Switzerland & France & Germany Tour with Ajet Airlines Special Eid al-Adha 3 Nights 4 Days

3 Nights, 4 Days
Tour details

Day 1: Istanbul – Basel – Freiburg – Strasbourg

Meeting at 07:00 in front of the AJet Airlines counter at the International Departures Terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Following check-in procedures, departure for Basel at 09:55 on AJet Airlines scheduled flight VF105. Arrival in Basel at 11:15. Following passport control upon arrival, we will take our waiting buses and enjoy our panoramic Basel city tour. Basel Minster, Hotel Les Trois Roi and Marktplatz are among the places to be seen. Guests who wish may join the Basel Masterpieces Tour, which will be organized as an extra tour by our guide after the panoramic tour. During this comprehensive tour, Basel’s most important historical, architectural and cultural highlights will be explored in detail accompanied by our guide. Following our tour, departure for Freiburg. During our Freiburg city tour, Freiburg Cathedral, the old city gates Martinstor, Schwabentor and Breisacher Tor are among the places to be seen. After a short break, departure for Strasbourg. Guests who wish may join the Mulhouse Tour, which will be organized as an extra tour by our guide along the way. Following our tour, departure for Strasbourg. During our panoramic Strasbourg tour, Petit France (Little France), with its Alsatian houses dating back to the Middle Ages, the Ponts Couverts covered bridges built at the beginning of the 14th century, Vauban Dam, where magnificent photographs can be taken, Kammerzell House, Strasbourg Notre Dame Cathedral and Rohan Palace are among the places to be seen. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg and its surroundings.

Extra Tour: Basel Masterpieces Tour: 25 Euros per person

Basel’s narrow streets preserving its medieval character, viewpoints overlooking the Rhine River and the city’s landmark buildings will be explored accompanied by our guides. The tour includes Basel Münster (Cathedral), Münsterplatz Square, Pfalz Panorama Terrace (Rhine River view), Rathaus Basel (Red Town Hall) – inner courtyard, Spalentor (medieval city gate), Tinguely Fountain, Barfüsserplatz and the Old Town Streets, Mittlere Brücke (Middle Bridge), Kunstmuseum Basel (from the outside) and Elisabethenkirche (panoramic view).

Extra Tour: Mulhouse Tour: 70 Euros per person

Mulhouse is the second-largest city in the region after Strasbourg, located close to the German and Swiss borders. A large industrial city nicknamed “French Manchester,” Mulhouse is also famous for its museums. Hôtel de Ville, a 16th-century building constructed in the Rhenish Renaissance style, the Workers’ Quarter, established in the mid-19th century and inspiring workers’ neighborhoods in many industrial cities, and Place de la Bourse and the Société Industrielle de Mulhouse building, both located in the Nouveau Quartier and built in the 19th century, are among the places to be seen.

Day 2: Strasbourg

After breakfast, free time. Guests who wish may join the Alsace’s Fairy-Tale Villages and Little Venice Colmar Tour, which will be organized as an extra tour by our guide. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg.

Extra Tour: Alsace’s Fairy-Tale Villages and Little Venice Colmar: 90 Euros per person

During this special tour, where we will discover Alsace’s fairy-tale villages resembling postcards and Colmar, one of the most romantic cities in the region, our guests will feel as if they are in a film scene. Our first stop is Eguisheim, selected as “Europe’s Most Beautiful Village of the Year.” With its circular layout, flower-adorned medieval houses, cobblestone streets and peaceful atmosphere, it resembles a true fairy-tale village. We will experience the village’s magical spirit with a short walk among the colorful houses. Colmar, our second stop, is known as the wine capital of Alsace. The Petite Venice area, meaning “Little Venice,” has a romantic atmosphere with its colorful houses lining the canals and streets decorated with flowers. While walking through the streets of Colmar, narrow cobblestone streets, flower-adorned windows and the peaceful atmosphere created by the canals will provide our guests with unforgettable moments. Riquewihr, the final stop of our tour, is considered one of the most beautiful villages in the world. It is famous for its medieval buildings, cobblestone streets, vineyards and boutique wineries producing the region’s renowned Riesling wines. It is said to have inspired the town in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” With its historic architecture and fairy-tale character, Riquewihr will offer our guests a unique European experience. Following our tour, we will transfer to our hotel.

Day 3: Strasbourg

After breakfast, free time. Guests who wish may join the Baden-Baden and Heidelberg Tour, which will be organized as an extra tour by our guide. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg and its surroundings.

