GAZIANTEP – STUTTGART – STRASBOURG – (Colmar Tour) – ALSACE / BASEL
We arrive at Gaziantep Airport's International Terminal 3 hours before your flight to complete your luggage check-in, ticket, and passport control. After these procedures, we depart for Stuttgart on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 1780 at 07:15. We arrive at Stuttgart Airport at 10:15 local time and set off for our panoramic city tour of Strasbourg, the largest city in the Alsace region, located at the border of Germany, Switzerland, and France, which welcomes us like a scene from a fairy tale with its picturesque beauty. Strasbourg, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988 and has been hosting the European Parliament since 1992, will be explored on foot as we walk through its car-free center and streets during our panoramic city tour. We will see places such as Gutenberg Square and its Statue, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the most important structure located in the heart of the city, and the Kammerzell house, the oldest house in the city that continues to operate as a hotel and restaurant. After the Strasbourg tour, we will have free time before heading to our hotel in the Alsace region. On the way, guests wishing can join the extra Colmar Tour (50 Euro). In this tour, we will first travel to the fairy tale city of Colmar, where we will see the Old Customs House, the Pfister house, and the colorful houses around the Rhine River, including the most famous area of the city, Petite Venise (Little Venice). You will find many delicious foods and plenty of souvenirs to buy in the unique setting surrounded by the Rhine River and canals. After the visit to Colmar, we will continue our journey to our hotel in the Alsace region. Upon arrival at the hotel, we will check into our rooms and have free time to rest.
ALSACE / BASEL – ST. MORITZ – BERNINA EXPRESS / RED TRAIN – (Como Tour) – MILAN
After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we will set off for an unforgettable and mesmerizing train journey on the Bernina railway line. After our panoramic journey, we arrive in St. Moritz, a nature marvel and a hotspot for jet-setters in Switzerland. Depending on the train departure time, we may have free time and a brief tour before heading to the station for the Bernina Express / Red Train journey, which is a dream come true for many travelers. Built between 1898 and 1904 and now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we will experience a fairy-tale-like journey on this route. During the trip, we will enjoy extraordinary views and have the opportunity to take photos. After approximately 2 hours of a pleasant train journey, we arrive at Tirano Station and proceed to Milan with our waiting vehicle. On the way, guests wishing can join the extra Como Tour (50 Euro). We will visit Lake Como, famous for hosting Hollywood celebrities and the European elite, and take a photo break with the lake's unique scenery. After a free time in Como, we continue our journey to Milan. Upon arrival at the hotel in the Milan area, we will check into our rooms and have free time to rest.
MILAN – (Portofino Tour) – NICE
After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we will head to Milan city center for our city tour. Milan, known as one of Europe’s fashion capitals, is also famous for its cuisine, opera, and churches. While recognized as Italy’s business and financial capital, Milan is also a true destination for shopping and dining experiences. During our city tour, we will see landmarks such as the famous opera house La Scala, the Duomo Square and Cathedral, and Porta Romana. After our free time, we set off towards Nice. On the way, guests wishing can join the extra Portofino Tour (65 Euro). In this tour, we will reach Portofino using public transport. Portofino, surrounded by colorful houses, has inspired songs with its narrow streets, vibrant buildings, green hills, and the turquoise Mediterranean with its incredibly beautiful view. After the tour, we will head to our hotel in the Nice region. Upon arrival at the hotel, we will check into our rooms and have free time to rest.
NICE – (Cannes & Nice Tour) – (Eze & Monaco & Monte Carlo Tour)
After breakfast, we offer a full day of free time. During this free time, guests wishing may join the extra Cannes & Nice Tour (70 Euro). In this tour, we will first head to Cannes, known for hosting the annual Cannes Film Festival, featuring a sparkling sea and golden sandy beaches. During our city tour in Cannes, we will visit the old city, which is the first settlement area of the city. Strolling through the narrow, winding, and traffic-free streets of the old town, we will have the chance to see souvenir shops and shop. After a visit to the La Croissette Boulevard and Meynadier Street, where many luxury restaurants, stores, and hotels are located, we will head to Nice. In our Nice tour, we will see places like Promenade des Anglais avenue, Nice Port, Massena Square, Flower Market, and Courthouse. After our Nice tour, there will be free time, during which guests may choose to join the extra Eze & Monaco & Monte Carlo Tour (80 Euro). In this tour, our first stop will be the village of Eze, one of the most famous villages with stunning views of the Côte d’Azur, where you can test and buy beautiful and famous perfumes at a factory visit. After this, we will move to Monaco, the smallest state in the world after the Vatican and a fairy-tale kingdom. Upon arrival, we will conduct a panoramic city tour of Monte Carlo, the center of luxury and grandeur. After the tour, we will return to our hotel in the Nice region.
