Görkemli Dörtlü Benelüx & Fransa & Almanya & İsviçre 7 Gece - Thy ile 15 Mayıs (Kurban Bayramı Özel) (STR-DUS)
Tour Program
Day 1: Istanbul – Stuttgart – Strasbourg
Meet 3 hours before departure in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Stuttgart on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1523 at 07:50. Upon arrival at 09:50 local time, we proceed to Strasbourg with our waiting vehicle. While exploring Strasbourg, you will feel as if you are traveling through history in one of Europe's largest medieval cobblestone districts. 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 birthplace of the French national anthem "La Marseillaise" and presents 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 will be among the places visited. After our tour, guests who wish may join the Fairytale Villages of Grand Alsace (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr) tour. (110 Euro) We will want to take photos at every opportunity from start to finish. The first place we will visit is Eguisheim. In 2013, Eguisheim was awarded the title of "Favorite French Village," a village where history and nature dance together. Its colorful houses reflecting the typical architecture of the Alsace region create Eguisheim's postcard view. After our tour, we head to Colmar, famous for its medieval historic buildings, Gothic-style churches, and colorful houses. While strolling through Colmar's streets that have been remarkably well preserved to this day, St. Martin Cathedral built entirely of pink stone, Petite Venice with its small canals reminiscent of Italy's Venice, Maison Pfister among Colmar's oldest houses, and Maison des Têtes, a Renaissance building adorned with faces, will be among the places visited. Our third stop on the tour is Kaysersberg. Kaysersberg is a charming part of the Alsace region as a medieval town from France. It is famous for its colorful houses, narrow streets, and historic character. Especially the Château de Kaysersberg castle dating back to the 13th century is one of the most prominent symbols of the town. Located in the center of the city, Sainte-Croix Church stands out with its Gothic architecture. After our tour, we move to our final stop, Riquewihr, one of the most enchanting cities of Alsace, known for its many 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 atmosphere. After our tour, transfer to Strasbourg or our hotel in the surrounding area. Overnight stay at our hotel in Strasbourg or the surrounding area.
Day 2: Strasbourg – Luxembourg
After the breakfast served at the hotel, we set off towards Luxembourg. Upon 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 the extra scheduled Grand History and Mosaics (Trier & Remich & Schengen) tour. (65 Euro). Our first stop will be Trier, founded by the Romans in 15 BC, which holds the title of Germany's oldest city. Located on the banks of 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 a 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 head to Remich, the most affordable shopping point along our tour route. 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, where the agreement on free movement abolishing passport controls between European Union member states was signed. In this village, 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 to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotels in Luxembourg or its surroundings.
Day 3: Luxembourg – Paris
After the breakfast served 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 Pyramid, Place de l'Etoile, Grand Palais and Petit Palais Exhibition Halls, Place de la Concorde and the Obelisk, the French Parliament Building, Pont Alexandre III, the Seine River, Napoleon's Tomb, and the Eiffel Tower. After our tour, there is free time. Then, guests who wish can join the extra "Paris Under the Splendid Lights" tour (35 Euro). Paris is beautiful by day and even more so 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, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay in a hotel in Paris or its surroundings.
Day 4: Paris
After the breakfast served at the hotel, guests who wish may additionally join the Magnificent Paris Masterpieces & Seine River Cruise (Eiffel Tower & Seine River Cruise & Montmartre Artists' Hill & Sacré-Cœur Basilica & Notre-Dame Cathedral) tour. (110 Euro) In our tour, our first stop is the Eiffel Tower, the city's iconic structure visited by millions of tourists every year. You will have the chance to go up to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower and see Paris from above. Then we embark on a boat tour along the Seine River, which divides Paris in two. After viewing the historic monuments on both banks of the river during the boat tour, we take the cable car up to Montmartre Hill, the highest point in Paris. On this hill, where important artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Dalida, Vincent Van Gogh, and Jean Marais left their marks, the Sacré-Cœur (Basilica of the Sacred Heart) will be the first place we visit. After seeing this building up close, we make a stop at Place du Tertre, where you can shop and have your portrait painted, before visiting 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 by order of King Louis VII to showcase Paris's political, economic, and cultural power to the world. After seeing this magnificent structure, we take a short photo break. Then we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotels in Paris or its surroundings.
