Grand Quartet: Benelux, Switzerland, France & Germany – 7 Nights with Turkish Airlines on November 7

Meet at the Turkish Airlines counter in the Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal 3 hours before departure. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Basel at 08:50 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1923. Upon arrival at 10:00 local time, our Basel city tour begins with our vehicle waiting in the area. Basel, the third most populous city in Switzerland after Zurich and Geneva, is a magnificent city that combines both modern and historical textures; although small in area, it holds many treasures within. During our city tour in this city, places to visit include Basel Cathedral, where the tomb of the famous Renaissance writer Dutch Erasmus is located, the city's main square Marktplatz, the Government Building and Hotel Les Trois Roi. After our tour, we head to Strasbourg, one of France's most beautiful cities and the pearl of the Alsace region. While touring Strasbourg, you will feel as if you are traveling through history in Europe's largest cobbled medieval quarter. With its fairy-tale-like nature and historical structures, wooden houses, medieval churches, cathedrals and many works of art, it is a place well worth seeing. Additionally, Strasbourg, which has historical importance as the place where the French national anthem "La Marseillaise" was written, appears as a city where French architecture blends with Alsatian culture. Also, during our city tour, places to visit include Strasbourg Cathedral, Rohan Palace, Kleber Square and the Petit France area decorated with traditional Alsatian houses. After our tour, guests who wish can join the Grand Alsace Fairy Tale Villages (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr) tour. (110 Euro) We will want to take photos at every opportunity from start to finish in our tour; the first place we will visit is Eguisheim. In 2013, Eguisheim, which won the title of "Favorite French Village", is 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 historical buildings, Gothic-style churches and colorful houses. While strolling through Colmar's streets that have been very well preserved until today, places to visit include St. Martin Cathedral built entirely of pink stone, Petite Venice with its small canals reminiscent of Venice, Italy, Maison Pfister, one of Colmar's oldest houses, and Maison des Tetes, a Renaissance building adorned with faces. 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 historical texture. Especially the Château de Kaysersberg castle dating back to the 13th century is one of the most prominent symbols of the town. The Sainte-Croix Church located in the center of the town stands out with its Gothic architecture. After our tour, we move to our final stop, Riquewihr, one of the most enchanting cities of Alsace, where there are many half-timbered houses that give the city its charm. This historic village enchants its visitors with its old houses decorated with colorful flowers, narrow streets and a medieval texture surrounded by walls. During our tour, we will also see the ruins of Riquewihr Castle and walk along the old walls of the village to feel the medieval atmosphere. After our tour, transfer to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or its surroundings.
 

After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we set off towards Luxembourg. Upon our 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 can optionally join the additional "Magnificent History and Mosaics (Trier & Remich & Schengen)" tour. (65 Euro) In this tour, 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 cheapest 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 countries 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 at our hotel in Luxembourg or its surroundings.
 

After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we head to Paris, one of the most romantic cities in the world. 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, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel in Paris or its surroundings.
 

After the breakfast served at the hotel, guests who wish may join an optional excursion: Grand Paris Masterpieces & Seine River Cruise (Eiffel Tower & Seine River Cruise & Montmartre Artists' Hill & Sacré-Cœur Basilica & Notre Dame Cathedral) for an additional fee of 110 Euro. Our tour's first stop is the Eiffel Tower, the city's iconic monument visited by millions of tourists every year. You will have the opportunity to ascend to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower and enjoy a panoramic view of Paris from above. Next, we embark on a cruise along the Seine River, which divides Paris into two parts. After viewing the historic monuments on both banks of the river, we take the cable car up to Montmartre Hill, the highest point in Paris. This hill, where important artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Dalida, Vincent van Gogh, and Jean Marais left their mark, features the Sacré-Cœur (Basilica of the Sacred Heart) as the first site to visit. After admiring this magnificent structure, we pause at Place du Tertre, where you can shop and have your portrait painted. Following this break, 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 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. In the evening, guests who wish may join another optional excursion: Grand Paris Under the Lights for an additional fee of 35 Euro. Paris is equally beautiful during the day and at night. On this tour, you will have the opportunity to see Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, the Louvre Museum, and many other boulevards, buildings, and squares illuminated at night. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel in Paris or its surroundings.
 

We are heading to Brussels. Brussels, one of the most striking stops on Benelux tours, stands out for its versatility. Thanks to its cosmopolitan structure, the city offers many different opportunities for travelers; we will visit valuable landmarks here. Upon arrival, places we will 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 transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel in Brussels or its surroundings.
 

After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we depart for Amsterdam. On the way, our guests who wish can join the extra organized Grand Cities Brugge & Gent tour. (90 Euro) Our first stop on this tour is the magnificent city of Brugge, famous 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, historical buildings, and squares, it has become a gem 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 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, Flower Market, and Red Light District. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel in Amsterdam or its surroundings.
 

After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, guests who wish can join the additional Grand Fairy Tale Villages and Water Canals tour (Zaanse Schans & Marken & Volendam & Giethoorn Hobbit Village) for an extra fee (110 Euro). Our tour begins in Zaanse Schans. Zaanse Schans, one of Holland's hidden gem towns, is a famous Dutch town with its history dating back to the 17th century, featuring old historic windmills that are still operational today and untouched nature. With its historic windmills and wooden houses, you will feel as if you are strolling through an open-air museum in Zaanse Schans, a town in the Netherlands where you won't find anything similar 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 in the water between it and the land, we head to Volendam. Volendam is a place that immediately captivates visitors with its harbor, characteristic Dutch houses, and people dressed in traditional attire. 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. Recognized as one of the most beautiful places in the world, Giethoorn is one of Europe's most fairy-tale-like destinations. Gaining popularity after the filming of the movie "Fanfare" in 1958, Giethoorn has continued to grow in fame ever since and welcomes over 800,000 tourists annually. After the tour, transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel in Amsterdam or its surroundings.

After the morning breakfast 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 visit. After our tour, we proceed to Düsseldorf, another major German city known for its culture, art, and industry. In Düsseldorf's city tour, the rotating restaurant Rheinturm, Schloss Benrath where some of Germany's most important thinkers were educated, the shopping street Königsallee, and the lush green areas of Horfgarten are among the places to visit. Then, we head to the airport. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1528 at 18:35. Arrival at 23:55 local time marks the end of our tour.