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- Bernina Train and Hallstatt with a European Fairy Tale Express Tour Turkish Airlines, 4 nights, morning Salzburg arrival – evening Stuttgart departure || 16749||22044
Bernina Train and Hallstatt with a European Fairy Tale Express Tour Turkish Airlines, 4 nights, morning Salzburg arrival – evening Stuttgart departure || 16749||22044
ISTANBUL – SALZBURG – HALLSTATT – VENICE
After arriving at Istanbul Airport International Terminal 3 hours before the flight and completing baggage drop-off, ticketing, and passport control procedures, we fly to Salzburg on Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK1381 at 07:50. Upon arrival at Salzburg Airport at 09:25 local time, we depart to organize our Salzburg city tour. Salzburg, whose name comes from the rich salt solutions that helped the first settlers earn their living and which today earns much of its income from tourism, will be explored on a panoramic city tour where Old Town, Mozart’s House, Salzburg Museum, Hohensalzburg Fortress, Salzburg Cathedral, and Mirabell Palace will be among the sights seen panoramically. After the Salzburg tour and free time, we arrive in Hallstatt. During the journey to Hallstatt, you will be able to take unforgettable photos amid the enchanting scenery of Alpine villages and glacial lakes. In Hallstatt, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and a fairytale land with pristine nature, you will be able to walk and enjoy nature. After the Hallstatt tour, transfer to our hotel in the Venice area. Check-in to the rooms and free time to rest.
VENICE – (Venice Masterpieces Tour) – (Sirmione & Garda Tour) – MILAN
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we set off for Milan. Along the way, guests who wish may join the optional Venice Masterpieces Tour (85 Euro – including vaporetto and city entrance fees). In the first part of our tour in Venice, we will see major iconic structures such as St. Mark’s Square, built of stone and marble with its columns brought from Istanbul, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace designed and used as a symbol of magnificence and power, the Clock Tower, the Bridge of Sighs, and the historic Campanile Bell Tower, then enjoy a pleasant walk through the streets of Venice connected by bridges and stretching along narrow canals. At the end of the tour, we continue our journey to Milan. Along the way, guests who wish may join the optional Sirmione & Garda Tour (60 Euro). In Sirmione, the pearl of Lake Garda, which welcomes us with the Scaligero Castle dating back to the 13th century, we will enjoy a panoramic visit where we will see the begonia-covered buildings and houses of the town, which has become a focus of interest for tourists with its medieval streets, and enjoy a pleasant tour accompanied by the scent of the surrounding lemon trees. After free time for a pleasant sightseeing experience, we continue our journey to Milan. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Milan area, check-in to the rooms and free time to rest.
MILAN – ST. MORITZ – BERNINA EXPRESS / RED TRAIN – MILAN
After breakfast, we depart for St. Moritz for an unforgettable and dreamlike train journey on the Bernina railway line. Arriving in St. Moritz, Switzerland’s natural wonder and a favorite destination of the jet set, we enjoy free time and a short sightseeing tour, depending on the train departure time, before reaching the station for our unforgettable and mesmerizing train journey on the Bernina Express / Red Train. On this world-famous route, built between 1898 and 1904 and now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which fulfills the dreams of many travelers, we will witness and photograph extraordinary scenery during our fairy-tale journey of approximately 2 hours. After the pleasant train ride, we arrive at Tirano Station and return to our hotel in the Milan area by the vehicle waiting for us.
MILAN – OUTLET – (Milan Masterpieces and Como Tour) – ALSACE/BASEL
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we set off to visit the outlet center. At the outlet center, which is home to stylish stores of world-famous prestigious brands, cafes and restaurants, and areas for personal activities, we will have free time for quality and affordable shopping. During this free time, guests who wish may join the optional Milan Masterpieces and Como Tour (90 Euro). Milan, one of Europe’s fashion capitals, is also notable for its cuisine, opera, and churches. Although known as Italy’s business and financial capital, Milan is also the right address for shopping and dining experiences. During our city tour, major sights include the famous opera house La Scala, Duomo Square and Cathedral, and Porta Romano. After free time following the Milan Masterpieces Tour, we head to Como for the second part of our tour. Upon arrival, we visit Lake Como, famous for its luxurious lifestyle and natural beauty, home to summer houses of Hollywood celebrities, European rich elites, and the world jet set, and we take a photo break with the lake’s unique view. After free time in Como, we complete the tour and set off for Alsace. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Alsace region, check-in to the rooms and free time to rest.
ALSACE/BASEL – (Colmar Tour) – STRASBOURG – STUTTGART – ISTANBUL
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we depart for Strasbourg. Along the way, guests who wish may join the optional Colmar Tour (60 Euro). On our tour, we visit the fairytale town of Colmar and see the Old Customs House, Pfister House, and Petite Venise (Little Venice), the city’s most famous area with its colorful houses around the Rhine River. In the unique environment surrounded by the Rhine River and canals, you will have the opportunity to find many delicious foods to suit your taste as well as many souvenir items. After the Colmar tour, we continue our journey to Strasbourg. Located on the border of Germany, Switzerland, and France and also the largest city in the Alsace region, Strasbourg welcomes us like a fairy tale, with the beauty of a painting. During our panoramic city tour on foot in the traffic-free center and streets of Strasbourg, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988 and has hosted the European Parliament since 1992, we will see Gutenberg Square and Statue, Notre Dame Cathedral, the city’s most important structure located at its very heart, and Kammerzell House, the city’s oldest house, which still serves as a hotel and restaurant. After the Strasbourg tour, we depart for Stuttgart Airport for our return flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at the airport and after completing baggage drop-off, check-in, and passport control, we fly to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines’ direct scheduled flight TK1706 at 18:35. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 22:35 local time and the end of the tour.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class flight tickets on Turkish Airlines scheduled flights on the Istanbul Airport (IST) – Salzburg Airport (SZG) // Stuttgart Airport (STR) – Istanbul Airport (IST) route,
- Airport taxes and service fees,
- In-flight refreshments,
- 4 nights’ accommodation with bed and breakfast in 3- and 4-star hotels outside the city center,
- Airport / Hotel / Airport transfers and intercity transfer,
- Panoramic city tours and/or surrounding area excursions in Salzburg, Hallstatt, St. Moritz, and Strasbourg,
- Train journey with the BERNINA EXPRESS / RED TRAIN,
- Milano Outlet Tour
- Turkish-speaking guide services
- TURSAB Professional Liability Insurance
Not Included
- Visa fee and service charge
- Exit tax
- All hotel extras and personal expenses,
- Domestic connecting flight ticket,
- Lunch and dinner,
- Extra tours and excursions mentioned or not mentioned in the program,
- (Mandatory) Hotel city accommodation and city entrance taxes (50 Euro)
- (Optional) Driver tips (5 Euro)
