BERNINA EXPRESS and a European Fairytale Tour with Turkish Airlines, 7 nights, Milan departure – Milan return

ISTANBUL – MILAN – (Como Tour)
We depart on Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK1873 at 06:55 to Milan after completing baggage drop-off, ticketing, and passport control procedures at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal, where you must be present 3 hours before departure. Upon arrival at Milan Malpensa Airport at 08:45 local time, we meet our private vehicle waiting for us and depart to organize our Milan city tour. Milan, one of Europe’s fashion capitals, also stands out with its cuisine, opera, and churches. Although known as Italy’s business and financial capital, Milan is also the right address for shopping and dining experiences. During our city tour in Milan, we will see the famous opera house La Scala, Duomo Square and Cathedral, and Porta Romano among the main sights. At the end of the Milan city tour, we head to our hotel in the Milan region. On the way, guests who wish may join the extra Como Tour program (50 Euro). Como is a center located in the Lombardy region and stands out with its historical buildings and orderly city layout. Its squares, cathedral, and shoreline offer visitors a compact and easily accessible area to explore. Lake Como is one of Italy’s most famous lakes, and the hills surrounding it, lakeside settlements, and organized transport routes complete the region’s natural appearance. The lake area is regularly visited throughout the year and presents a balanced view between city and nature. In our Como & Lake Como tour, we will first arrive in Como city center and view the cathedral area, squares, and shoreline from the outside. Then free time will be given on the shores of Lake Como; during this time, visitors may walk around the lake area, take photos, or explore the surroundings. After the free time, we complete the tour and continue to our hotel in the Milan region. Upon arrival at the hotel, room check-in and free time to rest.
MILAN – (Portofino & San Remo Tour by Boat) – NICE
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we depart for Nice. On the way, guests who wish may join the extra Portofino & San Remo Tour by Boat program (80 Euro). Portofino, surrounded by colorful houses and inspiring songs with all its beauty, enchants visitors with its narrow streets, colorful houses, green hills, and turquoise Mediterranean scenery. After our visit to Portofino, we continue toward San Remo. Our stop along the way will be San Remo. Located in northwestern Italy near the French border and becoming known in our country in the late 1900s through the Eurovision Song Contest, San Remo is also known as the tourism center of the Italian Riviera. During our sightseeing tour in San Remo, which captivates visitors with its lush tropical parks and gardens, grand casino buildings, and streets filled with stylish and expensive shops, San Siro Cathedral, Ariston Theater where the San Remo Music Festival is held, and Madonna Della Costa Church, built in Baroque style in the 17th century, are among the main sights. After our city tour and free time in San Remo, we continue our journey to Nice. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Nice region, room check-in and free time to rest.
NICE – (Cannes & St. Paul de Vence & Nice Tour) – (Monaco & Monte Carlo & Eze Tour)
After breakfast, we offer a full day at leisure. During this free time, guests who wish may join the extra Cannes & St. Paul de Vence & Nice Tour program (85 Euro). On this tour, we first depart for Cannes. Famous for hosting the Cannes Film Festival in summer, Cannes has a sparkling sea and golden sandy beaches. During our city tour in Cannes, we will first see the old town, the city’s first settlement. While walking through the narrow, winding, traffic-free streets of the old town, we will have the chance to see souvenir shops and shop. After our visit to La Croisette Boulevard, which stretches along the Cannes coast and is home to many luxury restaurants, shops, and hotels, and Meynadier Street, we head to Saint Paul de Vence, the second stop of our Mega Côte d’Azur Tour. Located on a hill overlooking magnificent scenery and built in a truly medieval style, the historic fountain dating back to 1615 stands in the center of Saint Paul de Vence village. Around the fountain, stone buildings connected by narrow streets house art galleries selling works by famous painters, as well as local olive oil, lavender, soap, and handicraft shops. After our pleasant sightseeing tour in St. Paul de Vence, we arrive in Nice, the final stop of our tour. On our Nice tour, Promenade des Anglais, Nice Port, Massena Square, Flower Market, and the Palace of Justice are among the places to be seen. At the end of the tour, free time will be given. Guests who wish may join the Monaco & Monte Carlo & Eze Tour program (75 Euro). On our tour, we first visit Eze Village, one of the most famous villages of the Côte d’Azur with its magnificent views, and stop at a perfume factory where you can test and purchase famous perfumes at affordable prices. Then, on the French Riviera, we will tour Monaco, the world’s second smallest independent state after the Vatican and a kingdom of fairytales, followed by Monte Carlo, the center of luxury and splendor. At the end of the tour, we return to our hotel in Nice.
