5 COUNTRIES WITH BENELUX & PARIS & COLOGNE TOUR Turkish Airlines with 7 nights Morning Brussels Departure – Afternoon Brussels Return
5 COUNTRIES WITH BENELUX & PARIS & COLOGNE TOUR Turkish Airlines with 7 nights Morning Brussels Departure – Afternoon Brussels Return
ISTANBUL – BRUSSELS – (Bruges Tour) – PARIS We gather at the Istanbul Airport International Terminal 3 hours before our flight to complete our luggage delivery, check-in, and passport control procedures, then we fly to Brussels with Turkish Airlines flight TK1937, departing at 07:40. We arrive at Brussels Airport at 10:10 local time and transfer to our vehicle to begin our city tour of Brussels. As the capital of both Belgium and the European Union, Brussels hosts many institutions related to the EU and NATO, and successfully preserves numerous historical artifacts throughout its history. After our city tour of Brussels, known for its Grand Palace, one of Europe's most famous and lively squares, and its Gothic-style historical architecture, we continue our journey to Paris. On the way, guests who wish can join the optional Bruges Tour (50 Euro). Often referred to as the “Venice of Belgium” due to its houses on water and canals, Bruges is recognized as a dream city. The city's historical structure and medieval architecture have remarkably survived since World War II. The colorful, single-story houses resembling a cake in the town square, churches, statues, and the cobblestone streets of the medieval city will draw us into a fairytale. After our city tour in Bruges, we proceed toward Paris. After arriving at our hotel in the Paris region, we check into our rooms and have free time to rest. PARIS – (Paris Phenomena Tour and Seine River Boat Tour) – (Paris Icons Tour) After breakfast, we offer a full-day free time. Guests wishing to join can participate in the optional Paris Phenomena and Seine River Boat Tour (85 Euro). We start the Paris Phenomena tour at the Eiffel Tower, the symbol of Paris and even France, built by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Paris Exposition. After gaining huge popularity among tourists during and after the exposition, the tower was preserved. We provide free time for taking photos and touring around the Eiffel Tower. During this free time, guests may choose to go to the 2nd level of the tower, which has three sections accessible by elevator, to enjoy the unique view of Paris and take stunning photos (Note: The elevator ticket to the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower is 23€, which is not included in the optional tour price). After the Eiffel tour, we organize a Seine River boat tour (the boat tour cost is included in the optional tour price). The Seine River, one of the world's most famous rivers, is 776 km long and divides the city in two. During our gentle cruise on the river aboard long boats, we will see many famous buildings and 37 bridges along the banks of Paris from a unique perspective. After our boat trip on the Seine River, we will panoramically view many historic buildings, including the Lady Diana Memorial via the Invalides Square, the 17th-century royal entertainment center Palais Royal, and the French National Theatre in the Comédie Française Square. We will then reach the BENLUX Store, where guests will have free time for shopping and exploring souvenirs, cosmetics, bags, watches, and accessories. Guests may also choose to visit the Louvre Museum, which was constructed as a fortress in the Middle Ages and later became a museum after the French Revolution, on our photo stop. (The entrance fee to the Louvre Museum is 33€, not included in the optional tour price). After the tour, you have free time in the city center. In the evening, guests who wish can participate in the optional Paris Icons Tour (65 Euro). During this tour, we will first visit Montmartre, known as “Artists’ Hill” where bohemian life continues and many famous artists have created their works. We will visit the Sacré-Coeur Basilica (Sacred Heart Church) perched atop this 130-meter hill (the funicular fee is included in the optional tour price) and then have free time to have your portrait drawn in the painters’ square and explore the surroundings. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel. PARIS – (Disneyland Tour or Paris Local Neighborhoods & Luxembourg Gardens and Perfume Museum Tour) – LUXEMBOURG After breakfast and hotel check-out, we will proceed to our hotel in the Luxembourg region. On the way, guests wishing to can join the optional Disneyland Tour (Single Park Ticket 130 Euro & Double Park Ticket 150 Euro – ticket prices may vary depending on availability; advance reservation is recommended. Guests participating in the Disneyland Tour are responsible for their transportation from the RER Train Station to Disneyland Park. Those joining the Disneyland Tour will be dropped off at the RER Train station and can be picked up from the Disneyland Park entrance on their return.) In this tour, you can enjoy unlimited fun all day in the world-famous Disneyland. Guests who prefer can spend their entire day exploring Paris by participating in the optional Paris Local Neighborhoods & Luxembourg Gardens and Perfume Museum Tour (50 Euro). In this tour, we will first have a walking tour in St. Michel and St. Germain, which has luxury shops, cafes, and restaurants, and where Parisians prefer to spend their daily life, giving us a true Parisian atmosphere. We continue our visit with the Saint Sulpice Church, which has hosted weddings for many famous names and is known as a gem of artistic architecture in Paris, followed by a visit to the Luxembourg Gardens, inspiring painters with its colorful flowers, impressive lake view, enchanting statues, and historical monuments. During the tour, we will visit the perfume museum, showcasing valuable perfumes with essential oils and scents unique to France in aesthetically pleasing original bottles, demonstrating both the development of the city and its perfume sector aesthetics. At the end of the tour, we continue our journey to Luxembourg. After arriving at our hotel in the Luxembourg region, we will check into our rooms and have free time to rest. LUXEMBOURG – (Luxembourg and Trier Tour) – (Cochem Tour) – COLOGNE After breakfast and hotel check-out, we will head towards Cologne. Guests wishing to can join the optional Luxembourg and Trier Tour (80 Euro). Luxembourg, which ranks first in the world according to IMF and World Bank data in terms of income per capita, is our first stop. The capital, Luxembourg City, is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has successfully been designated European Capital of Culture twice, in 1995 and 2007. After our city tour of Luxembourg, we proceed to Trier, founded by the Roman Empire and home to Germany’s oldest history located on the banks of the Moselle River. During our explorations in Trier, we will see Porta Nigra Gate, Trier Cathedral, Our Lady Church, the Ancient Roman Theatre, Karl Marx House, and the Roman Bridge, followed by free time for exploration. After completing our visits, we continue our trip to Cologne. On the way, guests wishing to can join the optional Cochem Tour (50 Euro). Located on the banks of the Mosel River, Cochem is a small medieval town in Germany's Rheinland-Pfalz region, surrounded by hillside vineyards and offering views of the river. With its historical background dating back to the Roman era, it is one of the well-known stops in the Moselle Valley. During our city tour, we will see the Moselle River and the vineyards lining it. We will also get a chance to see the iconic Reichsburg Castle, built in the 11th century, from the outside. This castle can be seen from almost every point in the town. During our tour of the old town, we will take a short walk around the narrow streets to see half-timbered houses, small squares, and historical churches, completing our tour at the Market Square and St. Martin Church. After the Cochem tour, we will continue our journey to Cologne. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Cologne region, we will check into our rooms and have free time to rest. COLOGNE – (Cologne Masterpieces and Outlet Tour) – AMSTERDAM – (Amsterdam Night Tour) After breakfast and hotel check-out, we travel to Amsterdam. Guests wishing can join the optional Cologne Masterpieces and Outlet Tour (65 Euro). Our first stop will be the city of Cologne. Built around the Rhine River, Cologne has been an important trade center since the Middle Ages, known for its chocolates, remains from the Roman period, and the Roman city walls, as well as many historical buildings. The Cologne Gothic Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge, and Kaiser Wilhelm II Monument are among the main places to visit during our city tour. After exploring Cologne, we will have free time before heading to Roermond, which hosts the largest designer outlet center in the Benelux region and Germany. After providing time for shopping at the outlet center with its shops