Eiffel Tower, which attracts 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 in two. After viewing the historical landmarks along both banks of the river, we will take a cable car to the highest point in Paris, Montmartre Hill. This hill is known for its association with important artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, Dalida, Vincent Van Gogh, and Jean Marais. The first sight we will see here is the Sacre Coeur Basilica. After closely admiring this structure, we will take a break at Tertre Square, where you can shop and have your portrait painted. Next, we will visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, a symbol of French history and an indispensable part of the Paris skyline.

We are heading to Brussels. As one of the most remarkable stops on the Benelux tours, Brussels stands out with its versatility. Thanks to its cosmopolitan structure, the city offers travelers a variety of options, and we will visit its many valuable landmarks. Among the places we will see upon our arrival are the Royal Palace, the Chinese and Japanese houses, Brussels Cathedral, the city square, the Stock Exchange Building, the Atomium Monument, and the Manneken Pis Statue. After our tour, we will transfer to our hotel and enjoy some free time. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will set off for Amsterdam. Along the way, guests who wish can join the optional Grand Cities Bruges & Ghent tour for an extra 75 Euro. Our first stop will be the stunning city of Bruges, renowned for its breathtaking beauty. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991, Bruges is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe today. With its medieval architecture, canals, narrow streets, bridges, historic buildings, and squares, it has become a jewel of Europe. After exploring this beautiful city, we will head to Ghent, another city where time seems to stand still. With a history spanning 1400 years, Ghent is situated 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 Amsterdam after the tour in Ghent. In Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, which borders Germany to the east and Belgium to the south, our city tour will include Dam Square, Central Station, the National Monument, the Royal Palace, the Flower Market, and the Red Light District.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish to 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 in operation, along with its untouched nature. You will feel like you are wandering through an open-air museum in this beautiful town, which boasts unique historical windmills and wooden houses that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Our second stop on the tour is Marken. Once an island, it is now connected to the mainland after being filled in. After exploring this wonderful island, we will proceed to Volendam. Volendam captivates visitors with its harbor, characteristic Dutch houses, and people in traditional costumes. You will have a delightful time in this town, where you can taste delicious seafood and cheeses, as well as purchase affordable souvenirs. Our final stop is Giethoorn Hobbit Village.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for Cologne. Upon arrival, our city tour will begin. Cologne is one of Germany's most important centers for transportation, culture, science, art, and commerce. During our city tour, we will visit notable sites including the Gothic Cathedral, the Rhine River, and the shopping streets. Following our tour, we will head to Düsseldorf, another key city in Germany known for its culture, art, and industry. In Düsseldorf, we will explore the rotating restaurant Rheinturm, Schloss Benrath, where some of Germany's greatest thinkers were nurtured, the shopping street Königsallee, and the lush green spaces of Hofgarten. Afterward, we will proceed to the airport. Following luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1528 at 20:25. We will arrive at 23:55 local time, marking the end of our tour.