BERNINA TRAIN AND HALLSTATT A EUROPEAN FAIRY TALE EXPRESS TOUR Turkish Airlines with 4 nights Morning departure to Salzburg - Evening return from Stuttgart || 16749||22042
BERNINA TRAIN AND HALLSTATT A EUROPEAN FAIRY TALE EXPRESS TOUR Turkish Airlines with 4 nights Morning departure to Salzburg - Evening return from Stuttgart || 16749||22042
ISTANBUL – SALZBURG – HALLSTATT – VENICE We arrive at the Istanbul Airport International Terminal 3 hours before the flight to complete the baggage check, ticket, and passport control. Afterwards, we depart for Salzburg on Turkish Airlines flight TK1381 at 07:50. We arrive at Salzburg Airport at 09:25 local time and set off for our Salzburg city tour. In Salzburg, which got its name from the rich salt solutions that sustained the first settlers and today mainly relies on tourism, we will see highlights such as the Old Town, Mozart's House, the Salzburg Museum, Hohensalzburg Fortress, Salzburg Cathedral, and Mirabell Palace during our panoramic city tour. After the Salzburg tour and a free time break, we reach Hallstatt. During our journey to Hallstatt, you will have the opportunity to take unforgettable photos of the breathtaking views of alpine villages and glacial lakes. Hallstatt, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list and is an untouched natural beauty reminiscent of a fairy tale, offers a chance for walking and enjoying nature. After the tour in Hallstatt, we transfer to our hotel in the Venice area. We check into our rooms and have free time to relax. VENICE – (Venice Masterpieces Tour) – (Sirmione & Garda Tour) – MILAN After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we head towards Milan. En route, guests who wish can join the optional Venice Masterpieces Tour (85 Euros – including vaporetto and entrance fees). During our tour in Venice, we will visit major iconic structures including St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, the Clock Tower, the Bridge of Sighs, and the historical Campanile Bell Tower. Afterwards, we will stroll through Venice's streets connected by bridges and extending along narrow canals. At the end of the tour, we continue our journey to Milan. Guests wishing to can join the optional Sirmione & Garda Tour (60 Euros). In Sirmione, a jewel on Lake Garda known for the 13th-century Scaligero Castle, we will have a panoramic tour where we will explore the medieval streets filled with tourist-friendly houses covered in bougainvillea, and we will enjoy a pleasant trip amidst the scent of lemon trees that surrounds us. After a delightful sightseeing experience, we continue our journey towards Milan. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Milan area, we check into our rooms and have free time to relax. MILAN – OUTLET – (Milano Masterpieces and Como Tour) – ALSACE/BASEL After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we set off for a visit to the outlet center. We will provide free time for quality shopping at the outlet center, which hosts elegant shops of world-famous prestigious brands, cafes and restaurants, and personal activity areas. During this free time, guests wishing may join the optional Milano Masterpieces and Como Tour (90 Euros). Milan, known as one of the fashion capitals of Europe, stands out not only for its fashion but also for its cuisine, opera, and churches. Although recognized as Italy’s business and finance capital, it is also the right address for shopping and dining experiences. During our city tour, we will see famous landmarks such as La Scala opera house, Duomo Square and Cathedral, and Porta Romana. After the Milano Masterpieces Tour, we will have a short free time before heading to Como for the second part of our tour. Upon arrival, we will visit Lake Como, known for its luxurious lifestyle and natural beauty, which hosts summer houses of European rich and Hollywood celebrities, and enjoy a photo break with the lake’s stunning scenery. After some free time in Como, we will complete our tour and head towards Alsace. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Alsace region, we check into our rooms and have free time to relax. ALSACE/BASEL – (Colmar Tour) – STRASBOURG – STUTTGART – ISTANBUL After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we head to Strasbourg. Guests wishing to can join the optional Colmar Tour (60 Euros). During our tour, we will travel to the fairytale city of Colmar and see the old customs house, Pfister house, and the colorful houses around the Rhine River in the city’s most famous area, Petite Venise (Little Venice). Surrounded by the Rhine River and canals, you will have the opportunity to taste many delicious foods and buy various souvenirs. After the Colmar tour, we continue our journey to Strasbourg. Strikingly beautiful and resembling a painting, Strasbourg is the largest city in the Alsace region, located at the borders of Germany, Switzerland, and France. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 and hosting the European Parliament since 1992, Strasbourg welcomes us with its traffic-free center. During our panoramic city tour on foot, we will see places like Gutenberg Square and Statue, Notre Dame Cathedral (the most important structure in the city located at its heart), and the oldest house in the city, the Kammerzell house, which still operates as a hotel and restaurant. After the Strasbourg tour, we head to Stuttgart Airport for our return flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at the airport, we will complete our baggage check, check-in, and passport control. We then fly to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1706 at 18:35. We arrive at Istanbul Airport at 22:35 Turkish time, marking the end of our tour.
Economy class round-trip flight ticket on Turkish Airlines scheduled flights from Istanbul HL (IST) to Salzburg HL (SZG) // Stuttgart HL (STR) to Istanbul HL (IST),
Airport taxes and service fees,
In-flight refreshments,
4-night bed and breakfast accommodation in 3 and 4-star city-outside hotels,
Airport / Hotel / Airport transfers and intercity transfers,
Panoramic city tours and/or surrounding area excursions in Salzburg, Hallstatt, St. Moritz, and Strasbourg,
Train journey with BERNINA EXPRESS / RED TRAIN,
Milano Outlet Tour
Turkish language guiding services,
TURSAB Professional Liability Insurance
Visa fee and service charge
International departure tax
All hotel extras and personal expenses
Domestic flight ticket
Lunch and dinner
Optional extra tours and excursions not specified in the program
(Mandatory) Hotel city accommodation and city entry taxes (50 Euro)