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Platinum Christmas Markets and Light Festival “Switzerland and France” with Turkish Airlines, 3 nights (ZRH-LYS) Zurich – Basel – Belfort (2 Nights) – Strasbourg – Riquewihr – Colmar – Eguisheim – Geneva – Lyon (1 night) | All tours and entrance fees included
Platinum Christmas Markets and Light Festival “Switzerland and France” (ZRH-LYS) with Turkish Airlines
Zurich – Basel – Belfort (2 Nights) – Geneva – Lyon (1 Night)
3 nights 4 days | All tours and entrance fees included
Day 1 | Istanbul – Zurich – Basel – Belfort | 03 December 2026 Thursday
Meeting at 05:40 in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport international departures terminal. After ticketing, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Zurich at 08:40 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1907. Arrival at Zurich Kloten Airport at 09:45 local time. After passport and baggage procedures, we begin our panoramic Zurich city tour from the airport by our vehicle. On our city tour, sights to be seen include the Grossmünster Monastery, one of the city’s impressive structures with its twin towers; the Fraumünster Church, notable for its 19th-century stained glass windows; Bahnhofstrasse, the shopping avenue lined with the windows of famous Swiss brands; the Limmat River, which flows through the city into Lake Zurich; the beautiful bridges connecting the two sides of the city over this river; and St. Peter’s Church, which has Europe’s largest clock face. After our tour, we will head to Basel. After approximately a 1.5-hour drive, we will begin our panoramic Basel city tour. During our tour, the old town Altstadt, the Rathaus municipal building famous for its Renaissance-era windows and golden bell, the iconic and historic red building Marktplatz, Mittlere Brücke built over the Rhine River dividing the city into two, Basel Cathedral Basler Münster, and the most magnificent of the three city gates remaining from the 1400s, Basel Spalentor, will be among the main places we will see. After this tour, we take a short drive to Belfort, where we arrive at our hotel, complete check-in, and settle into our rooms. Overnight in Belfort at our 3-star ibis Belfort Danjoutin (or similar) hotel.
→ Important note
The Basel city tour package worth 30 EUR is included free of charge.
Day 2 | Belfort – Strasbourg – Riquewihr – Colmar – Eguisheim – Belfort | 04 December 2026 Friday [B]
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart. We begin our tour, where we will visit the most fairytale-like cities of France, with Strasbourg, which we will reach after approximately a 2-hour drive. The Grande Île, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an island located in the historic center of the city, Strasbourg Notre Dame Cathedral, where Romanesque and Gothic architecture can be seen together, and Petite France with houses dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries will be among the main places we will see. Our next stop will be Riquewihr. Riquewihr still captivates visitors today as a village that has remained much as it was in the 16th century. It is also famous for the Riesling and other wonderful wines produced in the village. After our walking tour here, we head to Colmar. Standing out with its well-preserved old buildings, the city also attracts visitors with many architectural works and museums. The city, built on the banks of the Rhine River, will enchant us with its streets and historic buildings. On our tour, Colmar Old Town, St. Martin’s Church, the House of the Heads, one of Colmar’s iconic architectural landmarks, the Old Customs House Koifhus, and the Tanner’s District, which today fascinates visitors with its timber-framed houses, will be among the main places we will see. After our visit here, we head to Eguisheim, the last stop of the day, which we will explore on foot and which was chosen as France’s favorite village in 2013. Surrounded by vineyards, Eguisheim is a warm and charming medieval village, also famous for producing high-quality Alsace wines. At the end of the tour, we return to Belfort and our hotel. Overnight at our 3-star ibis Belfort Danjoutin (or similar) hotel in Belfort.
→ Important note
The Strasbourg, Riquewihr, Colmar, and Eguisheim tour package worth 100 EUR is included free of charge.
Day 3 | Belfort – Geneva – Lyon | 05 December 2026 Saturday [B]
After breakfast at our hotel, we check out and depart by vehicle for our panoramic Geneva city tour. On our city tour, part of which we will do on foot, sights to be seen include the Mont Blanc Bridge, Jean-Jacques Rousseau Island, the Flower Clock, the Cathedral, Parc de la Paix, and the United Nations Building. We then give free time for Christmas shopping and lunch. At the time announced by our guide, we meet again and set off for Lyon. Upon arrival, we begin our panoramic Lyon city tour. Lyon, known as one of France’s gastronomic capitals and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, welcomes us with Vieux Lyon (Old Lyon), its historic fabric and enchanting atmosphere. During this festival, the city turns into a stage of art with astonishing light shows displayed for four days by world-famous designers. Within the scope of the Fête des Lumières (Lyon Light Festival), held since 1851 and attracting millions of visitors every year, the historic streets are adorned with breathtaking light installations. During this visual feast, Lyon’s captivating silhouette and the unique harmony of light and art promise us an unforgettable experience. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel, complete check-in, and settle into our rooms. Overnight at our 4-star Holiday Inn Lyon-Vaise (or similar) hotel in Lyon.
→ Important note
The Geneva city tour package worth 70 EUR is included free of charge.
Day 4 | Lyon – Istanbul | 06 December 2026 Sunday [B]
After breakfast at our hotel, we check out and have free time until the transfer time. At the transfer time announced by our guide, we head to Lyon Airport. After ticketing, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 18:05 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1810. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 23:25 local time and the end of our tour. We bid farewell, hoping to meet again on another distinguished and enjoyable journey.
Explanation of abbreviations: [B] = Breakfast, [L] = Lunch, [D] = Dinner
What's Included
Round-trip economy class airline ticket on Turkish Airlines scheduled flights on the IST-ZRH and LYS-IST routes
Airport taxes
2 nights of bed and breakfast accommodation in a specified or similar hotel in Belfort
1 night of bed and breakfast accommodation in a specified or similar hotel in Lyon
Panoramic city tours (as specified in the program)
Basel city tour (valued at 30 EUR)
Strasbourg, Riquewihr, Colmar, and Eguisheim tour (valued at 100 EUR)
Geneva city tour (valued at 70 EUR)
Airport – hotel – airport transfers
Turkish-speaking guide service
Professional liability insurance (as required by Law No. 1618)
Not Included
Schengen visa fee
Exit tax
Hotel city tax
All museum and archaeological site entrance fees not stated as included
Meals and beverages not stated as included in meals
Optional tours
Personal expenses
Tour guarantee and travel health insurance
All services not explicitly stated as included in the tour program
Tips for local guides, hotel staff, and drivers (Optional, 3 EUR per person per day will be collected by the guide)