NICE – (Annecy Tour) – GENEVA
After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we set off for Geneva. Along the way, guests wishing may join the extra Annecy Tour (50 Euro). Known as the “Venice of the Alps” for its canals and Thiou River, Annecy captivates visitors with its unique configuration and extraordinary location between mountains and lakes. During our visit to Annecy, we will see panoramic views of places such as the Chateau d'Annecy built in the 17th century and restored in 1947, St. Maurice Church, and Palais de l’Isle, an attraction point for photography lovers. After a short free time at Lake Annecy, we will continue our journey to our hotel in the Geneva region. After transferring to the hotel, we will check into our rooms and have free time to rest.
GENEVA – (Lausanne & Montreux Fairytale Castles & Gruyeres Tour)
After breakfast, we will conduct our city tour of Geneva. Known as the “French of Switzerland,” Geneva is an extraordinary city where history, culture, science, and nature come together at the shore of Lake Geneva. With international organizations (CERN, World Health Organization, UEFA, FIFA, and the United Nations) headquartered in Geneva, the city has become a central location culturally and administratively. During our visit to Geneva, we will see major attractions such as St. Pierre Cathedral, the iconic Jet d'Eau fountain rising up to 140 meters, and the Reformation Monument. After the city tour, guests wishing may join the extra Lausanne & Montreux and Fairytale Castles & Gruyeres Tour (80 Euro). Our first stop will be Lausanne, a city significant in our national history for hosting the Lausanne Treaty signed on July 24, 1923. Lausanne was also a crucial episcopal center of the Middle Ages. With its medieval castles, D'Ouchy Castle, palaces, cathedrals, and museum buildings, Lausanne leads visitors into the depths of history, and its location by Lake Geneva adds to its allure. After a brief tour of Lausanne, we will head to Montreux. Montreux is well-known for its castles, historical buildings, and natural beauty and is also significant in the music world due to the famous song "Smoke on the Water," which narrates a casino fire in Montreux, where a statue of Freddy Mercury, who spent his later years working there, is also located. During our city tour in Montreux, we will see the iconic Chillon Castle, capturing postcard-like views. Our last visit will be to Gruyeres. Selected as Switzerland's most beautiful village in 2014 and the home of world-famous Gruyere cheese, Gruyeres is a fairytale-like village that has preserved its medieval character to this day, with its flower-adorned houses and streets. Located at an altitude of 800 m on a hill above the upper valley of the Saane River, this village, which is car-free, is famous not only for its cheese but also for the renowned Swiss dish Fondue. After our surroundings visit in Gruyeres, we will complete our tour and return to our hotel in the Geneva region.
GENEVA – (Bern & Luzern Tour) – ALSACE / BASEL
After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we set off towards Alsace. Guests wishing may join the extra Bern & Luzern Tour (80 Euro). Our first visit will be to Bern, one of the few cities in Europe that has remained untouched since the Middle Ages. Due to its historical fabric, it is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Located within the borders of Switzerland, Bern shows the influence of German culture in its architecture as it has German as its official language. After the tour of Bern, we will head to Luzern, which is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Switzerland known for its nature and festivals that occur throughout the year. In this charming city of Luzern, we will have the opportunity to capture views of Mount Pilatus and Rigi, explore the old town with its old houses, see the Musegg Wall, the Lion Monument, and the Chapel Bridge, the city's symbol, as well as the Jesuit Church dating back to the 17th century. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Alsace. Upon arrival, we will check into our rooms and have free time to rest.
ALSACE / BASEL – FREIBURG – OUTLET – GAZIANTEP
After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we will set off for our city tour of Freiburg. Since 2010, Freiburg has been a city where only low carbon-emission vehicles are allowed with transportation mostly provided by trams and bicycles. During our city tour, we will witness the historical and architectural traces of Germany, France, Austria, Spain, and Sweden that the city’s history has embraced. Known as the capital of the Black Forest (Schwarzwald), during our city tour we will see the Freiburg Cathedral, the charming streets with its unique small water canals, Martin’s Gate, and Rathausplatz, which are among the key sites to visit. After the tour, we will head to Metzingen Outlet City along the way, which is renowned for attracting shopping enthusiasts from all around the world and hosting many famous brand outlet stores. After our tour at Outletcity, we proceed towards Stuttgart Airport. After luggage check-in, ticket, and passport control processes, we will fly to Gaziantep on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 1781 at 21:45. We arrive at Gaziantep Airport at 02:30 (+1 day) and this concludes our tour.