Izmir Departure European Tour

Meet at the SunExpress Airlines counter in the International Departures terminal of Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport 3 hours before your flight. After completing luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will depart for Dortmund on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ936 at 05:00. Arriving at 07:20 local time, our city tour of Dortmund begins with our vehicle waiting at the airport. Dortmund is a vibrant city in Germany's Ruhr region that blends its industrial heritage with modern life. With its expansive parks, cultural centers, and a strong football atmosphere especially associated with Borussia Dortmund, it offers both a relaxed and energetic city experience. During our panoramic city tour, we will see the heart of the city, Alter Markt, Altes Stadthaus (Old Town Hall), the Gothic St. Reinold's Church (Reinoldikirche) that carries traces from the Middle Ages, and Westfalenpark. We will then proceed to Amsterdam. Upon arrival, our city tour of Amsterdam begins. The highlights of our tour will include 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.

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 110 Euro. Our tour begins in the town of Zaanse Schans. Known as one of the hidden gem towns of the Netherlands, Zaanse Schans boasts a history dating back to the 17th century and is home to still-operating historic windmills and untouched nature. You will feel as if you are wandering through an open-air museum in Zaanse Schans, with its historic windmills and wooden houses showcasing beauty unlike anywhere else in the world. Our second stop is Marken. Once an island, it was later connected to the mainland by land reclamation. After exploring this wonderful island, we will head to Volendam. Volendam is a place that captivates visitors with its harbor, characteristic Dutch houses, and people in traditional clothing. You will have a lovely time in this town, where you can taste delicious seafood and cheeses, and find affordable souvenirs. Our final stop will be Giethoorn Hobbit Village.

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 for an additional fee of 90 Euro. Our first stop will be the stunningly beautiful city of Bruges. Recognized as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, Bruges has been under UNESCO protection since 1991. With its medieval architecture, canals, narrow streets, bridges, historic buildings, and squares, it has managed to become a jewel of Europe. After exploring this beautiful city, we will head to another city where time seems to stand still, Ghent. With a history spanning 1,400 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 conclude our tour of this city before moving on to Brussels. Brussels, one of the most remarkable stops on the Benelux tours, stands out for 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 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. In the evening, guests who wish can join the optional Grand Paris by Night tour for an extra fee of 35 Euro. The beauty of Paris is distinct both during the day and at night. On this tour, you will have the opportunity to see Champs Elysees, Place de la Concorde, the Louvre Museum, and many other boulevards, buildings, and squares illuminated at night. After the tour, we will transfer back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Paris or the surrounding area.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join the optional tour "Magnificent Paris Masterpieces & Seine River Boat Tour" (110 Euro), which includes the Eiffel Tower, Seine River Boat Cruise, Montmartre Artists' Hill, Sacre Coeur Basilica, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Our first stop will be the iconic Eiffel Tower, which attracts millions of tourists each year. You will have the chance to see Paris from above by going up to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. Next, we will embark on a boat tour on the Seine River, which divides Paris in two. After taking in the historical landmarks along both banks of the river, we will ascend to Montmartre Hill, the highest point in Paris, via a funicular. This hill is known for its association with significant artists like Pablo Picasso, Henri Toulouse Lautrec, Dalida, Vincent Van Gogh, and Jean Marais, and our first sight will be the Sacre Coeur (Basilica of the Sacred Heart). After closely observing this magnificent structure, we will have a break at Tertre Square, where you can shop and get your portrait painted.

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 Notre Dame Cathedral, the Grand Ducal Palace, the City Hall, and Constitution Square. After the tour, guests who wish to can join the optional extra tour "Majestic History and Mosaics (Trier & Remich & Schengen)" for an additional 65 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 Basilica of Constantine, as well as the house where revolutionary thinker Karl Marx, the father of scientific socialism, was born. Following our visit to Trier, we will head to the town of Remich, which is the best place for budget shopping during our tour, thanks to Luxembourg's low tax policies and its border location.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will depart 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 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 a place that is definitely worth seeing. Additionally, Strasbourg holds historical significance as the place where the French national anthem "La Marseillaise" was written, presenting itself as a city where Alsace culture and French architecture blend together. During our city tour, we will visit notable sites including Strasbourg Cathedral, Rohan Palace, Kleber Square, and the Petit France district adorned with traditional Alsace houses. After our tour, guests who wish to can join the optional tour of the Enchanting Alsace Fairytale Villages (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr) for an additional cost of 110 Euro. Throughout the tour, we will seize every opportunity to take photos, starting with our first stop at Eguisheim.

After enjoying our breakfast at the hotel, we will check out of our rooms and depart for Basel. Upon our 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 is filled with many treasures. During our city tour, we will visit notable sites including the Basel Cathedral, where the famous Renaissance writer Erasmus is buried, the city's main square Marktplatz, the Government Building, and Hotel Les Trois Rois. After the tour, we will head to Basel Airport. Following our luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ913 at 14:15. We will arrive in Izmir at 19:10 local time, marking the end of our tour.