Gorgeous Trio Benelux & France & Germany 7 Nights with Turkish Airlines (Spring 2026 Period) (DUS - STR)

Meeting 3 hours before the flight in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the International Departures terminal of Istanbul Airport. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure for Düsseldorf at 06:50 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1523. Upon arrival at 09:05 local time, we meet our vehicle waiting at the airport and begin our city tour of Düsseldorf, one of Germany’s most important cities of culture, art, and industry. Places to be seen include the revolving restaurant Rheinturm, Schloss Benrath, where some of Germany’s most important thinkers were educated, the shopping street Königsallee, and the lush green areas of Hofgarten. After the tour, we set off for Amsterdam. Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, which borders Germany to the east and Belgium to the south, will be explored on a city tour including Dam Square, Central Station, the National Monument, the Royal Palace, the Flower Market, and the Red Light District. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, our guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Fairy-Tale Villages and Canals tour (Zaanse Schans & Marken & Volendam & Giethoorn Hobbit Village). (100 Euro) Our tour starts with Zaanse Schans. One of the hidden paradises of the Netherlands, Zaanse Schans is a famous Dutch town with historic windmills dating back to the 17th century and still in operation, as well as untouched nature. With its historic windmills and wooden houses, Zaanse Schans offers beauty unmatched anywhere in the world; you will feel as though you are walking through an open-air museum. Our second stop is Marken. This wonderful island, once an island but later connected to the mainland by land reclamation, will be explored before we continue to Volendam. Volendam, with its harbor, characteristic Dutch houses, and people in traditional clothing, is a place that captivates visitors at first sight. After enjoying delicious seafood and cheeses, and shopping for inexpensive souvenirs, we reach our final stop, Giethoorn Hobbit Village. Considered one of the most beautiful places in the world, Giethoorn is one of Europe’s most fairy-tale-like destinations. Its popularity began with the 1958 film “Fanfare,” which was filmed here, and since then its fame has continued to grow, welcoming over 800,000 tourists annually. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Brussels. On the way, our guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Cities Brugge & Ghent tour. (75 Euro) Our first stop is the splendid Brugge. Today one of Europe’s most visited cities, Brugge was placed under UNESCO protection in 1991. With its medieval architecture, canals, narrow streets, bridges, historic buildings, and squares, it has become one of Europe’s jewels. After exploring this beautiful city, we head to Ghent, another city where time seems to have stood still. With a history of 1,400 years, Ghent was founded at the confluence of the Scheldt and Lys rivers and was one of the largest and wealthiest cities of the Middle Ages. Famous for its medieval monuments and university, we continue our tour before heading to Brussels. Brussels, one of the most remarkable stops on Benelux tours, stands out with its versatility. Thanks to its cosmopolitan structure, the city offers visitors many different opportunities, and we will visit several valuable landmarks. Upon arrival, places to be seen include the Royal Palace, the Chinese and Japanese Houses, Brussels Cathedral, the city square, the Stock Exchange Building, the Atomium Monument, and the Manneken Pis statue. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Paris, one of the most romantic cities in the world. Upon arrival in Paris, places to be seen include Charles de Gaulle and the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, the Louvre Museum and Pyramid, Place de l’Étoile, Grand Palais and Petit Palais Exhibition Halls, Place de la Concorde and the Obelisk, the French Parliament Building, the Alexander III Bridge, the Seine River, Napoleon’s Tomb, and the Eiffel Tower. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, our guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Paris Masterpieces & Seine River Cruise tour (Eiffel Tower & Seine River Cruise & Montmartre Artists’ Hill & Sacré-Cœur Basilica & Notre-Dame Cathedral). (100 Euro) Our first stop is the Eiffel Tower, the city’s iconic structure visited by millions of tourists every year. By going up to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, you will have the chance to see Paris from above. Then we take a boat tour on the Seine River, which divides Paris into two. After seeing the historical monuments on both sides of the river during the cruise, we take the cable car up to Montmartre Hill, the highest hill in Paris. On this hill, where traces of important artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, Dalida, Vincent van Gogh, and Jean Marais can be found, our first place to see will be the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. After seeing this building up close, we will have a break at Place du Tertre, where you can shop and have your portrait drawn, before visiting Notre-Dame Cathedral, considered both a symbol of French history and an indispensable part of the Paris skyline. Notre-Dame Cathedral was built by order of King Louis VII, who ruled between 1137 and 1180, to show the political, economic, and cultural power of Paris to the world. After seeing this magnificent structure, we take a short photo break. Then transfer to our hotel. In the evening, our guests who wish may join the optional Paris Under the Lights tour. (30 Euro) Paris is beautiful both by day and by night. On this tour, you will have the opportunity to see Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, the Louvre Museum, and many more boulevards, buildings, and squares illuminated at night. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
 

