Magnificent Benelux, Switzerland, France & Germany Quadruple 7 Nights - With THY on October 25 (October 29 Special)

Meeting 3 hours before the flight in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the Istanbul Airport International Departures terminal.  Following baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure for Basel at 08:50 with Turkish Airlines flight TK 1923. Upon arrival at 10:00 local time, our Basel city tour begins with our vehicle waiting at the airport. Basel, the third most populous city in Switzerland after Zurich and Geneva, is a magnificent city that houses both modern and historical textures, and although its surface area is small, it possesses many treasures. During the city tour, 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, departure for Strasbourg, one of the most beautiful cities in France and the pearl of the Alsace region. While exploring Strasbourg, you will feel as if you are traveling through history in one of Europe's largest cobblestone Medieval neighborhoods. It is a place well worth seeing with its nature and historical structures from a fairytale land, wooden houses, historical churches from the Middle Ages, cathedrals, and many works of art. Additionally, Strasbourg, which has historical importance as the place where the French national anthem “La Marseillaise” was written, appears as a city where Alsace Culture is blended with French architecture. During the city tour, Strasbourg Cathedral, Rohan Palace, Kleber Square, and the Petit France region decorated with traditional Alsace Houses are among the places to be seen. After our tour, guests who wish to do so can participate in the Fairytale Villages of Magnificent Alsace (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr) tour. (110 Euro) We will want to take photos at every opportunity from start to finish; the first place we will visit on our tour is Eguisheim. 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 look of Eguisheim. After our tour, we move to 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, St. Martin Cathedral built entirely of pink stones, Little Venice, which reminds one of Venice, Italy with its small canals, Maison Pfister, one of the oldest houses in Colmar, and Maison des Tetes, a Renaissance building decorated with faces, are among the places to be seen.  Our third stop on the tour is Kaysersberg. Kaysersberg, as a Medieval town in France, is a fascinating part of the Alsace region. It is famous for its colorful houses, narrow streets, and historical texture. Especially the Château de Kaysersberg castle from the 13th century is one of the most prominent symbols of the town. The Sainte-Croix Church in the center of the town draws attention with its Gothic architecture. After our tour, we move to Riquewihr, one of the most enchanting cities of Alsace, where numerous half-timbered houses 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. After our tour, transfer to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight at our hotel in or around Strasbourg.

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Luxembourg. Upon arrival, our Luxembourg city tour begins. Notre Dame Cathedral, the Ducal Palace, the City Hall, and Constitution Square are among the places to be seen. After our tour, guests who wish to do so can participate in the extra Magnificent History and Mosaics (Trier & Remich & Schengen) tour. (65 Euro) Our first stop on the tour will be Trier, the oldest city in Germany, founded by the Romans in 15 BC. In Trier, located within the Moselle Wine Region among low red sandstone hills covered with vines on the banks of the Moselle River, one of the branches of the Rhine River, the city tour will include Porta Nigra, the largest Roman city gate still standing north of the Alps, Roman Ruins within the Unesco World Heritage Site, St. Peter's Cathedral and the Church of the Virgin Mary, Constantine Basilica, and the house where the revolutionary thinker Karl Marx, the father of scientific socialism, was born. After our Trier visit, we move to the town of Remich, a tax haven and the point where you can do the cheapest shopping throughout our tour. Due to the low tax policies applied by Luxembourg and its border location, you can buy products such as chocolate, coffee, and alcoholic beverages very cheaply here. Finally, we visit Schengen, the point where the borders of Germany, France, and Luxembourg meet, and where the free movement agreement that abolished passport controls between European Union member countries was signed. In this village, one of Europe's important wine regions, you will have the opportunity to taste local wines and see the Monument and building where the Schengen agreement was signed. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in or around Luxembourg.

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Paris, one of the most romantic cities in the world. Upon arrival in Paris, the places we will see include Charles de Gaulle and the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Louvre Museum and Pyramid, Etoile Square, Grand Palais and Petit Palais Exhibition Palaces, Concorde Square and the Obelisk, the French Parliament Building, Alexandre III Bridge, the Seine River, Napoleon's Tomb, and the Eiffel Tower. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at our hotel in or around Paris.
 

