2026 YEAR
JOURNEY FROM THE CITIES TO FAIRYTALE VILLAGES
GERMANY – FRANCE – SWITZERLAND
With Scheduled Flights of Pegasus Airlines
Departure on October 6, 2026
4 Nights – 5 Days
INCLUDING BASEL, STRASBOURG, FREIBURG TOURS!
CONNECTION OPPORTUNITY FROM ALL OF TURKEY AND CYPRUS!
Day 1 ISTANBUL – BASEL – STRASBOURG
Meeting at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departures terminal in front of Pegasus Airlines counter 3 hours before the flight. After luggage, ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Basel at 10:20 by Pegasus Airlines flight PC939. After arriving in Basel at local time 12:25, our panoramic city tour begins with our vehicle waiting at the airport. Significant sites include Basel Munster, where the tomb of the renowned Renaissance writer Erasmus is located, Münster Square, the former Venice Consulate, Marktplatz (the main square and market place), and Basel Town Hall.
After the tour, we head towards Strasbourg. During our tour, we will explore the Grande Île region, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Here, you'll see the masterpiece of Gothic architecture, the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the fairytale neighborhood of Petite France surrounded by canals, and Place Kleber. The Petite France area is famous for its colorful half-timbered houses. These buildings represent the finest examples of Alsace's traditional architecture, called "colombage," with wooden frameworks, red-tiled roofs, and intricately detailed designs that create a medieval atmosphere.
For many years, a Germanic dialect known as Alsatian was spoken in the Alsace region, but today the majority of the population speaks French. Nevertheless, you can see the German influence in the signs and village names. After the visit, there will be free time to explore the lively streets of the city on your own, where guests can taste the delicious Alsace cuisine or purchase souvenirs from traditional shops. At the end of the day, we transfer to our hotel in Strasbourg.
Day 2 ALSACE WINE ROAD AND FAIRYTALE VILLAGES (RIQUEWİHR – KAYSERSBERG – EGUİSHEİM – COLMAR)
After breakfast, guests who wish can join an extra tour to explore the fairytale villages along the Alsace Wine Road. Our route will take us by the impressive Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle, which rises majestically on the slopes of the Vosges Mountains, and we will hear the history of the castle and stories of its sieges from our guide.
Our next stop is Riquewihr. Here, we have the opportunity to explore the 13th-century walls, stone streets, and wine cellars. We will gain insight into Alsace viticulture and the famous Alsace wines in the village square.
We continue our tour to Kaysersberg. We will listen to the story of the Nobel Peace Prize winner Albert Schweitzer's birthplace and take a photo break at the village's historic stone bridge.
After Kaysersberg, we will proceed to Eguisheim, one of the most beautiful villages in Alsace. Here, we take a short walk among the charming narrow streets with colorful half-timbered houses adorned with flowers and see the historic fountain and castle ruins in the square. Our guide will narrate the history of Eguisheim from the Middle Ages to the present.
In the afternoon, we arrive in Colmar. We walk along the canals of the postcard-like Petite Venise area and get the chance to see the impressive Gothic architecture of St. Martin's Church. Our guide shares the life story of Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, the sculptor of the Liberty Statue, while we examine the Renaissance facade decorations of the Pfister House. The Old Customs House, Marché Couvert Indoor Market, and the Unterlinden Museum with its rich collections will be among the places we explore with the guide’s external narration.
After the tour, we give free time for shopping and dinner in Colmar city center.
In the evening, we return to Strasbourg and transfer to our hotel.
Kaysersberg & Eguisheim & Colmar & Riquewihr (95 Euro)
Day 3 FROM SHOPPING TO THE ROMANTICISM OF HEIDELBERG (OUTLET-HEIDELBERG)
After breakfast at our hotel in Strasbourg, guests who wish can leave at the appointed time for the Outlet and Heidelberg tour. Our first stop will be the outlet between Baden-Baden in Germany and Strasbourg in France, where about a hundred world-famous brands are located. After enjoying shopping at the outlet with tax-free opportunities, we head towards the romantic Heidelberg by the Neckar River. During the guided tour, we will see Heidelberg Castle from the outside, enjoy the river view from the historic stone bridge, and witness the city's rich past while walking through Marktplatz Square and Hauptstrasse. As we walk through the streets of Heidelberg, known by Goethe as the “ideal city,” we pass by University Square and hear the story of Germany's oldest university. After learning about the defense history behind the stone towers of the Old Bridge, we give free time for you to spend as you wish in the enchanting atmosphere of Heidelberg. Afterwards, we return to our hotel in Strasbourg.
Heidelberg & Outlet (95 Euro)
Day 4 STRASBOURG – SCHAFFHAUSEN RHINE FALLS – ZURICH – LUCERNE – STRASBOURG
After breakfast at the hotel, we leave for the Schaffhausen Rhine Falls & Zurich & Lucerne tour for guests who wish to join. Our first visit will be the Schaffhausen Rhine Falls, where the Rhine River originates. After a walk around the largest waterfall in Europe, which has a width of 150 meters and a height of 23 meters, we proceed to Zurich, Switzerland’s financial capital and largest city. As we walk along Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world’s most famous shopping streets, we glance at the windows of renowned boutiques and identify the historic buildings on both banks of the Limmat River with our guide's narration. We will see the Chagall stained glass windows of Fraumünster Church, the impressive towers of Grossmünster, and walk through the ancient streets of the Old Town, witnessing Zurich's history extending from the Middle Ages to the present. This trip, blending modern culture with historical heritage, invites you to an unforgettable experience that touches the heart of Switzerland.
