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A European Fairy Tale Tour with Bernina Express, 7 Nights with Turkish Airlines, Zurich departure in the morning – Basel return in the morning
ISTANBUL – ZURICH – (Alsace Pearls: Colmar & Riquewihr Tour) – ALSACE/BASEL
Please be at Istanbul Airport International Terminal 3 hours before departure to complete baggage drop-off, ticketing, and passport control procedures. Then we fly to Zurich on Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK1907 at 07:50. After arriving at Zurich Airport at 09:50 local time, we meet our private vehicle waiting at the airport and head to Zurich city center for our panoramic city tour. During our Zurich tour, we will see the following places panoramically: Fraumünster Church, Grossmünster Church, Swiss National Museum, Opera House, Lake Zurich, Clock Tower, Old Guild Houses, Zurich Altstadt (Old Town), and the lively and colorful Bahnhofstrasse, surrounded by world-famous stores. After the Zurich tour and a short free time, we head to our hotel in the Alsace/Basel region. On the way, guests who wish may join the optional Alsace Pearls: Colmar & Riquewihr Tour (€80). On this tour, we first go to the fairy-tale town of Colmar, where we will 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). In this unique setting surrounded by the Rhine River and canals, you will have the opportunity to enjoy many delicious foods and buy souvenirs to suit your taste. Our next stop is Riquewihr, famous for its vineyards, flower-decked balconies, charming rows of shops, cobblestone pedestrian streets, buildings that somehow survived World War II without damage, and cozy cafés; with its tower housing the Dolder Museum, which preserves the town’s story with documents to this day, it looks like something out of a Grimm fairy tale. After our visit to Riquewihr, we continue on to Alsace/Basel. Upon arrival at our hotel, check-in and free time to rest.
ALSACE / BASEL – HEIDI’S VILLAGES – ST. MORITZ – BERNINA EXPRESS / RED TRAIN – MILAN
After breakfast and check-out, we depart for an unforgettable and breathtaking train journey on the Bernina railway line. Following a panoramic journey through Heidi’s villages, featuring vast mountains and green meadows reminiscent of the images from the beloved childhood character Heidi, who lived in the Alps with her grandfather and best friend Peter, we continue to St. Moritz. We arrive in St. Moritz, Switzerland’s natural wonder and a favorite destination of the jet set, and after some free time and a short local visit depending on the Bernina railway train departure schedule, we head to the station for the unforgettable and dreamlike train journey on the Bernina Express / Red Train.
Built between 1898 and 1904, this world-famous line, now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has long inspired countless travelers. During this fairy-tale journey, we will witness and photograph extraordinary landscapes. After approximately 2 hours of enjoyable train travel, we arrive at Tirano Station and continue by our waiting vehicle to our hotel in the Milan region. Check-in and free time to rest.
MILAN – (Milan Masterpieces and Como Tour)
After breakfast, we offer a full day at leisure. During this free time, guests who wish may join the optional Milan Masterpieces and Como Tour (€80). Milan, one of Europe’s fashion capitals, is also known for its cuisine, opera, and churches. Although recognized as Italy’s business and financial capital, it is also the right destination for shopping and dining. On our city tour of Milan, we will see the famous opera house La Scala, Piazza del Duomo and the Cathedral, and Porta Romana among the main highlights. After a short free time following the Milan Masterpieces Tour, we continue to the second part of our tour in Como. Upon arrival, we visit Lake Como, home to lakeside residences of Hollywood celebrities, European elites, and the world jet set, and enjoy a photo stop with the lake’s stunning views. After the free time in Como, we complete the tour and head back to our hotel in the Milan region. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Milan region, check-in and free time to rest.
MILAN – OUTLET – (Portofino Tour by Boat) – NICE
After breakfast and check-out, we depart for a visit to the outlet center. After enjoying free time for pleasant and affordable shopping at Italy’s famous outlet center, home to prestigious brands, cafés, restaurants, and recreational areas, we continue our journey to Nice. On the way, guests who wish may join the optional Portofino Tour by Boat (€65). Portofino, surrounded by colorful houses and inspiring songs with its beauty, enchants visitors with its narrow streets, colorful homes, green hills, and turquoise Mediterranean views. After our Portofino visit, we continue our journey to Nice. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Nice region, check-in and free time to 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). On this tour, we first head to Cannes, famous for hosting the annual Cannes Film Festival. Known for its sparkling sea and golden beaches, Cannes offers a city tour where we first see the old town, the city’s original settlement. During our walk through the narrow, winding, pedestrian-only streets of the old town, we will have the chance to see souvenir shops and shop around. After visiting La Croisette Boulevard, lined with many luxury restaurants, shops, and hotels, and Meynadier Street, we enjoy free time before arriving in Nice. On our Nice tour, highlights include Promenade des Anglais, Nice Port, Massena Square, the Flower Market, and the Courthouse. After the Nice tour, during the free time, guests who wish may join the optional Eze & Monaco & Monte Carlo Tour (€80). On this tour, our first stop is Eze Village, one of the most famous villages on the Côte d’Azur with its magnificent views, where we visit a perfume factory where you can test and purchase famous perfumes at reasonable prices. Our second stop is the principality of Monaco, the world’s smallest country after the Vatican, located on the French Riviera. Upon arrival, we will conduct a panoramic tour of Monte Carlo, the center of luxury and splendor. After the tour, we return to our hotel in the Nice region.
