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BERNINA TRAIN WITH A EUROPEAN FAIRY TALE EXPRESS TOUR WITH TURKISH AIRLINES FOR 4 NIGHTS Morning arrival in Zurich - Afternoon return from Zurich
ISTANBUL – ZURICH – (Lucerne Tour) – MILAN
We are at Istanbul Airport's International Terminal 3 hours before our flight to complete our baggage check-in, ticket, and passport control procedures, then we fly to Zurich at 07:50 with Turkish Airlines flight number TK1907. After arriving at Zurich Airport at 09:50 local time, we head to Zurich city center with our private vehicle for a panoramic city tour. During our city tour in Zurich, we will see Fraumünster Church, Grossmünster Church, the Swiss National Museum, the Opera House, Lake Zurich, the Clock Tower, the Old Guild Houses, Zurich Altstadt (Old Town), and the vibrant Bahnhofstrasse (Train Station Street) surrounded by world-famous shops. After the Zurich tour and a brief free time, we proceed to our hotel in the Milan region. On the way, guests who wish can join the optional Lucerne Tour (50 Euro). In Lucerne, one of Switzerland's most popular tourist centers known for its nature and year-round festivals, we will have the chance to photograph the views of Mount Pilatus and Mount Rigi, see the historic old town with its ancient houses, visit the Musegg Wall and the Lion Monument, as well as the Chapel Bridge, symbol of the city, and the Jesuit Church dating back to the 17th century. After the Lucerne Tour, we continue our journey towards Milan. Upon arriving at our hotel, we check in and have free time to rest.
MILAN – BERNINA EXPRESS & RED TRAIN – ST. MORITZ – MILAN
After breakfast, we head to Tirano train station for an unforgettable journey on the Bernina Express & Red Train, a trip that will fill our dreams with wonder. This world-famous train, built between 1898 and 1904, which is now on the UNESCO World Heritage List, will take us on a fairytale journey where we can enjoy extraordinary landscapes and take photos. After approximately 2 hours of delightful train travel, we arrive in St. Moritz, the homeland of our beloved character Heidi, who brings smiles to our childhood memories and lives in the Alps with her grandfather and closest friend Peter. After we reach St. Moritz, we will have a sightseeing tour and some free time before heading to our hotel in the Milan region. Upon our arrival at the hotel, we check in and have free time to rest.
MILAN – (Milano Masterpieces & Como & Outlet Tour) – ALSACE / BASEL
After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we head to our hotel in the Alsace/Basel region. On the way, guests wishing to can join the optional Milano Masterpieces & Como & Outlet Tour (95 Euro). Milan, one of the fashion capitals of Europe, also stands out for its cuisine, opera, and churches. While known as Italy's business and financial capital, Milan is also the right address for shopping and dining experiences. During our city tour in Milan, we will see the famous opera house La Scala, Duomo Square and Cathedral, and Porta Romana as our main sights. After the Milano Masterpieces Tour, we have a brief free time before moving on to the next part of our tour in Como. Upon arrival, we will visit Lake Como, known for hosting celebrity holiday homes and rich lifestyles, and enjoy the stunning views of the lake. After free time in Como, we will head for an outlet visit, where we will have free time for quality and affordable shopping at stores of world-renowned prestigious brands, cafes, and restaurants. After the tour, we continue our journey to our hotel in the Alsace/Basel region. Upon arrival, we check in and have free time to rest.
