Day 1: Istanbul – Basel – Freiburg – Strasbourg
Meet at 07:00 in front of the Ajet Airlines counter at the International Departures Terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport. After check-in, depart for Basel at 09:55 on Ajet Airlines scheduled flight VF105. Arrival in Basel at 11:15. After arrival and passport control, we will take a panoramic Basel city tour with our waiting coaches. Basel Minster, Hotel Les Trois Rois, and Marktplatz are among the places to be seen. For those who wish, after the panoramic tour, they may join the Basel Masterpieces Tour, organized as an extra by our guide. During this comprehensive tour, Basel’s most important historical, architectural, and cultural sites will be visited in detail with our guide. After the tour, we depart for Freiburg. On our Freiburg city tour, Freiburg Cathedral and the old city gates Martinstor, Schwabentor, and Breisacher Tor are among the places to be seen. After a short break, we head to Strasbourg. On the way, those who wish may join the Mulhouse Tour, organized as an extra by our guide. After the tour, we proceed to Strasbourg and, on our panoramic Strasbourg tour, among the places to be seen are Petite France, home to Alsace houses dating back to the Middle Ages; the Covered Bridges (Ponts Couverts), built in the early 14th century; the Vauban Dam, which offers magnificent photo opportunities; Kammerzell House; Strasbourg Notre-Dame Cathedral; and the Rohan Palace. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg and surrounding area.
Extra Tour: Basel Masterpieces Tour: 25 Euros per person
Basel’s narrow streets preserving its medieval texture, viewpoints over the Rhine River, and the city’s iconic landmarks will be explored with our guides. The tour includes Basel Münster (Cathedral), Münsterplatz Square, Pfalz Panorama Terrace (Rhine River view), Rathaus Basel (Red Town Hall) – inner courtyard, Spalentor (medieval city gate), Tinguely Fountain, Barfüsserplatz and Old Town streets, Mittlere Brücke (Middle Bridge), Kunstmuseum Basel (exterior), and Elisabethenkirche (panoramic view).
Extra Tour: Mulhouse Tour: 70 Euros per person
Mulhouse is the second largest city in the region after Strasbourg, located near the borders of Germany and Switzerland. Known as the “French Manchester,” it is a major industrial city and is also famous for its museums. Among the places to be seen are the 16th-century Hôtel de Ville, built in the Rhenish Renaissance style; the Workers’ Quarter, created in the mid-19th century and inspiring workers’ neighborhoods in many industrial cities; Place de la Bourse in the Nouveau Quartier; and the Société Industrielle de Mulhouse building, also built in the 19th century.
Day 2: Strasbourg
After breakfast, free time. Those who wish may join the Alsace’s Fairytale Villages and Little Venice Colmar Tour, organized as an extra by our guide. After the tour, transfer back to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg.
Extra Tour: Alsace’s Fairytale Villages and Little Venice Colmar Tour: 90 Euros per person
On this special tour, where we will explore Alsace’s fairytale-like villages and Colmar, one of the most romantic cities in the region, our guests will feel as if they are in a movie scene. Our first stop is Eguisheim, selected as “The Most Beautiful Village of the Year” in Europe. With its circular layout, medieval houses decorated with flowers, cobblestone streets, and peaceful atmosphere, it truly resembles a fairy-tale village. With a short walk among the colorful houses, we will experience the village’s magical spirit.
The second stop of our tour is Colmar, known as the wine capital of Alsace. The Petite Venice area, meaning “Little Venice,” has a romantic atmosphere with its colorful houses surrounded by canals and flower-lined streets. As we stroll through the streets of Colmar, cobblestone narrow streets, flower-decorated windows, and the tranquil atmosphere created by the water canals will offer our guests unforgettable moments.
The final stop of our tour is Riquewihr, considered one of the most beautiful villages in the world. It is famous for its medieval buildings, stone streets, vineyards, and boutique wineries producing the region’s famous Riesling wines. It is said to have inspired the town in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. With its historic architecture and fairytale-like atmosphere, Riquewihr will offer our guests a unique European experience. After the tour, we return to our hotel.
