BENELUX & PARIS & COLOGNE & ALSACE & SWITZERLAND 7 nights with Pegasus Airlines Brussels Outbound – Brussels Return
BENELUX & PARIS & COLOGNE & ALSACE & SWITZERLAND 7 nights with Pegasus Airlines Brussels Outbound – Brussels Return
ISTANBUL – BRUSSELS – (Bruges Tour) – PARIS We meet at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport International Terminal 3 hours before our flight and complete our luggage check-in, check-in, and passport control procedures. We take Pegasus Airlines flight PC921, departing at 09:50 to Brussels. We arrive at Brussels Charleroi Airport at 12:20 local time. After our arrival, we start our journey to Paris with our vehicle waiting at the airport. On the way, guests who wish can join the optional Bruges Tour (50 Euros). Known as the "Venice of Belgium" with its houses in water and streets formed by canals, Bruges is often described as a dream city. The historical structure and medieval architecture of the city, which miraculously avoided damage during World War II, have survived to this day. The colorful-roofed houses, churches, statues, and cobbled medieval streets we encounter in the city square will draw us into a fairy tale. After our city tour in Bruges, we continue our journey to Paris. After arriving at our hotel in the Paris region, we have time to check into our rooms and rest. PARIS – (Paris Phenomena Tour and Seine River Boat Tour) – (Paris Icons Tour) After breakfast, we offer a full day of free time. Guests who wish can join the optionally organized Paris Phenomena and Seine River Boat Tour (85 Euros). Our Paris Phenomena tour begins with the Eiffel Tower, the symbol of Paris and even France. Constructed by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Paris Universal Exposition, this iron and steel tower was preserved after being encouraged by tourists who were interested in it during the exposition. We offer free time for photos and to explore around the Eiffel Tower. During this free time, guests may choose to ascend to the second floor of the tower, which consists of 3 sections accessible via elevator, to enjoy the unique views of Paris and take beautiful photos (The optional elevator ticket for the Eiffel Tower is 23€, not included in the extra tour price). After our Eiffel tour, we organize a Seine River boat tour. (The boat tour is included in the extra tour price). The Seine, at 776 km long, is one of the most well-known rivers in the world, dividing the city in two. During our leisurely cruise on long boats along the river, we will see many of Paris's famous buildings and 37 bridges from a unique perspective. After our Seine River tour, we will have a panoramic view of several historical buildings, including the Diana Memorial, the 17th-century royal entertainment center Palais Royal, and the Comedie Francaise square, which includes the development of both the city and the perfume industry, along with an exhibition of valuable perfumes. Finally, we arrive at the BENLUX Store to enjoy free time for shopping for souvenirs, cosmetics, bags, watches, and accessories. Guests who wish may visit the Louvre Museum, which was built as a defensive fortress during the Middle Ages but started to be used as a museum after the French Revolution, which attracted nearly 10 million visitors in 2012, after a photo break we will have in the museum (The optional entry fee for the Louvre Museum is 33€, not included in the extra tour price). After the tour, we have free time in the city center. In the evening, guests who wish can join the optional Paris Icons Tour (65 Euros). The tour will first take us to Montmartre Hill, where bohemian life still continues, known for street painters and cartoonists, and many famous painters have worked. We will visit the Sacré-Coeur Basilica (Church of the Sacred Heart) (the funicular transport fee is included in the extra tour price) located at the top of this 130-meter hill, and we will have free time to get your portrait painted in the painters' square and explore the surroundings. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel. PARIS – (Annecy Tour) – GENEVA After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we set off for Geneva. On the way, guests who wish can join the optional Annecy Tour (50 Euros). Known as the "Venice of the Alps" thanks to its canals and the Thiou River, Annecy attracts visitors with its extraordinary location between mountains and lakes. During our tour, we will have a panoramic view of Chateau d’Annecy built in the 17th century and restored in 1947, the St. Maurice Church, and the Palais de l’Isle, which is a photo hotspot. After a short free time by the largest lake in France, Lake Annecy, we complete our tour and continue our journey to Geneva. After arriving at our hotel in Geneva, we will check into our rooms and have free time to rest. GENEVA – (By Train to Swiss Alpine Villages: Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Tour) – BERN – ALSACE After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we will do our city tour. Known as "the French part of Switzerland," Geneva is a magnificent city where history, culture, science, and nature combine. With the presence of international organizations (CERN, WHO, UEFA, FIFA, United Nations) headquarters, Geneva is positioned centrally both culturally and administratively. During our tour in Geneva, we will see St. Pierre Cathedral, the Jet d’Eau fountain which has become a symbol of Geneva, rising up to 140 meters, and the Reformation Monument, which are the main places to visit. After the city tour, we set off for Bern. Upon arriving in Bern, during the free time provided, guests who wish can join the optional By Train to Swiss Alpine Villages: Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Tour (75 Euros). Our first stop will be Interlaken. Located between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, Interlaken means “inter-lakes” and is famous for its natural beauty and picturesque views. Important hotels, casinos, and shopping streets are located on our walking tour route. The historic symbol of the region, Victoria Jungfrau Hotel, and Höhematte Park will be among the places we will see panoramic views of. After a photo and exploration break, we will head to the train station to travel to our next stop, Lauterbrunnen. After a 20 minutes train journey from Interlaken, we arrive at Lauterbrunnen. We will immediately feel the deep structure of the valley and steep rock walls as we exit the station. While walking to the village center, we will see the mesmerizing structure of Staubbach Falls cascading to the valley floor and have the chance to take photos. Lauterbrunnen is known for its small settlements lined along the valley which host 72 waterfalls and scenic walking paths. We will have ample opportunities to photograph the region's traditional chalet architecture, natural formations that encircle the valley