1st Day İzmir – Stuttgart – Strasbourg
Istanbul Adnan Menderes Airport international departure terminal meeting in front of the SunExpress Airlines counter 3 hours before the flight. After the luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will depart for Stuttgart at 11:50 am with SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 972. Arriving in Stuttgart at 1:55 pm local time, we will depart for Strasbourg with our vehicle waiting at the airport. While exploring Strasbourg, one of the most beautiful cities in France and the jewel of the Alsace region, you will feel like you are traveling through history in the largest cobbled medieval neighborhoods of Europe. With its fairy-tale nature and historical structures, wooden houses, medieval churches, cathedrals, and many artworks, it is undoubtedly a place worth seeing. Also of historical significance as the place where the French national anthem "La Marseillaise" was written, Strasbourg presents itself as a city where Alsace culture blends with French architecture. During our city tour, we will visit Strasbourg Cathedral, Rohan Palace, Kleber Square, and the Petit France area decorated with traditional Alsace Houses. After our tour, guests who wish can join the extra tour of the Magnificent Fairy Tale Villages of Alsace (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr) for an additional cost of 100 Euros. Throughout our tour, we will want to take photos at every opportunity; the first place we will visit is Eguisheim. Eguisheim, which was titled “Favorite French Village” in 2013, is a village where history and nature dance together. The colorful houses reflecting the typical architecture of the Alsace region create the postcard appearance of Equesheim. After our tour, we will head to Colmar, famous for its well-preserved medieval buildings, Gothic-style churches, and colorful houses. While strolling the well-preserved streets of Colmar, we will see St. Martin Cathedral built entirely of pink stones, Little Venice which reminds one of Venice, the oldest house of Colmar Maison Pfister, and Maison des Tetes, a Renaissance building adorned with hundreds of faces. Our third stop of the tour is Kaysersberg. Kaysersberg is a medieval town in France and a captivating part of the Alsace region known for its colorful houses, narrow streets, and historical texture. The 13th-century Château de Kaysersberg castle is one of the most distinct symbols of the town. The Sainte-Croix Church located in the city center stands out with its Gothic architecture. After our tour, we will go to Riquewihr, one of the most enchanting cities of Alsace, known for its many half-timbered houses that give the town its charm. This historic village, adorned with colorful flowers, narrow streets, and surrounded by walls, captivates its visitors with its medieval texture. During our tour, we will also see the ruins of Riquewihr Castle and walk along the old walls of the village to feel the medieval atmosphere. After our tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight stay at our hotel in Strasbourg or its vicinity.
2nd Day Strasbourg – Heidelberg – Baden Baden – Strasbourg
After breakfast at the hotel, free time will be provided. Guests who wish can join the extra tour of the Magnificent Germany Duo (Baden Baden & Heidelberg) for an additional cost of 85 Euros. Our first stop will be Baden Baden, an oxygen depot intertwined with nature, a cultural art center, hot springs, and home to Europe's most famous casino, among countless opportunities. After exploring Baden Baden, we will move on to another magnificent city in Germany, Heidelberg. The streets, squares, and structures of this city will take you on a journey through time with its medieval feel. A calm, elegant, and refined city, Heidelberg will welcome you with the harmony of architecture and colors. During our city tour, we will see Hauptstrasse, Marktplatz Square, the Old Bridge, and Heidelberg Castle. After our tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel in Strasbourg or its vicinity.
3rd Day Strasbourg – Schaffhausen Rhine Falls – Zurich – Lucerne – Strasbourg
After breakfast at the hotel, free time will be provided. Guests who wish can join the extra tour of the Magnificent Schaffhausen Rhine Falls and Swiss Cities (Rhine Falls & Zurich & Lucerne) for an additional cost of 110 Euros. Our first stop will be the Rhine Falls, a natural wonder that holds the title of Europe's largest waterfall with a width of 150 meters and a height of 23 meters. This place, embraced by powerful branches of the Rhine River, is a paradise where you will find peace while watching the dance of the azure waters. After our enchanting walk amidst the power and stunning scenery of the water, our second stop will be Zurich, Switzerland's largest city, welcoming millions of visitors each year with its historical center, striking Gothic-style churches, and historical buildings. After visiting Grossmünster and Fraumünster Churches and St. Peterskirche Church, which has the largest clock tower in Europe, we will explore Bahnhofstrasse, the city's shopping hub. After our tour, we will head to Lucerne, a historic city located in the middle of Switzerland, at the foot of the Alps. After seeing the Lion Monument, dedicated to the 800 Swiss soldiers who were killed while defending King Louis 16 and his family, Chapel Bridge, and enjoying the magnificent view of Lake Lucerne, we will wrap up our tour and transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel in Strasbourg or its vicinity.
4th Day Strasbourg – Stuttgart – Izmir
After breakfast, check-out from the rooms, and departure for Stuttgart. Nestled among lush hills in southwestern Germany, Stuttgart stands out not only for its identity as an industrial powerhouse but also for its elegant parks, vineyards, and cultural fabric. During our city tour, we will visit Schlossplatz (Castle Square), Neues Schloss (New Castle), Altes Schloss (Old Castle), and Johanneskirche (St. John Church), which are the highlights of Stuttgart. After our tour, we will depart for the airport at the time indicated by our guide. After completing the luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will depart for Izmir on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ973 at 2:45 pm. Arriving at 6:35 pm local time, our tour comes to an end.