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Direct Departure from Ankara: Grand Trio Benelux & France & Germany 7 Nights - SunExpress, November 15 Departure
Tour Program
Day 1: Ankara – Düsseldorf – Amsterdam
Meeting at the SunExpress Airlines counter in front of the Ankara Airport International Departures Terminal 3 hours before departure. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Düsseldorf on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ794 at 06:25. Upon arrival at 08:25 local time, we proceed to Amsterdam with our vehicle waiting in the area. With our arrival in Amsterdam, our city tour begins. In Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, which borders Germany to the east and Belgium to the south, the places to be visited during our city tour include Dam Square, Central Station, National Monument, Royal Palace, Flower Market, and Red Light (Red Light District). After our tour, guests who wish may optionally join an additional Grand Canals of Amsterdam tour (€35). What do you say to seeing Amsterdam and its magnificent architecture from the canals? While cruising through Amsterdam's canals, which span over 100 km and include 165 waterways, you will have the opportunity to view Amsterdam from a different perspective. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight in Amsterdam or its surroundings.
Day 2: Amsterdam – Zaanse Schans – Marken – Volendam – Giethoorn – Amsterdam
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, guests who wish can join an additional tour to the Majestic Fairy Tale Villages and Water Canals (Zaanse Schans & Marken & Volendam & Giethoorn Hobbit Village) for 110 Euro. Our tour begins in Zaanse Schans town. Zaanse Schans, one of Holland's hidden gem towns, is a famous Dutch town with its history dating back to the 17th century, featuring old historic windmills that are still operational today and untouched nature. With its historic windmills and wooden houses, you will feel as if you are walking through an open-air museum in Zaanse Schans, a place in Holland where you won't find anything similar in the world. The second stop on our tour is Marken. After exploring this wonderful island, which was once an island but later connected to the mainland by filling in the water between it and the land, we head to Volendam. Volendam is a place that immediately captivates visitors with its harbor, characteristic Dutch houses, and people wearing traditional costumes. After spending a pleasant time in this town where you can taste delicious seafood and cheeses and buy affordable souvenirs, our final stop is Giethoorn, the Hobbit Village. Recognized as one of the most beautiful places in the world, Giethoorn is one of Europe's most fairy-tale-like locations. Gaining popularity after the filming of the movie "Fanfare" in 1958, Giethoorn has continued to grow in fame ever since and welcomes over 800,000 tourists annually. After the tour, transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay in Amsterdam or its surroundings.
Day 3: Amsterdam – Bruges – Ghent – Brussels
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we head to Brussels. On the way, guests who wish can join the extra Grand Cities Brugge & Gent tour (90 Euro). Our first stop is the magnificent city of Brugge, famous for its stunning beauty. Today, Brugge is among the most visited cities in Europe and was placed under UNESCO protection in 1991. With its medieval architecture, waterways, narrow streets, bridges, historical buildings, and squares, it has become a gem of Europe. After visiting this beautiful city, we proceed to Ghent, another city where time seems to stand still. Founded at the confluence of the Scheldt and Lys rivers, Ghent boasts a history spanning 1,400 years and was one of the largest and wealthiest cities of the Middle Ages. Famous for its medieval monuments and university, after our tour here, we head back to Brussels. As one of the most notable stops on Benelux tours, Brussels stands out for its versatility. Thanks to its cosmopolitan character, the city offers many opportunities for travelers, and we will visit some of its most valuable landmarks. Upon arrival, places to see include the Royal Palace, Chinese and Japanese Houses, Brussels Cathedral, the Grand Place, the Stock Exchange Building, the Atomium Monument, and the Manneken Pis statue. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight stay at a hotel in Brussels or its surroundings.
Day 4: Brussels – Paris
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we head to Paris, one of the world's most romantic cities. Upon our arrival in Paris, the places we will visit include Charles de Gaulle and the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, the Louvre Museum and its Pyramid, Place de l'Etoile, the Grand Palais and Petit Palais exhibition halls, Place de la Concorde and the Obelisk, the French Parliament building, the 3rd Alexandre Bridge, the Seine River, Napoleon's Tomb, and the Eiffel Tower. After our tour, we transfer back to our hotel with free time. In the evening, guests who wish can join an additional optional tour: Paris Under the Splendid Lights (35 Euro). The city of Paris is beautiful both by day and by night. On this tour, you will have the opportunity to see Champs Elysees, Place de la Concorde, the Louvre Museum, and many more boulevards, buildings, and squares illuminated under the lights. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay in a hotel in Paris or its surroundings.
Day 5: Paris
After the breakfast served at the hotel, guests who wish may join an additional tour titled "Grand Paris Masterpieces & Seine River Cruise (Eiffel Tower & Seine River Cruise & Montmartre Artists' Hill & Sacre Coeur Basilica & Notre Dame Cathedral)" for 110 Euro. Our first stop is the Eiffel Tower, the city's iconic landmark visited by millions of tourists every year. You will have the chance to ascend to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower and enjoy a panoramic view of Paris from above. Next, we embark on a boat cruise along the Seine River, which divides Paris into two parts. After viewing the historic monuments on both banks of the river during the cruise, we take the cable car up to Montmartre Hill, the highest point in Paris. This hill, where important artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Dalida, Vincent Van Gogh, and Jean Marais left their mark, features the Sacre Coeur (Basilica of the Sacred Heart) as the first site to visit. After seeing this structure up close, we pause at Place du Tertre, where you can shop and have your portrait painted. Following this break, we visit Notre Dame Cathedral, a symbol of French history and an indispensable part of Paris's skyline. Notre Dame Cathedral was built between 1137 and 1180 under the orders of King Louis VII to showcase Paris's political, economic, and cultural power to the world. After admiring this magnificent structure, we take a short photo break. Then, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel. Overnight accommodation in Paris or its surroundings.
