ANKARA – ZURICH – STRASBOURG – (Colmar Tour) – ALSACE
After baggage drop-off, check-in, and passport control procedures to be carried out 3 hours before the flight at Ankara Esenboğa Airport International Terminal, we fly to Zurich at 07:20 on SunExpress Airlines’ direct scheduled flight XQ732. Upon arrival at Zurich Airport at 09:45 local time, we depart for Strasbourg with our private bus waiting for us at the airport. Located at the border of Germany, Switzerland, and France, and also the largest city in the Alsace region, Strasbourg will welcome us with a fairytale-like beauty, like a painting. During our panoramic city tour on foot in Strasbourg’s pedestrianized center and streets, which was added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List in 1988 and has hosted the European Parliament since 1992, we will see Gutenberg Square and the Gutenberg Statue, Notre Dame Cathedral, the city’s most important structure located in the very heart of the city, and Kammerzell House, the oldest house in the city, which still continues to serve as a hotel and restaurant. After the Strasbourg tour, following free time, transfer to our hotel in the Alsace region. Along the way, guests who wish may join the optional Colmar Tour (55 Euro). In Colmar, which impresses visitors with its medieval half-timbered houses, canals, and preserved old town texture, and reflects both French and German architectural influences due to its proximity to the German border, our tour will include the Old Customs House, Pfister House, and the colorful houses around the Rhine River and the city’s most famous area, Petite Venise (Little Venice), where we will have the opportunity to enjoy many delicious foods to suit your taste and buy many souvenirs in the unique atmosphere surrounded by the Rhine River and canals. After our Colmar Tour, we continue our journey to our hotel in the Alsace region. Room assignment and free time for rest.
ALSACE – BERN – (Swiss Alpine Villages by Train: Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Tour) – GENEVA
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we depart for Bern. Bern is one of the few cities in Europe that has remained unchanged since the Middle Ages. Due to this historical texture, it is included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. Located within the borders of Switzerland and with German as its official language, Bern also reflects German cultural influence in its architecture. After our tour of Bern, during free time, guests who wish may join the optional Swiss Alpine Villages by Train: Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Tour (80 Euro). Our first stop will be Interlaken. Named “inter-lakes” because it is located between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, we will tour Interlaken, famous for its natural beauty and the breathtaking views of these landscapes. The area’s important hotels, casinos, and shopping streets are located along our walking route. Among the places we will see panoramically are the historic Victoria Jungfrau Hotel and Höhematte Park. After free time for photos and sightseeing, we head to the train station for our next stop, Lauterbrunnen. After a journey of about 20 minutes by train from Interlaken, we arrive in Lauterbrunnen. We will feel the deep structure of the valley and the steep rock walls as soon as we exit the station. While walking toward the village center, we will panoramically see the enchanting Staubbach Falls cascading down toward the valley floor and have the chance to photograph it. Lauterbrunnen is known for its small settlements lined along the valley with 72 waterfalls and its hiking trails. On our walk along the designated route within the village, we will take many photos of the region’s traditional chalet architecture, the natural formations surrounding the valley floor, and its heavenly scenic views. We complete our tour by returning to Interlaken by train. After the tour, we depart for Geneva and, upon arrival, take our city tour. Known as the “French city of Switzerland,” Geneva is a magnificent city on the shores of Lake Geneva where history, culture, science, and nature come together. The presence of the headquarters of international organizations such as CERN, the World Health Organization, UEFA, FIFA, and the United Nations gives Geneva a central cultural and administrative importance. During our visit to Geneva, where museums, parks, historical monuments and streets, and clean air come together, the main places to be seen include St. Pierre Cathedral, the Jet d’Eau fountain, which has become the symbol of Geneva and rises up to 140 meters, and the Reformation Wall. After the city tour, we arrive at our hotel in the Geneva region. Room assignment upon arrival and free time for rest.
GENEVA – (Annecy Tour) – NICE
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we depart for Nice. Along the way, guests who wish may join the optional Annecy Tour (50 Euro). Annecy, known as the “Venice of the Alps” thanks to the canals running through it and the Thiou River, enchants visitors with its canal system and its extraordinary location between mountains and a lake. During our visit, Chateau d’Annecy, built in the 17th century and restored in 1947, St. Maurice Church, and the Palais de l’Isle, a favorite spot for photography lovers, will be seen panoramically. After a short free time on the shores of Lake Annecy, the third largest lake in France, we complete our tour and continue our journey to Nice. Upon arrival at our hotel, room assignment and free time for rest.
