MEGA BENELUX & PARIS & COLOGNE & COLMAR TOUR with Turkish Airlines for 7 nights Afternoon Departure from Düsseldorf – Afternoon Return to Düsseldorf
MEGA BENELUX & PARIS & COLOGNE & COLMAR TOUR with Turkish Airlines for 7 nights Afternoon Departure from Düsseldorf – Afternoon Return to Düsseldorf
ISTANBUL – DÜSSELDORF – KÖLN – AMSTERDAM We are flying to Düsseldorf on Turkish Airlines flight TK1525 at 11:30 AM after checking in and completing passport control procedures at Istanbul Airport's International Terminal, three hours before our flight. We will arrive at Düsseldorf Airport at 1:50 PM local time and then depart with our waiting vehicle to conduct our city tour of Köln. Located around the Rhine River, Köln has maintained its importance as a significant trade center since the Middle Ages and is known for its chocolates, Roman artifacts, Roman city walls, Middle Ages churches, and many historical structures. Key sights during our city tour include the Köln Gothic Cathedral, Hochenzollernbrücke Bridge, and the Kaiser Wilhelm II Monument. Following our visit to Köln, we will have some free time before heading to Amsterdam. Upon arriving at our hotel in the Amsterdam area, we will check into our rooms and have free time to relax. AMSTERDAM – (Amsterdam Phenomena & Windmills and Giethoorn Hobbit Village Tour) After breakfast, we offer a full day of free time. During this free time, guests who wish to can join our optional Amsterdam Phenomena & Windmills and Giethoorn Hobbit Village Tour (95 Euros). In this tour, we first visit Giethoorn, known as the "Fairy Tale Land" for its serene atmosphere and canals. With its pristine nature, bridges, canals, and uniquely designed charming houses, Giethoorn ranks first among the world’s most peaceful places. After exploring the Giethoorn Hobbit Village, guests can enjoy some free time, and those who wish can also take an optional Boat Tour (additional fee of 10 Euros) to explore the charming houses reminiscent of hobbit homes from a different perspective along the canals. After our first visit in Giethoorn, our next stop will be Volendam, where we will walk along the streets surrounded by beautiful and well-maintained houses, as well as along the seaside lined with restaurants and cafés. Then, we will head to Zaanse Schans, a historical village known for its windmills, museums, nature, and culture. In Zaanse Schans, we will see windmills still used for paint and oil production and shops offering handicrafts like wooden clogs. After our visit to Zaanse Schans, we will travel to Amsterdam city center. Our arrival in Amsterdam includes visits to Dam Square, the Royal Palace, and Central Station. Our tour will have free time after exploring the city’s famous streets and enchanting local neighborhoods and canals, after which we will return to our hotel in the Amsterdam area. AMSTERDAM – BRUSSELS – (Bruges Tour) – PARIS After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we will head to Brussels. Brussels is accepted as the capital of Europe and the European Union due to hosting many institutions related to Belgium, the EU, and NATO, and has preserved many historical artifacts over the years. We will have a city tour in Brussels, known for one of Europe's busiest and most famous squares, the Grand Place, and its famous Gothic-style historical architectonic sites before heading towards Paris. On the way, guests who wish can join our optional Bruges Tour (50 Euros). Known as the "Venice of Belgium" for its houses on water and streets with canals, Bruges is often referred to as a dream city. The city's historical structure and medieval architecture have survived intact since World War II. The colorful, single-story houses with cake-like roofs, churches, sculptures, and cobblestone streets will immerse us in a fairy tale. After the city tour of Bruges, we continue our journey to Paris. Upon arriving at our hotel in the Paris region, we will check into our rooms and have free time to relax. PARIS – (Paris Phenomena Tour and Seine River Boat Tour) – (Paris Icons Tour) After breakfast, we provide a full day of free time. Guests wishing to can participate in our optional Paris Phenomena and Seine River Boat Tour (85 Euros). We start our Paris Phenomena tour with the Eiffel Tower, which symbolizes Paris and even France. Built by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Paris World Fair, this iron and steel structure was kept standing due to the significant tourist interest it received during and after the World Fair. We will have free time around the Eiffel for photographs and sightseeing. During this free time, guests can optionally ascend to the second floor of the tower (entrance fee of 23€, not included in the tour price) and enjoy the magnificent view of Paris while taking beautiful photos. After our Eiffel tour, we will organize a Seine River boat tour (the boat tour is included in the extra tour fee). During the boat ride along the 776 km long Seine River, known globally, we will see many famous Parisian buildings and 37 bridges from a unique perspective. Following our Seine River tour, we will see various historical sites through Invalides Square, including the Lady Diana Monument, Palais Royal, and Comédie-Française Square before arriving at the BENLUX Store for some free time for shopping. Guests can visit the Louvre Museum, an iconic building originally constructed as a defense fortress during the Middle Ages but converted to a museum after the French Revolution, which was visited by nearly 10 million people in 2012 (entrance fee to the Louvre Museum is optional at 33€, not included in the tour price). After touring, we will have free time in the city center. In the evening, guests can join an optional Paris Icons Tour (65 Euros). In this tour, we will visit Montmartre, known for its bohemian lifestyle, street painters, and famous artists, and climb to its highest point, where the Sacré-Cœur Basilica stands (funicular ride included in the tour price). After the visit to the