Day 5: Paris – Brussels
After the breakfast served at the hotel, we depart for 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; here, we will visit several valuable landmarks. Upon arrival, places we will 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 our tour, we will transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight stay at our hotels in Brussels or its surroundings.
Day 6: Brussels – Bruges – Ghent – Amsterdam
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we depart for Amsterdam. Along the way, guests who wish can join the extra organized Grand Cities Brugge & Gent tour. (90 Euro). Our first stop on this tour is Brugge, famous for its magnificent 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 the jewel of Europe. After visiting this beautiful city, we head 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 of this city, we proceed to Amsterdam. In the city tour of Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, which borders Germany to the east and Belgium to the south, we will visit Dam Square, Central Station, National Monument, Royal Palace, and the Flower Market. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotels in Amsterdam or its surroundings.
Day 7: Amsterdam – Zaanse Schans – Volendam – Giethoorn – Amsterdam
After the breakfast served at the hotel, our guests who wish may join the extra organized Grand Fairy Tale Villages and Water Canals (Zaanse Schans & Volendam & Giethoorn Hobbit Village tour . (110 Euro) Our tour begins with Zaanse Schans town. Zaanse Schans, one of Holland's hidden gem towns, is a famous Dutch town known for its old historic windmills that date back to the 17th century and are still in operation, as well as its untouched nature. With its historic windmills and wooden houses, you will feel like you are strolling through an open-air museum in Zaanse Schans, a town in Holland where you won't find any similar beauty 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 the gap between it and the land, we head to Volendam. Volendam is a place that immediately captivates people 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. Accepted as one of the most beautiful places in the world, Giethoorn is one of Europe's most fairy-tale-like locations. Giethoorn gained popularity after the film "Fanfare," shot there in 1958, and since then, its fame has grown steadily, welcoming over 800,000 tourists annually. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotels in Amsterdam or its surroundings.
Day 8: Amsterdam – Cologne – Düsseldorf – Istanbul
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we depart for Cologne. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. 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, one of Germany's most important cities for culture, art, and industry, we will take a city tour where the rotating restaurant Rheinturm, the shopping street Königsallee, and Horfgarten with its lush green areas are among the places to be visited. Then, we head to the airport. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1528 at 18:45. Arrival at 23:00 local time marks the end of our tour.
What's Included
Services Included in the Price;
- Air tickets between Istanbul – Stuttgart / Düsseldorf – Istanbul with Turkish Airlines
- Airport taxes
- Transfer services from airport to hotel and back, as well as intercity transfers
- 7 Nights – 8 Days accommodation with breakfast at 3* hotels
- City tours of Düsseldorf, Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Luxembourg, and Strasbourg
- Professional Turkish-speaking guide service
Not Included
Services Not Included in the Price;
- Visa Fee
- Exit Tax
- Travel Health Insurance
- Extra Tours, Museum and Historical Site Entries
- 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: 520 Euro instead of 420 Euro
- Magnificent Fairy Tale Villages and Canals (110 Euro) – Netherlands
- Magnificent Cities Bruges & Ghent (90 Euro) – Belgium
- Magnificent Paris Masterpieces & Seine River Boat (110 Euro) – France
- Magnificent Paris Under the Lights (35 Euro) – France
- Magnificent History and Mosaics (65 Euro) – Germany & Luxembourg
- Magnificent Fairy Tale Villages of Alsace (110 Euro)- France
(Children aged 0–10 receive a 50% discount on the non-discounted price)
Important Notes;
- A passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel 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 September 28, 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 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 destination country. On domestic flights within the visited countries, this allowance may drop to 15 kg. 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 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 listed in the programs may be carried out on different days than specified 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 listed in the programs may be carried out on different days than specified 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, with possible price adjustments. 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 to 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., are examples intended to illustrate star categories and distances; they do not guarantee accommodation at the named hotels.
- Triple rooms include an extra bed; the third bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is a foldable/expandable extra bed.
- If children under 18 years old (not considered legal adults) do not travel 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.
- 7 Nights, 8 Days
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