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“FROM IZMIR A EUROPEAN FAIRYTALE TOUR WITH BERNINA EXPRESS Turkish Airlines Special Flight, 6 nights, Milan departure – Milan return || 16318||20778”
IZMIR – MILAN – (Boat Tour to Portofino) – NICE
Arriving at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, International Terminal, 3 hours before your flight and completing baggage check-in, ticket, and passport control, we depart for Milan on Turkish Airlines flight TK3451, a direct and special flight, at 03:25. We arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport at 05:25 local time and then proceed to our Milan city tour with our private vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Milan, one of the fashion capitals of Europe, is also known for its cuisine, opera, and cathedrals. Although recognized as the business and financial capital of Italy, Milan is the right address for shopping and dining experiences, where we will visit notable sights including the famous opera house La Scala, Duomo Square, and the Cathedral, and Porta Romana during our city tour. After our city tour, we set off towards Nice. En route, interested guests can join the optional Boat Tour to Portofino (65 Euro). Portofino, surrounded by colorful houses, with its narrow streets, lush green hills, and turquoise Mediterranean, offers breathtaking views that have inspired songs. After our visit to Portofino, we continue our journey to Nice. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Nice area, we 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, interested guests can join the optional Cannes & Nice Tour (70 Euro). On this tour, we first head to Cannes, famous for hosting the annual Cannes Film Festival, and home to a beautiful sea and golden sandy beaches. During our city tour in Cannes, we will see the ancient city, which is the first settlement area of the city, with its narrow, winding, and traffic-free streets where we can shop for souvenirs. After our visit to La Croissette Boulevard, which stretches along the Cannes beach and hosts many luxurious restaurants, shops, and hotels, we will have some free time before reaching Nice. During our Nice tour, we will visit Promenade des Anglais, Nice Harbor, Massena Square, Flower Market, and the Courthouse. After the Nice tour, there will be free time, during which guests can join the optional Eze & Monaco & Monte Carlo Tour (80 Euro). On this tour, our first stop is Eze Village, one of the most famous villages with stunning views of Cote d'Azur, where we will visit a perfume factory where you can test and buy beautiful and famous perfumes at reasonable prices. After this, we will head to Monaco, one of the world's smallest states after the Vatican, and we will conduct a panoramic city tour of Monte Carlo, the center of luxury and splendor. Following the tour, we return to our hotel in Nice.
NICE – (Annecy Tour) – GENEVA
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we head towards Geneva. During our journey, which includes stunning nature views alongside Mont Blanc, known as the "roof of Europe," at the border of France, Switzerland, and Italy, interested guests can join the optional Annecy Tour (50 Euro). Known as the “Venice of the Alps” due to its canals and Thiou River, Annecy captivates visitors with its extraordinary setup between the mountains and lake. During our visit, we will see Chateau d’Annecy, built in the 17th century and restored in 1947, the St. Maurice Church, and Palais de l’Isle, a favorite photo spot. After a brief free time by Lake Annecy, we complete our tour and continue to Geneva. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Geneva area, we check into our rooms and have free time for rest.
GENEVA – (Train to Swiss Alpine Villages: Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Tour) – BERN – ALSACE / BASEL
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we conduct our city tour. Geneva, known as the "French of Switzerland," is located on the shores of Geneva Lake, where history, culture, science, and nature come together. The presence of international organizations (CERN, World Health Organization, UEFA, FIFA, United Nations) in Geneva positions the city centrally in terms of culture and administration. During our tour in Geneva, we will see St. Pierre Cathedral, the symbol of Geneva, which rises up to 140 meters, and the Reform Monument. After the city tour, we set off for Bern. Upon arrival in Bern, during the provided free time, interested guests can join the optional Train to Swiss Alpine Villages: Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Tour (80 Euro). Our first visit will be Interlaken. Nestled between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, known for its natural beauty and stunning views, we will conduct our tour there. We will walk along the important hotels, casinos, and shopping streets. During our tour, we will see the historic Victoria Jungfrau Hotel and Höhematte Park from a panoramic view. Afterward, we take the train to Lauterbrunnen for about a 20-minute journey. Upon arrival, we will experience the deep structure of the valley and feel the steep rock walls. Walking towards the village center, we will enjoy the stunning views from Staubbach Waterfall. Lauterbrunnen is known for its small settlements along the valley that houses 72 waterfalls and its hiking paths. As we walk along the designated route in the village, we will take plenty of photos of the traditional chalet architecture, natural formations surrounding the valley bottom, and stunning landscapes. After our train ride back to Interlaken, we complete our tour and return to Bern for our city tour. Bern remains one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe, earning it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Located in Switzerland and officially German-speaking, the influences of German culture can be seen in Bern’s architecture. After the city tour, we head to our hotel in the Alsace / Basel area. After arriving at the hotel, we check in and have free time to rest.
