A European Fairy Tale Tour from Gaziantep with Bernina Express SunExpress Airlines, 7 nights, Frankfurt outbound – Frankfurt return

GAZIANTEP – FRANKFURT – HEIDELBERG – STRASBOURG – ALSACE
We arrive at Gaziantep Airport Domestic/International Terminal 3 hours before departure, complete baggage drop, ticketing, and passport control procedures, and then fly to Frankfurt on SunExpress Airlines’ direct scheduled flight XQ1620 at 06:00. Upon arrival at Frankfurt Airport at 08:20 local time, we meet our private vehicle waiting for us at the airport and set off for Heidelberg. Home to Heidelberg University, one of Europe’s oldest universities, the city has preserved its romantic atmosphere, partly because it was not damaged during World War II, and has become one of Germany’s most popular destinations. During our city tour through the old town, the main sights include Heidelberg Castle, Kornmarkt Square, the Neckar River and Bridge, Hauptstrasse Street, Karl Theodor Bridge, Heidelberg Castle, and Schwetzingen Palace. After the Heidelberg city tour, we continue to Strasbourg. Located on the borders of Germany, Switzerland, and France, and the largest city in the Alsace region, Strasbourg welcomes us like a fairy tale, with the beauty of a painting. Included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988 and home to the European Parliament since 1992, Strasbourg will be explored on foot in its traffic-free center and streets during our panoramic city tour; among the places we will see are Gutenberg Square and Statue, Notre Dame Cathedral, located in the heart of the city and its most important landmark, and Kammerzell House, the city’s oldest house, which still operates today as a hotel and restaurant. After the Strasbourg tour, free time will be given, then transfer to our hotel in the Alsace region. Check-in and free time for rest.
ALSACE – HEIDI’S VILLAGES – ST. MORITZ – BERNINA EXPRESS / RED TRAIN – MILAN
After breakfast and check-out, we depart for the unforgettable and dreamlike train journey on the Bernina railway line. Following a panoramic journey through Heidi’s Villages, which offer many of the images from the cartoon we all remember from childhood—Heidi, our lovely heroine who lives in the Alps with her grandfather and best friend Peter—surrounded by endless mountains and green meadows, we arrive in St. Moritz, Switzerland’s natural wonder and a favorite among the jet set. Depending on the train departure time on the UNESCO World Heritage Bernina railway line, free time and a short sightseeing tour may be offered, and then we head to the station for the unforgettable and enchanting train journey we will take on the Bernina Express / Red Train. Built between 1898 and 1904, this world-famous line, now on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is a dream for many travelers; during this fairy-tale journey, we will witness extraordinary scenery and have the chance to photograph it. After approximately 2 hours of enjoyable train travel, we arrive at Tirano Station and, with our waiting vehicle, head to Milan city center for our city tour. Although known as Italy’s business and finance capital, Milan is also the right address for shopping and dining experiences. During our city tour, the famous opera house La Scala, Duomo Square and Cathedral, and Porta Romano are among the main sights. After the city tour, we proceed to our hotel in the Milan region. Upon arrival, check-in and free time for rest.
MILAN – (Como Tour) – SAN REMO – NICE
After breakfast and check-out, we depart for San Remo. En route, guests who wish may join the optional Como Tour (50 Euro). Upon arrival in Como, we will visit Lake Como, famous for its luxurious lifestyle and natural beauty, home to summer villas of Hollywood celebrities, European elites, and the world jet set, and we will take a photo break with the lake’s unique view. After the Como tour, we continue our journey to San Remo. Located in northwestern Italy near the French border, San Remo became well known in our country at the end of the 1900s through the Eurovision Song Contest and is also known as the tourism center of the Italian Riviera. During our sightseeing tour in San Remo, with its lush tropical parks and gardens, grand palatial casinos, and streets lined with flashy and expensive shops, the main places to see include San Siro Cathedral, Ariston Theatre, where the San Remo Music Festival is also held, and Madonna Della Costa Church, built in Baroque style in the 17th century. After the San Remo tour, we head to our hotel in the Nice region. Upon arrival, check-in and free time for rest.
NICE – (Cannes & Nice Tour) – (Eze & Monaco & Monte Carlo Tour)
After breakfast, we offer a full day at leisure. During this free time, guests who wish may join the optional Cannes & Nice Tour (70 Euro). On this tour, we first head to Cannes. Famous for hosting the annual Cannes Film Festival, Cannes has a sparkling sea and golden beaches. During our city tour, we will first see the old town, the city’s original settlement. While walking through the narrow, winding, pedestrian 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 Cannes’ seafront and is home to many luxury restaurants, shops, and hotels, and Meynadier Street, we enjoy free time before arriving in Nice. In our Nice tour, we will see Promenade des Anglais, Nice Port, Massena Square, the Flower Market, and the Courthouse. After our Nice tour, during the free time that follows, guests who wish may join the optional Eze & Monaco & Monte Carlo Tour (80 Euro). On this tour, our first stop is Eze Village, one of the most famous villages on the Côte d’Azur, with its magnificent views, where we visit a perfume factory where you can test and purchase famous perfumes at affordable prices. After the tour, our second stop is Monaco, the world’s smallest state after the Vatican, located on the French Riviera, and upon arrival we will conduct a panoramic city tour of Monte Carlo, the center of luxury and splendor. After the tour, we return to our hotel in the Nice region.
