Magnificent Triple Benelux – France – Germany Tour Including a Cologne City Tour, 7 Nights and 8 Days with Turkish Airlines, Eid al-Fitr Special
7 Nights, 8 Days
Tour details
Day 1 Istanbul – Cologne – Amsterdam
Meeting in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, departure for Cologne at 09:10 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1671. Upon arrival at 10:45 local time, our Cologne city tour begins with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Cologne is one of Germany’s most important transportation, cultural, scientific, artistic and commercial centers. During our city tour, the Gothic Cathedral, the Rhine River and shopping streets are among the places to be seen. After our tour, we depart for Amsterdam. During our city tour in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, which borders Germany to the east and Belgium to the south, Dam Square, Central Station, the National Monument, the Royal Palace, the Flower Market and the Red Light District are among the places to be seen. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 Amsterdam – Zaanse Schans – Marken – Volendam – Giethoorn – Amsterdam
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the Magnificent Fairytale Villages and Water Canals tour (Zaanse Schans & Marken & Volendam & Giethoorn Hobbit Village), organized as an optional extra. (100 Euros) Our tour begins with the town of Zaanse Schans. One of the Netherlands’ hidden paradise towns, Zaanse Schans is a famous Dutch town with old historic windmills dating back to the 17th century that are still operating, as well as untouched nature. In the Dutch town of Zaanse Schans, with its historic windmills and wooden houses, you will feel as if you are visiting an open-air museum, with beauty unlike anything else in the world. Our second stop is Marken. After exploring the interior of this wonderful island, which was formerly an island but was later connected to the mainland by filling in the area between them, we depart for Volendam. Volendam is a place that immediately captivates visitors with its harbor, characteristic Dutch houses and people in traditional clothing. After spending pleasant time in this town, where you can taste delicious seafood and cheeses and buy inexpensive souvenirs, our final stop is Giethoorn Hobbit Village. Considered one of the most beautiful places in the world, Giethoorn is one of Europe’s most fairytale-like destinations. Giethoorn gained its popularity after the 1958 film “Fanfare” was filmed here and has continued to grow in fame since then, welcoming more than 800,000 tourists annually. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 Amsterdam – Rotterdam – Delft- The Hague Amsterdam
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the Magnificent Discovery (Rotterdam & Delft & The Hague) tour, organized as an optional extra. (65 Euros)
Our first stop is Rotterdam, the Netherlands’ second-largest city. Rebuilt after World War II, the city is home to Europe’s largest port. During our city tour, the Euromast Tower, the Old Harbor District, the Erasmus Bridge (Erasmusbrug), nicknamed the Swan, and the Cube Houses are among the places to be seen. After our visit, we depart for Delft. After our tour of this city, famous for its historic canals, workshops renowned for tile art and streets preserving the spirit of the Middle Ages, we continue to The Hague. With regard to population density,
The Hague, which is the Netherlands’ 3rd-largest city, is the administrative center of the Netherlands and is home to important institutions such as the Parliament Building (Binnenhof) and the International Court of Justice. After visiting this beautiful city, in a sense a hidden capital, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight in Amsterdam or its surroundings.