ALSACE / BASEL – (Alsace Pearls: Colmar & Riquewihr Tour) – STRASBOURG – FREIBURG – ALSACE / BASEL
After breakfast, we set off for Strasbourg. On the way, guests interested can join the optional Alsace Pearls: Colmar & Riquewihr Tour (80 Euro). We will first travel to the fairytale land of Colmar, where we will see the Old Customs House, Pfister House, and the colorful houses around the Rhine River, particularly the famous Petite Venise (Little Venice) region. Surrounded by the Rhine River and canals, it offers many delicious foods to try and many souvenirs to buy. Our next destination will be Riquewihr, famous for its vine-covered landscapes, flowering balconies, charming shops, car-free cobbled streets, and buildings that survived the Second World War, as well as Dolder Museum which tells the city’s story. After our tour in Riquewihr, we continue our journey towards Strasbourg. Straddling the borders of Germany, Switzerland, and France, Strasbourg will greet us like a painting out of a fairy tale. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 and home to the European Parliament since 1992, we will take a walking tour of Strasbourg's car-free center and streets. During our tour, we will see Gutenberg Square and Statue, the Notre Dame Cathedral, which is the most important building in the city, and the Kammerzell House, which is the oldest house in the city still serving as a hotel and restaurant. After the Strasbourg tour, we will have free time before heading to Freiburg, known for its green urbanism. Since 2010, only low-carbon vehicles have been allowed in Freiburg, and transportation is primarily provided by trams and bicycles. During our city tour in Freiburg, we will see traces of its historical and architectural heritage from Germany, France, Austria, Spain, and Sweden. Known as the capital of the Black Forest (Schwarzwald), Freiburg will be home to Freiburg Cathedral, the charming streets with the unique small waterways, the medieval Martin’s Gate, and Rathausplatz. After the tour, we return to our hotel in the Alsace / Basel area.
ALSACE / BASEL – HEIDI’S VILLAGES – ST. MORITZ – BERNINA EXPRESS / RED TRAIN – MILAN
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we set off for the unforgettable and mesmerizing train journey on the Bernina Railway. We will embark on a panoramic journey through vast mountains and green meadows reminiscent of the scenes from the cartoon of Heidi, who lived with her grandfather in the Alps, before reaching St. Moritz, a natural marvel and a retreat for jet setters. Upon arrival in St. Moritz, we will enjoy some free time depending on the train schedule, following a brief tour of the surroundings. Then, we arrive at the station for our memorable and enchanting journey on the Bernina Express / Red Train. Built between 1898 and 1904, the train line is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and will take us on a dreamlike journey with breathtaking sights. After about 2 hours of enjoyable train travel, we arrive at Tirano station where our vehicle will take us to our hotel in the Milan area. After checking into our rooms, we have free time to rest.
MILAN – OUTLET – (Como Tour)
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we head to the Milan Outlet for some shopping, where we can find famous brands at lower prices. After enjoying the lively atmosphere and time for shopping in this globally recognized outlet filled with prestigious stores, cafés, and restaurants, we proceed to Milan Malpensa Airport for our flight to Izmir. Along the way, interested guests can join the optional Como Tour (50 Euro). Como is a city in the Lombardy region, known for its historical structures and orderly city layout. The city squares, cathedral, and shoreline offer visitors a compact and easily accessible area for exploration. Lake Como is one of Italy's most renowned lakes, surrounded by hills, shore settlements, and organized transport routes, which completes its natural appearance. In our Como & Lake Como excursion, we will first reach Como city center where we will see the cathedral area, squares, and shoreline from the outside. Then, we will have free time along the shores of Lake Como, where visitors can walk around, take photos, or explore the area. After our free time, we complete our tour and proceed to Malpensa Airport.
MILAN – IZMIR
Upon arrival at the airport, we will complete our baggage check, check-in, and passport control before departing for Izmir on Turkish Airlines flight TK3450, a direct and special flight at 01:00. Arrival at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport at 04:45 local time and the end of our tour.
What's Included
- Turkish Airlines direct and special flights from Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and back,
- Airport taxes and service fees,
- In-flight refreshments,
- A total of 6 nights accommodation with breakfast in hotels of the specified category,
- Airport / Hotel / Airport transfers and intercity transfers,
- Panoramic city tours and/or surrounding area excursions in Geneva, Bern, Strasbourg, Freiburg, St. Moritz, and Milan,
- Train journey with BERNINA EXPRESS / RED TRAIN,
- Milano Outlet Tour,
- Turkish-speaking guide services,
- TURSAB Professional Liability Insurance.
Not Included
- Visa fee and service charge
- Overseas departure tax
- All hotel extras and personal expenses
- Business Class ticket difference (850 Euros per person for round trip)
- Domestic flight connection ticket
- Lunch and dinner
- Extra tours and excursions mentioned/not mentioned in the program
- (Mandatory) Hotel city accommodation and city entrance taxes (50 Euros)
- (Optional) Driver tips (10 Euros)
