1st Day Izmir – Stuttgart – Strasbourg
Meeting 3 hours before the flight at the SunExpress Airlines counter in the international departures terminal of Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure for Stuttgart at 04:10 with SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 962. Upon arrival in Stuttgart at 06:15 local time, transfer to Strasbourg with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. While touring Strasbourg, one of the most beautiful cities in France and the pearl of the Alsace region, you will feel as if you are traveling through history in Europe’s largest cobblestone medieval district. With its fairy-tale nature and historical buildings, wooden houses, medieval churches, cathedrals, and many works of art, it is a place well worth seeing. Also, Strasbourg has historical importance as the place where the French national anthem “La Marseillaise” was written, and it appears as a city where Alsace culture and French architecture blend together. During our city tour, the Strasbourg Cathedral, Rohan Palace, Kleber Square, and the Petit France district adorned with traditional Alsace houses will be among the places to see. After our tour, guests who wish may join the extra tour of the Fairytale Villages of magnificent Alsace (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr). (€100) On this tour, where we will want to take photos at every opportunity from beginning to end, our first stop will be Eguisheim. Eguisheim, which was awarded the title of “Favorite French Village” in 2013, is a village where history and nature dance together. Its colorful houses reflecting the typical architecture of the Alsace region create Eguisheim’s postcard-like appearance. After our tour, we proceed to Colmar, famous for its medieval buildings, Gothic-style churches, and colorful houses. While strolling through Colmar’s well-preserved streets, the places to see include St. Martin Cathedral, built entirely of pink stone, Little Venice, which resembles Venice in Italy with its canals, Maison Pfister, one of Colmar’s oldest houses, and Maison des Tetes, a Renaissance building decorated with hundreds of faces. Our third stop on the tour is Kaysersberg. Kaysersberg is a charming part of the Alsace region, a medieval town in France. It is famous for its colorful houses, narrow streets, and historical atmosphere. The 13th-century Château de Kaysersberg castle is one of the town’s most prominent landmarks. Sainte-Croix Church in the town center also stands out with its Gothic architecture. After our tour, we head to Riquewihr, one of the most enchanting towns in Alsace, with many half-timbered houses that give the town its charm. This historic village enchants visitors with its old houses decorated with colorful flowers, narrow streets, and medieval fabric surrounded by walls. On our tour, we will also see the remains of Riquewihr Castle and feel the medieval atmosphere by walking along the old ramparts of the village. After our tour, transfer to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or the surrounding area. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or the surrounding area.
2nd Day Strasbourg – Heidelberg – Baden Baden – Strasbourg
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the extra tour of the Magnificent German Duo (Baden Baden & Heidelberg). (€85) Our first stop on the tour is Baden Baden, a nature-filled oxygen haven, a center of culture and art, with thermal springs and even one of Europe’s most famous casinos. After touring Baden Baden, an exceptional travel destination that inspired many famous writers and composers, we head to another magnificent German city, Heidelberg. The streets, squares, and buildings of this city make you feel the Middle Ages in every corner and take you on a journey through time. Heidelberg, a calm, elegant, and refined city, welcomes you with the harmony of architecture and colors. On our city tour here, Hauptstrasse, Marktplatz Square, Old Bridge, and Heidelberg Castle will be among the places to see. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or the surrounding area.
3rd Day Strasbourg – Schaffhausen Rhine Falls – Zurich – Lucerne – Strasbourg
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the extra tour of the Magnificent Schaffhausen Rhine Falls and Swiss Cities (Rhine Falls & Zurich & Lucerne). (€110) Our first stop on the tour is the natural wonder Rhine Falls, which holds the title of Europe’s largest waterfall with its 150-meter width and 23-meter height. This place, embraced by the powerful branches of the Rhine River, is a paradise where you will find peace while watching the dance of the deep blue waters. After a breathtaking walk with the power of the water and the impressive scenery, our second stop is Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland, which attracts millions of visitors every year with its historic center, striking Gothic-style churches, and historical buildings. After seeing the Grossmünster and Fraumünster Churches and St. Peter’s Church, which has Europe’s largest clock tower, we tour Bahnhofstrasse, the city’s shopping avenue. After our tour, we head to Lucerne, a historic city in central Switzerland at the foot of the Alps. In this enchanting city, after seeing the Lion Monument, built in memory of the 800 Swiss soldiers who were martyred while protecting King Louis XVI and his family, the Chapel Bridge, and the magnificent view of Lake Lucerne, we end our tour and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or the surrounding area.
4th Day Strasbourg – Stuttgart – Izmir
After breakfast, check out of the rooms and depart for Stuttgart. Located in southwestern Germany, nestled among lush green hills, Stuttgart stands out not only for its industrial power but also for its elegant parks, vineyards, and cultural texture. On our city tour, the places to see include Schlossplatz (Palace Square), the largest square in Stuttgart, Neues Schloss (New Palace), Altes Schloss (Old Castle), and Johanneskirche (St. John’s Church). After our tour, we depart for the airport at the time specified by our guide. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, depart for Izmir at 14:45 with SunExpress Airlines flight XQ973. Arrival at 18:35 local time and the end of our tour.