7-Night Tour from Izmir

Meeting at the SunExpress Airlines check-in counter at the International Departures terminal of Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport 3 hours before the flight. After luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we depart for Dortmund at 05:00 on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ936. Upon arrival 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 tranquil and energetic city experience. During our panoramic city tour, we will see highlights such as Alter Markt, Altes Stadthaus (Old Town Hall), St. Reinold's Church (Reinoldikirche) showcasing Gothic architecture from the Middle Ages, and Westfalenpark. We then proceed to Amsterdam. Upon arrival, our city tour of Amsterdam begins. The places we will visit in Amsterdam include Dam Square, Central Station, National Monument, Royal Palace, 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. This hidden gem of the Netherlands, with a history dating back to the 17th century, is famous for its still-operating historic windmills and untouched nature. In Zaanse Schans, you will feel as if you are wandering through an open-air museum, surrounded by the unique beauty of historical windmills and wooden houses that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Our second stop is Marken. After exploring this wonderful island, which was once an island but is now connected to the mainland, we will proceed to Volendam. Volendam captivates visitors with its harbor, characteristic Dutch houses, and people in traditional attire. You can enjoy delicious seafood and cheeses, and find affordable souvenirs while spending a lovely time in this charming town. 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 our breakfast at the hotel, we will head to Brussels. Along the way, guests who wish can join the optional Grand Cities Bruges & Ghent tour for an extra 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, historical buildings, and squares, it has managed to become a gem of Europe. After exploring this beautiful city, we will proceed to Ghent, another city where time seems to stand still. With a history dating back 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 in the Benelux tours, stands out with its diversity. Thanks to its cosmopolitan nature, the city offers many different opportunities for travelers, and we will visit several valuable structures.

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 iconic sites including Charles de Gaulle, the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs Elysees, the Louvre Museum and its Pyramid, the Place de l'Etoile, 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. Following our tour, we will transfer to our hotel and enjoy some free time. In the evening, guests who wish to can join the optional Magnificent Paris by Night tour for an extra fee of 35 Euro. The beauty of Paris shines both during the day and at night. On this tour, you will have the opportunity to see the Champs Elysees, Place de la Concorde, the Louvre Museum, and many more boulevards, buildings, and squares illuminated by lights. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay in Paris or the surrounding area.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish to can join the optional extra tour "Magnificent Paris Masterpieces & Seine River Boat Tour" (110 Euro). Our first stop on the tour is 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. Next, we will embark on a boat tour on the Seine River, which divides Paris in two. After viewing the historic landmarks along both banks of the river, we will take a cable car to the highest point in Paris, Montmartre Hill. This area is rich in the history of 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 getting a close look at this magnificent structure, we will take a break at Tertre Square, where you can shop and have your portrait painted. Following this, we will visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, a symbol of French history and an indispensable part of Paris's skyline.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards Luxembourg. Upon arrival, our city tour of Luxembourg begins. Highlights of the tour include Notre Dame Cathedral, the Ducal Palace, the Town 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 65 Euro. Our first stop on this tour will be Trier, the oldest city in Germany, founded by the Romans in 15 BC. Located in the Moselle Wine Region, surrounded by low red sandstone hills covered with vines, 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, and the Basilica of Constantine, as well as the birthplace of the revolutionary thinker Karl Marx. After our visit to Trier, we will head to the tax haven town of Remich, where you can find the best shopping deals during our tour. Thanks to Luxembourg's low tax policies and its border location, you can purchase products such as chocolate, coffee, and alcoholic beverages at very affordable 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 though you are traveling through history in Europe's largest cobblestone medieval quarters. With its fairy-tale nature and historical structures, wooden houses, medieval churches, cathedrals, and numerous works of art, this destination is truly worth seeing. Strasbourg also holds historical significance as the place where the French National Anthem "La Marseillaise" was written, presenting itself as a city where Alsace culture blends with French architecture. During our city tour, we will visit the Strasbourg Cathedral, Rohan Palace, Kleber Square, and the Petit France district adorned with traditional Alsace houses. After our tour, guests who wish can join the Optional Grand Alsace Fairy Tale Villages (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr) tour for an additional fee of 110 Euro. Throughout the tour, we will seize every opportunity to take photos, starting with our first stop in Eguisheim.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will check out of our rooms and depart for Basel. Upon our arrival, we will begin our city tour. Basel, the third most populous city in Switzerland after Zurich and Geneva, is a magnificent city that, despite its small area, holds many treasures with both modern and historical textures. During our city tour, we will visit notable sites including Basel Cathedral, where the famous Renaissance writer Erasmus is buried, the main square Marktplatz, the Government Building, and Hotel Les Trois Rois. After the tour, we will head to Basel Airport. Following 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.