NICE – (Annecy Tour) – GENEVA
After breakfast and check-out, we depart for Geneva. During our journey through magnificent natural scenery, with views of Mont Blanc, the peak of the Alps known as the roof of Europe, on the shared border of France, Switzerland, and Italy, guests who wish may join the optional Annecy Tour (50 Euro) along the way. Known as the “Venice of the Alps” thanks to the canals passing through it and the Thiou River, Annecy impresses visitors with its canal system and extraordinary location between mountains and a lake. During our visit, the 17th-century Château d’Annecy, restored in 1947, St. Maurice Church, and the Palais de l’Isle, a favorite among photography lovers, will be seen panoramically. After a short free time on the shore of Annecy Lake, the third largest lake in France, we complete the tour and continue to Geneva. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Geneva region, check-in and free time for rest.
After breakfast and check-out, we depart for Geneva. During our journey through magnificent natural scenery, with views of Mont Blanc, the peak of the Alps known as the roof of Europe, on the shared border of France, Switzerland, and Italy, we continue our
After breakfast and check-out, we conduct our city tour. Known as the “French city of Switzerland,” Geneva is located on the shore of Lake Geneva and 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 Geneva a central cultural and administrative importance. During our tour through Geneva, where museums, parks, historical monuments and streets, and fresh air come together, the main sights include St. Pierre Cathedral, Jet d’Eau, the city’s symbol reaching up to 140 meters, and the Reformation Wall. After the city tour, we head to Bern. Upon arrival in Bern, guests will have free time, and those who wish may join the optional Train Tour of Swiss Alpine Villages: Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen (80 Euro). The first stop of our tour will be Interlaken. Named “inter-lakes” because it is located between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, Interlaken is famous for its natural beauty and the breathtaking views that come with it. We will tour the town, with its important hotels, casinos, and shopping streets along our walking route. Victoria Jungfrau Hotel and Höhematte Park, one of the city’s historical symbols, will be seen panoramically. After free time for photos and sightseeing, we proceed to the train station to continue to our next stop, Lauterbrunnen. After a 20-minute train ride from Interlaken, we arrive in Lauterbrunnen. We will immediately feel the deep shape of the valley and the steep rock walls as we exit the station. While walking toward the village center, we will see the enchanting Staubbach Falls cascading toward the valley floor and have the chance to photograph it panoramically. Lauterbrunnen is known for the small settlements and walking trails lined along the valley, which is home to 72 waterfalls. Along the designated route through the village, we will photograph the traditional chalet architecture, the natural formations surrounding the valley floor, and its heavenly scenery. After the tour, we return to Bern and conduct our city tour. Bern is one of the few cities in Europe that has remained unchanged since the Middle Ages. Due to this historical texture, it is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Located in Switzerland and officially German-speaking, Bern’s architecture also reflects German cultural influence. After our tour of Bern, we head to our hotel in the Alsace region. Upon arrival, check-in and free time for rest.
ALSACE – (Alsace Pearls: Colmar & Riquewihr Tour) – OUTLET – FRANKFURT
After breakfast and check-out, we depart for Frankfurt. En route, guests who wish may join the optional Alsace Pearls: Colmar & Riquewihr Tour (80 Euro). On our tour, we first go to the fairy-tale town of Colmar, where we will see the Old Customs House, Pfister House, and the most famous part of the city, Petite Venise (Little Venice), with its colorful houses around the Rhine River. In this unique setting surrounded by the Rhine River and canals, you will find many delicious foods as well as opportunities to buy souvenirs. Our next stop in the Alsace region is Riquewihr, famous for its flower-filled balconies, distinctive rows of shops, cobblestone streets closed to cars, buildings that somehow survived World War II without damage, and charming cafés; with its tower housing the Dolder Museum, which preserves the city’s story through documents, it resembles something straight out of Grimm’s fairy tales. After our visit to Riquewihr, we complete the tour and continue our journey to Frankfurt. Along the way, we visit an outlet center. After free time for affordable and quality shopping among stylish stores of world-famous prestigious brands, cafés and restaurants, and personal activity areas, we arrive at our hotel in the Frankfurt region. Upon arrival, check-in and free time for rest.
FRANKFURT – GAZIANTEP
After breakfast and check-out, we head to Frankfurt Airport for our return flight to Gaziantep. Upon arrival at the airport, after completing baggage drop, check-in, and passport control procedures, we fly to Gaziantep on SunExpress Airlines’ direct scheduled flight XQ1621 at 09:20. Arrival at Gaziantep Airport at 15:20 local time and end of the tour.