floor, and the wonderful natural scenery. After returning to Interlaken, we will complete our tour. After the tour, we will return to Bern for our city tour. Bern is one of the unique cities in Europe that has remained intact since the Middle Ages. Due to its historical texture, it is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Bern, which falls within Swiss borders, has German as its official language, and its architecture also shows the influence of German culture. After our tour of Bern, we will head to our hotel in the Alsace region. We will arrive at the hotel, check into our rooms, and have free time to rest. ALSACE – (Colmar Tour) – STRASBOURG – LUXEMBOURG After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we head to Strasbourg. On the way, guests who wish can join the optional Colmar Tour (50 Euros). During our tour, we will travel to the fairytale city of Colmar, where we will see the Old Customs House, Pfister House, and the colorful houses surrounding the Rhine River, along with the city's most famous area, Petite Venise (Little Venice). You will have the opportunity to enjoy many delicious foods according to your taste and buy various souvenirs in the unique environment surrounded by the Rhine River and canals. After the Colmar tour, we continue our journey to Strasbourg. Located at the intersection of Germany, Switzerland, and France, and the largest city in the Alsace region, Strasbourg will greet us with its picturesque beauty like that from a fairy tale. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 and hosting the European Parliament since 1992, we will conduct our panoramic city tour by walking through the traffic-free center and streets of Strasbourg, where we will see the Gutenberg Square and Statue, Notre Dame Cathedral, which is the most important structure in the heart of the city, and the Kammerzell House, which is the oldest house in the city and continues to operate as a hotel and restaurant. After the Strasbourg tour, we will have free time before heading to Luxembourg. Luxembourg is the world leader in terms of income per capita, according to IMF and World Bank data. The capital, Luxembourg, which shares its name with the country, is protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and has demonstrated the achievement of being designated a European Capital of Culture twice in 1995 and 2007, making it the only city to do so. After our city tour in Luxembourg, we will transfer to our hotel in the Luxembourg region. After checking into our rooms, we will have free time to rest. LUXEMBOURG – COLOGNE – OUTLET – AMSTERDAM After breakfast and checking out procedures from the hotel, we set off for Cologne. Cologne, located around the Rhine River, is an important commercial center since the Middle Ages. It is known for its chocolates, remains from the Roman period, and its surrounding Roman walls, medieval churches, and many historical sites. Our city tour will include the Cologne Gothic Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge, Kaiser Wilhelm II Monument as the main sites to visit. After our tour of Cologne, we will have free time and then continue our journey to Amsterdam. On the way, we will visit an outlet center. The outlet center hosts chic stores of prestigious brands, cafes, and restaurants, and personal activity areas for quality and affordable shopping during the free time provided before we proceed to Amsterdam. Upon our arrival in Amsterdam, we will conduct our city tour where we will see Dam Square, the Royal Palace, and Central Station as the main sites. After the city tour, we will have free time, followed by a transfer to our hotel in the Amsterdam region. After checking into our rooms, we will 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 head towards Zaandam. On the way, guests who wish can join the optional Geithoorn Hobbit Village Tour (65 Euros). Our tour will visit Geithoorn, known as the "Fairy Tale Land" with its peaceful atmosphere and canals. With its clean nature, bridges, canals, and uniquely architected charming houses, Geithoorn is one of the most peaceful places in the world. After the exploration of Hobbit Village in Geithoorn, we have free time. Guests who wish can additionally pay for a (optional boat tour fee of 10 Euros) to experience a unique perspective of this fairytale town’s canals and the lovely houses reminiscent of hobbits. After our tour in Geithoorn, we proceed to Zaandam. Zaandam, located on the bank of the Zaan River in the north of the country, combines modern shopping opportunities with the historical traditional green Zaan houses, becoming a favorite among Instagram phenomena. During our exploration and free time, guests who wish can join the optional Fairy Tale Villages and Windmills Tour (75 Euros). Our first stop will be Volendam. We will walk along the streets lined with beautiful and well-kept houses, and the coastal road filled with restaurants and cafes. Our next visit will be to Zaanse Schans, which is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Holland with its windmills, museums, nature, and culture. We will see the windmills currently used for paint and oil production as well as souvenir handicrafts like wooden clogs. Following our visit of Zaanse Schans (entry fees for the heritage site are included in the extra tour price. optional entry fee for the Zaanse Schans museum is 15€), we will head towards Brussels. Brussels, considered the capital of both Belgium and the European Union and NATO, has managed to preserve many of its historical artifacts. During our city tour in Brussels, known for its vibrant atmosphere and stunning Gothic architecture, we will explore various sites. Following the city tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Brussels. After checking into our rooms, we will have free time to rest. BRUSSELS – ISTANBUL After breakfast and checking out from the hotel, we transfer to Brussels Charleroi Airport for our return flight to Istanbul. After arriving at the airport and completing the luggage check-in, check-in, and passport control procedures, we take Pegasus Airlines flight PC924, departing at 17:30 for Istanbul. We arrive at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport at 21:45 Turkish time, ending our tour.
Round trip plane ticket with Pegasus Airlines on scheduled flights from Sabiha Gökçen HL (SAW) to Brussels Charleroi HL (CRL) and back to Sabiha Gökçen HL (SAW),
Airport taxes and service fees,
Total of 7 nights accommodation with breakfast in the specified hotel category,
Airport - hotel - airport transfers and intercity transfers,
Panoramic city tours and/or surrounding area excursions 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
All hotel extras and personal expenses
Lunch and dinner
Additional tours and excursions specified/unlisted in the program
(Mandatory) Hotel city accommodation and city entrance taxes (60 Euro)