basilica, guests can enjoy some free time in the painter’s square for a portrait or time for exploration. At the end of the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel. PARIS – (Disneyland Tour or Paris Local Neighborhoods & Luxembourg Gardens and Perfume Museum Tour) – METZ After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we will move to our hotel in Metz. On the way, guests wishing to can join the Disneyland Tour (Single Park Ticket 130 Euros & Double Park Ticket 150 Euros – ticket prices may vary based on availability; advance reservation is recommended. Guests participating in the Disneyland Tour will be dropped off at the RER Train Station for transport to Disneyland Park, and will be picked up from Disneyland Park entrance for return according to their wishes). In this tour, you can enjoy a full day of unlimited fun in the world of Disney. Guests opting for a local experience can instead choose the optional Paris Local Neighborhoods & Luxembourg Gardens and Perfume Museum Tour (50 Euros). This tour will begin with a walking tour in St. Michel and St. Germain, lively neighborhoods filled with luxury shops, cafes, and restaurants providing a real Parisian atmosphere, followed by free time for shopping and exploration. Next, we will visit the Saint Sulpice Church, an artistic jewel and wedding venue for many famous names, and then the stunning Luxembourg Gardens with its colorful flowers, captivating lake view, and charming sculptures, before heading to the perfume museum showcasing original bottles of French scents and perfumes and their development. After the tour, we continue our journey to Metz. Upon arriving at our hotel in Metz, we will check in and have some time to relax. METZ – (Strasbourg Tour) – COLMAR – LUXEMBOURG After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we will begin with a city tour of Metz. Located at the junction of the Moselle and Seille rivers in northeastern France, Metz is a medieval town. After this panoramic city tour, we will head towards Colmar. On the way, those who wish may join the optional Strasbourg Tour (50 Euros). Situated at the borders of Germany, Switzerland, and France, Strasbourg is one of the largest cities in Alsace and is stunningly beautiful, like a painting. Strasbourg, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 and has served as the European Parliament since 1992, will welcome us with its vehicle-free center. During our panoramic city tour, we will see Gutenberg Square and Statue, the Notre Dame Cathedral (the city’s most important structure), and the Kammerzell house, which is the oldest house in the city and operates as a hotel and restaurant today. Following our Strasbourg tour, we will continue our journey to Colmar. During our tour of the fairy tale-like Colmar, we will see the Old Customs House, the Pfister House, and the famous Petite Venise (Little Venice) district surrounded by colorful houses along the Rhine River and canals. You'll have the chance to enjoy delicious food and shop for souvenirs in this picturesque setting. After the Colmar tour, we continue toward Luxembourg. Upon arriving at our hotel in Luxembourg, we will check into our rooms and have free time to relax. LUXEMBOURG – (Trier Tour) – (Cochem Tour) – KÖLN After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we'll have our city tour of Luxembourg. Luxembourg ranks first globally in GDP per capita according to the IMF and World Bank’s data. The capital, Luxembourg City, is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been designated European Capital of Culture twice, demonstrating its cultural richness. After our city tour, we will head to Köln. Guests wishing to can opt to join the optional Trier Tour (50 Euros) on our way. Located by the Moselle River, Trier was established by the Roman Empire and is the oldest city in Germany. We will see the Porta Nigra Gate, Trier Cathedral, the Church of St. Mary, the Ancient Roman Theatre, Karl Marx House, and the Roman Bridge during our visit, followed by some free time for exploration. Afterwards, we continue toward Köln. On the way, those who wish can also join the optional Cochem Tour (50 Euros). Cochem, a small medieval town along the Mosel River, is surrounded by vineyards and boasts picturesque river views. Our journey will include a tour seeing the Mosel River and vineyards. We will also see Reichsburg Castle, the symbol of Cochem, from the outside, and have an opportunity to photograph its silhouette. Our tour continues through the old town, showcasing narrow streets filled with half-timbered houses, little squares, and historic churches, ending with a short walk around Market Square and St. Martin Church. After the Cochem tour, we head back to Köln. Upon arrival at our hotel in Köln, we will check in and have free time to relax. KÖLN – OUTLET – DÜSSELDORF – ISTANBUL After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we will head to our Outlet tour. We will visit the largest designer outlet center in the Benelux region and Germany. Offering stores from various famous brands at great prices year-round, we will allow time for shopping in the Outlet Center before heading to Düsseldorf Airport for our return flight to Istanbul. Upon arriving at the airport, we will complete our baggage check, check-in, and passport control procedures before departing for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1526 at 2:55 PM. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 7:15 PM local time and conclude our tour.
Round-trip economy class plane ticket on Turkish Airlines scheduled flights from Istanbul HL (IST) to Düsseldorf HL (DUS) and back to Istanbul HL (IST),
Airport taxes and service fees,
In-flight refreshments,
7 nights accommodation with breakfast in hotels of the specified category,
Airport - hotel - airport transfers and intercity transfers,
Panoramic city tours and/or surrounding area visits in Cologne, Brussels, Metz, Colmar, and Luxembourg,
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)