Day 4 Amsterdam – Bruges – Ghent – Brussels
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Brussels. Along the way, guests who wish may join the Magnificent Cities Bruges & Ghent tour, organized as an optional extra. (75 Euros) Our first stop is Bruges, famous for its magnificent beauty. Today, Bruges is one of Europe’s most visited cities and was placed under UNESCO protection in 1991. With its medieval architecture, canals, narrow streets, bridges, historic buildings and squares, it has become one of Europe’s most beloved destinations. After visiting this beautiful city, we travel to Ghent, another city where time seems to have stopped. With a history dating back 1,400 years, Ghent was founded where the Scheldt and Lys rivers meet and was one of the largest and wealthiest cities of the Middle Ages. After our tour of this city, famous for its medieval monuments and university, we depart for Brussels. One of the most notable stops on Benelux tours, Brussels stands out for its versatility. In this city, which offers travelers many different opportunities thanks to its cosmopolitan character, we will visit a number of valuable landmarks. Upon arrival, the Royal Palace, Chinese and Japanese houses, Brussels Cathedral, the city square, the Stock Exchange Building, the Atomium Monument and the Manneken Pis Statue are among the places to be seen. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 Brussels – Paris
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Paris, one of the world’s most romantic cities. Upon arrival in Paris, the places we will see include Charles de Gaulle and the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysees, the Louvre Museum and Pyramid, Place de l’Etoile, the Grand Palais and Petit Palais exhibition palaces, Place de la Concorde and its Obelisk, the French Parliament Building, the Alexandre III Bridge, the Seine River, Napoleon’s Tomb and the Eiffel Tower. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 Paris
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the Magnificent Paris Masterpieces & Seine River Boat tour (Eiffel Tower & Seine River Cruise & Montmartre Artists’ Hill & Sacre Coeur Basilica & Notre Dame Cathedral), organized as an optional extra. (100 Euros) Our first stop is the Eiffel Tower, the city’s iconic landmark visited by millions of tourists every year. You will have the chance to see Paris from above by going up to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower. Then we take a boat tour on the Seine River, which divides Paris in two. After seeing the historic monuments on both banks of the river during the boat tour, we take a funicular up Montmartre Hill, the highest point in Paris. At this hill, which bears the traces of important artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henry Toulouse Lautrec, Dalida, Vincent Van Gogh and Jean Marais, Sacre Coeur (Church of Vows) will be the first place we visit. After seeing this structure up close, we take a break at Place du Tertre, where you can shop and have your portrait drawn, and then visit Notre Dame Cathedral, described as a symbol of French history as well as an indispensable part of Paris’s skyline. Notre Dame Cathedral was built by order of King Louis VII, who ruled between 1137 and 1180, to demonstrate Paris’s political, economic and cultural power to the world. After seeing this magnificent structure, we take a short photo break. We then transfer to our hotel. In the evening, guests who wish may join the Magnificent Paris Under the Lights tour, organized as an optional extra. (30 Euros) The city of Paris is beautiful in a different way by day and by night. During this tour, you will have the opportunity to see Champs-Elysees, Place de la Concorde, the Louvre Museum and many other boulevards, buildings and squares illuminated at night. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 Paris –Luxembourg
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Luxembourg. Upon arrival, our Luxembourg city tour begins. Notre Dame Cathedral, the Ducal Palace, the City Hall and Constitution Square are among the places to be seen. After our tour, guests who wish may join the Magnificent History and Mosaics (Trier & Remich & Schengen) tour, organized as an optional extra. (55 Euros) Our first stop is Trier, founded by the Romans in 15 BC and known as Germany’s oldest city. Located in the Moselle Wine Region, along the banks of the Moselle River, one of the tributaries of the Rhine, among low red sandstone hills covered with vines, Trier offers sights including Porta Nigra, the largest surviving Roman city gate north of the Alps; Roman remains within a UNESCO World Heritage Site; St. Peter’s Cathedral and the Church of Our Lady; the Basilica of Constantine; and the house where Karl Marx, the revolutionary thinker and father of scientific socialism, was born. After our visit to Trier, we depart for the town of Remich, a tax haven and the place where you can shop most cheaply throughout our tour. Due to Luxembourg’s low-tax policies and its location on the border, you can purchase products such as chocolate, coffee and alcoholic beverages here at very low prices. Finally, we visit Schengen, where the borders of Germany, France and Luxembourg meet and where the free-movement agreement abolishing passport controls between European Union member countries was signed. In this village, one of Europe’s important wine regions, you will have the opportunity to taste local wines and see the monument and building where the Schengen Agreement was signed. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8 Luxembourg- Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, vacating the rooms and departing for the airport. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, departure for Istanbul at 18:05 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1706. Arrival at 23:25 local time and the end of our tour.