ALSACE / BASEL – (Colmar & Kaysersberg Tour) – (Strasbourg & Obernai Tour)
After breakfast, we have a full day of free time. During this free time, guests wishing to can join the optional Colmar & Kaysersberg Tour (75 Euro). On this tour, we will first visit the fairytale-like town of Colmar, where we will see the Old Customs House, the Pfister House, and the colorful houses around the Rhine River, especially the famous area called Petite Venise (Little Venice). In this unique setting surrounded by the Rhine and its canals, you will find many delicious foods that suit your taste as well as opportunities to buy numerous souvenirs. After some free time in Colmar, we will move on to our next stop, Kaysersberg. Kaysersberg, meaning "Emperor's Mountain," is renowned for its beautiful Renaissance wooden architecture and vineyards. During our walk through the cobbled streets of this lovely village, we will see the Armored Bridge from the 16th century and the Loecken House, which now houses a bakery specializing in gastronomic products. After our tour in Kaysersberg, we will have some free time. Guests who participated in the Colmar & Kaysersberg Tour can also join the optional Strasbourg & Obernai Tour (80 Euro). Our first stop on this tour will be Obernai, known as the region's most visited town after Strasbourg. In Obernai, we will encounter delightful buildings resembling cookies and see the town's most famous square, Place de Marche, the statue of St. Odile, the protective saint of Alsace, and the fountain representing it, as well as the Place de l'Etoile where we see the cookie-like buildings. After the visit to Obernai, we will move to Strasbourg. Strasbourg, located at the intersection of Germany, Switzerland, and France, is the largest city in the Alsace region and welcomes us as if from a fairytale with its picturesque beauty. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 and home to the European Parliament since 1992, we will experience a walking tour in the vehicle-free city center of Strasbourg, where we will see the famous Alsace Houses in Petite France, Gutenberg Square and Statue, the Notre Dame Cathedral, which is the heart of the city, and Kammerzell House, the oldest house in the city that still operates as a hotel and restaurant. After the city tour of Strasbourg and a little free time, we will return to our hotel in the Alsace region.
ALSACE / BASEL – ZURICH – ISTANBUL
After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we depart for Zurich Airport for our return flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at the airport, we will complete our baggage check-in, check-in, and passport control procedures, and then fly to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight number TK1914 at 15:10. We arrive at Istanbul Airport at 19:10 Turkey time, concluding our tour.
We are at Istanbul Airport's International Terminal 3 hours before our flight to complete our baggage check-in, ticket, and passport control procedures, then we fly to Zurich at 07:50 with Turkish Airlines flight number TK1907. After arriving at Zurich Airport at 09:50 local time, we head to Zurich city center with our private vehicle for a panoramic city tour. During our city tour in Zurich, we will see Fraumünster Church, Grossmünster Church, the Swiss National Museum, the Opera House, Lake Zurich, the Clock Tower, the Old Guild Houses, Zurich Altstadt (Old Town), and the vibrant Bahnhofstrasse (Train Station Street) surrounded by world-famous shops. After the Zurich tour and a brief free time, we proceed to our hotel in the Milan region. On the way, guests who wish can join the optional Lucerne Tour (50 Euro). In Lucerne, one of Switzerland's most popular tourist centers known for its nature and year-round festivals, we will have the chance to photograph the views of Mount Pilatus and Mount Rigi, see the historic old town with its ancient houses, visit the Musegg Wall and the Lion Monument, as well as the Chapel Bridge, symbol of the city, and the Jesuit Church dating back to the 17th century. After the Lucerne Tour, we continue our journey towards Milan. Upon arriving at our hotel, we check in and have free time to rest.
MILAN – BERNINA EXPRESS & RED TRAIN – ST. MORITZ – MILAN
After breakfast, we head to Tirano train station for an unforgettable journey on the Bernina Express & Red Train, a trip that will fill our dreams with wonder. This world-famous train, built between 1898 and 1904, which is now on the UNESCO World Heritage List, will take us on a fairytale journey where we can enjoy extraordinary landscapes and take photos. After approximately 2 hours of delightful train travel, we arrive in St. Moritz, the homeland of our beloved character Heidi, who brings smiles to our childhood memories and lives in the Alps with her grandfather and closest friend Peter. After we reach St. Moritz, we will have a sightseeing tour and some free time before heading to our hotel in the Milan region. Upon our arrival at the hotel, we check in and have free time to rest.
