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Magnificent Trio Benelux & France & Germany 7 Nights - With Turkish Airlines January 30 (Semester Special) (DUS-STR)
Tour Program
Grand Benelux & France & Germany 7 Nights - With THY on January 30 (Special for School Break) (DUS-STR)
Meet in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal 3 hours before departure. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Düsseldorf at 08:00 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1523. Upon our arrival at 09:20 local time, we will begin a city tour of Düsseldorf, one of Germany's most important cities for culture, art and industry. Among the places to visit are the revolving restaurant Rheinturm, the shopping street Königsallee and Horfgarten with its lush green areas. After our tour, we set off towards Amsterdam. Upon arrival, our Amsterdam city tour begins. In Amsterdam, Dam Square, Central Station, National Monument, Royal Palace and Flower Market are among the places to visit. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Amsterdam or its surroundings.
Day 2: 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 as if you are visiting 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 Hobbit Village. Considered one of the most beautiful places in the world, Giethoorn is one of Europe’ most fairy-tale-like locations. Gaining popularity after the 1958 film “Fanfare” was filmed here, Giethoorn has grown even more famous since then and hosts over 800,000 tourists annually. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotels in Amsterdam or its surroundings.
Day 3: Amsterdam – Bruges – Ghent – Brussels
After the breakfast served at the hotel, we depart for Brussels. 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, renowned 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, historic buildings, and squares, it has become a jewel 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 travelers many diverse opportunities, and we will visit its 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 our hotels in Brussels or its surroundings.
Day 4: Brussels – 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, 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, there is free time. Then, guests who wish can join the extra "Paris Under the Splendid Lights" tour (35 Euro). 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, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay in a hotel in Paris or its surroundings.
Day 5: Paris
After the breakfast served at the hotel, our guests who wish may additionally join the Magnificent Paris Masterpieces & Seine River Cruise (Eiffel Tower & Seine River Cruise & Montmartre Artists’ Hill & Sacre Coeur 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 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower and see Paris from above. Then we embark on a boat cruise on the Seine River, which divides Paris into two. After seeing the historical monuments on both banks of the river during the boat tour, we take the cable car up to Montmartre Hill, the highest hill 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 traces, Sacre Coeur (Basilica of the Sacred Heart) will be the first place to visit. After viewing this building up close, we make a stop at Place du Tertre where you can shop and have your portrait taken, then 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 order of King Louis VII to demonstrate 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 at our hotels in Paris or its surroundings.
Day 6: Paris – 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 the revolutionary thinker Karl Marx, the father of scientific socialism. After our visit to Trier, we head to Remich, the most affordable shopping point along 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, 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 7: Luxembourg – Strasbourg – Alsace – Egisheim – Colmar – Kaysersberg – Riquewihr – Strasbourg
After the breakfast served at the hotel, we depart for Strasbourg, one of the most beautiful cities in France and the pearl of the Alsace region. While exploring Strasbourg, 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 significance as the birthplace of the French national anthem “La Marseillaise,” presenting itself as a city where French architecture blends with Alsatian culture. During our city tour, we will visit Strasbourg Cathedral, Rohan Palace, Kleber Square, and the Petit France district adorned with traditional Alsatian houses. After our tour, guests who wish may join The Fairy-Tale 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 on this tour 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-perfect appearance. After our tour, we head to Colmar, famous for its medieval buildings, Gothic-style churches, and vibrant houses. While strolling through Colmar’s streets that have been remarkably well-preserved to this day, we will see St. Martin’s Cathedral built entirely of pink stone, Petite Venise (Little Venice) with its small canals reminiscent of Italy’s Venice, Maison Pfister among Colmar’s oldest houses, and Maison des Têtes, a Renaissance building decorated with faces. Our third stop on the tour is Kaysersberg. Kaysersberg is a charming part of the Alsace region, known as a medieval town in France. Famous for its colorful houses, narrow streets, and historic atmosphere, it features the Château de Kaysersberg castle, dating back to the 13th century, as one of the town’s most prominent landmarks. Located in the center of the town, Sainte-Croix Church stands out with its Gothic architecture. After our tour, we proceed 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 captivates visitors with its old houses decorated with colorful flowers, narrow streets, and a medieval atmosphere surrounded by walls. On 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 Strasbourg or to our hotel in the surrounding area. Overnight stay at our hotels in Strasbourg or the surrounding region.
Day 8: Strasbourg – Stuttgart – Istanbul
After the morning breakfast at the hotel, rooms will be vacated and we will depart for Stuttgart. Located in southwestern Germany, nestled among lush green hills, 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 attractions, 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 will proceed to Stuttgart Airport at the time specified by our guide. Following baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1706 at 18:50. Arrival at 23:50 local time marks the end of our tour.
What's Included
Services Included in the Price;
- Air tickets between Istanbul – Düsseldorf / Stuttgart – 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, Strasbourg, and Stuttgart
- 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: 420 Euro instead of 520 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 is required to cover the minimum tour duration 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 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. 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, the 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 trips 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 trips 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 participation of 20 people. If participation is lower, they may 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 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 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., are examples written to illustrate the star category and distance; they do not imply that accommodation will be made at the named hotels.
- Triple rooms have an extra bed arrangement; the third bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is an additional foldable/collapsible bed.
- If children under 18 years old (not considered 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.
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