1st Day Antalya – Düsseldorf – Amsterdam
Antalya Airport, International Departures terminal, meeting in front of SunExpress Airlines counter 3 hours before the flight. After bag, ticket, and passport procedures, we depart to Düsseldorf at 05:30 with SunExpress Airlines flight number XQ184. Arrival at 08:30 local time, then we will head to Amsterdam with our awaiting vehicle. During our city tour in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands which neighbors Germany to the east and Belgium to the south, we will see Dam Square, Central Station, National Monument, Royal Palace, Flower Market, and Red Light District. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
2nd Day Amsterdam – Zaanse Schans – Marken – Volendam – Giethoorn – Amsterdam
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join the extra tour "Grand Fairy Tale Villages and Canals (Zaanse Schans & Marken & Volendam & Giethoorn Hobbit Village)" (100 Euro). Our tour begins in the Zaanse Schans village. Known as one of Holland's hidden paradise villages, Zaanse Schans dates back to the 17th century and still houses historical windmills that are working. With its historical windmills and wooden houses, Zaanse Schans is a beauty unlike any other in the world, making you feel as if you are wandering through an open-air museum. Our second stop is Marken. Once an island, it was connected to the mainland, and after exploring this wonderful village, we will move on to Volendam. Volendam captivates with its port, traditional Dutch houses, and people in traditional attire. You can taste delicious seafood and cheeses and buy affordable souvenirs in this beautiful village before heading to our last stop, the Giethoorn Hobbit Village. Often referred to as one of the most beautiful spots in the world, Giethoorn is one of Europe's most fairy-tale-like places, gaining popularity after the filming of "Fanfare" in 1958 and attracting over 800,000 tourists annually. After the tour, transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
3rd Day Amsterdam – Brugge – Gent – Brussels
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Brussels. Guests who wish can join the extra tour "Grand Cities Brugge & Gent" (75 Euro). Our first stop is the beautiful Brugge, one of the most tourist-attracting cities in Europe, which has been under UNESCO protection since 1991. With its medieval architecture, canals, narrow streets, bridges, historical buildings, and squares, Brugge stands out as a gem of Europe. After exploring this beautiful city, we head to Gent, known as one of the largest and richest cities of the Middle Ages, founded at the confluence of the Schelde and Lys rivers, with a history of 1400 years. After our tour in Gent, we move on to Brussels, one of the most remarkable stops in the Benelux tours, which stands out for its diversity. Upon arrival, we will visit notable sites such as the Royal Palace, Chinese and Japanese houses, Brussels Cathedral, the city square, Stock Exchange Building, Atomium Monument, and Manneken Pis Statue. After the tour, transfer to the hotel and free time. Overnight at the hotel.
4th Day Brussels – Paris
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Paris, one of the most romantic cities in the world. Upon arrival, we will visit Charles de Gaulle and Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Louvre Museum and Pyramid, Etoile Square, Grand Palais and Petit Palais Exhibition Halls, Concorde Square and Obelisk, French Parliament Building, Alexandre III Bridge, Seine River, Napoleon's Tomb, and Eiffel Tower. After the tour, transfer to the hotel and free time. In the evening, guests who wish can join the extra tour "Grand Paris Under Lights" (30 Euro). In this tour, you will have the chance to see the beautiful avenues, buildings, and squares of Paris illuminated at night. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
5th Day Paris
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join the optional tour "Grand Paris Masterpieces & Seine River Boat (Eiffel Tower & Seine River Boat Tour & Montmartre Artists’ Hill & Sacre Coeur Basilica & Notre Dame Cathedral)" (100 Euro). Our first stop is the Eiffel Tower, a symbolic building that millions of tourists visit every year. You will have the opportunity to go to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower and see Paris from above. Afterward, we will take a boat tour on the Seine River, where we will see the historical buildings on both banks of the river. Then we will take a cable car to the highest point of Paris, Montmartre Hill. Sacre Coeur (Basilica of the Sacred Heart) will be the first sight to see at this point, followed by a break in Tertre Square, where you can shop and get your portrait drawn. Finally, we will visit Notre Dame Cathedral, a symbol of French history and an indispensable part of the Paris skyline, built upon the order of King Louis VII between 1137 and 1180 to showcase Paris's political, economic, and cultural power to the world. After visiting this magnificent structure, we will have a short photo break. Then transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
6th Day Paris – Reims – Metz
After breakfast at the hotel, we will head to Reims, another beautiful city of France. Reims is the ancient capital of the Gallic people, and its name comes from Remes. With a unique Gothic architecture that dates back to the Roman Empire, Reims has witnessed the coronation ceremonies of many French kings and is the largest and most important city of the Champagne region. During this magnificent tour, we will visit the Reims Cathedral, The Palace of Tau, Saint Remi Basilica, and La Porte de Mars, all of which were added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1991. After the tour, we will continue to Metz. Metz, located in the Lorraine region of France between Nancy and Luxembourg, is a captivating city. In 2019, it ranked 4th in the "Best European Destination" competition. With its historical, cultural, and architectural features, Metz is also listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List. After our tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
7th Day Metz – Luxembourg
After breakfast at the hotel, we will set off towards Luxembourg. Upon arrival, our city tour of Luxembourg begins. Notable sights include Notre Dame Cathedral, Ducal Palace, City Hall, and Constitution Square. After the tour, guests who wish can join the extra tour "Grand History and Mosaics (Trier & Remich & Schengen)" (55 Euro). Our first stop will be Trier, founded by the Romans in 15 BC, which carries the title of the oldest city in Germany. Located along the Moselle River, within the Moselle Wine Region, Trier features landmarks such as the Porta Nigra, the largest Roman city gate still standing north of the Alps, UNESCO World Heritage Roman remains, St. Peter's Cathedral, Mary Church, Konstantin Basilica, and the house where revolutionary thinker Karl Marx was born. After our visit to Trier, we will head to Remich, an area where you can shop for the cheapest products due to Luxembourg's tax policies. Finally, we will visit Schengen, the point where the borders of Germany, France, and Luxembourg meet, and where the agreement on the free movement of EU member states was signed. In this significant wine region, you will have the chance to taste local wines and see the monument and building where the Schengen Agreement was signed. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
8th Day Luxembourg – Cologne – Düsseldorf – Antalya
After breakfast at the hotel, we will head to Cologne. Cologne is one of Germany's most important centers for transportation, culture, science, art, and commerce. During our city tour here, we will see the Gothic Cathedral, the Rhine River, and shopping streets. After the tour, we will continue to Düsseldorf. Upon arrival, we will start our city tour of Düsseldorf, one of Germany's key cultural, artistic, and industrial cities, where we will see the revolving restaurant Rheinturm, Schloss Benrath, where many important German thinkers were raised, shopping street Königsallee, and the lush Horfgarten. After the tour, we will head to Düsseldorf Airport. After bags, tickets, and passport procedures, we will depart for Antalya Airport at 19:00 with SunExpress Airlines flight number XQ 183. Arrival at 00:40 local time and end of our tour.