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“An European Fairytale Tour with the Bernina Express from Izmir by Turkish Airlines Special Flight, 6 nights, Milan arrival – Milan departure, with Business Class option available.. || 16318||20780”
IZMIR – MILAN – (Boat Tour to Portofino) – NICE
At Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport's International Terminal, please arrive 3 hours before the flight for check-in, baggage drop, and passport control processes. After completing these, we will take off for Milan with Turkish Airlines' direct flight TK3451 at 03:25. We arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport at 05:25 local time, and then we will head to our Milan city tour with our private vehicle awaiting us at the airport. Milan, one of the fashion capitals of Europe, is also famous for its cuisine, opera, and churches. While known as Italy's business and financial capital, Milan is also the right address for shopping and dining experiences. During our city tour, we will visit famous landmarks such as the La Scala opera house, Duomo Square, and the Cathedral, as well as Porta Romano. After the Milan city tour, we will head towards Nice. Guests can join an optional Boat Tour to Portofino (65 Euro) during the journey. Portofino, surrounded by colorful houses and a source of inspiration for songs with its beautiful turquoise sea and narrow streets, is a sight to see. After our visit to Portofino, we will continue our journey to Nice. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Nice area, 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 can join an optional Cannes & Nice Tour (70 Euro). We will first move to Cannes, famous for hosting the annual Cannes Film Festival and having a brilliant sea with golden sandy beaches. During our city tour in Cannes, we will see the old town, which is the city's first settlement. While walking through the narrow and winding streets of the old town, we will have the chance to see souvenir shops and do some shopping. After our visit to La Croissette Boulevard and Meynadier Street, which house luxurious restaurants, shops, and hotels along the coast, we will move to Nice. During our Nice tour, we will visit Promenade des Anglais Avenue, Nice Port, Massena Square, Flower Market, and the Palace of Justice. After the Nice tour, during our free time, guests can also join the optional Eze & Monaco & Monte Carlo Tour (80 Euro). Our first stop on this tour will be Eze Village, one of the most famous villages along the Cote d’Azur, where we will visit a perfume factory where you can test and purchase beautiful and famous perfumes at reasonable prices. After this, we will head to Monaco, the world's second smallest state after the Vatican, known for its luxury and glamour, and we will conduct a panoramic city tour of Monte Carlo. After the tour, we will return to our hotel in the Nice area.
NICE – (Annecy Tour) – GENEVA
After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we head to Geneva. Waving goodbye to the beautiful landscape, during our journey through the Alps, known as the 'Roof of Europe', overlooked by Mont Blanc, guests can join an optional Annecy Tour (50 Euro). Known as the "Venice of the Alps" thanks to the canals and the Thiou River flowing through it, Annecy enchants visitors with its extraordinary location between the mountains and the lake. We will see the Château d’Annecy, built in the 17th century and restored in 1947, St. Maurice Church, and Palais de l’Isle, a photogenic spot. After a short free time by Lake Annecy, we will complete our tour and continue our journey to Geneva. Upon arrival at our hotel in Geneva, we will check into our rooms and have free time to relax.
GENEVA – (By Train to Swiss Alpine Villages: Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Tour) – BERN – ALSACE / BASEL
After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we will conduct our city tour. Known as the 'French City of Switzerland', Geneva is a wonderful city where history, culture, science, and nature come together. With international organizations like CERN, the World Health Organization, UEFA, FIFA, and the United Nations headquartered here, the city's cultural and administrative significance is elevated. During our tour, we will visit St. Pierre Cathedral, the famed Jet d’Eau fountain that reaches up to 140 meters, and the Reformation Monument. After the city tour, we will head to Bern. Once we arrive in Bern, during the offered free time, guests can join the optional Train to Swiss Alpine Villages: Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Tour (80 Euro). Our first visit will be to Interlaken. Named after its location between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, Interlaken is known for its natural beauties and stunning views. Important hotels, casinos, and shopping streets will be part of our walking tour route, where we will see the Victoria Jungfrau Hotel and Höhematte Park panoramically. After some free time for photography and exploration, we will catch the train to Lauterbrunnen, which is about a 20-minute ride from Interlaken. We will feel the valley's deep structure and steep rock walls upon exiting the station. Walking toward the village center, we will see the stunning Staubbach Falls. Lauterbrunnen is known for its 72 waterfalls lining the valley. Our walking tour will cover the traditional chalet architecture in the area, the natural formations surrounding the valley, and the stunning scenery. After our train journey back to Interlaken, we will conclude this segment of our tour. After returning to Bern, we will have our city tour. Bern is one of the few cities in Europe that has retained its medieval charm. Due to its historical fabric, it is on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Located within Switzerland's borders and primarily German-speaking, Bern exhibits the impact of German culture in its architecture. After our tour around the Aare River in Bern, we will head to our hotel in the Alsace / Basel area. After checking in, we will have free time to rest.
