Day 1 Ankara – Stuttgart – Strasbourg – Eguisheim – Colmar – Kaysersberg – Riquewihr – Strasbourg
Meeting 3 hours before departure in front of the SunExpress Airlines counter at the international departures terminal of Ankara Esenboğa Airport. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, depart at 07:05 on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 790 to Stuttgart. After arrival in Stuttgart at 08:35 local time, depart for Strasbourg with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. As you tour 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 neighborhoods. With its nature and historical structures, wooden houses, medieval churches, cathedrals, and many works of art preserved from a fairy-tale land, it is a place well worth seeing. Strasbourg, which also has historical significance as the place where the French national anthem “La Marseillaise” was written, 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 area decorated with traditional Alsace houses will be among the places to see. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Then, our guests who wish may join the extra tour of the Fairy-Tale Villages of Magnificent Alsace (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr). (100 Euro) In our tour, where we will want to take photos at every opportunity from start to finish, the first place we will visit is Egusheim. Egusheim, which received the title of “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 appearance. After our tour, we head to Colmar, famous for its historic buildings dating back to the Middle Ages, Gothic-style churches, and colorful houses. While strolling through Colmar’s well-preserved streets to the present day, the St. Martin Cathedral built entirely of pink stone, Little Venice reminiscent of Italy’s Venice with its small canals, Maison Pfister, one of Colmar’s oldest houses, and Maison des Tetes, a Renaissance building decorated with faces, will be among the places to see. Our third stop on the tour is Kaysersberg. As a medieval town in France, Kaysersberg is a fascinating part of the Alsace region. 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. After our tour, we head to Riquewihr, one of Alsace’s most enchanting towns, with many half-timbered houses that add charm to the town. This historic village enchants visitors with its old houses decorated with colorful flowers, narrow streets, and medieval fabric surrounded by walls. On our tour, we will also see the ruins of Riquewihr Castle and feel the medieval atmosphere while walking along the village’s old ramparts. After our tour, transfer to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight in Strasbourg or surrounding area.
Day 2 Strasbourg – Heidelberg – Baden Baden – Strasbourg
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Our guests who wish may join the extra tour of the Magnificent Germany Duo (Baden Baden & Heidelberg). (85 Euro) Our first stop on the tour is Baden Baden, an oxygen-rich retreat in touch with nature, a center of culture and art, with countless opportunities such as thermal springs and even Europe’s most famous casino. After touring Baden Baden, an exceptional foreign 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 will take you on a journey through time, with the Middle Ages felt in every corner. Heidelberg, a calm, elegant, and refined city, will welcome you with the harmony of architecture and colors. On our city tour here, Hauptstrasse, Marktplatz Square, the Old Bridge, and Heidelberg Castle will be among the places to see. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight in Strasbourg or surrounding area.
Day 3 Strasbourg – Schaffhausen Rhine Falls – Zurich – Lucerne – Strasbourg
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Our guests who wish may join the extra tour of the Magnificent Schaffhausen Rhine Falls and Swiss Cities (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 branches of the Rhine River, this place is a paradise where you will find peace while watching the dance of the deep blue waters. After the enchanting walk we will take with the power of the water and the impressive view, our second stop is Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city, which welcomes millions of visitors each year with its historic center, striking Gothic-style churches, and historic buildings. After seeing the Grossmünster and Fraumünster Churches and St. Peter’s Church, home to Europe’s largest clock tower, we tour Bahnhofstrasse, considered the city’s shopping center. After our 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 were martyred while protecting King Louis XVI and his family, the Chapel Bridge, and the magnificent view of Lake Lucerne, we finish our tour and transfer to our hotel. Overnight in Strasbourg or surrounding area.
Day 4 Strasbourg – Stuttgart – Ankara
After breakfast, check out of the rooms and depart for Stuttgart. Stuttgart, hidden among the lush green hills in southwestern Germany, stands out not only as an industrial giant but also with its elegant parks, vineyards, and cultural texture. On our city tour, Schlossplatz (Palace Square), the largest square in Stuttgart, Neues Schloss (New Palace), Altes Schloss (Old Palace), and Johanneskirche (St. John’s Church) will be among the places to see. After our tour, depart for the airport at the time specified by our guide. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, depart for Ankara at 19:40 on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ791. Arrival at 00:50 local time and the end of our tour.
Extra Tour Package: Instead of 295 Euro, 240 Euro
Fairy-Tale Villages of Magnificent Alsace (100 Euro)- France
Magnificent Germany Duo (85 Euro) – Germany
Magnificent Schaffhausen Rhine Falls and Swiss Cities (110 Euro)- Switzerland
(Children aged 0–10 receive a 50% discount based on the undiscounted price)