Day 1: Istanbul - Geneva
Meeting at 09:00 in front of the Ajet Airlines counter at the International Departures Terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Following check-in procedures, departure for Geneva at 11:55 on Ajet Airlines’ scheduled flight VF53. Arrival in Geneva at 13:00 and commencement of our panoramic city tour. Following our arrival in Geneva, the European headquarters of the United Nations, we will take a panoramic city tour of Geneva. During our tour, Lake Léman, Mont Blanc Bridge, the Great Cathedral, Notre Dame Cathedral, Jean-Jacques Rousseau Island, and the Old Town are among the places to be seen. Following our tour, free time; guests who wish may join the Geneva Masterpieces Tour. Following our tour, departure for our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Geneva or the surrounding area.
Optional Tour: Geneva Masterpieces Tour Per Person: 40 Euros
This is a special tour in which we discover not only Geneva’s main highlights but also the city’s hidden areas, aristocratic residential districts, historic streets along the lake, and detailed parts of the Old Town accompanied by a guide.
It has been prepared for our guests visiting Geneva for the first time or wishing to experience the city “not merely as a collection of photo spots, but with its soul.”
Day 2: Geneva – Bern – Basel
Following breakfast in the morning, we will check out of our rooms and depart for Bern. Along the way, guests may join the optional Lausanne & Montreux Riviera Tour. Following our tour, we arrive in Bern and begin our panoramic city tour. We arrive in the city center of Bern, which bears traces of the Middle Ages and has been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. We then begin our Bern city tour. The clock tower, the Old Town—known as Europe’s largest covered shopping area—Einstein’s House, the History Museum, the Parliament building and its square are among the places to be seen panoramically. There are more than 100 fountains spread across different parts of Bern. Each of them tells the story of an event and a hero from the city’s history. Following our tour, we depart for Basel at the time determined by our guide. Guests who wish may join the optional Basel Evening Lights & Rhine Riverbank Tour. Overnight at our hotel in Basel or the surrounding area.
Optional Tour: Lausanne & Montreux Riviera Tour Per Person: 70 Euros
Lausanne and Montreux, two of Switzerland’s most elegant cities, are situated along a magnificent route on the shores of Lake Léman known as the “Swiss Riviera.” With lake views shining between the mountains, palm trees lining the shore, and historic buildings, the region is one of Europe’s most peaceful and refined travel destinations. Our first stop is Lausanne. At Ouchy Port, we enjoy a walk accompanied by lake views, see the area where the Olympic Committee is located, and view the city square and cathedral from the outside. We have free time in Lausanne’s art-filled streets and experience the Swiss lifestyle by the lake. We then continue to Montreux.
Montreux, where famous singers and artists lived for many years, is the heart of the “Swiss Riviera,” with its lakeside promenade, cafés, and enchanting atmosphere. As we walk along the lake, we take unique photo breaks on the promenade decorated with palm trees and flowers. Finally, we photograph Château de Chillon, the symbol of the shores of Lake Léman, from the outside. Extending from the mountain slope toward the lake, this château is one of Switzerland’s most visited historic structures, and its views are breathtaking.
Optional Tour: Basel Evening Lights & Rhine Riverbank Tour Per Person: 40 Euros
We set out to discover Basel, Switzerland’s cultural capital, at its most beautiful under the lights. Beginning our walk along the Rhine River, we get to know the city through its nighttime views and experience the enchanting atmosphere where Basel’s medieval character merges with the lights. Places to be seen include Münster Cathedral (from the outside), one of the city’s most impressive buildings with its colorful stained-glass windows and views of the Rhine River. Rathaus – Red City Hall, an architectural masterpiece perfect for photographs with its nighttime illumination. Marktplatz Square, the historic market district and the surrounding streets. Medieval streets & boutique arcades, a panoramic walk through narrow streets bearing Basel’s cultural heritage. Rhine Riverbank, where you will have the opportunity to see the finest photographs of the bridges and city skyline under the lights. This short and enjoyable evening tour is an ideal option for our guests who wish to discover Basel under the lights after a busy day.