After our tour, we move on to Lucerne. It’s enough to visit Lucerne to confirm Alexandre Dumas's saying, “If Switzerland is an oyster, Lucerne is the pearl inside of it.” Our first stop in Lucerne will be the Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke), the oldest wooden bridge in Europe built in 1333. This bridge spans the Reuss River and reveals much more than just Lucerne’s history. One of its main features that sets it apart is the paintings hanging from the ceiling, depicting Lucerne’s history throughout the bridge. Our second stop is the Lion Monument, one of the city’s most striking points. Created in the 18th century to commemorate 800 Swiss soldiers who lost their lives defending King Louis, this sculpture illustrates a sorrowful lion carved into a giant rock. After photographing this, known as Mark Twain's "most affecting and mournful piece of stone,” we give free time in the area to shop for Swiss watches, knives, and etc. At the end of the tour, we transfer back to our hotel in Strasbourg.
Schaffhausen Rhine Falls & Zurich & Lucerne tour (120 Euro)
Day 5 STRASBOURG – FREIBURG – BASEL – ISTANBUL
After breakfast, we check out from our rooms and set off for Freiburg, bidding farewell to Alsace’s elegant architecture. This city, often referred to as the pearl of the Black Forest, is known for its vibrant streets, green environment, and historical structures. During our city tour, we briefly present the impressive Freiburg Minster (Cathedral), visit Markthalle to smell local delicacies, and explore the lively Münsterplatz square and historic Rathausplatz buildings. While walking along Kaiser Joseph Street, we see how the city’s modern and historical textures interweave, and enjoy a pleasant stroll through the colorful houses of Augustiner Platz, Adelhauser Platz, and Gerberau.
After the tour, we head to Basel airport. After luggage and ticket procedures, we take off to Istanbul at 18:05 by Pegasus Airlines flight PC942. We arrive at local time 22:00, and the tour concludes. We hope to see you on our next trip.
SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE PRICE
- Round-trip flight ticket with Pegasus Airlines from Istanbul (SAW) to Basel and back to Istanbul (SAW)
- Airport taxes
- Transfers between the airport and hotel and intercity transfers
- City tours of Basel, Strasbourg, and Freiburg
- 3* Hotels, etc. 4 Nights – 5 Days bed and breakfast accommodation
- Professional Turkish-speaking guiding service
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE PRICE
- Visa Fee
- International departure tax
- Travel Health Insurance
- Any service that is explicitly not included in the package price
- Additional tours recommended by the guide based on the itinerary, time zone, and number of participants, apart from the extra tours included in the program
- Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites
- All additional tours mentioned in the program (not included in the tour package price. Participation is completely voluntary, and related fees will be added to the tour price.)
- Personal expenses
- Tips for drivers and guides at your discretion
- City Taxes (2 - 6 Euros per night), will be collected from our guests by the guide to be paid to the hotels.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- It is the guest's responsibility to follow the procedure changes related to Covid as determined by the Health Ministries of the countries to be traveled.
- A passport that is valid for at least 6 months is mandatory for overseas trips. Passports older than 10 years are not valid for international travel and must be renewed before the tour date. Entry is not allowed with torn and worn-out passports.
- For visa applications, a passport that is valid for at least 6 months and the documents listed in the visa requirements list, which can be obtained from our agencies, must be submitted to the agency with written approval at least 1 month before the tour date.
- The visa must be obtained from the first country of entry into the tour or the country with the longest stay; otherwise, Adonis.com is not responsible for the passport police not allowing entry into the country.
- In case of tour cancellation, the visa fee and insurance fees are non-refundable.
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- During registration, the name, date of birth, and passport number as they appear on the passport must be entered into the system. Flight tickets are issued based on this information. Cancellation or changes of flight tickets due to incorrect information will incur no-show fees charged to the guests.
- Flight times may change before departure, and all guests are required to confirm in writing 48 hours prior to departure by calling the central office.
- The city where the flight lands may vary. Adonis.com cannot be held responsible for schedule changes made by airlines and any possible delays.
- Guests who do not confirm flight times and routes are not held responsible by Adonis.com for changes in domestic transfer flights.
- The airline's rules apply to group tickets, and if the outbound flight cannot be used, the return flight cannot be used either, according to group ticket rules.
- The general baggage weight for flights departing from Turkey is 20Kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. In domestic flights in the destination countries, this weight may be reduced to 15Kg. Rules for excess baggage weight/price are determined by airlines and are not the responsibility of Adonis.com.
- If the number of participants in the package tour is insufficient, the customer will be notified of the tour cancellation 20 days in advance.
- The route specified in the tour program is a sample route, and changes may occur in the tour itinerary. City introduction tours can be conducted on the following day/days depending on the arrival time in the city. The excursions mentioned in the programs may be conducted on days other than those specified at the discretion of the guide for any reason.
- Extra tours will be conducted only if there is a minimum participation of 10 people; if the participation is less, at the discretion of the guide, it may be conducted with adjusted prices if necessary. Adonis.com cannot be held responsible for the inability to conduct these trips or tours.
- Extra tours along the route will only take place if at least 10 people from the group participate. Guests who do not wish to participate will be kept at the rest area.
- Tours or trips that are not permitted to be conducted by local authorities for any reason will not be carried out. Adonis.com cannot be held responsible for the inability to conduct these tours or trips.
- Entrance fees to museums and historical sites are not included in the prices.
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- All hotel names indicated in the programs are for example only, and they are written to provide an indication of star category and distance. It does not mean that accommodation will be made at the specified named hotel.
- In triple rooms, there is an extra bed application, and the 3rd bed is smaller than the standard bed and/or an additional folding bed.
- Child discounts are valid only for children within a specific age group staying with 2 adults.
- In cases where minors under 18 years old who are not considered adults do not participate in the tour with either one or both parents, it is mandatory to carry the necessary consent documents with them during the trip.
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