NICE – (Cannes & Nice Tour) – (Eze & Monaco & Monte Carlo Tour)
After breakfast, we offer a full day at leisure. During this free time, guests who wish may join the optional Cannes & Nice Tour (70 Euro). On this tour, we first depart for Cannes. Famous for hosting the annual Cannes Film Festival, and with its sparkling sea and golden beaches, we will see the old town, the city’s first settlement, during our city tour in Cannes. While walking through the narrow, winding, pedestrian streets of the old town, we will have the chance to see souvenir shops and shop. After our walk along Cannes’ seafront, La Croisette Boulevard, home to many luxury restaurants, shops, and hotels, and Meynadier Street, we will have free time and then arrive in Nice. On our Nice tour, the places to be seen include Promenade des Anglais, Nice Port, Massena Square, the Flower Market, and the Courthouse. After our Nice tour, during the free time that follows, guests who wish may join the optional Eze & Monaco & Monte Carlo Tour (80 Euro). On this tour, our first stop is Eze Village, one of the most famous villages of the Côte d’Azur with its magnificent view, where we visit a perfume factory where you can test many beautiful and famous perfumes and purchase them at reasonable prices. After the tour, our second stop will be the principality of Monaco, the world’s second smallest independent state after the Vatican, located on the French Riviera, and upon arrival we will take a panoramic city tour of Monte Carlo, the center of luxury and splendor. After the tour, we return to our hotel in the Nice region.
NICE – (Portofino Tour by Boat) – MILAN
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we set off for Milan. Along the way, guests who wish may join the optional Portofino Tour by Boat (65 Euro). Surrounded by colorful houses, Portofino, which has inspired songs with all its beauty, captivates visitors with its narrow streets, colorful houses, green hills, and turquoise Mediterranean views that are truly worth seeing. After our Portofino visit, we continue our journey to Milan. Milan, one of Europe’s fashion capitals, also stands out for its cuisine, opera, and churches. Although known as Italy’s business and finance capital, Milan is also the right place for shopping and dining experiences. During our city tour in Milan, the famous opera house La Scala, Duomo Square and Cathedral, and Porta Romano will be among the main places to be seen. At the end of the Milan city tour, transfer to our hotel in the Milan region. Room assignment and free time for rest.
MILAN – HEIDI’S VILLAGES & ST. MORITZ – BERNINA EXPRESS / RED TRAIN – MILAN
After breakfast, we depart for St. Moritz for the unforgettable and dreamlike train journey on the Bernina railway line. Following a panoramic journey through Heidi’s Villages—familiar scenes from the beloved childhood character Heidi, who lived in the Alps with her grandfather and her best friend Peter, surrounded by endless mountains and green meadows—we arrive in St. Moritz, Switzerland’s natural wonder and a favorite destination of the jet set. After free time and a short sightseeing stop depending on the train departure time on the UNESCO World Heritage Bernina railway line, we head to the station for our unforgettable and dreamlike train journey on the Bernina Express / Red Train. Built between 1898 and 1904, this world-famous line, now on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is the dream of many travel enthusiasts. During this magical journey, we will witness extraordinary landscapes and have the chance to photograph them. After approximately 2 hours of enjoyable train travel, we arrive at Tirano Station and return to our hotel in the Milan region with the vehicle waiting for us.
MILAN – OUTLET – (Como Tour) – ZURICH
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we depart to visit the outlet center. After free time for quality and affordable shopping in the outlet center, which hosts stylish stores, cafes and restaurants, and personal activity areas belonging to Italy’s and the world’s most prestigious brands, we set off for Zurich. Along the way, guests who wish may join the optional Como Tour (50 Euro). Como is a center located in the Lombardy region that stands out with its historical structures and orderly urban layout. City squares, the cathedral, and the waterfront offer visitors a compact and easy-to-explore area. Lake Como is one of Italy’s best-known lakes, and the hills, lakeside settlements, and orderly transport routes surrounding it complete the region’s natural appearance. The lakeside area is visited regularly throughout the year and presents a balanced view between the city and nature. In our Como & Lake Como tour, we will first reach Como city center and see the cathedral area, squares, and shoreline from the outside. Then free time will be given on the shores of Lake Como; during this time, visitors may walk around the lake, take photos, or explore the surroundings. After the free time, we complete our tour and continue our journey to Zurich. Upon arrival, we take our Zurich city tour, where Fraumünster Church, Grossmünster Church, the Swiss National Museum, the Opera House, Lake Zurich, the Clock Tower, Old Guild Houses, Zurich Altstadt (Old Town), and the lively and colorful Bahnhofstrasse, lined with world-famous shops, will be seen panoramically. After the Zurich tour, following a short free time, transfer to our hotel in the Zurich region. Room assignment and free time for rest.
ZURICH – ANKARA
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we depart for Zurich Airport for our return flight to Ankara. Upon arrival at the airport, after completing baggage drop-off, check-in, and passport control procedures, we fly to Ankara at 10:40 on SunExpress Airlines’ direct scheduled flight XQ732. Arrival at Esenboğa Airport at 14:55 local time, and the end of the tour.