Meeting at Istanbul Airport, at the Turkish Airlines international departures terminal in front of the check-in counters, 3 hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure to Basel at 07:30 with Turkish Airlines flight TK 1923. Upon arrival in Basel at 09:40 local time, we will meet our vehicle and head to Strasbourg, one of the most beautiful cities in France and the pearl of the Alsace region. While touring Strasbourg, you will feel as if you are traveling back in time through Europe’s largest cobblestoned medieval districts. With its fairytale-like nature and historical structures, wooden houses, medieval churches, cathedrals, and many works of art, it is truly worth seeing. Strasbourg also has historical importance 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 additionally, those who wish may join the magnificent Fairytale Villages of Alsace tour (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr). (110 Euro)
In this tour, where we will want to take photos at every opportunity, our first stop will be Eguisheim. Awarded the title of “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 from the Middle Ages, Gothic-style churches, and colorful houses. While walking through Colmar’s well-preserved streets, you will see St. Martin’s Cathedral, built entirely of pink stones, Little Venice with its canals reminiscent of Venice in Italy, Maison Pfister, one of Colmar’s oldest houses, and Maison des Tetes, a Renaissance building decorated with heads. Our third stop on the tour is Kaysersberg. Kaysersberg is a charming part of the Alsace region as 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 landmarks. In the center of the town, Sainte-Croix Church stands out with its Gothic architecture. After the tour, we continue to Riquewihr, one of Alsace’s most enchanting towns, featuring many half-timbered houses that give the town its charm. This historic village, with its old houses decorated with colorful flowers, narrow streets, and medieval fabric surrounded by walls, fascinates its visitors. 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 the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Germany Duo tour (Heidelberg & Baden Baden & Outlet Center). (110 Euro) Our first stop is Heidelberg. 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, a calm, elegant, and refined city, welcomes you with the harmony of architecture and colors. On our city tour here, Hauptstrasse, Marktplatz Square, the Old Bridge, and Heidelberg Castle are among the places to be seen. After the tour, our second stop is Baden Baden, a place immersed in nature, a center of culture and art, with thermal springs and even Europe’s most famous casino among its many attractions. After exploring Baden Baden, where many famous writers and composers found inspiration, we end with free time at the outlet center, home to many well-known brands. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Schaffhausen Rhine Falls and Swiss Cities tour (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. This place, embraced by the powerful arms of the Rhine River, is a paradise where you will find peace while watching the dance of the deep blue waters. After our enchanting walk accompanied by the power of the water and the impressive scenery, our second stop is Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city, 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 the largest clock tower in Europe, we continue our tour along Bahnhofstrasse, considered the city’s shopping avenue. After the tour, we head to Lucerne, a historic city located in central Switzerland at the foothills of the Alps. In this fascinating 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 at a hotel in the surrounding area.
After breakfast, check-out from the rooms and depart for Freiburg. Freiburg, Germany’s fourth-largest city, is located near the Black Forest and is a medieval, history-filled city that enchants visitors with its natural beauty. On our city tour here, the city’s symbol and one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture, Münster Cathedral, Markthalle (Covered Market), Münsterplatz (Main Square), Rathausplatz, Kaiser Joseph Street, Augustiner Platz, Adelhauser Platz, and Gerberau are among the places to be seen. After the tour, we head to Basel. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Basel, Switzerland’s third-most populous city after Zurich and Geneva, is a magnificent city that combines both modern and historical textures and, although small in area, holds many treasures. During our city tour here, Basel Cathedral, where the grave of the famous Renaissance writer Erasmus of Rotterdam is located, Marktplatz, and Hotel Les Trois Roi are among the places to be seen. After the tour, we depart for Basel Airport. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure to Istanbul at 18:55 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1926. Arrival at 23:05 local time and the end of our tour.