GAZIANTEP – STUTTGART – STRASBOURG – (Colmar Tour) – ALSACE / BASEL
We gather at Gaziantep Airport International Terminal 3 hours before the flight for baggage check-in, ticket, and passport control procedures. After completing these processes, we take off to Stuttgart on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 1780 at 07:15. We arrive at Stuttgart Airport at 10:15 local time and proceed to our panoramic city tour of Strasbourg, located at the borders of Germany, Switzerland, and France, and the largest city in the Alsace region, which will greet us like something out of a fairytale, a beautiful painting. Strasbourg, which was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988 and has been hosting the European Parliament since 1992, will be explored through its pedestrian-only center and streets during our city tour, where we will see places such as Gutenberg Square and its statue, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the most important building in the heart of the city, and the Kammerzell House, the oldest house in the city, which continues to operate as a hotel and restaurant. After the Strasbourg tour and some free time, we head to our hotel in the Alsace region. On the way, guests who wish may join our optional Colmar Tour (50 Euros). This tour will take us to the fairytale town of Colmar, where we will see the Old Customs House, the Pfister House, and the most famous area of the city, Petite Venise (Little Venice), with its colorful houses along the banks of the Rhine River. You will have the chance to taste delicious foods according to your palate and buy various souvenirs in the unique atmosphere surrounded by the Rhine River and canals. After our visit to Colmar, we continue our journey to our hotel in the Alsace region. Upon arriving 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 check-out from the hotel, we set off for an unforgettable and mesmerizing train journey along the Bernina railway line. After our panoramic journey, we arrive at St. Moritz, a natural wonder of Switzerland and a popular destination for the jet-set, and after a short break depending on the train departure time, we reach the station to embark on the Bernina Express / Red Train for an unforgettable and enchanting journey. Built between 1898 and 1904, this world-renowned railway line is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and promises a dreamlike journey filled with extraordinary vistas to photograph. Following approximately 2 hours of this delightful train journey, we arrive at Tirano Station and proceed towards Milan with our awaiting vehicle. On the way, guests who wish may join our optional Como Tour (50 Euros). We will visit Lake Como, known for hosting European billionaires and Hollywood stars with its luxury lifestyle and natural beauty, and will stop for photos with its stunning views. After free time in Como, we continue our journey to Milan. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Milan region, we will check into our rooms and have free time to rest.
MILAN – (Portofino Tour) – NICE
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we head to Milan city center for our city tour. Known as one of Europe’s fashion capitals, Milan is also famous for its cuisine, opera, and cathedrals. While recognized as the business and finance capital of Italy, Milan is also the right address for shopping and dining experiences. During our city tour, we will visit the renowned opera house La Scala, Duomo Square and Cathedral, and Porta Romano among the main sights. After some free time, we head towards Nice. On the way, guests who wish may join our optional Portofino Tour (65 Euros). During this tour, we will travel to Portofino, renowned for inspiring songs with its beauty, where we will be surrounded by colorful houses, narrow streets, green hills, and the turquoise Mediterranean Sea. After the tour, we will move to our hotel in the Nice region. Upon arrival, we will check into our rooms and have free time to relax.
NICE – (Cannes & Nice Tour) – (Eze & Monaco & Monte Carlo Tour)
After breakfast, we offer a full day of free time. During this free time, guests who wish may join our optional Cannes & Nice Tour (70 Euros). On this tour, we first head to Cannes, known for hosting the annual Cannes Film Festival, with its sparkling sea and golden beaches. During our city tour in Cannes, we will first visit the old city, the first settlement of the town. While walking through the narrow and winding traffic-free streets of the old city, we will have the chance to see souvenir shops and do some shopping. After visiting la Croissette Boulevard, which extends along Cannes Beach and hosts many luxury restaurants, shops, and hotels, we arrive in Nice. In our Nice tour, we will visit Promenade des Anglais Avenue, Nice Harbor, Massena Square, Flower Market, and Courthouse. After the Nice tour, during the free time offered, guests can join the optional Eze & Monaco & Monte Carlo Tour (80 Euros). On this tour, our first stop will be the village of Eze, one of the most famous villages with its stunning views of the Cote d’Azur, where we will visit a perfume factory where you can test and buy famous perfumes at reasonable prices. After this, we will proceed to Monaco, which is the second smallest country in the world after Vatican City, located on the French Riviera, and conduct a panoramic city tour of Monte Carlo, the center of luxury and splendor. After the tour, we will return to our hotel in Nice.