Day 6: Paris – Reims – Metz
After the morning breakfast at the hotel, we set off for another beautiful city in France, Reims. Reims is the ancient capital of the Gallic people, and its name derives from Remes from that period. With a history stretching back to the Roman Empire and its unique Gothic architecture, Reims is the most important and largest city in the Champagne region, where many French kings were crowned. During this magnificent tour in Reims, you will visit sites such as the Reims Cathedral (added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991), The Palace of Tau, Saint Remi Basilica, and La Porte de Mars. After our tour, we head towards Metz. Metz is a charming city located in the Lorraine region of France, between Nancy and Luxembourg. Ranked 4th in the 2019 "Best European Destination" competition, Metz is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List due to its historical, cultural, and architectural features. After the tour here, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at a hotel in Metz or its surroundings.
Day 7: Metz – Luxembourg
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we set off towards Luxembourg. Upon our arrival, our city tour of Luxembourg begins. Notre Dame Cathedral, the Ducal Palace, the Town Hall, and Constitution Square are among the places to be visited. After our tour, guests who wish may optionally join an additional tour titled "Magnificent History and Mosaics (Trier & Remich & Schengen)" for an extra fee (65 Euro). Our first stop on this tour will be Trier, a city founded by the Romans in 15 BC, which holds the title of Germany's oldest city. Located along the Moselle River, one of the tributaries of the Rhine, within the Moselle Wine Region surrounded by low red sandstone hills covered with vineyards, our city tour in Trier includes Porta Nigra, the largest Roman city gate standing north of the Alps; Roman ruins located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site; St. Peter's Cathedral and the Church of Our Lady; the Constantine Basilica; and the birthplace of Karl Marx, the revolutionary thinker considered the father of scientific socialism. After our visit to Trier, we proceed to Remich, a town known as the most affordable shopping point during our tour. Due to Luxembourg's low-tax policies and its border location, you can purchase 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 agreement on free movement that abolished passport controls between European Union member states was signed. In this village, which is 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 the tour, transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay at a hotel in Luxembourg or its surroundings.
Day 8: Luxembourg – Cologne – Düsseldorf – Ankara
After the morning breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Cologne. Cologne is one of Germany's most important centers for transportation, culture, science, art, and commerce. During our city tour here, the Gothic Cathedral, the Rhine River, and shopping streets are among the places to be visited. After our tour, in Düsseldorf, another major German city known for its culture, art, and industry, we will take a city tour where the rotating restaurant Rheinturm, Schloss Benrath (where many of Germany's most important thinkers were raised), the shopping street Königsallee, and the lush green Horfgarten are among the places to be visited. Following the tour, we transfer to Düsseldorf Airport. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we depart on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 795 at 19:10 to Ankara Airport. Arrival at local time 00:40 marks the end of our tour.
What's Included
Services Included in the Price:
- Air tickets between Ankara – Düsseldorf – Ankara with SunExpress Airlines
- Airport taxes
- Transfers from airport to hotel and back, as well as intercity transfers
- 7 Nights – 8 Days accommodation with breakfast at 3* hotels
- Tours of Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Reims, Metz, Luxembourg, Cologne, and Düsseldorf cities
- Professional Turkish-speaking guide service
Not Included
Services Not Included in the Price:
- Visa Fee,
- Exit Tax,
- Travel Health Insurance (15 Euro)
- Extra Tours, Museum and Historical Site Entry Fees
- Tourist City Taxes + Guide and Driver Tips (100 Euro) – To be collected by your guide on the first day of the tour.
General Information
Extra Tour Package: 445 Euro instead of 380 Euro
- The Magnificent Canals of Amsterdam (35 Euro) – Netherlands
- Magnificent Fairy Tale Villages and Waterways (110 Euro) – Netherlands
- Magnificent Cities Bruges & Ghent (90 Euro) – Belgium
- Magnificent Paris Masterpieces & Seine River Boat (110 Euro) – France
- Magnificent Lights Under Paris (35 Euro) – France
- Magnificent History and Mosaics (65 Euro) – Germany & Luxembourg
(Children aged 0 – 10 receive a 50% discount on the non-discounted price)
Important Notes;
• For this tour, a passport valid for at least 6 months is required.
• Atlas International acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline, and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955.
• During registration, the name, date of birth, and passport number 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 arrival city may vary. Atlas International cannot be held responsible for time changes made by the airline companies 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 destination country. On domestic flights within the visited countries, this allowance may drop to 15kg. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not under the responsibility of Atlas International.
• If there are insufficient participants for the package tour, 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 trips specified in the programs may be carried out on different days 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 trips specified in the programs may be carried out on different days than indicated due to the guide's discretion or any other reason.
• Extra tours can only be conducted with a minimum of 20 participants. If participation is lower, they may still be conducted at the guide's discretion, potentially with adjusted prices. Atlas International cannot be held responsible if these tours or excursions cannot be carried out.
• Extra tours along the route will take place if at least 10 people from the group participate. Guests who do not wish to participate will be waited for at the stop location.
• Tours or excursions that local authorities do not permit to be visited or accessed 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 and similar details specified in the programs are examples intended to illustrate star category and distance; they do not guarantee accommodation at the named hotels.
• In triple rooms, an extra bed is provided; the third bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is a foldable/expandable extra bed.
• If children under 18 years of age (not considered legal adults) do not travel with one or both parents, it is mandatory for them to carry the necessary consent letters during the trip.
• In case of cancellation or changes, the "Atlas International Sales Contract" applies.
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