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Direct Departure from Ankara: Grand Christmas Markets in Germany, France, and Switzerland – 4 Nights with SunExpress, Departing December 3 (Special Christmas Markets Tour)
Tour Program
Day 1: Ankara – Frankfurt – Strasbourg
Meeting at the SunExpress Airlines counter in the Ankara Esenboğa Airport international departures terminal 3 hours before departure. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Frankfurt on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 792 at 07:00. Upon arrival in Frankfurt at 08:50 local time, our city tour begins with our vehicle waiting for us in the area. In this city known for its rich cultural heritage and modern lifestyle, our city tour includes stops at Römer Square (Römerberg) and Goethe Haus (exterior view), the house where Goethe was born. After our tour here, we proceed to Strasbourg with our waiting vehicle. While exploring Strasbourg, one of France's most beautiful cities and the pearl of the Alsace region, you will feel as if you are traveling through history in Europe's largest cobblestone medieval quarter. With its fairy-tale-like nature and historical structures, wooden houses, medieval churches, cathedrals, and numerous works of art, it is a place well worth seeing. Additionally, Strasbourg holds historical importance as the place where the French national anthem "La Marseillaise" was written, presenting itself as a city where French architecture blends with Alsatian culture. During our city tour, Strasbourg Cathedral, Rohan Palace, Kleber Square, and the Petit France district adorned with traditional Alsatian houses are among the places to visit. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or its surroundings.
Day 2: Strasbourg – Eguisheim – Colmar – Kaysersberg – Riquewihr – Strasbourg
After the breakfast served at the hotel, guests who wish may join the additional tour "Magnificent Alsace's Fairy Tale Villages (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr)" for an extra fee (110 Euro). Throughout our tour, we will take photos at every opportunity. The first place we will visit is Eguisheim. In 2013, Eguisheim was awarded the title of 'Favorite French Village'; it is a village where history and nature dance together. Its colorful houses, reflecting the typical architecture of the Alsace region, create Eguisheim's postcard-perfect appearance. After our tour, we head to Colmar, famous for its medieval buildings, Gothic-style churches, and colorful houses. While strolling through Colmar's streets, which have been remarkably well-preserved to this day, you will see the St. Martin Cathedral built entirely from pink stone, Petite Venice with its small canals reminiscent of Venice, Italy, Maison Pfister one of Colmar's oldest houses, and Maison des Têtes, a Renaissance building adorned with faces. Our third stop on the tour is Kaysersberg. Kaysersberg is a charming part of the Alsace region, a town dating back to the Middle Ages in France. It is famous for its colorful houses, narrow streets, and historic character. Especially the Château de Kaysersberg castle, dating from the 13th century, is one of the town's most prominent landmarks. The Sainte-Croix Church located in the city center stands out with its Gothic architecture. Afterward, we move to our final stop, Riquewihr, one of the most enchanting cities of Alsace, known for its numerous half-timbered houses that give the town its charm. This historic village enchants visitors with its old houses decorated with colorful flowers, narrow streets, and a medieval atmosphere surrounded by walls. During our tour, we will also see the ruins of Riquewihr Castle and walk along the village's old walls to experience the medieval ambiance. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight stay at our hotel in Strasbourg or its surroundings.
Day 3: Strasbourg – Heidelberg – Baden-Baden – Outlet Center – Strasbourg
After the breakfast served at the hotel, free time will be available. Guests who wish can join the optional Grand Germany Duo (Heidelberg & Baden Baden & Outlet Center) tour for an additional fee (110 Euro). Our tour begins with a visit to Heidelberg. The streets, squares, and buildings of this city evoke the Middle Ages at every corner, taking you on a journey through time. As a quiet, stylish, and refined city, Heidelberg will welcome you with its harmony of architecture and colors. During our city tour here, Hauptstrasse, Marktplatz Square, the Old Bridge, and Heidelberg Castle are among the places to see. After our tour, our second stop is Baden Baden, a nature-filled oxygen reservoir, a center for culture and art, known for its thermal baths and even Europe’s most famous casino, offering countless opportunities. After visiting Baden Baden, a unique international travel route that has inspired many famous writers and composers, we provide free time at the outlet center where many renowned brands are gathered together. Following the tour, transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4: Strasbourg – Schaffhausen Rhine Falls – Zurich – Lucerne – Strasbourg
Free time after breakfast at the hotel. Guests who wish can join the optional tour to the magnificent Schaffhausen Rhine Falls and Swiss Cities (Rhine Falls & Zurich & Lucerne) for an additional fee of 130 Euro. Our first stop is the natural wonder, the Rhine Falls, which holds the title of Europe’s largest waterfall with a width of 150 meters and a height of 23 meters. This place, embraced by the powerful currents of the Rhine River, is a paradise where you can find peace while watching the dance of the crystal-clear waters. After our enchanting walk amidst the power of the water and its impressive scenery, our second stop is Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city, which welcomes millions of visitors each year with its historic center, stunning Gothic-style churches, and historic buildings. After visiting the Grossmünster and Fraumünster Churches and St. Peterskirche Church, home to Europe’s largest clock tower, we tour Bahnhofstrasse, considered the city’s shopping district. Following the tour, we head to Lucerne, a historic city located in central Switzerland at the foot of the Alps. In this enchanting city, after seeing the Lion Monument, built in memory of 800 Swiss soldiers who died protecting King Louis XVI and his family, the Chapel Bridge, and the magnificent view of Lake Lucerne, we conclude our tour and transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel in Strasbourg or its surroundings.