NICE – (St. Tropez & Marseille Tour) – MARSEILLE
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we depart for Marseille. On the way, guests who wish may join the extra St. Tropez & Marseille Tour program (80 Euro). Saint-Tropez is a small seaside town on the Côte d’Azur whose fame has spread worldwide. After arriving in the region, we begin our panoramic city tour. On our tour, we will first see the Vieux Port (Old Port) area. This area is one of the city’s most characteristic points with its luxury yachts and historic buildings lined along the shoreline. After following the port line, we will panoramically view the La Ponche area. With its narrow streets and old fishermen’s houses, it is one of the areas that best reflects Saint-Tropez’s traditional character. We then continue toward Place des Lices. The square forms the town’s social center with its lively markets during the day and the surrounding café-shop layout. Our route continues toward the coastline of Les Canoubiers Bay. The area’s natural shoreline and coastal architecture will be seen panoramically. After our St. Tropez tour, one of the most distinguished stops on the Mediterranean coast despite its small size and offering visitors a colorful and orderly seaside atmosphere, we continue our journey to Marseille. Upon arrival in Marseille, our panoramic city tour will allow us to closely see structures such as the Virgin Mary (Bonne-Mère), the Old Port (Vieux-Port), and Château d’If. After free time in the port area, we complete the tour and move to our hotel in the Marseille region. Upon arrival at the hotel, room check-in and free time to rest.
MARSEILLE – GENEVA
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we organize our Geneva city tour. Known as the “French city of Switzerland” and located on the shores of Lake Geneva, Geneva is a magnificent city where history, culture, science, and nature come together. The presence of international organizations such as CERN, the World Health Organization, UEFA, FIFA, and the United Nations gives the city a central cultural and administrative role. In Geneva, where museums, parks, historic monuments and streets, and fresh air come together, our tour will include St. Pierre Cathedral, the Jet d’Eau fountain, which has become a symbol of Geneva and rises up to 140 meters, and the Reformation Wall among the main sights. After the city tour, transfer to our hotel in the Geneva region, room check-in, and free time to rest.
GENEVA – BERN – (Switzerland Alpine Villages by Train: Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Tour) – ZURICH
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we depart to organize our Bern city tour. Bern is one of the few cities in Europe that has remained unchanged since the Middle Ages. Due to this historic character, it is listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Bern, located in Switzerland and where the official language is German, also reflects German culture in its architecture. After our tour in Bern, built around the Aare River, during the free time provided, guests who wish may join the extra Switzerland Alpine Villages by Train: Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Tour program (80 Euro). Our first stop will be Interlaken. Named “inter-lakes” because it is located between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, we will tour Interlaken, famous for its natural beauty and breathtaking views. The region’s important hotels, casinos, and shopping streets are along our walking route. The Victoria Jungfrau Hotel and Höhematte Park, one of the town’s historical symbols, are among the places we will see panoramically. After free time for photos and sightseeing, we head to the train station for our next stop, Lauterbrunnen. After about a 20-minute train ride from Interlaken, we arrive in Lauterbrunnen. We will feel the deep structure of the valley and steep rock walls as soon as we exit the station. Walking toward the village center, we will panoramically see Staubbach Falls cascading down toward the valley floor and have the opportunity to photograph it. Lauterbrunnen is known for its small settlements lined along the valley and walking paths, home to 72 waterfalls. During our walk along the designated route in the village, we will take plenty of photos of the traditional chalet architecture, the natural formations surrounding the valley floor, and the wonderful natural scenery that resembles paradise. We complete the tour by returning to Interlaken by train. After the tour, we depart for our hotel in the Zurich region. Upon arrival at the hotel, room check-in and free time to rest.
ZURICH – ST. MORITZ – BERNINA EXPRESS / RED TRAIN – MILAN
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we depart for the unforgettable train journey on the Bernina railway line that will adorn our dreams. Following a panoramic journey through Heidi’s villages, with endless mountains and green meadows reminiscent of the many scenes we remember from childhood from the cartoon Heidi, who lived in the Alps with her grandfather and best friend Peter, we head to St. Moritz. Arriving in St. Moritz, Switzerland’s natural wonder and a favorite destination of high society, we enjoy free time and a short sightseeing tour depending on the Bernina railway train departure time, then proceed to the station for our unforgettable and fairy-tale-like train ride on the Bernina Express / Red Train. Built between 1898 and 1904, this world-famous line, now on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List and a dream for many travelers, offers extraordinary scenery and excellent photo opportunities during our magical journey. After approximately 2 hours of pleasant train travel, we arrive at Tirano Station and transfer with our waiting vehicle to our hotel in the Milan region. Room check-in and free time to rest.
MILAN – (Outlet Tour) – ISTANBUL
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we depart for Milan Airport for our return flight to Istanbul. On the way, guests who wish may join the extra Outlet Tour program (25 Euro). We will provide free time for shopping at the outlet center, home to stylish stores of world-famous prestigious brands, cafés and restaurants, and leisure areas. We then continue our journey to Milan Malpensa Airport. Upon arrival at the airport, after completing baggage drop-off, check-in, and passport control procedures, we fly to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK1876 at 19:45. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 23:40 local time and end of the tour.