From Izmir with Bernina Express, a European Fairy Tale Tour, with Turkish Airlines special flight, 6 nights, Milan departure – Milan return || 16318||20782

IZMIR – MILAN – (Portofino Tour by Boat) – NICE We depart from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, after completing baggage drop-off, ticketing, and passport control procedures at the International Terminal 3 hours prior to the flight, and fly to Milan on Turkish Airlines’ direct special flight TK3451 at 03:25. Upon arrival at Milan Malpensa Airport at 05:25 local time, we meet our private vehicle waiting for us at the airport and proceed to our Milan city tour. Milan, one of Europe’s fashion capitals, is also known for its cuisine, opera, and churches. Although known as Italy’s business and finance capital, Milan is also the right address for shopping and dining experiences. During our city tour, the famous opera house La Scala, Duomo Square and Cathedral, and Porta Romana are among the main places to see. At the end of the Milan city tour, we head to Nice. En route, guests who wish may join the extra Portofino Tour by Boat (65 Euro). Portofino, surrounded by colorful houses and inspiring songs with its beauty, captivates visitors with its narrow streets, colorful houses, green hills, and turquoise Mediterranean scenery. After our Portofino visit, we continue to Nice. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Nice region, we check into our rooms and have free time to rest. NICE – (Cannes & Nice Tour) – (Eze & Monaco & Monte Carlo Tour) After breakfast, we offer a full day of free time. During this free time, guests who wish may join the extra Cannes & Nice Tour (70 Euro). First, we travel to Cannes. Famous for hosting the annual Cannes Film Festival, Cannes has a sparkling sea and golden beaches. During our city tour, we first see the old town, the city’s first settlement. As we walk through its narrow, winding, pedestrian streets, we will have the chance to see souvenir shops and shop. After visiting La Croisette Boulevard, lined with many luxury restaurants, shops, and hotels, and Meynadier Street, we arrive in Nice after some free time. In our Nice tour, we will see Promenade des Anglais, Nice Harbor, Massena Square, Flower Market, and the Courthouse. After our Nice tour, during the free time provided, guests who wish may join the extra Eze & Monaco & Monte Carlo Tour (80 Euro). On this tour, our first stop is Eze Village, one of the most famous villages on the French Riviera, with its magnificent views of the Côte d’Azur, where we visit a perfume factory where you can test famous perfumes and purchase them at affordable prices. After the tour, our second stop is the principality of Monaco, the world’s second smallest country after Vatican City, located on the French Riviera, and upon arrival we will take our panoramic city tour of Monte Carlo, the focal point of luxury and splendor. After the tour, we return to our hotel in the Nice region. NICE – (Annecy Tour) – GENEVA After breakfast and hotel check-out, we depart for Geneva. During our journey through magnificent natural scenery, with views of Mont Blanc, known as the roof of Europe, on the common border of France, Switzerland, and Italy, guests who wish may join the extra Annecy Tour (50 Euro). Annecy, known as the “Venice of the Alps” thanks to the canals and the Thiou River passing through it, captivates visitors with its canal-filled structure and extraordinary location between mountains and a lake. During our visit, Château d’Annecy, built in the 17th century and restored in 1947, St. Maurice Church, and Palais de l’Isle, a favorite spot for photography enthusiasts, will be seen panoramically. After a short free time on the shores of Lake Annecy, the third largest lake in France, we complete the tour and continue our journey to Geneva. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Geneva region, we check into our rooms and have free time to rest. GENEVA – (Train to Swiss Alpine Villages: Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Tour) – BERN – ALSACE / BASEL After breakfast and hotel check-out, we begin our city tour. Known as the “French city of Switzerland,” Geneva, located on the shores of Lake Geneva, is a magnificent city where history, culture, science, and nature come together. The presence of the headquarters of international organizations such as CERN, the World Health Organization, UEFA, FIFA, and the United Nations gives Geneva a central position in cultural and administrative terms. During our tour of Geneva, where museums, parks, historic monuments and streets, and fresh air come together, main places to see include St. Pierre Cathedral, Jet d’Eau, Geneva’s symbol and fountain rising up to 140 meters, and the Reformation Wall. After the city tour, we head to Bern. Upon arrival in Bern, guests who wish may join the extra Train to Swiss Alpine Villages: Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Tour (80 Euro). Our first stop on the tour is Interlaken. Located between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, Interlaken takes its name from “inter-lakes” and is famous for its natural beauty and mesmerizing views. We will tour the city on foot, passing by important hotels, casinos, and shopping streets. Victoria Jungfrau Hotel and Höhematte Park, one of the city’s historical symbols, will be seen panoramically. After free time for photos and sightseeing, we move to the train station to proceed to Lauterbrunnen, our next stop. After about a 20-minute train ride from Interlaken, we arrive in Lauterbrunnen. We will feel the deep structure of the valley and the steep rock walls as we exit the station. Walking toward the village center, we will see Staubbach Falls hanging beautifully down into the valley floor panoramically and have the chance to photograph it. Lauterbrunnen is known for its valley lined with small settlements and walking paths, home to 72 waterfalls. On our walk along the designated route through the village, we will take many photos of the traditional chalet architecture, the