BENELUX & PARIS ICONS TOUR Turkish Airlines with 4 nights, Morning departure to Luxembourg - Afternoon return from Cologne
BENELUX & PARIS ICONS TOUR Turkish Airlines with 4 nights, Morning departure to Luxembourg - Afternoon return from Cologne
ISTANBUL – LUXEMBOURG – (Metz Tour) – PARIS – (Paris Masterpieces Tour) We will proceed with baggage drop-off, check-in, and passport control three hours before our flight at Istanbul Airport's International Terminal. After these processes, we will fly to Luxembourg with Turkish Airlines flight TK1353, departing at 07:05 and arriving at Luxembourg Airport at 09:25 local time. After arrival, we will set off with our private vehicle for our city tour of Luxembourg. Luxembourg is the world leader in terms of income per capita according to IMF and World Bank data. The capital city of Luxembourg, which shares the same name, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been recognized as a European Capital of Culture twice, in 1995 and 2007, making it the only city to achieve this. After our city tour in Luxembourg, we will head towards Paris. On the way, guests who wish can join the optional Metz Tour (40 Euro). Metz, located in the northeastern part of France in the Lorraine region, is a historical city that reflects Roman, German, and French influences. Built along the banks of the Moselle River, Metz stands out with its architecture, which reflects its military and religious history. Our tour will start with a panoramic view of the Saint-Étienne Cathedral, known for its Gothic architecture and stained glass. We will then proceed through the old city area, enjoying a panoramic view of the medieval streets and squares. As we walk alongside the Moselle River, we will see the general silhouette of the city from its bridges. After free time for photo opportunities and exploration, we will complete our tour and continue our journey to Paris. Upon arrival in Paris, during the free time provided, guests who wish can join the optional Paris Masterpieces Tour (45 Euro). Our tour will begin at one of Paris’s majestic squares, visiting Trocadero Square, located on the hill opposite the Eiffel Tower, where we can admire the tower from its best viewpoint, surrounded by many cafes and restaurants, especially enchanting in the evening lights of the city. After visiting the Opéra House, the Concorde Square adorned with 365 street lamps, and the Champs Elysées Avenue, we will conclude our tour and transfer to our hotel in the Paris area. After arriving at the hotel, we will have time to check into our rooms and relax. PARIS – (Paris Phenomena Tour and Seine River Boat Tour) – (Paris Icons Tour) After breakfast, we will offer a full day of free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Paris Phenomena and Seine River Boat Tour (85 Euro). The tour will start with the Eiffel Tower, the symbol of Paris and even France. Built by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Paris Exposition Universelle, this steel and iron structure was preserved due to its immense popularity, and it has stood to this day. We will have free time around the Eiffel Tower for photos and sightseeing. Guests can choose to go up to the second floor of the tower by elevator and enjoy a magnificent view of Paris and take beautiful photos (the optional elevator ticket to the 2nd floor is 23€, not included in the extra tour price). After our Eiffel tour, we will organize a Seine River boat tour (the boat tour is included in the extra tour price). The Seine River, which is one of the most famous rivers in the world, divides the city into two. During our leisurely boat ride on the long vessels, we will admire many famous buildings and the 37 bridges along the river from a unique perspective. Following our Seine River tour, we will make a panoramic visit to various historical buildings, including the Invalides Square (Veterans) with the Lady Diana Memorial, the 17th-century royal entertainment center Palais Royal, and the French State Theatre, known as Comédie Française. We will then visit a perfume museum showcasing original bottles with France's distinctive essences and scents, representing the development of the perfume industry along with aesthetic designs. Finally, we will arrive at the BENLUX Store, where we will have free time for shopping for souvenirs, cosmetics, bags, watches, and accessories. Guests wishing to visit the Louvre Museum, which started as a castle for defense purposes but became a museum following the French Revolution and had nearly 10 million visitors in 2012, can take a photo break before enjoying free time to explore the museum (the optional entrance fee to the Louvre Museum is 33€, not included in the extra tour price). After the tour, we will have free time in the city center. In the evening, guests who wish can join the optional Paris Icons Tour (65 Euro). Our first visit will be to Montmartre Hill, known for its bohemian lifestyle, where street painters and caricaturists have worked, and which is home to many renowned artists. We will visit the Sacré-Coeur Basilica (Basilica of the Sacred Heart) standing atop the 130-meter high hill (the funicular transport fee is included in the extra tour price) and after that, we will have free time to get a portrait made at the painters' square and explore the surrounding area. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel. PARIS – (Bruges Tour) – BRUSSELS – AMSTERDAM After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we will head to Brussels. On our journey, guests who wish can join the optional Bruges Tour (50 Euro). Known as “the Venice of Belgium” due to its houses on water and streets formed by canals, Bruges is considered a dreamlike city. The city has remarkably preserved its historical structure and medieval architecture, which managed to escape damage during World War II. We will be enchanted by the colorful, single-story houses, churches, sculptures, and cobblestone roads of the medieval town square that make us feel as if we are in a fairy tale. After our city tour in Bruges, we will continue on to Brussels. We will set off for the city center of Brussels to perform our city tour. Brussels, which hosts many institutions related to both Belgium and the European Union and NATO, is also recognized as the capital of Europe, has successfully preserved many historical artifacts throughout history. We will conclude our city tour of Brussels, which includes Grand Place, one of Europe’s most famous and vibrant squares, along with many other historical sites known for their Gothic architecture, before we head to Amsterdam. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Amsterdam area, we will check into our rooms and enjoy some free time to rest. AMSTERDAM – (Amsterdam Phenomena & Windmills and Giethoorn Hobbit Village Tour) After breakfast, we will offer a full day of free time. During this free time, guests wishing to join the optional Amsterdam Phenomena & Windmills and Giethoorn Hobbit Village Tour (95 Euro) may do so. Our tour will first take us to Giethoorn, known as the “Fairytale Land” for its peaceful atmosphere and canals. Giethoorn, which is free of motor vehicles and renowned for its clean nature, bridges, canals, and charming homes of unique architecture, is listed as one of the most peaceful places in the world. Following our exploration of Hobbit Village in Giethoorn, guests will have free time to take an optional boat tour for an additional fee (10 Euro) to experience the picturesque houses that resemble Hobbit dwellings from a different perspective. After our first part of the tour in Giethoorn, we will head to our next stop, Volendam. In Volendam, we will conduct a walking tour along the streets surrounded by well-kept, beautiful houses, restaurant, and cafes on the seaside. Our next stop will be Zaanse Schans. This historic village, popular for its windmills, museums, nature, and culture is one of the top tourist attractions in Holland today. We will see the windmills still in operation for paint and oil production as well as shop for handicrafts like wooden clogs. After visiting Zaanse Schans, we will arrive in Amsterdam. In Amsterdam, we will visit notable sites such as Dam Square, the Royal Palace, and Central Station. We will have the chance to explore the narrow streets and local neighborhoods of Amsterdam, famous for its walking paths and canals, and visit its world-renowned streets before concluding our free time and heading back to our hotel in Amsterdam. AMSTERDAM – OUTLET – COLOGNE – ISTANBUL After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we will head to the outlet for our shopping trip. We will visit the largest designer outlet center in the Benelux region and Germany, hosting stores of many famous brands and attracting shopping enthusiasts with affordable prices year-round. After our free time at the Outlet Center, we will depart for our return flight to Istanbul from Cologne-Bonn Airport. After arriving at the airport and completing our baggage drop-off, check-in, and passport control, we will fly to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK 1674 at 14:50. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 19:05 local time, concluding our tour.
Round-trip economy class flight ticket on Turkish Airlines scheduled flights from Istanbul HL (IST) to Luxembourg HL (LUX) // Cologne HL (CGN) to Istanbul HL (IST),
Airport taxes and service fees,
In-flight catering,
Accommodation for a total of 4 nights with breakfast in 3* hotels outside the city,
Airport/Hotel/Airport transfers and intercity transfers,
Panoramic city tours and/or surrounding area excursions in Luxembourg and Brussels,
Outlet Tour,
Turkish-speaking guiding services,
TURSAB Professional Liability Insurance.
Visa fee and service charge
International departure fee
All hotel extras and personal expenses
Domestic flight connection ticket
Lunch and dinner
Additional tours and excursions mentioned/not mentioned in the program
(Mandatory) Hotel city accommodation and city entry taxes (40 Euro)