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Direct departure from Izmir: Grand Christmas Markets in Switzerland, France, and Germany – 4 Nights with SunExpress on November 28 (Special Christmas Markets Tour)
Tour Program
Day 1: Izmir – Basel – Strasbourg
Meeting at the SunExpress Airlines counter in front of the Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport international departures terminal 3 hours before departure. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Basel at 12:10 on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 912. Upon arrival in Basel at 13:25 local time, our vehicle waiting for us in the area begins our Basel city tour. Basel, the third most populous city in Switzerland after Zurich and Geneva, is a magnificent city that combines both modern and historical textures; although small in area, it holds many treasures within. During our city tour in this city, notable places to visit include 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. After our tour, we proceed to Strasbourg. 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 nature and historical structures reminiscent of fairy tales, 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, appearing as a city where French architecture blends with Alsatian culture. Also, during our city tour, notable places to visit include Strasbourg Cathedral, Rohan Palace, Kleber Square, and the Petit France district adorned with traditional Alsatian houses. After our tour, we 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 Fairy Tale Villages of Alsace (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr)" for an extra fee (110 Euro). We will take photos at every opportunity throughout our tour. 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 historic buildings, Gothic-style churches, and vibrant houses. While strolling through Colmar's well-preserved streets, you will see the St. Martin Cathedral built entirely from pink stone, Petite Venise 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. It is renowned for its colorful houses, narrow streets, and historic character. Especially notable is the Château de Kaysersberg castle, which dates back to the 13th century and is one of the town's most iconic landmarks. Located in the city center, Sainte-Croix Church stands out with its Gothic architecture. After our tour, we proceed to our final destination, Riquewihr, one of the most enchanting cities in Alsace, known for its numerous half-timbered houses that give the town its charm. This historic village captivates visitors with its old houses decorated with colorful flowers, narrow streets, and a medieval atmosphere enclosed by ramparts. During our tour, we will also see the ruins of Riquewihr Castle and walk along the village's ancient 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 extra organized Grand Germany Duo (Heidelberg & Baden Baden & Outlet Center) tour for an additional fee of 110 Euro. Our tour begins with a departure to Heidelberg. The streets, squares, and buildings of this city will take you on a journey through time while evoking the Middle Ages at every corner. 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 visit. 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 Grand Schaffhausen Rhine Falls and Swiss Cities (Rhine Falls & Zurich & Lucerne) tour for an additional fee (130 Euro). Our first stop, the natural wonder of the Rhine Falls, 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 will 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 the 800 Swiss soldiers who died protecting King Louis XVI and his family, the Chapel Bridge, and the magnificent views of Lake Lucerne, we conclude our tour and transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel in Strasbourg or its surroundings.
Day 5: Strasbourg – Stuttgart – Izmir
After breakfast, check out of the rooms and depart for Stuttgart Airport as indicated by our guide. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will depart for Izmir on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 973 at 14:05. Arrival at 18:55 local time, concluding our tour.
What's Included
Services Included in the Price;
- Air tickets between Izmir – Basel // Stuttgart– Izmir with SunExpress Airlines
- Airport Taxes
- Transfers from airport to hotel and back, as well as intercity transfers
- Tour 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) – To be collected by your guide on the first day of the tour.
General Information
- A valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months 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 20 kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. On domestic flights within the 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 there are insufficient participants for the package tour, cancellation will be notified to the consumer at least 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 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 activities 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 organized if there is a minimum participation of 20 people. If participation is lower, they may still be organized at the guide's discretion and with adjusted prices 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 if at least 10 members of 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 mean accommodation will be made at the named hotels.
- In triple rooms, an extra bed arrangement applies; the third bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is an additional foldable/collapsible bed.
- In cases where children under 18 years of age (not considered legal adults) do not participate in the tour with one or both parents, it is mandatory for them to carry the required consent letters during the trip.
- In case of cancellation or changes, the "Atlas International Sales Contract" applies.
- 4 Nights, 5 Days
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