1. Day Ankara – Frankfurt – Strasbourg
Ankara Esenboğa Airport international departures terminal, meeting 3 hours before the flight in front of the SunExpress Airlines counter. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure to Frankfurt at 07:00 with SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 792. Upon arrival in Frankfurt at 08:50 local time, our city tour begins with the vehicle waiting for us at the airport. In this city, which stands out with its rich cultural heritage and modern lifestyle, our city tour will include Römer Square (Römerberg) and Goethe House, the house where Goethe was born (viewed from outside). After the tour here, we depart for Strasbourg with 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 time through Europe’s largest cobblestone medieval neighborhoods. With its fairytale-like nature and historical structures, wooden houses, medieval churches, cathedrals, and many works of art, it is a place well worth seeing. Strasbourg also has historical significance as the place where the French national anthem, “La Marseillaise,” was written, and it appears as a city where Alsace culture and French architecture blend together. During our city tour, Strasbourg Cathedral, Rohan Palace, Kleber Square, and the Petit France district decorated with traditional Alsace houses will be among the places to see. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight in Strasbourg or a hotel in the surrounding area.
2. Day Strasbourg – Eguisheim – Colmar – Kaysersberg – Riquewihr – Strasbourg
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the extra tour of the Fairytale Villages of Splendid Alsace (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr). (110 Euro) In this tour, where we will want to take photos at every opportunity from start to finish, our first stop will be Eguisheim. Named “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 historic buildings dating back to the Middle Ages, Gothic-style churches, and colorful houses. As we stroll through Colmar’s beautifully preserved streets, the places to see include St. Martin Cathedral, built entirely of pink stones, 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. Our third stop on the tour is Kaysersberg. Kaysersberg is a charming part of the Alsace region, a medieval town in France. It is famous for its colorful houses, narrow streets, and historical atmosphere. In particular, the 13th-century Château de Kaysersberg Castle is one of the town’s most prominent symbols. The Sainte-Croix Church in the center of the town also attracts attention with its Gothic architecture. After this, our final stop is Riquewihr, one of Alsace’s most enchanting towns, where many half-timbered houses add to the city’s charm. This historic village captivates visitors with its old houses decorated with colorful flowers, narrow streets, and medieval atmosphere surrounded by walls. During our tour, we will also see the remains of Riquewihr Castle and walk along the old walls of the village to experience the medieval atmosphere. After the tour, transfer to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight in our hotel in Strasbourg or the surrounding area.
3. Day Strasbourg – Heidelberg – Baden Baden – Outlet Center – Strasbourg
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the extra tour of Splendid Germany Duo (Heidelberg & Baden Baden & Outlet Center). (110 Euro) Our first stop on the tour is Heidelberg. While the streets, squares, and buildings of this city make you feel the Middle Ages in every corner, they will take you on a journey through time. Heidelberg, a calm, elegant, and refined city, 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 to see. After the tour, our second stop is Baden Baden, a unique travel route surrounded by nature, an oxygen-rich destination, a center of culture and art, with thermal springs and even one of Europe’s most famous casinos. After exploring Baden Baden, which inspired many famous writers and composers, we will have free time at the outlet center where many famous brands are gathered. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
4. Day Strasbourg – Schaffhausen Rhine Falls – Zurich – Lucerne – Strasbourg
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the extra tour of the Splendid Schaffhausen Rhine Falls and Swiss Cities (Rhine Falls & Zurich & Lucerne). (130 Euro) Our first stop 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. Embraced by the powerful currents of the Rhine River, this place is a paradise where you will find peace while watching the dance of the azure waters. After our enchanting walk accompanied by the power of the water and the impressive scenery, our second stop is Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland, which welcomes millions of visitors every year with its historic center, eye-catching Gothic-style churches, and historic buildings. After seeing 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 located in the central part of Switzerland at the foothills of the Alps. In this charming 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, the Chapel Bridge, and the magnificent view of Lake Lucerne, we end our tour and transfer to our hotel. Overnight in Strasbourg or a hotel in the surrounding area.
5. Day Strasbourg – Stuttgart – Ankara
After breakfast, check-out from the rooms and departure for Stuttgart at the time specified by our guide. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Located in southwestern Germany, nestled among lush green hills, Stuttgart stands out not only for its identity as an industrial giant but also for its elegant parks, vineyards, and cultural fabric. During our city tour, Stuttgart’s largest square, Schlossplatz (Palace Square), Neues Schloss (New Castle), Altes Schloss (Old Castle), and Johanneskirche (St. John’s Church) will be among the places to see. After the tour, transfer to the airport. Following baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure for Ankara at 19:30 with SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 791. Arrival at 00:40 local time and end of the tour.