Day 3: Basel – Zurich
Following breakfast in the morning, we will check out of our rooms and depart for Zurich. Guests who wish may join our Alsace Colorful Villages Tour (Colmar & Eguisheim). Following our tour, we continue toward Zurich. In addition to being Switzerland’s financial capital, it is an elegant city where clean streets, lake views, historic buildings, and modern life coexist. During our panoramic city tour, Lake Zurich, the Limmat River, the famous Bahnhofstrasse, the Grossmünster and Fraumünster churches, the historic Old Town district, and Lindenhof Hill are among the places to be seen. Accompanied by our guide’s explanations, we will discover both the historic and modern faces of the city and experience Zurich’s calm and elegant atmosphere. Overnight at our hotel in Zurich or the surrounding area.
Optional Tour: Alsace Colorful Villages Tour (Colmar & Eguisheim) Per Person 70 Euros
On this special tour to the magical atmosphere of the Alsace region, we discover two unique villages that look as though they have come straight from a storybook. Our first stop is Colmar, a romantic city where its flower-adorned canals, colorful half-timbered houses, and the postcard-like beauty of the Petite Venise district invite photographs at every step. As we walk through its historic streets, the scent of French pastry shops, colorful windows, and warm atmosphere provide our guests with unforgettable moments. Following Colmar, we continue to Eguisheim, which holds the title of “France’s Most Beautiful Village.” With its circular architecture, pastel-colored houses, and street layout reminiscent of a film set, Eguisheim is one of Alsace’s most admired villages. As we stroll through the village squares adorned with flowers, we encounter wine and cheese shops unique to the region, offering our guests a special experience both visually and culturally. Taking place among colorful houses and fairytale-like streets, this tour promises the most photogenic and peaceful moments of the journey. It is a unique opportunity for our guests who wish to see Europe’s romantic villages.
Day 4: Zurich
Following breakfast in the morning, free time all day. Guests who wish may join the Heidi’s Fairytale Land: Heidiland Tour. Following our tour, departure for our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Zurich or the surrounding area.
Optional Tour: Heidiland & Maienfeld – Heidi Village Tour Per Person 60 Euros
Located at the foot of the Alps, among lush green valleys and traditional Swiss mountain houses, Heidi Village offers our guests a journey filled with natural beauty and nostalgia. During this tour, which takes place in a calm and peaceful atmosphere away from the crowds of the city, we have the opportunity to see firsthand the geography where Heidi’s enchanting story takes place. As we proceed toward the Maienfeld region, the wide meadows, flower-covered hills, and flawless views of the Alps that appear before us give our guests the feeling of stepping into a Swiss fairytale. The pleasant walk we take around the area where Heidi’s house is located allows you to experience the village’s nostalgic character and the tranquility of nature in the best possible way. Wooden houses, stone paths, and green slopes stretching toward the sky provide an ideal setting for photography enthusiasts. This tour is an unforgettable experience for our guests who wish to be close to nature and experience the Swiss countryside in its romantic and serene form. It is one of the most peaceful and enjoyable stops on tour programs departing from Zurich.
Day 5: Zurich – Istanbul
Following breakfast in the morning, we will check out of our rooms and have free time. Guests who wish may join the Zurich Morning Sightseeing & Lakeside Walk Tour. Meeting at the time determined by our guide, followed by departure for Zurich Airport. Departure at 14:00 for Sabiha Gökçen Airport on Ajet Airlines’ scheduled flight VF54. Following a comfortable and convenient flight, arrival at Istanbul Airport at 18:55 and the end of our tour… We hope to see you again on your future journeys...
Optional Tour: Zurich Morning Sightseeing & Lakeside Walk Per Person 30 Euros
With our guide, we take a short city walking tour to experience Zurich’s calmest and most enjoyable morning atmosphere. Our walk along Lake Zurich, accompanied by fresh air, allows us to discover the city’s peaceful side. We then take a short tour of the Old Town around the Limmat River, seeing the area featuring Grossmünster, Fraumünster, and historic houses. Following photo breaks, we depart for the airport.
