1st Day Izmir – Cologne – Amsterdam
Gather at the SunExpress Airlines counter at the International Departures terminal of Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport 3 hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we depart for Cologne at 02:55 with SunExpress Airlines’ flight number XQ 902. Arriving at 05:20 local time, we transfer to our vehicle to head to Amsterdam. Upon arriving in Amsterdam, our city tour begins. In the capital of the Netherlands, which borders Germany to the east and Belgium to the south, we will visit Dam Square, Central Station, the National Monument, the Royal Palace, the Flower Market, and the Red Light District. At the end of the tour, guests who wish can participate in an optional tour of Amsterdam's Magnificent Canals (30 Euros). How about seeing Amsterdam and its stunning architecture while cruising on the canals? You will have the opportunity to view Amsterdam from a different perspective while exploring the canals, which exceed 100 km and consist of 165 channels, by boat. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
2nd Day Amsterdam – Zaanse Schans – Marken – Volendam – Giethoorn – Amsterdam
After having breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can participate in the optional tour of the Magnificent Fairy Tale Villages and Water Canals (Zaanse Schans & Marken & Volendam & Giethoorn Hobbit Village) (100 Euros). Our tour begins in the Zaanse Schans village. Known as one of the hidden paradise villages of the Netherlands, Zaanse Schans dates back to the 17th century and still has functioning historic windmills and untouched nature. In Zaanse Schans, you will feel like you're wandering through an open-air museum with its historic windmills and wooden houses, showcasing beauty unmatched anywhere in the world. The second stop of our tour is Marken. Once an island, it was later connected to the mainland by filling in the space. After exploring this beautiful island, we move on to Volendam. Volendam, with its harbor, characteristic Dutch houses, and people in traditional costumes, captivates visitors at first sight. You can enjoy delicious seafood and cheeses and find affordable souvenirs in this village. Our final stop is Giethoorn Hobbit Village. Considered one of the most beautiful places in the world, Giethoorn is one of Europe's most fairy tale-like locations. Gaining popularity from the 1958 film "Fanfare" recorded here, Giethoorn has increased its fame ever since and welcomes over 800,000 tourists annually. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
3rd Day Amsterdam – Bruges – Ghent – Brussels
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Brussels. Along the way, guests who wish can join the optional tour of the Magnificent Cities Bruges & Ghent (75 Euros). Our first stop is the stunningly beautiful Bruges. Today, Bruges is among the most popular tourist destinations in Europe and was placed under UNESCO protection in 1991. With its medieval architecture, water canals, narrow streets, bridges, historical buildings, and squares, it has become a pearl of Europe. After visiting this beautiful city, we proceed to Ghent, another city where time seems to stand still. Established at the confluence of the Scheldt and Lys rivers, Ghent boasts a 1400-year history and is known as one of the richest cities of the Middle Ages. After touring the historic monuments and university of Ghent, we continue to Brussels. As one of the most remarkable stops on the Benelux tours, Brussels stands out with its diversity. The cosmopolitan structure offers many different opportunities for travelers as we visit invaluable buildings in the city. Upon arrival, we will see attractions such as the Royal Palace, Chinese and Japanese houses, Brussels Cathedral, the city square, the Stock Exchange building, the Atomium monument, and the Manneken Pis statue. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at the hotel.
