Magnificent Dream Triangle Germany - France - Switzerland 3 Nights - With Turkish Airlines - Eid al-Adha Special

Tour details
1st Day Istanbul - Stuttgart - Strasbourg - Eguisheim - Colmar - Kaysersberg - Riquewihr - Strasbourg

Meeting in front of the Turkish Airlines counter in the international departure terminal at Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight. After luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we depart for Stuttgart with Turkish Airlines flight number TK 1701 at 07:50. Arrival in Stuttgart at 09:50 local time, then we move to Strasbourg with our vehicle waiting at the airport. While exploring Strasbourg, one of the most beautiful cities in France and the pearl of the Alsace region, you will feel like you are taking a journey through history in Europe’s largest cobblestone medieval quarters. With its fairytale-like nature and historical buildings, wooden houses, churches and cathedrals from the Middle Ages, and many art pieces, it is a place worth seeing. Strasbourg is also historically significant as the place where the French national anthem "La Marseillaise" was written, and it presents a blend of Alsace culture and French architecture. During our city tour, places to be seen include Strasbourg Cathedral, Rohan Palace, Kleber Square, and the Petit France area adorned with traditional Alsace Houses. After our tour, guests who wish can join the optional tour of the Magnificent Fairy-Tale Villages of Alsace (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr). (100 Euro) We will want to take photos at every opportunity during our tour, and our first visit will be Eguisheim. Eguisheim, which won the title of “Favorite French Village” in 2013, is a village where history and nature dance together. The colorful houses that reflect the typical architecture of the Alsace region create a postcard view of Equesheim. After our tour, we move to Colmar, famous for its well-preserved medieval buildings and colorful houses. As we stroll through Colmar's well-preserved streets, we will see St. Martin Cathedral, built entirely of pink stones, the Little Venice reminiscent of Venice, the Maison Pfister, one of Colmar’s oldest houses, and the Renaissance building Maison des Tetes adorned with faces. Our third stop will be 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 texture. Especially the Château de Kaysersberg castle, built in the 13th century, is one of the town's most notable symbols. The Sainte-Croix Church located in the city center draws attention with its Gothic architecture. After our tour, we will move to Riquewihr, one of the most enchanting towns of Alsace known for its half-timbered houses. This historical village fascinates visitors with its old houses adorned with colorful flowers, narrow streets, and medieval walls. During our tour, we will also see the ruins of the Riquewihr Castle and walk along the old walls of the village, feeling the medieval atmosphere. After our tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight stay at our hotel in Strasbourg or nearby.

2nd Day Strasbourg - Heidelberg - Baden Baden - Strasbourg

After breakfast at the hotel, there will be free time. Guests who wish can join the optional tour of the Magnificent Duo of Germany (Baden Baden & Heidelberg). (85 Euro) Our first stop will be Baden Baden, a cultural arts center and oxygen depot with numerous facilities, including Europe’s most famous casino, surrounded by nature. After exploring Baden Baden, we will move to Heidelberg, another magnificent city in Germany. The streets, squares, and buildings of this city will transport you back in time in every corner. A tranquil, elegant, and refined city, Heidelberg will greet you with the harmony of its architecture and colors. The places to be seen during our city tour include Hauptstrasse, Marktplatz Square, Old Bridge, and Heidelberg Castle. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel in Strasbourg or nearby.

3rd Day Strasbourg - Schaffhausen Rhine Falls - Zurich - Lucerne - Strasbourg

After breakfast at the hotel, there will be free time. Guests who wish can join the optional tour of the Magnificent Schaffhausen Rhine Falls and Swiss Cities (Rhine Falls & Zurich & Lucerne). (110 Euro) Our first stop will be the natural wonder Rhine Falls, which holds the title of Europe’s largest waterfall with a width of 150 meters and a height of 23 meters. This place, embraced by the powerful arms of the Rhine River, is a paradise where you will find peace while watching the dance of the blue waters. After a captivating walk amidst the power and impressive views of the water, we proceed to Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city, which hosts millions of visitors each year with its historical center, stunning Gothic-style churches, and historic buildings. After seeing the Grossmünster and Fraumünster Churches and the largest clock tower in Europe, St. Peterskirche, we will take a stroll through Bahnhofstrasse, the city’s shopping center. After our tour, we head to Lucerne, a historic city located in the middle of Switzerland at the foot of the Alps. In this enchanting city, we will see the Lion Monument made in memory of the 800 Swiss soldiers who died protecting King Louis XVI and his family, Chapel Bridge, and the magnificent view of Lake Lucerne before concluding our tour and transferring to the hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel in Strasbourg or nearby.

4th Day Strasbourg - Freiburg - Basel - Istanbul

After breakfast, we will check out of our rooms and head to Freiburg. Freiburg, the fourth largest city in Germany, is located near the Black Forest and enchants visitors with its natural beauty and medieval history. During our city tour, we will see the Münster Cathedral, one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture and the city’s symbol, Markthalle (Indoor Market), Münsterplatz (Great Square), Rathausplatz, Kaiser Joseph Street, Augustiner Platz, Adelhauser Platz, and Gerberau. After our tour, we will move to Basel. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Basel, the third most populous city in Switzerland after Zurich and Geneva, is a magnificent city that embodies both modern and historical textures, rich in treasures despite its small area. During the city tour, we will see the Basel Cathedral, where famous Renaissance writer Erasmus’ tomb is located, the main square of the city, Marktplatz, the Government Building, and Hotel Les Trois Roi. After our tour, we will head to Basel airport. After luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight number TK1926 at 18:55. Arrival at 23:05 local time, and the end of our tour.

What's included
Turkish Airlines flight ticket from Istanbul – Stuttgart // Basel – Istanbul, Airport taxes, Transfers from the airport to the hotel and back, as well as intercity transfers, City tours of Strasbourg, Freiburg, and Basel, 3 nights – 4 days accommodation with breakfast in 3-star hotels, Professional Turkish guiding service,
Not included
Visa Fee,
International Departure Tax,
Travel Health Insurance (15 Euro)
Museum and archaeological site entrances
Extra tours and personal expenses
Optional tips for the guide and driver
City Tax (to be paid to the guide on the first day of the tour at the reception.)