BENELUX & PARIS & COLOGNE & ALSACE & SWITZERLAND 7 nights Brussels Departure - Brussels Return with Pegasus Airlines
BENELUX & PARIS & COLOGNE & ALSACE & SWITZERLAND 7 nights Brussels Departure - Brussels Return with Pegasus Airlines
ISTANBUL – BRUSSELS – (Bruges Tour) – PARIS We will be flying with Pegasus Airlines flight PC921 at 09:50 to Brussels, so please arrive at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Terminal 3 hours prior to your flight to complete your luggage check-in, check-in, and passport control procedures. We will arrive at Brussels Charleroi Airport at 12:20 local time. Afterward, we will head towards Paris with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Guests who wish can join the optional Bruges Tour (50 Euro) that will be organized during the journey. Known as “the Venice of Belgium” for its houses on water and streets made up of canals, Bruges is considered a dream city. The city, which escaped damage during World War II, still retains its historical structures and medieval architecture. We will be enchanted by the single-story, pastel-colored rooftops of houses, churches, statues, and cobblestone medieval streets that greet us in the city square. After the city tour in Bruges, we will continue our journey towards Paris. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Paris region, we will 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 of free time. Those who wish can join our optional Paris Phenomena and Seine River Boat Tour (85 Euro). Our Paris Phenomena tour begins with the Eiffel Tower, which is the symbol of Paris and even France. Built by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Paris Exposition Universelle, this tower made of steel and iron was so popular during and after the exposition that plans to demolish it were abandoned, allowing it to stand until today. We offer free time for photography and a surrounding visit around the Eiffel. During this free time, guests wishing can go up to the 2nd floor of the tower (which has three sections reached by elevator) to enjoy the unique view of Paris and take beautiful photos (optional Eiffel Tower elevator ticket is 23€, not included in the additional tour price). After our Eiffel tour, we organize a Seine River boat tour. (The boat tour is included in the additional tour fee) The Seine River, one of the most famous rivers in the world, divides the city into two with its 776 km length. During our leisurely cruise on the long boats on the river, we will see many of Paris’s famous buildings and 37 bridges from a unique angle. Following our Seine River tour, we will pass by the Invalide (Invalides) Square towards the Lady Diana Memorial, the 17th-century royal entertainment center Palais Royal, and the Comedie Francaise Square, which includes many historic buildings, as we witness them panoramically. Afterward, we will visit the perfume museum, showcasing valuable perfumes with aesthetically pleasing designs in original bottles, featuring scents and fragrances exclusive to France, reflecting the development of both the city and the perfume industry therein. Lastly, we will reach the BENLUX store, where we will have free time for shopping for souvenirs, cosmetics, bags, watches, and accessories. Those who wish can have a photo break and visit the Louvre Museum, which was originally built as a fortress in the Middle Ages but has been serving as a museum since the French Revolution, visited by nearly 10 million people in 2012, during the free time offered thereafter (optional Louvre Museum entrance fee is 33€, not included in the additional tour price). After the tour, we will have free time in the city center. In the evening, guests who wish can join our optional Paris Icons Tour (65 Euro). Our tour will first take us to Montmartre Hill, renowned for its bohemian lifestyle, street painters and caricaturists, and many famous artists who have worked there. We will explore the Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Basilica of the Sacred Heart) (funicular transport fee is included in the additional tour fee) rising on this 130-meter-high hill, enjoy free time for portrait drawing in the painters' square, and have free time to explore the surroundings before the tour concludes with a transfer to our hotel. PARIS – (Annecy Tour) – GENEVA After breakfast and checking out from the hotel, we will head to Geneva. Those who wish can join our optional Annecy Tour (50 Euro) that will be organized during the journey. Known as “the Venice of the Alps” for its canals and Thiou River, Annecy charms its visitors with its unique structure between mountains and lakes. During our visit, we will see Château d’Annecy built in the 17th century and restored in 1947, St. Maurice Church, and Palais de l’Isle, which is a favorite spot for photographers. After a short free time by the shores of Lake Annecy, we will complete our tour and continue our journey towards Geneva. Upon arrival in the Geneva region, we will check into our hotel and have free time to rest. GENEVA – (By Train to Swiss Alpine Villages: Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Tour) – BERN – ALSACE After breakfast and checking out from the hotel, we will conduct a city tour. Known as the “French of Switzerland,” Geneva is a marvelous city located on the shores of Lake Geneva, where history, culture, science, and nature converge. The presence of international organizations (CERN, World Health Organization, UEFA, FIFA, United Nations) in Geneva elevates the city to a central position culturally and administratively. While exploring the museums, parks, historical monuments, and streets of Geneva, we will see St. Pierre Cathedral, the Jet d’Eau fountain, which symbolizes Geneva and rises up to 140 meters, and the Reformation Monument, which are among the key places to be visited during our tour. After our city tour, we will head to Bern. Upon arrival in Bern, guests wishing will have the option to join the By Train to Swiss Alpine Villages: Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Tour (75 Euro) during the offered free time. First, we will visit Interlaken, which is situated between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, earning its name “inter-lakes,” famous for its natural beauty and breathtaking views. The important hotels, casinos, and shopping avenues in the region will be part of our walking tour route. Among the highlights will be Victoria Jungfrau Hotel and Höhematte Park, which we will see panoramically. After free time for photography and exploring, we will head to Lauterbrunnen by train. After a 20-minute journey from Interlaken, we will arrive in Lauterbrunnen. We will sense the valley’s deep structure and steep rock walls as we exit the station. While walking to the village center, we will have the chance to see and photograph the awe-inspiring Staubbach Falls. Lauterbrunnen is famous for its small settlements lining the valley, which is home to 72 waterfalls and has