Extra Tour: Baden-Baden and Heidelberg Tour: 90 Euros per person

This tour, during which we will discover Baden-Baden, one of Europe’s most elegant spa cities, and Heidelberg, Germany’s most romantic university city, will offer our guests an unforgettable day immersed in culture, history and nature. Located near the German–French border, Baden-Baden is among the UNESCO World Heritage Spa Cities. With its thermal springs, elegant architecture, stylish boutique shops and luxurious atmosphere, it is one of Europe’s most distinguished spa cities. The city is also home to one of Europe’s most famous casinos. The renowned Russian writer Dostoevsky wrote his novel “The Gambler” in this city. Located at the foothills of the Black Forest, this region offers our guests a unique discovery with its lush nature, wellness centers, traditional thermal baths and elegant buildings. Another stop on our tour is enchanting Heidelberg, home to Germany’s oldest university. As we walk through the city’s streets, which resemble an open-air film set, we will witness some of the finest examples of German Romanticism. Heidelberg Castle (panoramic view), Old Bridge (Alte Brücke), Heidelberg Protestant Church, Historic Town Hall and Marktplatz, the university area and the old town district. Situated along the river, this city will remain in our guests’ memories with its architecture preserving its medieval character and romantic atmosphere.

Day 4: Strasbourg – Basel – Istanbul

After breakfast, check-out and departure for Basel Airport. Departure for Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 14:55 on AJet Airlines scheduled flight VF106. Arrival at 20:00 local time and the end of our tour… We hope to see you again on your next travels...


EXTRA TOUR PACKAGE – 15% DISCOUNT

(Free for ages 0–2 • 50% discount for ages 2–10)

A package purchase option is offered so that our guests can purchase all extra tours under more advantageous conditions. This package includes all the extra tours of the trip and is offered for sale with a 15% discount.

EXTRA TOURS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE

• Basel Masterpieces Tour – 25 €

• Mulhouse Tour – 70 €

• Alsace’s Fairy-Tale Villages & Colmar Tour – 90 €

• Baden-Baden & Heidelberg Tour – 90 €

Total Value:

25 + 70 + 90 + 90 = 275 Euros

15% Discounted Package Price:

➡ 275 € → 230 €

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CHILD DISCOUNTS

• Age 0–2: Free

• Age 2–10: 50% discount

→ 275 € → 135 €

________________________________________ NOTES

• The package is announced by the guide on the first day of the tour and is sold at a discounted price only on the first day.

• When the package is purchased, the guest is considered to have purchased all the tours; participation is at the guest’s discretion.

• No discount is applied when the tours included in the package are purchased individually.


What's included
Included Services • Flight with Ajet Airlines scheduled service between Istanbul (SAW) - BASEL (BSL) - Istanbul (SAW) • Panoramic city tours of Basel and Strasbourg • 3 nights accommodation in the selected hotel category • Breakfasts • Airport-Hotel-Airport transfers • Professional Turkish-speaking guide services
Not included

Services Not Included:

• Foreign Departure Tax Stamp :

• Visa Fee Istanbul :

• Visa fee Izmir Ankara :

• Travel Insurance (Up to 65 Years Old) :

• Travel insurance (ages 66-75) :

• All kinds of hotel extras and personal expenses

• Hotel taxes (The mandatory payment of 50 Euro 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)