OPTIONAL TOUR PACKAGE – 15% DISCOUNT
To enable our guests to experience the tour more advantageously, we offer all the optional tours in our program as a single package with a 15% discount. The package includes all of the optional tours listed below:
Package Contents:
• Geneva Masterpieces Tour – 40 €
• Lausanne & Montreux Riviera Tour – 70 €
• Basel Evening Lights & Rhine Riverbank Tour – 40 €
• Alsace Colorful Villages Tour (Colmar & Eguisheim) – 70 €
• Heidi’s Fairytale Land: Heidiland Tour – 60 €
• Zurich Morning Sightseeing & Lakeside Walk – 30 €
Total Value: 40 + 70 + 40 + 70 + 60+30 = 310 €
Package Sale Price with 15% Discount:
310 € → 260 €
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Child Discounts
• 0 – 2 Years: Free
• 2 – 10 Years: 50% discount
(310 € → 165 €)
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Notes
• When purchasing the package, the tours are considered to have been purchased individually; it is up to you how many of the tours you will attend.
• The package will be announced to guests by the guide on the first day of the tour.
• The package price is valid only at the beginning of the tour; no discount is applied to partial purchases made during the tour.
GENERAL TERMS
1- These General Terms are an integral part of the tour program and cannot be considered independently of the tour program.
2- If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, DGNTRAVEL may cancel the tour up to 21 days before the trip departure date. In such a case, the cancellation information will be communicated to the guest. The entire tour fee will be refunded to the guest. Regarding refunds for additional services purchased outside the tour; any domestic connecting flight purchased from DGNTRAVEL will also be refunded to the guest. If a visa application has been made on behalf of the guest using the visa service and travel health insurance, these services cannot be refunded as they will have been used. If no visa application has been made, the visa and travel health insurance will also be canceled and refunded. If the guest purchased the domestic connecting flight from a different product provider independent of DGNTRAVEL, the guest may not request any refund from DGNTRAVEL if the trip is canceled by DGNTRAVEL. The guest accepts in advance, at the time of purchasing the tour, any material and moral losses that may arise due to the cancellation of the tour, and DGNTRAVEL cannot be held responsible.
3- If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, DGNTRAVEL reserves the right not to cancel the tour as a gesture of goodwill. In this case, since the tour will be provided individually for the guest, the guiding service included in the package will cover only the airport transfer abroad in both directions.
Cancellation and Changes
4- For cancellations made more than 30 days before the tour departure date, the cost of these flight tickets, which do not allow cancellation, changes or refunds, will be charged as a penalty.
5- Our guests have the right to cancel without penalty, provided that they notify DGNTRAVEL in writing up to 30 days before the tour departure date, excluding airline tickets that have been paid for and/or committed to by DGNTRAVEL. If fewer than 31 days remain until the trip start date, the guest may cancel by paying a penalty equal to 50% of the remaining tour fee after deducting the flight ticket cost. If 15 days or less remain until the trip start date, the guest may cancel by paying the entire tour fee as a penalty. If cancellation is requested, advance information must be obtained regarding refunds for additional services such as domestic connecting flights, visa services and travel health insurance, as their cancellation and refund conditions may vary depending on the period in which cancellation is requested. DGNTRAVEL cannot make any commitment regarding cancellation refunds for additional services.
Guiding Services and Optional Tours
6- The days and times of the tours specified in the program may be changed by the guide according to the opening/closing status of museums and archaeological sites at the destinations and weather conditions. Different guides may accompany our guests during the tours.
7- The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours of no more than 2–3 hours, arranged for the general introduction of the cities and conducted panoramically with the guide's narration from inside the vehicle, excluding museum and archaeological site entrance fees. DGNTRAVEL shall not be responsible if panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, cannot take place because local authorities do not permit visiting or entering the relevant locations on the corresponding day and time, roads are closed due to any event, or weather conditions make it impossible to conduct the tour. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot where roads are closed or vehicle access is not permitted, subject to available facilities.
8- Our guide may change the days of city tours and/or additional tours, while adhering to the content of our tours, depending on the number of participants and whether museums and archaeological sites are closed. This also applies in case of changes to flight times.
9- Points to be considered on our Speed Boat tours include not eating a heavy meal immediately before boarding the boat and not drinking excessive amounts of water. Guests with stomach, back or neck complaints, as well as pregnant guests, must inform their guides of their condition.
