Milan Bernina Express Tour from the Peak of the Alps (All Tours Included)

We gather at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal 3 hours before our flight. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Geneva with Turkish Airlines' flight TK1917. Upon our arrival in Geneva, we move to the city center with our private vehicle waiting for us at the airport and start our panoramic city tour. In Geneva, which hosts international organizations and offers its historical texture together with modern life; places to see include the Jet d'Eau Fountain, which has become the symbol of the city and reaches a height of 140 meters, the English Gardens, the famous Flower Clock prepared using thousands of flowers, and Nations Square, where the Broken Chair placed opposite the United Nations Office to draw attention to the destruction caused by land mines is located. After our city tour, we give free time for our guests who want to discover Geneva individually. We meet at the time determined by our guide and depart for Lausanne. Upon our arrival in Lausanne, located on the shores of Lake Geneva and standing out with international sports organizations, the places to see in our panoramic city tour will include the Olympic Museum and the lake shore. Then we move to the historical center of Lausanne with our private vehicle. During our short walk in the Old Town District, we visit the magnificent Palais de Rumine, where the Treaty of Lausanne, one of the most important turning points in the history of the Republic of Turkey, was signed. After visiting the Palais de Rumine, which draws attention with its historical atmosphere and impressive architecture, we depart for the region where our hotel is located. Arrival at the hotel and check-in to the rooms. Overnight stay at our hotel in the Montreux, Cully, Lausanne, or Geneva region.

(The interior visit of Palais de Rumine will be carried out depending on official opening hours and visiting conditions.)

After the morning breakfast we will have at our hotel, we check out of our rooms and start our Montreux city tour. In the city where the Montreux Convention Regarding the Regime of the Turkish Straits, which regulates our sovereign rights over the Turkish Straits, was signed; we see the impressive coastline along Lake Geneva, the lush green mountains rising behind the lake, and the unique views of the city. After our short city tour, we depart for Vevey. In Vevey, which draws attention with its coastline decorated with palm trees and colorful flowers; places to see include the Charlie Chaplin Monument, the giant bronze fork located inside Lake Geneva, and the seahorse statue. After our Vevey tour, we depart for Gruyères, known as the birthplace of the world-famous Gruyère cheese and one of Switzerland's most characteristic medieval settlements. We discover the village, which has a fairytale atmosphere with its cobblestone streets, traditional Swiss houses, magnificent square, and imposing Gruyères Castle. After our guide's explanations, we give free time for our guests who want to experience local delicacies, buy souvenirs, and take photos. After our Gruyères tour, we depart for the town of Broc for the Maison Cailler Chocolate Experience, which we will realize included in the tour price. In this experience where we will discover the history of Cailler, one of Switzerland's deep-rooted chocolate brands; we learn the journey of the cacao bean, the materials used in chocolate production, and traditional production stages accompanied by interactive presentations. At the end of our visit, we find the opportunity to taste different Cailler chocolates. After the Maison Cailler Chocolate Experience, we depart for Bern, the capital of Switzerland. Surrounded on three sides by the Aare River After the morning breakfast we will have at our hotel, we check out of our rooms and start our Montreux city tour. In the city where the Montreux Convention Regarding the Regime of the Turkish Straits, which regulates our sovereign rights over the Turkish Straits, was signed; we see the impressive coastline along Lake Geneva, the lush green mountains rising behind the lake, and the unique views of the city. After our short city tour, we depart for Vevey. In Vevey, which draws attention with its coastline decorated with palm trees and colorful flowers; places to see include the Charlie Chaplin Monument, the giant bronze fork located inside Lake Geneva, and the seahorse statue. After our Vevey tour, we depart for Gruyères, known as the birthplace of the world-famous Gruyère cheese and one of Switzerland's most characteristic medieval settlements. We discover the village, which has a fairytale atmosphere with its cobblestone streets, traditional Swiss houses, magnificent square, and imposing Gruyères Castle. After our guide's explanations, we give free time for our guests who want to experience local delicacies, buy souvenirs, and take photos. After our Gruyères tour, we depart for the town of Broc for the Maison Cailler Chocolate Experience, which we will realize included in the tour price. In this experience where we will discover the history of Cailler, one of Switzerland's deep-rooted chocolate brands; we learn the journey of the cacao bean, the materials used in chocolate production, and traditional production stages accompanied by interactive presentations. At the end of our visit, we find the opportunity to taste different Cailler chocolates. After the Maison Cailler Chocolate Experience, we depart for Bern, the capital of Switzerland. Surrounded on three sides by the Aare River

After the morning breakfast we will have at our hotel, we check out of our rooms and start our Thun tour. After discovering Thun, which stands out with its bridges over the Aare River, cute houses, historical texture, and impressive lake views, we depart for Lauterbrunnen. We reach the Lauterbrunnen Valley, which has about 72 waterfalls and is surrounded by the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains. In Lauterbrunnen, one of the most beautiful settlements of the Swiss Alps, we enjoy the unique scenery formed by waterfalls pouring between steep cliffs and the lush green valley. After our Lauterbrunnen tour, we depart for Grindelwald, which has gained worldwide fame with its impressive mountain views and outdoor sports. After our Grindelwald tour, located at the foot of Mount Eiger and reflecting traditional Alpine architecture, if the program and traffic conditions are suitable, we give a short photo break on the shores of Lake Brienz and depart for Lucerne. With our arrival in Lucerne, we start our city tour. During our tour, we see the Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal) built in memory of the Swiss guards who lost their lives during the French Revolution. Then, we visit the Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke), which has survived from the 14th century and is one of the oldest wooden bridges in Europe. After seeing the historical paintings decorating the triangular roof panels and the octagonal Water Tower integrated with the bridge, we take a pleasant walk along the shores of Lake Lucerne. After our Lucerne tour, we depart for our hotel in the Zurich region. Arrival at the hotel and check-in to the rooms. Overnight stay at our hotel in the Zurich region.

