8 Cities 3 Nights in the Magnificent Alps - Dec 30 with THY (New Year Special)

Meeting at Istanbul Airport international departures terminal in front of the Turkish Airlines counter 3 hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure to Geneva at 08:10 with Turkish Airlines flight TK 1917. After our arrival at 09:25 local time, our Geneva city tour begins with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Geneva, one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Switzerland, is located in the west of the country, on the shores of Lake Geneva, and is very close to the French border. Having great importance in terms of international diplomacy, the city hosts the United Nations European Office, the Red Cross, and the headquarters of many international organizations. During our city tour here, Lake Leman, Mont Blanc Bridge, Grand Cathedral, United Nations and Red Cross buildings, Notre Dame, and the old city are among the places to be seen. After our tour, we depart for Bern. Bern, the capital of Switzerland, offers its visitors a fascinating atmosphere with its historical city center on the UNESCO World Heritage List, streets preserving its medieval texture, stone buildings, arched passages, and fountains. During our tour, the Clock Tower, the old city known as Europe's largest covered shopping area, Einstein's House, the History Museum, the Parliament building, and the square are among the places to be seen panoramically. After our tour, our guests who wish can participate in the extra Magnificent Lausanne – Ouchy – Montreux and Chillon Castle Tour. (80 Euro) Our first stop on our tour is the city of Lausanne, which is located on the shores of Lake Geneva and has historical importance for our country. Lausanne Cathedral, the Old City (Vielle Ville) which is the historical center of the city, and Flon, a modern shopping and entertainment district, are among the places we will see. Then we move to Ouchy. Ouchy, which was a fishing village in the past, was included in the city of Lausanne due to its role as a port on Lake Geneva since the mid-19th century. In this peaceful and beautiful region famous for its lake view, the fascinating Château d'Ouchy and Ouchy Port are among the places to be seen. The last stop of our tour will be Montreux, another point of peace on the shores of Lake Geneva. In this town famous for its relaxing and peaceful atmosphere, mountain views, and lakeside walking paths, Chillon Castle (from the outside), the Statue of Queen lead singer Freddy Mercury, and Montreux Port are among the places we will see. Transfer to our hotel after our tour. Overnight at our hotel in Geneva or its surroundings.
 

After breakfast at the hotel, departure to Basel. Our city tour begins upon our arrival. Basel, the third most populous city in Switzerland after Zurich and Geneva, is a magnificent city that contains both modern and historical textures and has many treasures within it, even if its surface area is small. During our city tour in this city, the Basel Cathedral, where the tomb of the famous Renaissance writer Dutch Erasmus is located, the city's main square Marktplatz, the Government Building, and Hotel Les Trois Roi are among the places to be seen. After our tour, our guests who wish can participate in the extra Magnificent Fairy Tale Villages of Alsace (Riquewihr, Kaysersberg & Colmar & Eguisheim) tour. (100 Euro) Our first stop on our tour is Riquewihr, one of the most fascinating cities of Alsace, where there are many half-timbered houses that give the city its charm. This historical village fascinates its visitors with its old houses decorated with colorful flowers, narrow streets, and medieval texture surrounded by walls. During our tour, we will also see the ruins of Riquewihr Castle and feel the medieval atmosphere by walking along the old walls of the village. Then we move to Kaysersberg. Kaysersberg is a fascinating part of the Alsace region as a medieval town in France. It is famous for its colorful houses, narrow streets, and historical texture. Especially the 13th-century Château de Kaysersberg Castle is one of the most prominent symbols of the town. The Sainte-Croix Church, located in the center of the city, attracts attention with its Gothic architecture. After our tour, we depart for Colmar, famous for its historical buildings from the Middle Ages, Gothic-style churches, and colorful houses. While wandering through the well-preserved streets of Colmar, the St. Martin Cathedral built entirely of pink stones, Little Venice which reminds of the Italian city of Venice with its small canals, Maison Pfister which is one of the oldest houses in Colmar, and Maison des Tetes which is a Renaissance building decorated with faces are among the places to be seen. The next stop on our tour is Eguisheim, where we will want to take photos at every opportunity. Eguisheim, which received the title of "Favorite French Village" in 2013, is a village where history and nature dance. The colorful houses reflecting the typical architecture of the Alsace region create the postcard appearance of Eguisheim. Transfer to our hotel after our tour. Overnight at our hotel in Mulhouse or its surroundings.
 

After breakfast at the hotel, departure to Zurich. After our arrival at 09:45 local time, our Zurich city tour begins with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. It hosts millions of visitors every year with its historical center, eye-catching Gothic-style churches, and historical buildings. After seeing the Grossmünster and Fraumünster Churches and St. Peterskirche Church, which is the largest clock tower in Europe, we tour Bahnhofstrasse, which is considered the shopping center of the city. Transfer to our hotel after our tour. Then, our guests who wish can participate in the extra Magnificent Rhine Falls & Lucerne tour. (80 Euro) The Rhine Falls, a natural wonder and our first stop on our tour, holds the title of Europe's largest waterfall with its 150-meter width and 23-meter height. This place, embraced by the powerful branches of the Rhine River, is a paradise where you will find peace while watching the dance of the deep blue waters. After our fascinating walk with the power of the water and the impressive view, we go to Lucerne, a historical city located in the central part of Switzerland, at the foot of the Alps. In this fascinating city, after seeing the Lion Monument built in memory of 800 Swiss soldiers who were martyred while protecting King Louis XVI and his family, the Chapel Bridge, and the magnificent view of Lake Lucerne, we finish our tour and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Zurich or its surroundings.
 

After breakfast, check-out from the rooms and transfer to the airport at the time specified by our guide. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure to Istanbul at 18:35 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1910. Arrival at 23:35 local time and end of our tour.