picturesque hiking paths. During our walking tour along the designated route within the village, we’ll take plenty of photos of the traditional chalet architecture, the valley’s natural formations, and landscapes that resemble paradise. By returning to Interlaken, we will conclude our tour. Afterward, we will return to Bern for our city tour. Bern is one of the few cities in Europe that has remained unspoiled since the Middle Ages. Due to its historical texture, it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located within Switzerland’s borders, Bern has German as its official language, and traces of German culture can also be seen in its architecture. After our tour in Bern, we will head to our hotel in the Alsace region. Upon arrival at the hotel, we will check into our rooms and have free time to rest. ALSACE – (Colmar Tour) – STRASBOURG – LUXEMBOURG After breakfast and checking out from the hotel, we will move towards Strasbourg. Those who wish can join our optional Colmar Tour (50 Euro) that will be organized during the journey. We will pass to the fairy tale city of Colmar, where we will see the Old Customs House, the Pfister House, and the most famous region of the city, Petite Venise (Little Venice) surrounded by the Rhine River and colorful houses. You will have the opportunity to try many delicious local dishes and find various souvenirs amidst the enchanting ambience surrounded by the Rhine River and canals. Following the Colmar tour, we will continue our journey towards Strasbourg. Located at the tri-border area of Germany, Switzerland, and France, Strasbourg is a city that feels like it has come out of a fairy tale, presenting us a picturesque beauty. Included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988 and serving as the European Parliament since 1992, Strasbourg will be explored through a panoramic city tour within its traffic-free center and streets; we will visit the Gutenberg Square and its Monument, as well as the main structure of the city, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the oldest house in the city, Kammerzell House, which continues to operate today as a hotel and restaurant. Following the Strasbourg tour will be free time, after which we will head towards Luxembourg. Luxembourg, according to IMF and World Bank data regarding per capita income, is on the top of the world rankings. The capital city of Luxembourg, which shares the same name, is under the protection of the UNESCO World Heritage List and has become the only city to have successfully been designated as the European Capital of Culture twice, in 1995 and 2007. After a city tour in Luxembourg, we will transfer to our hotel in the Luxembourg region. We will check into our rooms and have free time to rest. LUXEMBOURG – COLOGNE – OUTLET – AMSTERDAM After breakfast and checking out from the hotel, we will head towards Cologne. Established around the Rhine River, Cologne has maintained its importance as a significant trade center since the Middle Ages, renowned for its chocolates, Roman-era artifacts, and city-surrounding Roman walls, as well as its many historical structures. The Gothic Cathedral of Cologne, Hohenzollern Bridge, and the Kaiser Wilhelm II Monument will be among the highlights during our city tour. After the Cologne tour, we will have free time, and then continue our journey to Amsterdam. During the journey, we will stop at the outlet center. The outlet center hosts stylish stores of prestigious brands, cafes, restaurants, and personal activity spaces for affordable and quality shopping. After free time for shopping, we will continue our journey toward Amsterdam. Once we arrive in Amsterdam, we will conduct a city tour, where key places to be visited include Dam Square, the Royal Palace, and the Central Station. Afterward, we will have free time before transferring to our hotel in the Amsterdam region. We will check into our rooms and have free time to rest. AMSTERDAM – (Geithoorn Hobbit Village Tour) – ZAANDAM – (Fairy Tale Villages & Windmills Tour) – BRUSSELS After breakfast and checking out from the hotel, we will head to Zaandam. Guests who wish can join our optional Geithoorn Hobbit Village Tour (65 Euro). We will visit Geithoorn, known as the “Fairy Tale Land” for its peaceful atmosphere and canals. With its pristine nature, bridges, canals, and charming houses reminiscent of Hobbit homes, Geithoorn is among the most tranquil places in the world. After exploring Giethoorn, we will continue our journey to Zaandam. Located on the banks of the Zaan River in the north of the country, Zaandam is an open-air museum combining modern shopping opportunities with traditional green Zaan houses, beloved by Instagram phenomena. We will have a surrounding visit and free time, where guests who wish can join the optional Fairy Tale Villages & Windmills Tour (75 Euro). Our first stop will be Volendam. After our walking tour along the streets surrounded by well-kept beautiful houses and full of restaurants and cafes along the coastal road in Volendam, we will head to Zaanse Schans. This historical town is among the most popular tourist attractions in Holland, known for its windmills, museums, nature, and culture. We will see windmills that are currently used for producing paint and oil, as well as shops showcasing handicrafts such as wooden clogs in Zaanse Schans. After our visit (site entrance fees are included in the additional tour fee; the entrance fee for Zaanse Schanse museum is 15€, not included), we will head to Brussels. Due to housing many institutions related to both Belgium and the European Union and NATO, Brussels is also acknowledged as the capital of Europe. The Grand Place, one of the most famous and vibrant squares in Europe, as well as various historical and architectural sites, should not be missed during our city tour in Brussels. After touring Brussels, we will transfer to our hotel in the Brussels region. Upon arrival, we will check into our rooms and have free time to rest. BRUSSELS – ISTANBUL After breakfast and checking out from the hotel, we will head to Brussels Charleroi Airport for our return flight to Istanbul. After completing luggage check-in, check-in, and passport control procedures at the airport, we will fly with Pegasus Airlines flight PC924 at 17:30 to Istanbul. We will arrive at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 21:45 local time, concluding our tour.
Round-trip flight ticket with Pegasus Airlines from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Brussels Charleroi Airport (CRL) and back,
Airport taxes and service fees,
Accommodation for a total of 7 nights with breakfast in hotels of the specified category,
Transfers between the airport and hotel and intercity transfers,
Panoramic city tours and/or surrounding area tours in Geneva, Bern, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, Amsterdam, Cologne, Zaandam and Brussels,
Outlet Tour,
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)