MILAN – (Milano Masterpieces & Como & Outlet Tour) – ALSACE / BASEL
After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we head to our hotel in the Alsace/Basel region. On the way, guests wishing to can join the optional Milano Masterpieces & Como & Outlet Tour (95 Euro). Milan, one of the fashion capitals of Europe, also stands out for its cuisine, opera, and churches. While known as Italy's business and financial capital, Milan is also the right address for shopping and dining experiences. During our city tour in Milan, we will see the famous opera house La Scala, Duomo Square and Cathedral, and Porta Romana as our main sights. After the Milano Masterpieces Tour, we have a brief free time before moving on to the next part of our tour in Como. Upon arrival, we will visit Lake Como, known for hosting celebrity holiday homes and rich lifestyles, and enjoy the stunning views of the lake. After free time in Como, we will head for an outlet visit, where we will have free time for quality and affordable shopping at stores of world-renowned prestigious brands, cafes, and restaurants. After the tour, we continue our journey to our hotel in the Alsace/Basel region. Upon arrival, we check in and have free time to rest.
ALSACE / BASEL – (Colmar & Kaysersberg Tour) – (Strasbourg & Obernai Tour)
After breakfast, we have a full day of free time. During this free time, guests wishing to can join the optional Colmar & Kaysersberg Tour (75 Euro). On this tour, we will first visit the fairytale-like town of Colmar, where we will see the Old Customs House, the Pfister House, and the colorful houses around the Rhine River, especially the famous area called Petite Venise (Little Venice). In this unique setting surrounded by the Rhine and its canals, you will find many delicious foods that suit your taste as well as opportunities to buy numerous souvenirs. After some free time in Colmar, we will move on to our next stop, Kaysersberg. Kaysersberg, meaning "Emperor's Mountain," is renowned for its beautiful Renaissance wooden architecture and vineyards. During our walk through the cobbled streets of this lovely village, we will see the Armored Bridge from the 16th century and the Loecken House, which now houses a bakery specializing in gastronomic products. After our tour in Kaysersberg, we will have some free time. Guests who participated in the Colmar & Kaysersberg Tour can also join the optional Strasbourg & Obernai Tour (80 Euro). Our first stop on this tour will be Obernai, known as the region's most visited town after Strasbourg. In Obernai, we will encounter delightful buildings resembling cookies and see the town's most famous square, Place de Marche, the statue of St. Odile, the protective saint of Alsace, and the fountain representing it, as well as the Place de l'Etoile where we see the cookie-like buildings. After the visit to Obernai, we will move to Strasbourg. Strasbourg, located at the intersection of Germany, Switzerland, and France, is the largest city in the Alsace region and welcomes us as if from a fairytale with its picturesque beauty. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 and home to the European Parliament since 1992, we will experience a walking tour in the vehicle-free city center of Strasbourg, where we will see the famous Alsace Houses in Petite France, Gutenberg Square and Statue, the Notre Dame Cathedral, which is the heart of the city, and Kammerzell House, the oldest house in the city that still operates as a hotel and restaurant. After the city tour of Strasbourg and a little free time, we will return to our hotel in the Alsace region.
ALSACE / BASEL – ZURICH – ISTANBUL
After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we depart for Zurich Airport for our return flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at the airport, we will complete our baggage check-in, check-in, and passport control procedures, and then fly to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight number TK1914 at 15:10. We arrive at Istanbul Airport at 19:10 Turkey time, concluding our tour.
What's Included
- Round-trip plane ticket from Istanbul HL (IST) to Zurich HL (ZRH) and back with Turkish Airlines scheduled flights,
- Airport taxes and service fees,
- In-flight catering,
- 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in a 3-star hotel outside the city,
- Airport / Hotel / Airport transfers and intercity transfer,
- Panoramic city tours and/or local excursions in Zurich and St. Moritz,
- Train journey with BERNINA EXPRESS / RED TRAIN,
- 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 flight connection ticket,
- Lunch and dinner,
- Optional extra tours and excursions mentioned/not mentioned in the program,
- (Mandatory) City accommodation and city entrance taxes (65 Euro)
- (Optional) Driver tips (5 Euro)