10- If guests do not participate in the tours or meal services specified among the services included in the prices, no refund will be made.
About Flights
11- DGNTRAVEL acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger, and in the event of any disputes, the relevant provisions of Turkish legislation, as well as the Hague Protocol and the Warsaw Convention, shall apply.
12- There may be delays or changes to flight times on scheduled and charter flights. DGNTRAVEL is obliged to notify guests of these changes as soon as possible. The passenger purchased the trip by accepting the risk of a change or cancellation of the flight time.
13- Children between 0 and 2 years of age pay only the airport tax.
14- In accordance with airline rules, if the outbound flight of a round-trip airline ticket is not used, the return flight is canceled by the airline.
15- Check-in and boarding procedures required for persons participating in tours involving flights are personal procedures, and guests must complete these procedures before the flight at the airports, at the relevant airline counters, or online through the airlines' websites.
16- Last-minute delays and gate changes that may occur on flights are announced over the public-address systems at airports and displayed on the information boards in the airport. Guests must personally follow this information.
17- DGNTRAVEL shall not be responsible if guests who are not present at the specified airport at the times notified in accordance with airline rules, who do not complete their check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who complete their check-in and boarding procedures on time but do not board the aircraft are unable to take the flight. All expenses related to obtaining new round-trip flight tickets and transfers in the destination region, etc., required for guests who miss the aircraft to join the tour, shall be borne by the guests themselves.
18- The baggage allowance generally applicable to flights departing from Turkey is 20 kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. If there are domestic flights within the destination country, the baggage allowance on these domestic flights may be reduced to 15 kg. Excess baggage weight and pricing rules are determined by the airlines and are not the responsibility of DGNTRAVEL.
19- For our guests who wish to upgrade their flight tickets using miles (to business or first class); the upgrade may be carried out after the tickets have been issued, subject to the availability of the airline (please check the airline in which you hold membership). Miles are not guaranteed for every flight. Please check whether the program's tickets belong to an upgradeable class.
20- On some airlines, food and beverage services and online check-in may be subject to an additional charge.
Other Matters
21- DGNTRAVEL shall not accept responsibility for any change or cancellation made by the guest by contacting the hotel directly. In this case, DGNTRAVEL's cancellation conditions shall apply.
22- In cases where only category information is provided in the tour program without specifying the hotel name(s) and/or options are offered for the same destination, DGNTRAVEL will notify the guest 48 hours before the trip departure.
23- During special periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events and sports tournaments, hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified locations or kilometers. In such a case, DGNTRAVEL will provide information 15 days before the tour departure date.
24- During registration for the purchased tour, the guest must correctly enter/provide the name appearing in the passport, date of birth and passport number in the system. Flight tickets are issued according to this information. Penalties for cancellation or changes to flight tickets resulting from incorrect information will be charged to the guests.
25- To use your mobile phones abroad, check with the company to which your line belongs, before leaving Turkey, whether your phone is enabled for international use.
26- For accommodation, hotel check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 12:00.
27- DGNTRAVEL conveys requests regarding the room (high floor, proximity to common areas, smoking/non-smoking, bed type) to the hotel. Efforts are made to provide the reserved rooms according to the guest's preferences, subject to hotel availability. Fulfillment of these requests depends on availability at check-in and cannot be guaranteed by DGNTRAVEL.
28- Breakfast served at hotels differs from the rich breakfast customary in Turkish cuisine. It is generally served as a continental breakfast consisting of limited options such as butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group.
29- In some cases, a double bed may be provided instead of a twin room with two separate beds. Most European hotels offer rooms with two beds that can be joined when necessary.
30- Child and extra bed policies may vary according to each hotel's room types.
31- Any extra bed or baby cot is provided upon request and subject to hotel availability, and must be approved by the hotel.
32- The maximum capacity for an extra bed or baby cot in a room is 1.
33- Extra beds are provided in triple rooms; in these room types, the bed allocated to the third person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Extra beds consist of beds known as folding beds and couch beds. Our guests are deemed to have accepted the possible cramped conditions and bed type in rooms due to extra beds added to standard rooms in triple-room and/or child reservations.
