1st Day: Istanbul – Basel – Freiburg – Strasbourg
Meeting at 07:00 in front of the Ajet Airlines counter at the International Departures Terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport. After check-in procedures, departure to Basel at 09:55 on Ajet Airlines scheduled flight VF105. Arrival in Basel at 11:15. Upon arrival, after passport control, we will take our panoramic Basel city tour with our waiting coaches. Basel Cathedral, Hotel Les Trois Rois, and Marktplatz are among the places to be seen. Guests who wish may join the Basel Masterpieces Tour, organized as an extra by our guide after the panoramic tour. 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 will 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 will depart for Strasbourg. Guests who wish may join the Mulhouse Tour, organized as an extra by our guide on the way. After the tour, we will depart for Strasbourg, and on our panoramic Strasbourg tour, the places to be seen include Petit France (Little France), where Alsace houses dating back to the Middle Ages are located, the Covered Bridges (Ponts Couverts) built at the beginning of the 14th century, the Vauban Dam, where magnificent photos are taken, the Kammerzell House, Strasbourg Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Rohan Palace. After the tour, transfer to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight in our hotel in Strasbourg and surrounding area.
Extra Tour: Basel Masterpieces Tour: 25 Euro per person
Basel’s narrow streets preserving its medieval texture, views over the Rhine River, and the city’s iconic landmarks will be explored with our guides. During the tour, 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 (from outside), and Elisabethenkirche (panoramic) will be seen.
Extra Tour: Mulhouse Tour: 70 Euro per person
Mulhouse is the second largest city in the region after Strasbourg, close to the German and Swiss borders. Nicknamed the “French Manchester,” it is a major industrial city and is also famous for its museums. Places to be seen include the 16th-century Hôtel de Ville, built in the Rhenish Renaissance style; the Workers’ District, created in the mid-19th century and inspiring workers’ neighborhoods in many industrial cities; Place de la Bourse in the Nouveau Quartier, also built in the 19th century; and the Société Industrielle de Mulhouse building.
2nd Day: Strasbourg
After breakfast, free time. Guests who wish may join the Alsace’s Fairytale Villages and Little Venice Colmar Tour, organized as an extra by our guide. After the tour, return to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg.
Extra Tour: Alsace’s Fairytale Villages and Little Venice Colmar: 90 Euro per person
On this special tour where we will discover Alsace’s postcard-like fairytale 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, chosen as “The Most Beautiful Village of the Year” in Europe. With its circular layout, medieval houses decorated with flowers, stone 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. Our second stop, Colmar, is known as the wine capital of Alsace. The Petite Venice area, meaning “Little Venice,” has a romantic atmosphere with its colorful houses surrounding the canals and flower-decorated streets. As we stroll through Colmar’s streets, cobblestone alleys, flower-adorned windows, and the peaceful ambiance created by the canals will provide our guests with unforgettable moments. Our final stop, Riquewihr, is regarded as one of the most beautiful villages in the world. It is famous for its medieval structures, 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 historical architecture and fairytale charm, Riquewihr will offer our guests a unique European experience. After the tour, we return to our hotel.
3rd Day: Strasbourg
After breakfast, free time. Guests who wish may join the Baden-Baden and Heidelberg Tour, organized as an extra by our guide. After the tour, return to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight in our hotel in Strasbourg and surrounding area.
Extra Tour: Baden-Baden and Heidelberg Tour: 90 Euro per person
This tour, where 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 immersed in culture, history, and nature. Located close to the Germany–France border, Baden-Baden is among the UNESCO World Heritage Spa Towns. With its thermal springs, elegant architecture, chic boutique shops, and luxurious atmosphere, it is one of Europe’s most distinguished spa destinations. The city also hosts one of Europe’s most famous casinos. The renowned Russian writer Dostoevsky wrote his novel The Gambler in this city. Situated at the foothills of the Black Forest, this area offers our guests a unique experience with its lush nature, wellness centers, traditional thermal baths, and elegant buildings. Another stop on our tour is the enchanting Heidelberg, home to Germany’s oldest university. Walking through the streets of this city, which resembles an open-air film set, we will witness the finest examples of German Romanticism. Heidelberg Castle (panoramic), Alte Brücke (Old Bridge), Heidelberg Protestant Church, the Historic Town Hall and Marktplatz, the university area, and the old town district will be seen. This city, built along the riverbank, will leave a lasting impression on our guests with its medieval architecture and romantic atmosphere.
4th Day: Strasbourg – Basel – Istanbul
After breakfast, check out of the rooms and depart for Basel Airport. Departure to Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 14:55 on Ajet Airlines scheduled flight VF106. Arrival at 20:00 local time and end of the tour... We hope to see you again on your next travels.
EXTRA TOUR PACKAGE – 15% DISCOUNT
(0–2 years free • 2–10 years 50% discount)
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 on 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 = 275 Euro
15% Discounted Package Price:
➡ 275 € → 230 €
CHILD DISCOUNTS
• 0–2 Years: Free
• 2–10 Years: 50% discount
→ 275 € → 135 €
NOTES
• The package is announced by the guide on the first day and is sold with the discounted price only on the first day.
• When the package is purchased, the guest is considered to have purchased all tours; however, whether to attend them or not is up to the guest.
• No discount is applied when the tours included in the package are purchased individually.