Izmir Excursion: Grand Trio Benelux & France & Germany, 7 Nights with SunExpress on November 14 (November Break Special)

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 Cologne on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 902 at 02:45. Upon arrival at 04:20 local time, our vehicle waiting in the area will proceed to Amsterdam. With our arrival in Amsterdam, our city tour begins. In Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, which borders Germany to the east and Belgium to the south, the places to be visited include Dam Square, Central Station, National Monument, Royal Palace, Flower Market, and Red Light (Red Light District). After our tour, guests who wish may optionally join an additional Grand Canals of Amsterdam tour. (35 Euro) What do you say to seeing Amsterdam and its magnificent architecture while cruising on its canals? You will have the opportunity to view Amsterdam from a different perspective as you cruise its canals, which exceed 100 km in length and consist of 165 waterways. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
 

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 with Zaanse Schans town. Zaanse Schans, one of Holland's hidden gem towns, is a famous Dutch town known for its historic windmills that date back to the 17th century and are still operational today, 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 place 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 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. 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 1958 film "Fanfare" was shot here, Giethoorn has continued to grow in fame since then and welcomes over 800,000 tourists annually. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
 

After the breakfast we will have 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, 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 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 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 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 the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at the hotel.
 

After the breakfast we will have 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, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. In the evening, guests who wish can join the optional "Paris Under Splendid Lights" tour for an additional fee (35 Euro). The city of 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, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
 

After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, our guests who wish can join the optional Grand Paris Masterpieces & Seine River Boat Tour (Eiffel Tower & Seine River Boat Tour & Montmartre Artists' Hill & Sacre Coeur Basilica & Notre Dame Cathedral) for an additional fee. (110 Euro) Our tour's first stop is the Eiffel Tower, the city's iconic landmark 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 mark, the Sacre Coeur (Basilica of the Sacred Heart) will be the first place we visit. After seeing this building up close, we take a break at Place du Tertre where you can shop and have your portrait painted. 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 orders 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 the hotel.
 

After the morning breakfast at the hotel, we set off for another beautiful city of France, Reims. Reims is the ancient capital of the Gallic people, and its name derives from Remes dating back to 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, you 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 the hotel.
 

After the breakfast we will have 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 can additionally join the extra "Magnificent History and Mosaics (Trier & Remich & Schengen)" tour. (65 Euro) In our 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 Karl Marx, the revolutionary thinker considered the father of scientific socialism. After our visit to Trier, we head to Remich, a town known as the most affordable shopping point during 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 at the hotel.
 

After the morning breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Düsseldorf Airport. Following baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we take SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 959 to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport at 14:15. Arrival at 20:35 local time, marking the end of our tour.