34- If the number of children staying with adults and the children's ages specified in hotel reservations are incorrectly declared by our guests, the relevant hotels may charge an additional fee. In such a case, responsibility lies with the guest who made the incorrect declaration. The hotel may request identification to determine the children's ages.
35- In reservations for 2 adults + 1 child, a separate bed may not be available for the child. Child prices are valid only when the child stays with two adults. Child discounts apply to a “single child” in the eligible age group staying with two adults.
36- Changes in the exchange rate during the day are reflected in prices in Turkish lira. The exchange rates at the time of payment are valid. Additional requests and certain extra services received at the hotel (minibar, ironing, etc.) are subject to additional charges by the hotel. These costs are not included in the price during purchase and are paid directly to the hotel during your stay.
37- Some countries have different practices regarding city, tourism or local taxes. Any such city, tourism or other taxes are collected from the guest by the hotel upon entry or departure.
38- The road distances given in the programs are map-based. Travel times may be extended due to traffic, weather conditions, the geographical location of the country visited, roadworks and road conditions.
39- DGNTRAVEL may change the order of the cities in the program and the main airline to be used for flights in mandatory circumstances or whenever it deems necessary, without altering the content of the program.
40- Persons participating in the tour are responsible for their personal belongings, bags, luggage, passports/identity cards, and DGNTRAVEL shall not be responsible for forgotten, lost or stolen items. If forgotten items are found, all expenses incurred in delivering them to the country and/or person concerned shall be borne by the owner of the item.
41- Persons participating in the tour must carry their travel health insurance policies and, if they have any health problems, the relevant medication and medical reports with them.
42- Upon hotel check-in, the hotel may request a photo ID/passport issued by official authorities and a credit card or cash deposit for possible extra expenses. The refund of the deposit requested at check-out is a transaction between the hotel and the guest, and DGNTRAVEL has no involvement.
Visa and Passport
43- A visa requirement applies to citizens of the Republic of Türkiye
44- Our guests' passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the end date of the trip.
45- At customs crossings/border gates, your passport must have at least 2 blank pages so that entry and exit stamps can be affixed.
46- Being exempt from a visa to enter the countries in this tour does not mean that entry into or departure from the country is guaranteed. Passport control officers have the authority to refuse you entry to or exit from the country. DGNTRAVEL shall not be responsible for this; responsibility lies with the passenger.
47- Guests who are not Turkish citizens or who have dual citizenship and will participate in the tour using the passport of the other country must personally consult the relevant consulates regarding the visa procedure applied by the country to be visited to the passport they will use; otherwise, DGNTRAVEL shall not be responsible for any resulting consequences.
48- Passports must be renewed to avoid problems with customs police at the border gate of the country to be visited due to passports that are torn, worn, wet and/or subject to similar damage(s). Otherwise, responsibility lies with the passenger.
49- As there is a possibility that guests under the age of 18 traveling alone or accompanied by only one of their parents may be asked by the police officer on duty at entry and exit points for a document showing the joint consent of the parents, we recommend that guests under 18 and their parents pay particular attention to this matter.
Included Services
• Ajet Airlines scheduled flight economy class ticket between Saw – Geneva / Zurich – Saw
•>A total of 4 nights’ accommodation, including 1 night in Geneva and its surroundings, 1 night in Basel and its surroundings, and 1 night in Zurich and its surroundings, in 3- and 4-star hotel categories
• Breakfasts at the hotel
• Panoramic city tours specified in the program (Zurich, Bern, Geneva)
• All transfers specified in the program
• Turkish-speaking guide service
Services Not Included :
• International Departure Tax Stamp :
• Visa Fee Istanbul :
• Visa fee Izmir Ankara :
• Travel Insurance (Up to 65 Years Old) :
• Travel insurance (between 66-75 years old) :
• All kinds of hotel extras and personal expenses
• Hotel taxes (The mandatory payment of 60 Euros per person, covering city tax, check point fees, local service charges, handling fee, bus entrance fees and operational service expenses, will be collected in cash by the guide before the tour departs)