NICE – (Annecy Tour) – GENEVA
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we move towards Geneva. On the way, guests who wish may join our optional Annecy Tour (50 Euros). Known as the "Venice of the Alps" due to its canals and the Thiou River, Annecy impresses visitors with its canal-based structure and extraordinary location between mountains and lakes. During our visit, we will see panoramically places such as Chateau d’Annecy, built in the 17th century and restored in 1947, St. Maurice Church, and Palais de l’Isle, which is a great spot for photographers. After a short free time on the shore of Lake Annecy, we continue our journey towards 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 Fairy Tale Castles & Gruyeres Tour)
After breakfast, we will organize a city tour of Geneva. Known as the "French part of Switzerland," Geneva, located on the shores of Lake Geneva, is a magnificent city where history, culture, science, and nature converge. The presence of international organizations (CERN, World Health Organization, UEFA, FIFA, United Nations) makes Geneva a culturally and administratively central place. During our visit to Geneva, we will see main sights such as St. Pierre Cathedral, the Jet d’Eau fountain rising up to 140 meters and symbolizing Geneva, and the Reformation Monument. At the end of the city tour, we offer free time during which guests may join our optional Lausanne & Montreux and Fairy Tale Castles & Gruyeres Tour (80 Euros). Our first stop will be Lausanne. Being significant in our national history as it hosted the Lausanne Treaty signed on July 24, 1923, Lausanne is also one of the important bishopric centers of the Middle Ages. After a brief tour of Lausanne’s medieval castles, D’Ouchy Castle, palaces, cathedrals, and museum buildings, we move on to Montreux. In addition to its fortresses, historical buildings, and natural beauty, Montreux is significant in the music world as a city with historical importance. The song "Smoke on the Water," which stamped a period, narrates a casino fire in Montreux and there is also a statue of Freddie Mercury who worked there during his last years. After our city tour in Montreux, we will also see the symbol of Montreux, Chillon Castle, and take postcard-like photos. Our last stop will be Gruyeres, selected as Switzerland's most beautiful village in 2014 and the homeland of world-famous Gruyere cheese, preserving its medieval character to this day, adorned with flower-clad houses and streets. After our exploration in Gruyeres, we conclude our tour and return to our hotel in Geneva.
GENEVA – (Bern & Luzern Tour) – ALSACE / BASEL
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we move towards Alsace. On the way, guests who wish may join our optional Bern & Luzern Tour (80 Euros). 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, Bern is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Bern, with its German-speaking people and influenced by German culture in its architecture, is established around the Aare River. After our tour in Bern, we head to our next stop, Luzern. One of Switzerland's most popular tourist destinations, Luzern is famous for its nature and festivals taking place throughout the year. During our visit to Luzern, we will have the opportunity to capture views of Pilatus and Righi mountains, explore the Old Town with its old houses, see the Musegg Wall and the Lion Monument, and visit the Chapel Bridge, the symbol of the city, and the Jesuit Church from the 17th century. After this tour, we transfer to our hotel in the Alsace region. Upon arrival, we will check into our rooms and have free time to rest.
ALSACE / BASEL – FREIBURG – OUTLET – GAZIANTEP
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we set off for our city tour of Freiburg. Since 2010, only vehicles with low carbon emissions have been allowed to enter Freiburg, which is known for its trams and bicycles, making it a joyful city. In Freiburg, also known as the capital of the Black Forest (Schwarzwald), we will see traces of the historical and architectural cultures of Germany, France, Austria, Spain, and Sweden throughout the city's history. During our city tour in Freiburg, we will see the Freiburg Cathedral, the cute streets with their own small water canals unique to Freiburg, Martin’s Gate from the Middle Ages, and Rathausplatz among the sights. After our tour, we will head to the world-famous Metzingen Outletcity, which attracts shopping enthusiasts from around the globe with its many famous brand outlet stores. After our visit to Outletcity, we head towards Stuttgart Airport. After check-in, ticket and passport control procedures, we fly to Gaziantep on SunExpress flight XQ 1781 at 21:45. We will arrive at Gaziantep Airport at 02:30 (+1 day) and the end of our tour.