What's included
Flight ticket between Istanbul and Cologne // Luxembourg – Istanbul with Turkish Airlines
Airport taxes
Transfers between the airport, hotel, and city, as well as intercity transfers
7 nights – 8 days bed and breakfast accommodation in 3*/4* hotels
City tours of Düsseldorf, Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, Stuttgart
Professional Turkish-speaking guided services
Not included
• Visa Fee (170 Euro)
• Exit Tax for Abroad
• Travel Health Insurance (15 Euro)
• Extra Tours, Museum and Historical Site Entrance Fees
• Tourist City Taxes (to be paid directly to the hotel reception)
• Optional driver and guide tips
Need to Know
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1- The General Conditions are an integral part of the tour program and cannot be considered independently of the program.
2- If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip; DGNTRAVEL reserves the right to cancel the tour up to 21 days prior to the travel date. In such a case, cancellation notice is given to the guest. The full tour fee is refunded to the guest. For additional services purchased outside the tour, refunds apply as follows: if an internal connecting flight has been purchased from DGNTRAVEL, it is also refunded; visa services and travel health insurance services used for visa application on behalf of the guest cannot be refunded once utilized; if no visa application has been made, visa and health insurance fees are canceled and refunded. If the guest purchased internal connecting flights from a provider other than DGNTRAVEL, the cancellation of the tour by DGNTRAVEL does not entitle the guest to any refund from DGNTRAVEL. The guest accepts in advance any material or moral loss resulting from the tour’s cancellation, and DGNTRAVEL is not responsible.
3- If sufficient participation is not achieved, DGNTRAVEL has the good-faith right not to cancel the tour. In this case, the tour will be provided on a solely individual basis for the guest, and the guided service included in the package will only cover transfers to and from the international departure airport.
Cancellation and Modification
4- Guests can cancel without penalty until 30 days prior to the departure date by notifying DGNTRAVEL in writing, excluding airline tickets paid or reserved by DGNTRAVEL. If the cancellation occurs less than 30 days before the start, a penalty of 50% of the remaining tour fee applies if fewer than 31 days remain; for cancellations within 15 days or less before the start, the full amount of the tour fee is payable as a penalty. Additional services like internal connections, visa services, and travel insurance have varying refund conditions depending on the time of cancellation; prior inquiry about refund conditions is recommended. DGNTRAVEL cannot guarantee refunds for additional services.
Guidance Services and Extra Tours
5- The days and hours of tours specified in the program may be changed due to the open/closed status of museums and sites or weather conditions, and guided by the local guide. During tours, additional guides may accompany guests.
6- Panoramic city tours included in the package are 2-3 hour tours that provide a general introduction to the cities, including outdoor city and museum visits without entrance fees. These tours may be altered or not conducted due to local authority restrictions, closures, weather conditions, or other circumstances beyond DGNTRAVEL’s control. Some tours may be conducted by public transport or on foot where access is restricted or roads are closed.
7- Our guide may change the schedules of city and additional tours depending on the number of participants and closures of museums or sites. These changes are also applicable for changes in flight times.
8- For tours via Speed Boats: avoid heavy meals and excessive water intake before boarding. Those with stomach, back, neck issues, or pregnant guests should inform their guides.
9- Fees paid for services included in the price, such as specific tours or meals, are non-refundable if not used.
Flight Information
10- DGNTRAVEL acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline; in disputes, the relevant provisions of Turkish law, the Hague Protocol, and the Warsaw Convention will apply.
11- Scheduled and charter flights may experience delays or schedule changes. DGNTRAVEL is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. Passengers accept the risk of flight time changes or cancellations by purchasing the tour.
12- Children aged 0-2 only pay airport taxes.
13- According to airline rules, if the outbound flight is unused, the return flight is canceled automatically by the airline.
14- Check-in and boarding are personal procedures for those participating in air tours, and must be completed by guests online or at airline counters before departure.
15- Last-minute delays and gate changes are announced at airports and indicated on information screens. Guests should follow these updates themselves.
16- Guests who do not arrive at the airport on time for check-in and boarding, or do not board despite checking in, are not the responsibility of DGNTRAVEL. Missing the flight incurs all costs for re-acquiring tickets, transfers, and any additional expenses.
