Gold Benelux and Germany “Belgium, Netherlands, Germany” (BRU-CGN) with Turkish Airlines
Brussels (1 night) – Bruges – Amsterdam (2 nights) – Cologne
3 nights 4 days
Day 1 | Istanbul – Brussels | Thursday, 12 November 2026
Meeting at 06:00 in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport. After ticketing, baggage and passport procedures, departure for Brussels on Turkish Airlines flight TK1937 at 09:00. Arrival at Brussels Airport at 10:35 local time. After passport and baggage procedures, we depart from the airport by our vehicle to begin our panoramic Brussels city tour. During our tour, the Royal Palace, Chinese and Japanese Houses, Atomium Monument, Heysel Stadium, the city square Grand-Place, the Stock Exchange Building, and Manneken Pis (the little peeing boy statue) will be among the sights to see. At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel. Upon arrival, we complete check-in and settle into our rooms. We will spend the night at our 3* ibis Brussels Airport hotel in Brussels (or similar).
Day 2 | Brussels – Bruges – Amsterdam | Friday, 13 November 2026 [B]
After breakfast at our hotel, we check out and depart for Bruges, which has preserved its medieval architecture to this day because it was never damaged during World War II, and is famous for its lace and tapestries, beautiful and enchanting at all times. After approximately 1 hour of travel, upon arrival we take a walking panoramic Bruges city tour. In our Bruges city tour, we will see Bruges’ heart, the square surrounded by colorful houses, various cafes and restaurants, and the famous Belfry clock tower (Market Place), as well as the streets filled with lace and handicraft shops, patat, chocolate and waffle aromas, carriages, canals integrated into the city, bridges, and swans. After free time, we meet at the time announced by our guide and depart by bus for Amsterdam. After approximately a 3-hour journey, we begin our panoramic Amsterdam city tour. Upon arrival in the city center, we get off the vehicle and continue on foot for our city tour. The sights to be seen include Dam Square, the central train station, the Red Light District, the Royal Palace, the Flower Market, and the famous shopping street Kalverstraat. At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel. Upon arrival, we complete check-in and settle into our rooms. We will spend the night at our 4* NH Amsterdam Schiphol Airport hotel in Amsterdam (or similar).
→ Important note
The Bruges tour, valued at 120 EUR, is included in our package free of charge.
Day 3 | Amsterdam | Saturday, 14 November 2026 [B]
After breakfast at our hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Marken, Volendam, and Giethoorn tour organized by our guide. We will spend the night at our 4* NH Amsterdam Schiphol Airport hotel in Amsterdam (or similar).
→ Marken, Volendam and Giethoorn tour | 120 EUR adults - 90 EUR children (04-11.99 years)
On our tour, we will first go to Volendam, an old fishing village. In the waterfront area of this peaceful, traffic-free town, we will visit its colorful historic two-story houses, souvenir shops and especially cheese shops, as well as charming cafes and restaurants for sightseeing and shopping. Then we head to Marken, a village located on a small island. While exploring the village on foot, we will visit a “Marken House” overlooking the harbor. This tiny house is furnished as it was when a Marken fishing family lived there until 1932, displaying the furniture and decor of the era. Within the village, we will also visit a shop where the making of traditional Dutch wooden clogs is demonstrated and hundreds of colorful clogs are sold. Then we head to Giethoorn, known as the Venice of the Netherlands. This village, with its narrow canals and lush surroundings, resembles a postcard and feels like a film set adapted from fairy tales. We will explore Giethoorn by boat (subject to availability) and along its footpaths, experiencing a truly unique atmosphere. After this delightful and experience-filled tour, return to Amsterdam and our hotel.
Day 4 | Amsterdam – Cologne – Istanbul | Sunday, 15 November 2026 [B]
After breakfast at our hotel, we check out and depart for Cologne. After approximately 3.5 hours of travel, we begin our panoramic Cologne city tour. Founded in 50 BC by the Roman Empire on the banks of the Rhine River, Cologne, formerly known as Colonia and now called Cologne, is an important German city known for many historical structures. During our tour, the impressive Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge, and Kaiser Wilhelm II Monument are among the main sights to see. At the end of our tour, we proceed to Cologne Bonn Airport. After ticketing, baggage, and passport procedures, departure for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1676 at 18:15. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 23:35 local time and end of the tour. We bid farewell, hoping to meet again on another distinguished and enjoyable trip.
Explanation of abbreviations: [B] = Breakfast, [L] = Lunch, [D] = Dinner