After breakfast at our hotel, we set off with our private vehicle waiting for us to Schaffhausen, which hosts millions of tourists every year to witness the flow of the Rhine River. After our tour of the Rhine Falls, Europe's largest waterfall, we take a short drive to the town of Stein am Rhein. After exploring its traffic-free streets and timber-framed houses adorned with well-preserved frescoes dating back to the Middle Ages, we depart for the city center to conduct our Zurich city tour, the largest city in Switzerland, and begin our city tour. Bahnhofstrasse, one of Zurich's most famous boulevards filled with the stores of world-famous fashion and watch brands; the Grossmünster, a twin-towered Great Minster with its dazzling and impressive structure as one of the city's important symbols; Fraumünster, which has gained worldwide fame with its colorful stained-glass windows by Marc Chagall that take people on a journey through time; Lake Zurich, the meeting point of nature and the modern world, which is one of the most popular hangout spots for both locals and tourists; the Limmat River flowing along its shore; and the bridges connecting the two sides of the city are among the places we will see on our tour. Following the riverbank, after seeing St. Peterskirche, which features one of the largest church clock dials in Europe, we give free time. We meet at the time determined by our guide and set off for our hotel in the Zurich region. Overnight at our hotel in the Zurich region.

After morning breakfast at our hotel, we depart for Constance, located on the Swiss border of Germany, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, and on the shores of Bodensee (Lake Constance). Upon our arrival in Constance, we begin our city tour. In the city, which enchants with its historical texture surviving from the Middle Ages, we explore the Niederburg Old Town District, famous for its narrow streets, colorful-façade houses, and small shops. During our tour, sights to see include Rheintorturm, one of the city's historical gates; the impressive Imperia Statue symbolizing the Council of Constance; the 14th-century Konzilgebäude (Council Building); and the Constance Minster Cathedral, construction of which began in the 11th century. After our Constance tour, we depart for the Principality of Liechtenstein, one of the smallest countries in the world. Upon our arrival in the capital Vaduz, during the city tour we will perform, we panoramically view Vaduz Castle, located at a dominant point over the city and serving as the official residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein. Afterward, we give free time in the Vaduz city center, which draws attention with its open-air works of art, modern architecture, and exclusive shopping spots. Following our pleasant break in Vaduz, we set off for Maienfeld, one of Switzerland's fairy-tale settlements. We visit Heididorf (Heidi Village) in Maienfeld, known as the region that inspired the world-famous Heidi story. We explore the village, which invites visitors to a fairy-tale atmosphere with its traditional Swiss houses, areas bearing traces of Heidi's life, and impressive Alpine views. Our guests find the opportunity to spend free time in this special atmosphere and take unforgettable photos. We meet at the time determined by our guide and set off for our hotel in the Vaduz or Maienfeld region. Transfer to our hotel and check-in to the rooms. Overnight at our hotel.

After morning breakfast at our hotel, we transfer to Chur Railway Station and take our seats on the Bernina Express to undertake one of the world's most impressive railway journeys. Along this magnificent route, which covers a section of the Albula and Bernina lines and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List thanks to its unique engineering, we embark on an unforgettable train journey accompanied by the mesmerizing landscapes of the Alps. During our journey with specially designed carriages featuring large panoramic windows, we pass through 196 bridges and 55 tunnels; we see deep valleys, impressive viaducts, traditional mountain villages, glaciers, and Alpine lakes. During our journey, we pass through Ospizio Bernina, the highest point of the Bernina line at an altitude of 2,253 meters; we panoramically see the most impressive points of the route such as Alp Grüm, Palü Glacier, Lago Bianco, and the Brusio Circular Viaduct. After our panoramic train journey lasting approximately 4.5 hours, we arrive at the town of Tirano in Italy. We depart for Milan with our private vehicle waiting for us at the train station. During our journey from Tirano to Milan, provided that the arrival time of the Bernina Express, traffic, and operational conditions are suitable, we give a short rest and photo break in Colico on the northern shore of Lake Como. Accompanied by impressive landscapes where the Alps meet the lake waters, our guests find the opportunity to walk, rest, and take photos. The duration of the break is determined by our guide according to the daily program flow. In the continuation of our program, we continue our journey towards Milan. Upon our arrival in Milan, transfer to our hotel and check-in to the rooms. Overnight at our hotel in Milan.

After morning breakfast at our hotel, we begin our Milan city tour. Accepted as one of Europe's fashion capitals, Milan ranks among Italy's culturally richest cities with its exclusive cuisine, opera tradition, magnificent churches, and priceless works of art. Serving as the business and finance center of the country, the city simultaneously offers its visitors unique experiences in shopping, art, architecture, and gastronomy. During our city tour, sights to see include La Scala, one of the world's most famous opera houses; Piazza del Duomo, accepted as the heart of the city; the magnificent Milan Cathedral; Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, which draws attention with its exclusive stores and cafes; and the historical Porta Romana. Following our tour, which we will perform accompanied by our guide's narratives, we give free time for guests who wish to shop, experience the city's famous delicacies, and discover Milan individually. We meet at the time determined by our guide and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Milan.

After morning breakfast at our hotel, we vacate our rooms and depart for Milan Airport at the time to be notified by our guide. Following ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, departure for Istanbul via Turkish Airlines scheduled flight. The end of our tour with our arrival at Istanbul Airport. See you in another Prontotour program.