17- The typical baggage weight limit for flights from Turkey is 20 kg; this can vary by airline and destination country. Domestic flights may have a limit of 15 kg. Excess baggage rules are determined by airlines, not DGNTRAVEL.
18- Guests wishing to upgrade their tickets (to business or first class) after issuance can request upgrades depending on availability with the airline. No milage guarantees are provided; check if the ticket class in the program is eligible for upgrade.
19- Some airlines may charge extra for in-flight meals and online check-in services.
Other Matters
20- DGNTRAVEL is not responsible for any changes or cancellations via the hotel directly; such cases are subject to the hotel’s cancellation policies.
21- If the hotel (or hotels) are indicated only by category, not specific name, or options are provided for the same destination, guests will be informed 48 hours before travel.
22- During special periods like fairs, congresses, concerts, sports tournaments, hotels may be located farther than specified; DGNTRAVEL will notify guests 15 days prior.
23- During tour registration, guests must correctly enter or declare their passport name, date of birth, and passport number into the system. Tickets are issued based on these details; errors may incur penalties or cancellations, and guests are responsible.
24- To use mobile phones abroad, check with your service provider before departure about roaming status.
25- Hotel check-in time is at 15:00; check-out time is at 12:00.
26- DGNTRAVEL will notify the hotel of special requests (high floor, close to public areas, smoking/non-smoking, bed type) but cannot guarantee these requests are fulfilled; they depend on hotel availability.
27- Breakfast at hotels generally consists of limited options like bread, butter, jam, tea or coffee, often served in a separate dining room.
28- Some double rooms may have single beds or beds that can be combined. Many European hotels offer such options.
29- Child and extra bed policies vary by hotel and room type.
30- Extra beds and cribs are provided upon request and availability, and must be confirmed by the hotel.
31- The maximum capacity for extra beds or cribs in a room is one.
32- Triple rooms typically consist of one double bed plus an extra bed, which may be smaller or foldable, and guests agree to any possible space or bed size limitations.
33- When making reservations, provided information such as the number and ages of children, and those who will share rooms, must be accurate; incorrect info may result in additional charges or penalties.
34- In reservations for 2 adults + 1 child, the child may not have a separate bed. Child discounts apply only when the child stays with two adults. Discounts are valid for children of the specified age range sharing a room with two adults.
35- Currency exchange rate fluctuations may be reflected in prices during the day. The exchange rate at the time of payment applies. Extra services (minibar, iron, etc.) on site are paid directly to the hotel unless included in the purchase.
36- Local taxes or service fees may vary by country or city and are collected by the hotel at entry or exit.
37- Distances listed in the programs are map-based; travel times can increase due to traffic, weather, or conditions in the destination country, including roadworks.
38- DGNTRAVEL reserves the right to alter the order of cities and carriers without changing the content of the program if deemed necessary.
39- Personal belongings, suitcases, passports/ID cards are the responsibility of the guests. DGNTRAVEL is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Costs for retrieving lost belongings are borne by the owner.
40- Guests are required to carry their travel insurance policies, medications, and health reports during the trip.
41- Extra expenses like deposits and fees upon hotel entry/exit may be requested with valid identification and credit card or cash; refunds are between the hotel and guest, without DGNTRAVEL involvement.
Visa and Passport
42- Visa is not required for Turkish citizens.
43- Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from travel end date.
44- For customs and border crossings, passports must have at least 2 blank pages for entry and exit stamps.
45- Visa exemption does not guarantee entry; border authorities may deny entry or exit, and DGNTRAVEL is not responsible; travelers assume risks.
46- Non-Turkish or dual citizens using a different passport should check visa requirements with the relevant consulate; DGNTRAVEL is not responsible for consequences.
47- Passports that are torn, worn, wet, or damaged should be renewed to avoid issues at border crossings; responsibility lies with the traveler.
48- Minors traveling alone or with only one parent may need to show notarized consent; travelers and parents should be aware of this.