Day 3: Strasbourg
After breakfast, free time. Those who wish may join the Baden-Baden and Heidelberg Tour, organized as an extra by our guide. After the tour, transfer back to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg and surrounding area.
Extra Tour: Baden-Baden and Heidelberg Tour: 90 Euros per person
This tour, during which we will explore Baden-Baden, one of Europe’s most elegant spa towns, and Heidelberg, Germany’s most romantic university city, will offer our guests an unforgettable day filled with culture, history, and nature. Located close to the Germany–France border, Baden-Baden is among UNESCO’s World Heritage Spa Towns. With its thermal springs, elegant architecture, stylish boutique shops, and luxurious atmosphere, it is one of Europe’s most distinguished spa towns. The city is also home to one of Europe’s most famous casinos. The renowned Russian writer Dostoevsky wrote his novel The Gambler in this city. Situated at the foot of the Black Forest, this area offers guests a unique discovery with its lush nature, wellness centers, traditional thermal baths, and elegant structures.
Another stop on our tour is the enchanting Heidelberg, home to Germany’s oldest university. As we walk through the streets of this city, which resembles an open-air film set, we will witness some of the finest examples of German romanticism. Heidelberg Castle (panoramic), Old Bridge (Alte Brücke), Heidelberg Protestant Church, Historic Town Hall and Marktplatz, the university area, and the old town district are among the places to be seen. Built along the river, this city will leave a lasting impression on our guests with its medieval architecture and romantic atmosphere.
Day 4: Strasbourg
After breakfast, free time. Those who wish may join the Black Forest & Titisee Lake Short Tour, organized as an extra by our guide. After the tour, transfer back to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg and surrounding area.
Extra Tour: Black Forest & Titisee Lake Short Tour: 60 Euros per person
On this special tour to one of Germany’s most captivating natural regions, our guests will have the opportunity to experience both the soothing atmosphere of the forests and the tranquility of Titisee Lake. This region, close to Strasbourg, offers a true nature escape with its clean air, pine scents, and every shade of green.
In the first part of the tour, as we travel through the depths of the Black Forest, we will see the region’s traditional wooden village houses, wide meadows, and forest landscapes panoramically. Along the way, with our guide’s explanations, we will learn about the cultural history, legends, and traditional lifestyle of this special part of Germany.
Then we arrive at Titisee Lake, located in the heart of the Black Forest. During free time by the lake, our guests may take a walk, have coffee in lakeside cafés, or join an optional boat tour on the lake. The famous cuckoo clock workshops and boutique shops in the area offer enjoyable shopping opportunities.
This tour, spent in a peaceful atmosphere in the heart of nature, is ideal for guests who wish to escape the city’s pace, refresh themselves with clean air, and discover the unique beauty of the Black Forest.
Day 5: Strasbourg – Basel – Istanbul
After breakfast, check out of the rooms and transfer to Basel Airport. Depart for Sabiha Gökçen Airport on Ajet Airlines scheduled flight VF106 at 14:55. Arrival at 20:00 local time and end of the tour... We hope to see you again on your next journey.
EXTRA TOUR PACKAGE – 15% DISCOUNTED
(Free for ages 0–2 • 50% discount for ages 2–10)
To allow our guests to purchase all extra tours under more advantageous conditions, a package purchase option is offered. This package includes all extra tours of the tour and is sold with a 15% discount.
EXTRA TOURS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
• Basel Masterpieces Tour – 25 €
• Mulhouse Tour – 70 €
• Alsace’s Fairytale Villages & Colmar Tour – 90 €
• Baden-Baden & Heidelberg Tour – 90 €
Total Value:
25 + 70 + 90 + 90 + 60 = 335 Euros
15% Discounted Package Price:
➡ 335 € → 285 €
CHILD DISCOUNTS
• 0–2 years: Free
• 2–10 years: 50% discount
→ 335 € → 165 €
NOTES
• The package is announced by the guide on the first day and is sold at a discounted price only on the first day.
• When the package is purchased, guests are considered to have purchased all tours; participation remains optional for each tour.
• No discount is applied when the tours included in the package are purchased individually.