natural formations surrounding the valley floor, and its magnificent, paradise-like scenery. We complete the tour by returning to Interlaken by train. After the tour, we return to Bern and carry out our city tour. Bern is one of the few cities in Europe that has remained unchanged since the Middle Ages. Due to this historic texture, it is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Located in Switzerland and where German is the official language, Bern also reflects German cultural influence in its architecture. After our tour in Bern, which is built around the Aare River, we travel to our hotel in the Alsace / Basel region. Upon arrival at the hotel, we check into our rooms and have free time to rest. ALSACE / BASEL – (Alsace Pearls: Colmar & Riquewihr Tour) – STRASBOURG – FREIBURG – ALSACE / BASEL After breakfast, we depart for Strasbourg. En route, guests who wish may join the extra Alsace Pearls: Colmar & Riquewihr Tour (80 Euro). First, we visit the fairy-tale town of Colmar, where we see the Old Customs House, Pfister House, and the most famous part of the city, Petite Venise (Little Venice), with its colorful houses around the Rhine River. In this unique setting surrounded by the Rhine River and canals, you will have the opportunity to enjoy many delicious foods and buy souvenirs. Our next stop in the Alsace region is Riquewihr, famous for its vineyards, flower-filled balconies, distinctive row of shops, car-free cobblestone streets, buildings that somehow survived World War II without damage, and charming cafés. With its tower and the Dolder Museum, which preserves the city’s story with documents, Riquewihr resembles a Grimm fairy tale. After our visit to Riquewihr, we continue our journey to Strasbourg. Strasbourg, located on the borders of Germany, Switzerland, and France and also the largest city in the Alsace region, welcomes us like a painting straight out of a fairy tale. Added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988 and hosting the European Parliament since 1992, Strasbourg’s car-free center and streets will be explored on foot during our panoramic city tour. Gutenberg Square and Statue, Notre Dame Cathedral, the city’s most important structure at its very heart, and Kammerzell House, the city’s oldest house and still operating as a hotel and restaurant today, are among the places to see. After free time following the Strasbourg tour, we depart for Freiburg, one of the finest examples of green urbanism. In Freiburg, where only low-carbon vehicles have been allowed since 2010 and transportation is largely provided by trams and bicycles, the city is known as the city of happy people. During our city tour, it is possible to see traces of the historical and architectural cultures of Germany, France, Austria, Spain, and Sweden, which Freiburg has been under the protection of throughout history. In our city tour in Freiburg, also known as the capital of the Black Forest (Schwarzwald), main places to see include Freiburg Cathedral, the charming streets with Freiburg’s unique small water canals, Martin’s Gate from the Middle Ages, and Rathausplatz. After the tour, we return to our hotel in the Alsace / Basel region. ALSACE / BASEL – HEIDI’S VILLAGES – ST. MORITZ – BERNINA EXPRESS / RED TRAIN – MILAN After breakfast and hotel check-out, we depart for our unforgettable and dream-like train journey on the Bernina railway line. With the scenery of Heidi’s Villages, full of endless mountains and green meadows, featuring many images from the beloved childhood character Heidi, who lived in the Alps with her grandfather and best friend Peter, we continue our panoramic journey and then head to St. Moritz. Arriving in St. Moritz, a natural wonder of Switzerland and a favorite destination of the jet set, we may have free time and a short sightseeing tour depending on the Bernina railway train schedule before reaching the station for our unforgettable and mesmerizing train journey on the Bernina Express / Red Train. Built between 1898 and 1904, this world-famous railway line, now on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is a dream for many travel lovers. During this fairy-tale journey, we will witness extraordinary scenery and have the chance to take photos. After approximately a 2-hour pleasant train ride, we arrive at Tirano Station and meet our vehicle waiting for us to take us to our hotel in the Milan region. Check-in and free time to rest. MILAN – OUTLET – (Como Tour) After breakfast and hotel check-out, we depart for our Milan Outlet tour, where we can find products from famous brands at affordable prices. After free time for a pleasant and budget-friendly shopping experience at the famous outlet center in Italy, which is home to prestigious stores, cafés and restaurants, and leisure areas, we head to Milan Malpensa Airport for our flight back to Izmir. En route, guests who wish may join the extra Como Tour (50 Euro). Como is a center located in the Lombardy region, known for its historic buildings and orderly urban layout. Its squares, cathedral, and waterfront offer visitors a compact and easily accessible area to explore. Lake Como is one of Italy’s best-known lakes, and the hills, lakeside settlements, and regular transport links surrounding it complete the region’s natural appearance. The lake area is visited regularly throughout the year and presents a balanced view between city and nature. On our Como & Lake Como tour, we first reach Como city center and see the cathedral area, squares, and waterfront from the outside. Then free time is given on the shores of Lake Como, where visitors can walk around the lake, take photos, or explore the surroundings. After the free time, we complete our tour and continue our journey to Malpensa Airport. MILAN – IZMIR Upon arrival at the airport, after completing baggage drop-off, check-in, and passport control procedures, we fly to Izmir on Turkish Airlines’ direct special flight TK3450 at 01:00. Arrival at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport at 04:45 local time and the end of the tour.