Day 1 Ankara – Frankfurt – Strasbourg
Meeting at Ankara Esenboğa Airport, international departures terminal, in front of the SunExpress Airlines counter, 3 hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure for Frankfurt on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 792 at 07:00. Upon arrival in Frankfurt at 08:50 local time, our city tour begins with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. In this city, which stands out with its rich cultural heritage and modern lifestyle, the places to be seen on our city tour include Römer Square (Römerberg) and Goethe House, where Goethe was born, viewed from the outside. After the tour, we depart for Strasbourg. While visiting 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 time through Europe’s largest cobblestone medieval districts. With its fairytale-like nature and historical buildings, timber-framed houses, medieval churches, cathedrals, and many works of art, it is a place well worth seeing. Also of historical importance as the place where the French national anthem “La Marseillaise” was written, Strasbourg appears as a city where Alsace culture and French architecture blend together. During our city tour, the Strasbourg Cathedral, Rohan Palace, Kleber Square, and the Petit France district adorned with traditional Alsace houses will be among the places to see. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or nearby.
Day 2 Strasbourg – Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr – Strasbourg
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Wonderful Alsace Fairytale Villages tour (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr). (€100) In this tour, where you will want to take photos at every opportunity from beginning to end, our first stop will be Eguisheim. Eguisheim, which was named “Favorite French Village” in 2013, 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 view. After the tour, we head to Colmar, famous for its medieval historical buildings, Gothic-style churches, and colorful houses. While walking through Colmar’s remarkably well-preserved streets, you will see St. Martin’s Cathedral, built entirely of pink stone; Little Venice, which resembles Venice in Italy with its small canals; Maison Pfister, one of Colmar’s oldest houses; and Maison des Têtes, a Renaissance building decorated with faces. Our third stop is Kaysersberg. Kaysersberg is a charming part of the Alsace region and a medieval town in France. It is famous for its colorful houses, narrow streets, and historical atmosphere. In particular, the Château de Kaysersberg castle, dating back to the 13th century, is one of the town’s most distinctive landmarks. Sainte-Croix Church, located in the center of the town, stands out with its Gothic architecture. Our final stop is Riquewihr, one of the most enchanting towns in Alsace, with many half-timbered houses that give the town its charm. This historic village enchants visitors with its old houses decorated with colorful flowers, narrow streets, and medieval atmosphere surrounded by walls. On 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 the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or nearby.
Day 3 Strasbourg – Heidelberg – Baden Baden – Strasbourg
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Wonderful Germany Duo tour (Baden Baden & Heidelberg). (€85) Our first stop on the tour is Baden Baden, an oxygen-rich haven close to nature, a cultural and artistic center, with spa baths and even Europe’s most famous casino among its many attractions. After exploring Baden Baden, an exceptional international travel destination that has inspired many famous writers and composers, we continue to Heidelberg, another magnificent German city. The streets, squares, and buildings of this city make you feel the Middle Ages in every corner and take you on a journey through time. Heidelberg, calm, elegant, and refined, welcomes you with the harmony of architecture and colors. On our city tour here, Hauptstrasse, Market Square, the Old Bridge, and Heidelberg Castle will be among the places to see. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or nearby.
Day 4 Strasbourg – Schaffhausen Rhine Falls – Zurich – Lucerne – Strasbourg
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Wonderful Schaffhausen Rhine Falls and Swiss Cities tour (Rhine Falls & Zurich & Lucerne). (€110) Our first stop on the tour is the natural wonder Rhine Falls, which holds the title of Europe’s largest waterfall with a width of 150 meters and a height of 23 meters. This place, embraced by the powerful branches of the Rhine River, is a paradise where you will find peace while watching the dance of the deep blue waters. After a breathtaking walk with the power of the water and the impressive view, our second stop is Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland, which welcomes millions of visitors every year with its historic center, striking Gothic-style churches, and historical buildings. After seeing the Grossmünster and Fraumünster Churches and St. Peter’s Church, which has Europe’s largest clock tower, we tour Bahnhofstrasse, considered the city’s shopping center. After the tour, we head to Lucerne, a historic city in the middle of Switzerland, at the foot of the Alps. In this enchanting city, after seeing the Lion Monument, built in memory of the 800 Swiss soldiers who were martyred while protecting King Louis XVI and his family, as well as the Chapel Bridge and the magnificent view of Lake Lucerne, we end our tour and transfer to our hotel. Overnight in Strasbourg or nearby.
Day 5 Strasbourg – Stuttgart – Ankara
After breakfast, check out of the rooms and depart for Stuttgart. Located in southwestern Germany, tucked among lush green hills, Stuttgart stands out not only as an industrial giant but also with its elegant parks, vineyards, and cultural fabric. On our city tour, Stuttgart’s largest square, Schlossplatz (Palace Square), Neues Schloss (New Palace), Altes Schloss (Old Castle), and Johanneskirche (St. John’s Church) will be among the places to see. After the tour, we head to the airport at the time indicated by our guide. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure for Ankara on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ791 at 19:40. Arrival at 00:50 local time and end of the tour.
Extra Tour Package: €240 instead of €295
Gorgeous Alsace Fairytale Villages (€100) – France
Wonderful Germany Duo (€85) – Germany
Wonderful Schaffhausen Rhine Falls and Swiss Cities (€110) – Switzerland
(Children aged 0–10 receive a 50% discount on the undiscounted price)