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Magnificent Benelux & France & Alsace Triple 7 Nights - With THY (Ramadan Bayram Special) (STR-LUX)
Tour Program
Day 1: Istanbul – Stuttgart – Strasbourg – Alsace – Egusheim – Colmar – Kaysersberg – Riquewihr – 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 TK1701 at 08:55. Upon arrival at 10:00 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 Alsatian culture blends with French architecture. During our city tour, sights include 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 Fairytale Villages of Grand Alsace (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr) tour. (110 Euro) We will want to take photos at every opportunity throughout the tour; our first stop is Eguisheim. In 2013, Eguisheim was named "Favorite French Village," a village where history and nature dance together. Its colorful houses reflecting typical Alsatian architecture create Eguisheim's postcard view. After our tour, we head to Colmar, famous for its medieval buildings, Gothic-style churches, and vibrant houses. While strolling through Colmar's remarkably well-preserved streets, you can see St. Martin Cathedral built entirely from pink stone, Petite Venice with its small canals reminiscent of Venice, Italy, 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, a medieval town from France. It is known for its colorful houses, narrow streets, and historic character. Especially notable is the Château de Kaysersberg castle dating back to the 13th century, one of the town's most prominent symbols. The Sainte-Croix Church located in the town center 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. During our tour, we will also see the ruins of Riquewihr Castle and walk along the village's old walls to experience the medieval ambiance. After the tour, transfer to your hotel in Strasbourg or the surrounding area. Overnight stay at hotels in Strasbourg or the vicinity.
Day 2: Strasbourg – Brussels
After the breakfast served at the hotel, we set off towards Brussels. Brussels, one of the most notable stops on Benelux tours, stands out for its versatility. Thanks to its cosmopolitan structure, the city offers many different opportunities for travelers; here, we will visit valuable landmarks. Upon our arrival, places to see include the Royal Palace, Chinese and Japanese Houses, Brussels Cathedral, the city square, the Stock Exchange Building, the Atomium Monument, and the Manneken Pis Statue. After our tour, we will be transferred to our hotel with free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Brussels – Bruges – Ghent – Amsterdam
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we head to 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 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 to Amsterdam. In Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, which borders Germany to the east and Belgium to the south, our city tour includes Dam Square, Central Station, National Monument, Royal Palace, Flower Market, and Red Light District. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4: 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 dating back to the 17th century that are still in operation and its untouched nature. With its historic windmills and wooden houses, you will feel as if you are walking through an open-air museum in Zaanse Schans, a town in Holland where you won't find any similar beauty 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 move on 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's most fairy-tale-like locations. Gaining popularity after the 1958 film "Fanfare" was filmed here, Giethoorn has continued to grow in fame since then and welcomes over 800,000 tourists annually. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Amsterdam – 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'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 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 back to our hotel. Overnight stay in a hotel in Paris or its surroundings.
Day 6: 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 monument 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 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 to visit. After seeing this structure up close, we proceed to 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 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 stay at our hotels in Paris or its surroundings.
Day 7: 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 for an additional fee. (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 regarded as 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 back to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotels in Luxembourg or its surroundings.
Day 8: Luxembourg – Istanbul
After the breakfast served at the hotel, we depart for Luxembourg Airport. Following baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1706 at 18:00. Arrival at 23:25 local time and the end of our tour.
What's Included
Services Included in the Price:
- Air tickets between Istanbul – Stuttgart / Luxembourg – Istanbul with Turkish Airlines
- Airport taxes
- Transfers between airport – hotel – airport and intercity transfers
- 7 Nights – 8 Days accommodation with breakfast at 3* hotels
- City tours of Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Luxembourg, 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 Entry Fees
- 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 of Alsace (110 Euro) - France
- Magnificent Cities Bruges & Ghent (90 Euro) – Belgium
- Magnificent Fairy Tale Villages and Water Canals (110 Euro) – Netherlands
- Magnificent Paris Masterpieces & Seine River Boat Tour (110 Euro) – France
- Magnificent Paris Under the Lights (35 Euro) – France
- Magnificent History and Mosaics (65 Euro) – Germany & Luxembourg
(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 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 as they appear 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 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.
- For most flights departing from Turkey, checked baggage allowance is 20 kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and destination country. On domestic flights within the destination 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, 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.
- Sightseeing activities listed in the programs may be carried out on different days than specified, at the guide's discretion due to any 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 if these tours or excursions cannot take place.
- 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 local authorities do not permit for any reason will not be conducted. Atlas International cannot be held responsible if these tours or excursions cannot take place.
- 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 are examples intended to indicate star category and distance; 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/collapsible extra bed.
- If children under 18 years of age (not considered legal adults) do not travel with one or both parents, the necessary consent letters must be carried by the individuals during the trip.
- In case of cancellation or changes, the "Atlas International Sales Contract" applies.
- 7 Nights, 8 Days
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