of many famous brands and budget-friendly deals throughout the year, we will complete our tour and continue our journey to Amsterdam. Upon arrival in Amsterdam, there will be free time, and guests can choose to participate in the optional Amsterdam Evening Tour (45 Euro). During this tour, we will explore Amsterdam's vibrant squares filled with cafes and restaurants, and its lively streets. At the end of the tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Amsterdam, check into our rooms, and have free time to rest. AMSTERDAM – (Amsterdam Phenomena and Giethoorn Hobbit Village Tour) After breakfast, we provide full-day free time. During this time, guests wishing to can join the optional Amsterdam Phenomena and Giethoorn Hobbit Village Tour (85 Euro). Our first stop is Giethoorn, known as the "Fairy Tale Land" with its peaceful atmosphere and canals. Far from motor vehicles, with its pristine nature, bridges, and charming houses reminiscent of Hobbit living spaces, Giethoorn ranks first among the most tranquil places in the world. After touring Giethoorn, we move to Amsterdam city center to organize our Amsterdam Masterpieces Tour. When we arrive in Amsterdam, we will see the Dam Square, the Royal Palace, and Central Station as the main places to visit. We will explore the quaint neighborhoods and narrow streets of Amsterdam with its famous streets, and after free time is provided, we will return to our hotel in Amsterdam. AMSTERDAM – (Fairy Tale Villages & Windmills Tour) – ZAANDAM – (Grand Holland Tour) – BRUSSELS After breakfast and hotel check-out, we head to Zaandam. Guests wishing to can join the optional Fairy Tale Villages and Windmills Tour (75 Euro). Our first stop is Volendam, a fishing village with well-kept and beautiful houses surrounding its streets, where we will conduct a walking tour along the seafront filled with restaurants and cafes before heading to Zaanse Schans, a historical village known for its windmills, museums, nature, and culture, making it one of the most popular tourist attractions in Holland. We will explore the shops where we can find handicrafts such as wooden clogs and mills, and after this, we will continue our journey towards Zaandam, located on the Zaan River in the north of the country. With a combination of modern shopping opportunities and traditional green Zaan houses, Zaandam is among the favorites of Instagram influencers. After exploring Zaandam, we move on to Brussels. On the way, guests wishing to can join the optional Grand Holland Tour (85 Euro). Our first stop will be The Hague. As the administrative capital of the country, The Hague hosts the Parliament Building, the Royal Palace, and the European Court of Human Rights, all of which are among the sights to see. After exploring The Hague, we will move to Rotterdam. With a history dating back to the 1270s, Rotterdam was rebuilt post-World War II and is now the largest port in Europe, serving as the biggest population and important trade center of Holland. During our city tour of Rotterdam, we will visit noteworthy modern architectural constructions such as the Erasmus Bridge and Cubic Houses. After free time following the Rotterdam city tour, we will complete our tour and continue our journey to Brussels. After arriving at our hotel in the Brussels region, we will check into our rooms and have free time to rest. BRUSSELS – ISTANBUL After breakfast and hotel check-out, we will proceed to Brussels Airport for our return flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at the airport, we will complete our luggage delivery, check-in, and passport control, then depart for Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK1944 at 14:25. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 18:55 local time, concluding our tour.
Round-trip economy class flight ticket on Turkish Airlines scheduled flights from Istanbul (IST) to Brussels (BRU) and back,
Airport taxes and service fees,
In-flight refreshments,
A total of 7 nights accommodation with breakfast in the specified category of hotels,
Airport-hotel-airport transfers and intercity transfer,
Panoramic city tour and/or surrounding excursions in Zaandam and Brussels,
Turkish-speaking guiding services.
TURSAB Professional Liability Insurance
Visa fee and service charge
International departure tax
Any hotel extras and personal expenses
Lunch and dinner
Optional extra tours and excursions mentioned/not mentioned in the program
(Mandatory) Hotel city accommodation and city entry taxes (60 Euro)