1. Day Izmir – Basel – Strasbourg
Meeting 3 hours before the flight at the SunExpress Airlines counter in the international departures terminal of Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, depart for Basel at 12:10 with SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 912. Upon arrival in Basel at 13:25 local time, transfer to Strasbourg by our waiting vehicle. While touring Strasbourg, one of the most beautiful cities in France and the pearl of the Alsace region, you will feel as if you are traveling back in history through Europe’s largest cobblestone medieval quarter. With its fairy-tale-like nature and historical structures, wooden houses, medieval churches, cathedrals, and many works of art, it is a place well worth seeing. Strasbourg also holds historical importance as the place where the French national anthem “La Marseillaise” was written, and it stands out as a city where Alsace culture and French architecture blend together. During our city tour, the Strasbourg Cathedral, the Rohan Palace, Kleber Square, and the Petit France district adorned with traditional Alsace houses will be among the places seen. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or its surroundings.
2. Day Strasbourg – Eguisheim – Colmar – Kaysersberg – Riquewihr – Strasbourg
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Alsace Fairy-Tale Villages tour (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr). (100 Euro) On this tour, where you will want to take photos at every opportunity from start to finish, our first stop will be 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 historical buildings, Gothic-style churches, and colorful houses. As we stroll through the well-preserved streets of Colmar, the St. Martin Cathedral, built entirely of pink stone, Little Venice, which recalls Italy’s Venice with its small canals, Maison Pfister, one of Colmar’s oldest houses, and Maison des Tetes, a Renaissance building decorated with many faces, will be among the places seen. Our third stop on the tour is Kaysersberg. Kaysersberg is a medieval town in France and a charming part of the Alsace region. It is famous for its colorful houses, narrow streets, and historical texture. In particular, the Château de Kaysersberg castle dating back to the 13th century is one of the town’s most prominent landmarks. Sainte-Croix Church in the town center also stands out with its Gothic architecture. After the tour, we continue to Riquewihr, one of Alsace’s most enchanting towns, with many half-timbered houses that add to its charm. This historic village captivates visitors with its colorful flower-adorned old houses, narrow streets, and medieval atmosphere surrounded by walls. On our tour, we will also see the ruins of Riquewihr Castle and walk along the village’s old ramparts to feel the medieval atmosphere. After the tour, transfer to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or its surroundings.
3. Day Strasbourg – Heidelberg – Baden Baden – Strasbourg
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Germany Duo tour (Baden Baden & Heidelberg). (85 Euro) Our first stop is Baden Baden, a nature-filled oxygen-rich destination, a cultural and artistic center, with thermal spas and even Europe’s most famous casino, offering countless possibilities. After exploring Baden Baden, an exceptional travel route where many famous writers and composers found inspiration, we head to Heidelberg, another magnificent city in Germany. The streets, squares, and buildings of this city make you feel the Middle Ages at every corner and take you on a journey through time. Elegant, stylish, and refined, Heidelberg welcomes you with the harmony of architecture and colors. During our city tour here, Hauptstrasse, Marktplatz Square, the Old Bridge, and Heidelberg Castle will be among the places seen. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or its surroundings.
4. Day Strasbourg – Schaffhausen Rhine Falls – Zurich – Lucerne – Strasbourg
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Schaffhausen Rhine Falls and Swiss Cities tour (Rhine Falls & Zurich & Lucerne). (110 Euro) Our first stop on the tour is the natural wonder Rhine Falls, which holds the title of Europe’s largest waterfall with its 150-meter width and 23-meter height. Embraced by the powerful arms of the Rhine River, this place is a paradise where you will find peace while watching the dance of the azure waters. After a captivating walk with the power of the water and the impressive scenery, our second stop is Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city, which welcomes millions of visitors every year with its historic center, eye-catching Gothic-style churches, and historical buildings. After seeing Grossmünster and Fraumünster churches and St. Peterskirche, which has Europe’s largest clock tower, we tour Bahnhofstrasse, considered the city’s shopping street. After the tour, we head to Lucerne, a historic city in the central part of Switzerland at the foot of the Alps. In this enchanting city, after seeing the Lion Monument, built in memory of 800 Swiss soldiers who died while protecting King Louis XVI and his family, Chapel Bridge, and the magnificent view of Lake Lucerne, we end our tour and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or its surroundings.
5. Day Strasbourg – Basel – Izmir
After breakfast, check-out from the rooms and departure to Basel as indicated by our guide. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Basel, the third most populous city in Switzerland after Zurich and Geneva, is a magnificent city that combines both modern and historical textures, and although small in size, is home to many treasures. During our city tour here, Basel Cathedral, where the tomb of the famous Renaissance writer Erasmus of Rotterdam is located, Marktplatz, the Government Building, and Hotel Les Trois Rois will be among the places seen. After the tour, head to Basel Airport. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, depart for Izmir at 14:15 with SunExpress Airlines flight XQ913. Arrival at 19:10 local time and end of the tour.