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish to do so can participate in the extra Magnificent Paris Masterpieces & Seine River Boat Trip (Eiffel Tower & Seine River Boat Trip & Montmartre Painters' Hill & Sacre Coeur Basilica & Notre Dame Cathedral) tour. (110 Euro) Our first stop on the tour is the Eiffel Tower, the symbolic monument of the city visited by millions of tourists every year. You will have the chance to see Paris from above by going up to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower. Then, we take a boat tour on the Seine River, which divides Paris in two. After seeing the historical monuments on both sides of the river during the boat tour, we ascend to Montmartre Hill, the highest hill in Paris, by cable car. On this hill, where the traces of important artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henry Toulouse Lautrec, Dalida, Vincent Van Gogh, and Jean Marais are found, Sacre Coeur (Basilica of the Sacred Heart) will be the first place to be seen. After seeing this structure up close, following a break at Place du Tertre where you can shop and have your portrait painted, we visit Notre Dame Cathedral, described as a symbol of French history and an indispensable part of the Paris skyline. Notre Dame Cathedral was built by order of King Louis VII, who reigned between 1137 and 1180, to show the political, economic, and cultural power of Paris to the world. After seeing this magnificent structure, we take a short photo break. Then, transfer to our hotel. In the evening, guests who wish to do so can participate in the extra Paris Under Magnificent Lights tour. (35 Euro) The city of Paris is beautiful by day and beautiful by night. On this tour, you will have the opportunity to see Champs Elysees, Concorde Square, Louvre Museum, and many other boulevards, buildings, and squares under the lights. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in or around Paris.

We set off for Brussels. Brussels, one of the most striking stops of Benelux tours, stands out with its versatility. In the city, which offers many different opportunities to travelers thanks to its cosmopolitan structure, we will visit highly valuable structures. Upon arrival, the places we will see include the Royal Palace, Chinese and Japanese houses, Brussels Cathedral, the city square, the Bourse Building, the Atomium Monument, and the Manneken Pis Statue. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at our hotel in or around Brussels.

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Amsterdam. On the way, guests who wish to do so can participate in the extra Magnificent Cities of Bruges & Ghent tour. (90 Euro) Our first stop on the tour is Bruges, famous for its magnificent beauty. Bruges, one of the most tourist-attracting cities in Europe today, was placed under protection by Unesco in 1991. It has managed to be the apple of Europe's eye with its Medieval architecture, canals, narrow streets, bridges, historical structures, and squares. After visiting this beautiful city, we go to Ghent, another city where time has stopped. Ghent, which has a 1400-year history, was founded where the Scheldt and Lys rivers meet and is one of the largest and richest cities of the Middle Ages. After the tour we will conduct in this city, famous for its Medieval historical monuments and university, we set off for Amsterdam. In the city tour we will conduct in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, which neighbors Germany to the east and Belgium to the south, Dam Square, Central Station, National Monument, Royal Palace, Flower Market, and the Red Light District are among the places to be seen. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in or around Amsterdam

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish to do so can participate in the extra Magnificent Fairytale Villages and Canals (Zaanse Schans & Marken & Volendam & Giethoorn Hobbit Village) tour. (110 Euro) Our tour begins with the town of Zaanse Schans. Zaanse Schans, one of the hidden paradise towns of the Netherlands, is a famous Dutch town with its untouched nature and old historical windmills dating back to the 17th century that are still operational. In the town of Zaanse Schans, which possesses beauties that you cannot find anywhere else in the world with its historical windmills and wooden houses, you will feel as if you are visiting an open-air museum. Our second stop on the tour is Marken. After exploring the interior of this wonderful island, which was previously an island but later connected to the mainland by filling the gap, we move to Volendam. Volendam is a place that captivates people as soon as they see it with its harbor, characteristic Dutch houses, and people in traditional clothing. After spending a wonderful time in this town, where you can taste delicious seafood and cheeses and buy cheap souvenirs, our final stop is Giethoorn Hobbit Village. Considered one of the most beautiful spots in the world, Giethoorn is one of the most fairytale-like places in Europe. Giethoorn, which gained popularity after the 1958 film “Fanfare” was filmed here, has increased its fame since the movie and hosts over 800,000 tourists a year. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in or around Amsterdam.
 

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Cologne. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Cologne is one of Germany's most important centers of transportation, culture, science, art, and trade. During the city tour we will conduct here, the Gothic Cathedral, the Rhine River, and shopping streets are among the places to be seen. After our tour, in the city tour we will conduct in Düsseldorf, one of Germany's most important culture, art, and industry cities, the revolving restaurant Rheinturm, Schloss Benrath, where some of Germany's most important thinkers were raised, the shopping street Königsallee, and Hofgarten with its lush green areas are among the places to be seen. Then, departure for the airport. Following baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure for Istanbul at 18:15 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1528. Arrival at 23:45 local time and the end of our tour.