4th Day Brussels – Paris
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Paris, one of the most romantic cities in the world. Upon arrival in Paris, we will visit Charles de Gaulle and the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs Elysees, the Louvre Museum and its Pyramid, the Etoile Square, the Grand Palais and Petit Palais Exhibition Halls, Concorde Square and the Obelisk Stone, the French Parliament building, the Alexandre III Bridge, the Seine River, Napoleon's Tomb, and the Eiffel Tower. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. In the evening, guests who wish can join the optional tour of Paris Under the Illuminated Lights (30 Euros). The city of Paris is beautiful by day and even more enchanting by night. During this tour, you will have the chance to see the Champs Elysees, Concorde Square, the Louvre Museum, and many other boulevards, buildings, and squares illuminated at night. After the tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
5th Day Paris
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join the optional tour of the Magnificent Paris Masterpieces & Seine River Boat (Eiffel Tower & Seine River Boat Tour & Montmartre Artists Hill & Sacré-Cœur Basilica & Notre Dame Cathedral) (100 Euros). Our first stop is the iconic landmark of the city, the Eiffel Tower, where you will ascend to the second level to see Paris from above. Following that, we embark on a boat tour on the Seine River, where you can see historical monuments on both banks. After that, we take the cable car to Montmartre Hill, the highest point in Paris, which has been graced by the likes of legendary artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, Dalida, Vincent Van Gogh, and Jean Marais. The first attraction you will see is the Sacré-Cœur (Basilica of the Sacred Heart). After closely observing this structure, we will take a break at Tertre Square, where you can shop and have your portrait drawn. We then visit Notre Dame Cathedral, a symbol of French history and an essential part of Paris's silhouette, built under the command of King Louis VII between 1137 and 1180 to showcase Paris's political, economic, and cultural power to the world. After viewing this magnificent structure, we take a short photo break. Following this, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
6th Day Paris – Reims – Metz
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to another beautiful city in France, Reims. Reims is the ancient capital of the Gallic people and derives its name from Remes of that period. As the most important and largest city in the Champagne Region, which has witnessed the coronation ceremonies of many French kings and boasts unique Gothic architecture dating back to the Roman Empire, we will visit the Reims Cathedral, The Palace of Tau, Saint Remi Basilica, and La Porte de Mars, all of which were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991. After the tour, we proceed to Metz. Metz is a charming city located between Nancy and Luxembourg in France's Lorraine Region. Ranked fourth in the “European Best Destination” competition held in 2019, Metz is noted for its historical, cultural, and architectural features, and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List. After our tour here, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
7th Day Metz – Luxembourg
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Luxembourg. Upon arrival, our city tour of Luxembourg begins. We will see Notre Dame Cathedral, the Duke's Palace, the City Hall, and the Constitution Square. After the tour, guests who wish can join the optional tour of the Magnificent History and Mosaics (Trier & Remich & Schengen) (55 Euros). Our first stop is Trier, established by the Romans in 15 BC, known as Germany's oldest city. Nestled in the Moselle Wine Region, amid the low red sandstone hills covered in vines along the Moselle River, our tour will feature Porta Nigra, the largest Roman city gate standing north of the Alps, Roman Ruins within the UNESCO World Heritage Area, St. Peter Cathedral, the Mary Church, Constantine Basilica, and the house where Karl Marx, the father of scientific socialism, was born. After the visit to Trier, we move to Remich, the point where the cheapest shopping can be done during the trip, thanks to Luxembourg’s low tax policies and border location. Here, you can purchase items such as chocolate, coffee, and alcoholic beverages at significantly reduced prices. Finally, we visit Schengen, where the agreement abolishing border controls among EU member states was signed, marking the point where the borders of Germany, France, and Luxembourg converge. In this significant wine region, you’ll have the chance to taste local wines and see the monument and building where the Schengen Agreement was signed. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
8th Day Luxembourg – Cologne – Düsseldorf – Izmir
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Cologne. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Cologne is one of Germany’s most important centers for transportation, culture, science, art, and trade. During our city tour, we will see the Gothic Cathedral, the Rhine River, and the shopping streets. After the tour, we proceed to Düsseldorf. In Düsseldorf, known for culture, art, and industry, our city tour includes the revolving restaurant Rheinturm, Schloss Benrath, where many of Germany's great thinkers were raised, the shopping street Königsallee, and the green areas of Hofgarten. Following the tour, we head to the Düsseldorf airport. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we depart for Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport at 18:55 with SunExpress Airlines flight number XQ 989. Arriving at 23:10 local time marks the end of our tour.