NICE – (Annecy Tour) – GENEVA
After breakfast and check-out, we depart for Geneva. On the way, guests who wish may join the optional Annecy Tour (€50). Known as the “Venice of the Alps” thanks to the canals and the Thiou River running through it, Annecy captivates visitors with its canal network and its extraordinary position between the mountains and the lake. During our visit, Annecy Castle, 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 on to Geneva. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Geneva region, check-in and free time to rest.
GENEVA – (Train to Swiss Alpine Villages: Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Tour) – BERN – ALSACE / BASEL
After breakfast and check-out, we begin our city tour. Geneva, known as the “French city of Switzerland,” is located on the shores of Lake Geneva and is a magnificent city where history, culture, science, and nature come together. The presence of headquarters of international organizations such as CERN, the World Health Organization, UEFA, FIFA, and the United Nations gives Geneva a central role in both cultural and administrative terms. During our tour of Geneva, which blends museums, parks, historic monuments and streets, and clean air, the main highlights will include St. Pierre Cathedral, the Jet d’Eau fountain, which has become a symbol of Geneva and reaches up to 140 meters, and the Reformation Wall. After the city tour, we head to Bern. Upon arrival in Bern, free time is provided; during this time, guests who wish may join the optional Train Tour to Swiss Alpine Villages: Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen (€80). Our first stop on this tour is Interlaken. Named after its location between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, “inter-lakes,” Interlaken is famous for its natural beauty and breathtaking views. We will tour this area on foot, passing by important hotels, casinos, and shopping streets. Victoria Jungfrau Hotel, one of the city’s historical landmarks, and Höhematte Park are among the places we will see panoramically. After free time for photos and sightseeing, we proceed to the train station for our next stop, Lauterbrunnen. After about a 20-minute train ride from Interlaken, we arrive in Lauterbrunnen. We will feel the deep valley and steep rock walls as soon as we leave the station. On our way to the village center, we will see the spectacular Staubbach Falls cascading into the valley and have the chance to photograph it panoramically. Lauterbrunnen is known for its villages lined along the valley and its walking paths, home to 72 waterfalls. Along the designated route through the village, we will photograph the traditional chalet architecture, the natural formations surrounding the valley floor, and the wonderful scenery that feels like paradise. We return to Interlaken by train and complete our tour. After the tour, we return to Bern for our city tour. Bern is one of the few European cities whose medieval texture has remained completely unchanged since the Middle Ages. Because of this historic character, it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Bern, located in Switzerland and officially German-speaking, also reflects German cultural influence in its architecture. After our tour of Bern, situated around the Aare River, we head to our hotel in the Alsace/Basel region. Upon arrival at the hotel, check-in and free time to rest.
ALSACE / BASEL – ISTANBUL
After breakfast and check-out, we depart for Basel Airport for our return flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at the airport, we complete baggage drop-off, check-in, and passport control procedures and then fly to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK1924 at 10:40. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 15:50 local time and end of the tour.
What's Included
Turkish Airlines scheduled flights on the Istanbul Airport (IST) – Zurich Airport (ZRH) // Basel Airport (BSL) – Istanbul Airport (IST) route in round-trip economy class,
Airport taxes and service fees,
In-flight refreshments,
7 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in 3- and 4-star hotels outside the city,
Airport / Hotel / Airport transfers and intercity transfer,
Panoramic city tours and/or excursions in St. Moritz, Zurich, Geneva, and Bern,
Train journey with BERNINA EXPRESS / RED TRAIN,
Milan Outlet Tour,
Turkish-speaking guide services,
TURSAB Professional Liability Insurance
Not Included
- Visa fee and service charge
- International departure tax
- All hotel extras and personal expenses,
- Domestic connecting flight ticket,
- Lunches and dinners,
- Extra tours and excursions specified/not specified in the program,
- (Mandatory) Hotel city accommodation and city entrance taxes (60 Euro)
- (Optional) Driver tips (10 Euro)