After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Luxembourg. Upon arrival, our Luxembourg city tour begins. Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Grand Ducal Palace, City Hall, and Constitution Square are among the places to be seen. After the tour, our guests who wish may join the optional History and Mosaics tour (Trier & Remich & Schengen). (55 Euro) Our first stop is Trier, founded by the Romans in 15 BC and known as the oldest city in Germany. Located in the Moselle Wine Region, between low red sandstone hills covered with vines along the banks of the Moselle River, Trier’s city tour will include Porta Nigra, the largest surviving Roman city gate north of the Alps; the Roman remains listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site; St. Peter’s Cathedral and the Church of Our Lady; Constantine’s Basilica; and the house where Karl Marx, the father of scientific socialism, was born. After Trier, we head to Remich, the duty-free town where you can do the cheapest shopping during our tour. Due to Luxembourg’s low-tax policies and border location, you can buy products such as chocolate, coffee, and alcoholic beverages at very low prices here. Finally, we visit Schengen, the point where the borders of Germany, France, and Luxembourg meet, and where the agreement for the free movement of people within the European Union was signed, removing passport controls between member states. In this village, one of Europe’s important wine regions, you will have the opportunity to taste local wines and see the monument and building where the Schengen Agreement was signed. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Strasbourg, one of France’s most beautiful cities and the pearl of the Alsace region. As you explore Strasbourg, you will feel as though you are traveling back in time through Europe’s largest medieval cobblestone neighborhoods. With its fairytale-like nature and historic structures, wooden houses, medieval churches, cathedrals, and many works of art, it is truly worth seeing. Strasbourg also has historical significance as the place where the French national anthem, “La Marseillaise,” was written, and it presents itself as a city where Alsace culture and French architecture blend together. During our city tour, Strasbourg Cathedral, the Rohan Palace, Kleber Square, and the Petit France district adorned with traditional Alsace houses are among the places to be seen. After the tour, our guests who wish may join the Magnificent Alsace Fairytale Villages tour (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr). (100 Euro) This tour is one you will want to photograph at every opportunity. Our first visit is Eguisheim. Awarded the title of “Favorite French Village” in 2013, Eguisheim is a village where history and nature dance together. Its colorful houses reflecting the typical architecture of the Alsace region create Eguisheim’s postcard-like appearance. After the tour, we head to Colmar, famous for its medieval buildings, Gothic churches, and colorful houses. As we stroll through Colmar’s well-preserved streets, places to be seen include the St. Martin Cathedral made entirely of pink stone, Little Venice, which resembles the Italian city of Venice with its small canals, Maison Pfister, one of Colmar’s oldest houses, and Maison des Tetes, a Renaissance building adorned with faces. Our third stop is Kaysersberg. Kaysersberg is a charming part of the Alsace region and a medieval town in France. It is famous for its colorful houses, narrow streets, and historic atmosphere. In particular, the 13th-century Château de Kaysersberg stands as the town’s most prominent landmark. In the town center, Sainte-Croix Church draws attention with its Gothic architecture. Our final stop is Riquewihr, one of the most enchanting towns in Alsace, known for its many half-timbered houses that give the town its charm. This historic village enchants visitors with its old houses decorated with colorful flowers, narrow streets, and medieval atmosphere surrounded by walls. During our tour, we will also see the ruins of Riquewihr Castle and walk along the old ramparts of the village to experience the medieval ambiance. After the tour, transfer to our hotel in Strasbourg or the surrounding area. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out of the rooms and depart for Stuttgart. Located in southwest Germany, nestled among lush green hills, Stuttgart stands out not only for its industrial power but also for its elegant parks, vineyards, and cultural heritage. During our city tour, places to be seen include Schlossplatz, Stuttgart’s largest square, Neues Schloss (New Palace), Altes Schloss (Old Castle), and Johanneskirche (St. John’s Church). After the tour, depart for the airport at the time indicated by our guide. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1706 at 18:35. Arrival at 22:35 local time and end of the tour.