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Direct departure from Izmir: The Grand Dream Triangle – Germany, France, Switzerland. 4 nights with SunExpress, departing December 30 (New Year's Special).
Tour Program
Day 1: Izmir – Frankfurt – Strasbourg
Meeting 3 hours before departure at the SunExpress Airlines counter in the international departures terminal of Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we will depart for Frankfurt on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 910 at 07:05. Upon arrival in Frankfurt at 08:35 local time, we will proceed to Strasbourg with our vehicle waiting for us in the area. While exploring Strasbourg, one of the most beautiful cities of France and the pearl of the Alsace region, you will feel as if you are traveling through history in Europe's largest cobblestone medieval neighborhoods. 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, appearing as a city where French architecture blends with Alsatian culture. During our city tour, sights to be visited include Strasbourg Cathedral, Rohan Palace, Kleber Square, and the Petit France district adorned with traditional Alsatian houses. 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 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, give Eguisheim its postcard-perfect appearance. After our tour, we head to Colmar, famous for its medieval historical 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. Following this, we proceed 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 captivates visitors with its old houses decorated with colorful flowers, narrow streets, and a medieval atmosphere enclosed by walls. 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, you will have free time. 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 will take you on a journey through time, evoking the Middle Ages at every corner. As a quiet, stylish, and refined city, Heidelberg will welcome you with its harmonious blend 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 natural haven rich in oxygen, a cultural and artistic center, 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 spend some free time at the outlet center where many renowned brands are gathered together. Following the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4: Strasbourg – Schaffhausen Rhine Falls – Zurich – Lucerne – Strasbourg
After the breakfast served at the hotel, free time is available. 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 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 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 main shopping street. 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 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 – Basel – Izmir
After breakfast, rooms are to be vacated and we depart for Basel as indicated by our guide. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Basel, the third most populous city in Switzerland after Zurich and Geneva, is a magnificent city that combines both modern and historical elements; although small in area, it holds many treasures within. During our city tour, notable sites include the Basel Cathedral, which houses the tomb of the famous Renaissance writer Erasmus from the Netherlands, the main square Marktplatz, the Government Building, and Hotel Les Trois Roi. After the tour, we proceed to Basel Airport. Following baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we depart for Izmir on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 913 at 14:15. Arrival at 19:10 local time marks the end of our tour.
What's Included
Services Included in the Price;
- Air tickets between Izmir – Frankfurt/Basel – Izmir with SunExpress Airlines
- Airport Taxes
- Transfers from airport to hotel and back, as well as intercity transfers
- Tours of Strasbourg and Basel cities,
- 4 nights – 5 days accommodation with breakfast at 3* hotels
- Professional Turkish-speaking 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
Extra Tour Package: 240 Euro instead of 350 Euro
- Fairy Tale Villages of Grand Alsace (110 Euro) - France
- Grand Germany Duo and Outlet Center (110 Euro) – Germany
- Grand Schaffhausen Rhine Falls and Swiss Cities (130 Euro) - Switzerland
(Children aged 0 – 10 receive a 50% discount on the non-discounted price)
- 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 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 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 arrival city 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.
- The general checked baggage allowance for flights departing from Turkey is 20 kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. On domestic flights within the visited countries, this weight may drop 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 is insufficient number of participants for the package tour, 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 conducted with a minimum participation of 20 people. If participation is lower, they may still be conducted at the guide's discretion, and prices may be adjusted if necessary. Atlas International cannot be held responsible for the inability to conduct these tours.
- 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 visits that are not permitted by local authorities for any reason will not be conducted. Atlas International cannot be held responsible for the inability to conduct these tours.
- 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, an extra bed arrangement applies; the third bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is an additional foldable/collapsible bed.
- For children under 18 years old (not considered adults), if they do not travel with one or both parents, it is mandatory to have the required consent letters with them during the trip.
- In case of cancellation or changes, the "Atlas International Sales Contract" applies.
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