ALSACE / BASEL – (Alsace Jewels: Colmar & Riquewihr Tour) – STRASBOURG – FREIBURG – ALSACE / BASEL
After breakfast, we head to Strasbourg. Along the way, guests can join the optional Alsace Jewels: Colmar & Riquewihr Tour (80 Euro). First, we will visit the fairy tale-like city of Colmar, where we will discover the Old Customs House, the Pfister House, and the famous area of Petite Venise (Little Venice) surrounded by the Rhine River and colorful houses. Here, you will find delicious meals to satisfy your palate and many opportunities for buying souvenirs. The next visit will be to Riquewihr in the Alsace region, famous for its grapevines, flower-decked balconies, unique shops, car-free cobblestone streets, and buildings that survived World War II. Our tour in Riquewihr will conclude as we continue toward Strasbourg. Strasbourg, located at the borders of Germany, Switzerland, and France, and the largest city in the Alsace region, seems to have come out of a fairy tale, greeting us with its picturesque beauty. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 and serving as the European Parliament's headquarters since 1992, we will walk through the car-free center and streets of Strasbourg during a panoramic city tour, seeing the Gutenberg Square and Statue, the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Kammerzell House, the city's oldest house still functioning as a hotel and restaurant. After our tour of Strasbourg, we will have some free time before heading toward Freiburg, known as a city of green urbanism, where only low-carbon vehicles have been allowed since 2010 and where transportation is primarily provided by trams and bicycles. During our city tour of Freiburg, we will see the impact of Germany, France, Austria, Spain, and Sweden’s history and architecture throughout the city. Notable sites include Freiburg Cathedral, charming streets with small water channels unique to Freiburg, the medieval Martin’s Tor gateway, 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 checking out of the hotel, we will embark on a memorable and enchanting train journey along the Bernina railway line. We will enjoy the panoramic views over Heidi's Villages, which are often remembered fondly from our childhood cartoons about Heidi living in the Alps with her grandfather Peter. After this beautiful journey through endless mountains and lush meadows, we will move towards St. Moritz, a natural wonder and a popular spot among jet-setters in Switzerland. Upon arrival, depending on the train schedule, we will have some free time for a brief local tour before we reach the station to start our unforgettable ride on the Bernina Express / Red Train. This renowned line, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1898, will offer us stunning views and photo opportunities during our approximately 2-hour journey. After arriving at Tirano Station, we will meet our vehicle and head to our hotel in the Milan area. After checking in, we will have free time to relax.
MILAN – OUTLET – (Como Tour)
After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we will head for our famous Outlet Tour, where we can find products from well-known brands at reasonable prices. After enjoying suitable shopping and leisure time at this prestigious outlet center, we will depart for our flight back to Izmir. Along the way, guests can join an optional Como Tour (50 Euro). Como is a center in the Lombardy region, known for its historical structures and planned urban layout. The city's squares, cathedral, and shoreline offer visitors a compact and easily accessible area to discover. Lake Como, one of Italy's most famous lakes, provides a perfect backdrop with its surrounding hills, coastal settlements, and efficient transportation network. In the Como & Lake Como tour, we will first arrive at Como city center, where we will view the cathedral area, squares, and shoreline from the outside. After that, we'll have free time along Lake Como, during which visitors can stroll around the area, take photos, or explore. After the free time, we will complete the tour and continue our journey to Malpensa Airport.
MILAN – IZMIR
Upon arrival at the airport, we will complete our baggage drop, check-in, and passport control processes before departing for Izmir with Turkish Airlines' direct flight TK3450 at 01:00. We will arrive at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport at 04:45 and conclude our tour.
What's Included
- Turkish Airlines round-trip flight ticket from Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) with direct and charter flights,
- Airport taxes and service charges,
- In-flight refreshments,
- Accommodation for a total of 6 nights with breakfast in hotels of specified category,
- Airport / Hotel / Airport transfers and intercity transfers,
- Panoramic city tours and/or surrounding area tours in Geneva, Bern, Strasbourg, Freiburg, St Moritz, and Milan,
- BERNINA EXPRESS / RED TRAIN train journey,
- Milano Outlet Tour
- Turkish-speaking guiding services,
- TURSAB Professional Liability Insurance
Not Included
- Visa fee and service charge
- International departure tax
- All hotel extras and personal expenses
- Business Class ticket difference, (850 Euro per person for round trip)
- Domestic connecting flight ticket
- Lunch and dinner
- Extra tours and excursions specified/not specified in the program
- (Mandatory) Hotel city accommodation and city entry taxes (50 Euro)
- (Optional) Driver tips (10 Euro)
