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Grand Four Departing Directly from Izmir: Benelux & France & Germany - 7 Nights - with SunExpress (2027 Winter Season) (DUS-CGN)
Tour Program
Day 1: Izmir – Düsseldorf – Amsterdam
Meeting at the SunExpress Airlines counter in front of the International Departures terminal of Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport 3 hours before departure. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Düsseldorf on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 968 at 06:30. Upon arrival at 08:55 local time, our city tour of Düsseldorf, one of Germany's most important cities for culture, art and industry, will begin with our vehicle waiting in the area. 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 city tour of Amsterdam begins. Among the places to visit during our city tour of Amsterdam are Dam Square, Central Station, National Monument, Royal Palace and Flower Market. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Amsterdam or its surroundings.
Day 2: Amsterdam – Zaanse Schans – Marken – Volendam – Giethoorn – Amsterdam
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, our guests who wish can join the extra organized Grand Fairy Tale Villages and Water Canals (Zaanse Schans & Marken & 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 with 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 walking through an open-air museum in Zaanse Schans, a town in Holland where you won't find anything similar in the world. Our second stop on the 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. Accepted 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 hosts over 800,000 tourists annually. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay in Amsterdam or its surroundings.
Day 3: Amsterdam – Bruges – Ghent – Brussels
After the breakfast served at the hotel, we depart for Brussels. On the way, guests who wish can join the extra organized Grand Cities Brugge & Gent tour. (90 Euro). Our first stop is the magnificent city of Brugge, renowned 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, historic buildings, and squares, it has become a 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 here, we proceed to Brussels. As one of the most striking 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 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 our tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight stay at 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 its Pyramid, Place de l'Étoile, 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 by day and even more so by night. During this tour, you will have the opportunity to see Champs Elysees, Place de la Concorde, the Louvre Museum, and many other 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, 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 ascend to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower and view Paris from above. Then, we embark on a boat cruise along the Seine River, which divides Paris in two. 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. On this hill, where important artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Dalida, Vincent van Gogh, and Jean Marais left their mark, the Sacré-Cœur (Basilica of the Sacred Heart) will be the first site we visit. After viewing this building up close, we take a break 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 under the orders 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 at the hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Paris or its surroundings.
Day 6: Paris – Reims – Metz – Luxembourg
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, having witnessed the coronation ceremonies of many French kings. During this magnificent tour in Reims, we will visit 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 Luxembourg or its surroundings.
Day 7/8: Luxembourg – Cologne – Izmir
The morning breakfast at the hotel concludes our check-out procedures, and our city tour of Luxembourg begins. Notre Dame Cathedral, the Dukes' 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 proceed 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 our tour, we depart for Cologne at the time indicated by our guide and transfer to the airport. Following our tour, we head to Basel Airport. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we depart for Izmir on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ903 at 05:10. Arrival at 10:20 local time marks the end of our tour.
What's Included
- Airline tickets between Izmir – Düsseldorf / Cologne – Izmir with SunExpress Airlines
- Airport taxes
- Round-trip transfers from airport to hotel and intercity transfers
- 7 Nights – 8 Days accommodation with breakfast at 3*/4* hotels
- City tours in Düsseldorf, Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Luxembourg
- Professional Turkish-speaking guide service
Not Included
- 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: 410 Euro instead of 345 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 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)
- 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 in 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.
- 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 the responsibility of Atlas International.
- If there is insufficient participation for the package tour, cancellation will be notified 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. Tours specified in the programs may be carried out on different days than those indicated, at the guide's discretion due to any reason.
- City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the arrival time in the city.
- Tours specified in the programs may be carried out on different days than those indicated, at the guide's discretion due to any reason.
- Extra tours can only be realized with a minimum of 20 participants. If participation is lower, they may be realized at the guide's discretion and, if necessary, 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 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, extra bed arrangements apply; the third bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is an additional foldable/collapsible bed.
- For children under 18 years of age who are not considered legal adults, if they do not participate in the tour with one or both parents, it is mandatory to have the required consent letters with them during travel.
- In case of cancellation or changes, the "Atlas International Sales Contract" applies.
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