Day 5: Strasbourg – Stuttgart – Ankara
After breakfast, rooms are to be vacated and we depart for Stuttgart as indicated by our guide. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Nestled among the lush green hills in southwestern Germany, Stuttgart stands out not only as an industrial giant but also for its elegant parks, vineyards, and cultural richness. During our city tour, we will visit some of Stuttgart’s top sights, including Schlossplatz (Castle Square), the largest square in the city, Neues Schloss (New Castle), Altes Schloss (Old Castle), and Johanneskirche (St. John’s Church). After the tour, we transfer to the airport. Following baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we depart on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 791 at 19:30 for Ankara. Arrival at 00:40 local time marks the end of our tour.
What's Included
Services Included in the Price;
- Air tickets between Ankara – Frankfurt/Stuttgart – Ankara with SunExpress Airlines
- Airport Taxes
- Transfers from airport – hotel – airport and intercity transfers
- Tours of Strasbourg and Basel cities,
- 4 nights – 5 days accommodation with breakfast at 3* hotels
- Professional Turkish guide service
Not Included
Services Not Included in the Price;
- Visa Fee,
- Exit Tax from Turkey,
- Travel Health Insurance (15 Euro)
- Museum and historical site entrance fees,
- Extra tours and personal expenses
- Tourist City Taxes + Guide and Driver Tips (50 Euro) – These will be collected by your guide on the first day of the tour.
General Information
- A passport valid for at least 6 months covering the minimum tour duration is required for this tour.
- Atlas International acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955.
- During registration, the name, date of birth, and passport number appearing on the passport must be entered into the system. Flight tickets are issued based on this information. Any flight ticket cancellations or changes resulting from incorrect information will be charged to the guests as no-show fees.
- The city where the plane lands may vary. Atlas International cannot be held responsible for time changes made by airlines or any potential delays.
- In group tickets, airline rules apply; according to group ticket regulations, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight also cannot be used.
- For most flights departing from Turkey, checked baggage allowance is 20Kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. On domestic flights within destination countries, this weight may be reduced to 15 Kg. Rules regarding excess baggage weight/fees are determined by the airlines and are not under the responsibility of Atlas International.
- If the number of participants joining the package tour is insufficient, the cancellation will be communicated to the consumer 20 days in advance.
- The tour route specified in the program is an example route, and changes may occur in the actual tour itinerary. City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the arrival time in the city. Sightseeing activities specified in the programs may be carried out on a different day(s) than indicated due to the guide's discretion or any other reason.
- City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the arrival time in the city.
- Sightseeing activities specified in the programs may be carried out on a different day(s) than indicated due to the guide's discretion or any other reason.
- Extra tours can only be organized with a minimum participation of 20 people. If participation is lower, they may still be organized at the guide's discretion, and prices may be adjusted if necessary. Atlas International cannot be held responsible if these tours or excursions cannot be carried out.
- Extra tours along the route will take place only if at least 10 people from the group participate. Guests who do not wish to participate will be waited for at the rest stop.
- Tours or excursions that are not permitted by local authorities for any reason will not be conducted. Atlas International cannot be held responsible if these tours or excursions cannot be carried out.
- Entrance fees for museums and historical sites are not included in the prices.
- Atlas International reserves the right to change hotel names, provided the star category remains the same.
- All hotel names mentioned in the programs, etc., (and similar) are written as examples to indicate star category and distance. This does not imply that accommodation will be made at the named hotels.
- In triple rooms, there is an extra bed arrangement; the third bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is an additional foldable/collapsible bed.
- In cases where children under 18 years old (not considered legal adults) do not join the tour with one or both parents, it is mandatory for them to carry the required consent letters during travel.
- In case of cancellation or changes, the "Atlas International Sales Contract" applies.
- 4 Nights, 5 Days
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