• Optional tours


Need to Know
GENERAL TERMS 1- The General Terms are an integral part of the tour program and cannot be considered independently from the tour program. 2- If sufficient participation is not reached for the trip, DGNTRAVEL may cancel the tour up to 21 days before the departure date. In such a case, the cancellation information will be communicated to the guest. The full tour price will be refunded to the guest. For additional services purchased outside the tour; the domestic connecting flight purchased from DGNTRAVEL will also be refunded to the guest. If visa services and travel health insurance were used to apply for a visa on behalf of the guest, these services are considered used and cannot be refunded. 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 provider independent of DGNTRAVEL, the guest cannot request any refund from DGNTRAVEL if the trip is canceled by DGNTRAVEL. The guest accepts in advance any material or moral losses that may arise due to the cancellation of the tour, and DGNTRAVEL cannot be held responsible. 3- If sufficient participation is not reached for the trip, DGNTRAVEL has the right to choose not to cancel the tour in good faith. In this case, since the tour will be provided individually for the guest, the included guidance service will cover only the overseas arrival and return airport transfers. Cancellation and Changes 4- For cancellations made more than 30 days before the tour departure date, non-cancellable and non-refundable flight ticket costs will be charged as a penalty. 5- Our guests have the right to cancel without penalty, provided they notify DGNTRAVEL in writing up to 30 days before the tour departure date, except for airline tickets paid for and/or committed to by DGNTRAVEL. If there are 31 days or less left before the trip start date, cancellation can be made by paying a penalty equal to 50% of the remaining tour fee after the flight ticket cost. If there are 15 days or less left before the trip start date, cancellation can be made by paying a penalty equal to the full tour fee. If cancellation is requested, the refund conditions for additional services such as domestic connections, visa services, and travel health insurance may vary depending on the cancellation period, so prior information should be requested. DGNTRAVEL cannot undertake any commitment regarding the cancellation/refund of 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 depending on the opening/closing status of museums and historical sites at the destinations and on weather conditions. Different guides may accompany guests during the tours. 7- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours organized for the general introduction of cities, carried out panoramically with commentary from inside the vehicle, lasting at most 2-3 hours, and do not include museum or historical site entrance fees. If panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, cannot be carried out on the day and time corresponding to the tour due to local authorities not allowing visits or entry, or due to closed roads because of any event, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible, DGNTRAVEL is not responsible for the inability to conduct such tours. Some tours may be conducted by public transport or on foot where roads are closed or vehicle access is not permitted, if possible. 8- Our guide may change the day of the city tour and/or additional tours depending on the content of the tours, the number of participants, and the closure status of museums and historical sites. This also applies in cases of changes to flight times. 9- Important matters to consider on tours made by Speed Boats: do not eat heavy meals or drink excessive amounts of water immediately before boarding the boat. Guests with stomach, back, or neck complaints, as well as pregnant guests, must inform their guide of their condition. 10- If guests do not participate in the tour or meal services included in the price, no refund will be made. About Flights 11- DGNTRAVEL acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger; in possible disputes, the relevant provisions of Turkish law, as well as the Hague Protocol and the Warsaw Convention, shall apply. 12- On scheduled and charter flights, delays or changes in flight times may occur. DGNTRAVEL is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger purchases the trip accepting the risk of flight time changes/cancellations. 13- Children aged 0-2 pay only the airport tax fee. 14- In accordance with airline rules; if the outbound flight of a round-trip ticket is not used, the return flight is canceled by the airline. 15- For guests joining air-inclusive tours, check-in and boarding procedures are personal responsibilities and must be completed by the guest before the flight, at the airport counters of the relevant airline or online through the airline’s website. 16- Last-minute delays and gate changes on flights are announced via loudspeaker at airports and displayed on information boards in the terminal. Guests must follow this information themselves. 17- DGNTRAVEL is not responsible for guests who do not arrive at the specified airport at the stated time in accordance with airline rules, do not complete check-in and boarding on time, or complete check-in and boarding on time but do not board the plane, resulting in their inability to take the flight. Guests who miss the plane are responsible for all expenses related to obtaining new round-trip tickets required to join the tour and for transfers in the destination area, etc. 18- The general baggage allowance for flights departing from Turkey is 20 kg. This may vary depending on the airline and destination country. If there are domestic flights in the destination country, baggage allowance on these domestic flights may be reduced to 15 kg. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not DGNTRAVEL’s responsibility. 19- For guests who wish to upgrade their flight tickets using miles (to business or first class), the upgrade can be made after the tickets are issued, subject to availability with the airline (please check your membership airline). No mileage guarantee is given for each flight. Please check whether the program tickets are in an upgradeable class. 20- On some airlines, food and beverage services and online check-in services may be subject to extra charges. Other Matters 21- DGNTRAVEL will not accept responsibility for any change or cancellation made by the guest by contacting the hotel directly. In such a case, DGNTRAVEL’s cancellation conditions shall apply. 22- In cases where hotel names are not specified in the tour program and only category information is provided and/or alternatives are offered for the same destination, DGNTRAVEL will inform the guest 48 hours before departure. 23- During special periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than those specified from the stated locations or kilometers. In such a case, DGNTRAVEL will provide information 15 days before the departure date. 24- When registering for the purchased tour, the guest must enter/declarе correctly the name as shown in the passport, date of birth, and passport number into the system. Airline tickets are issued according to this information. The penalty for cancellation or changes to airline tickets arising from incorrect information will be charged to the guests. 25- To use your mobile phone abroad, please check whether your phone is enabled for international use before leaving Turkey by contacting the company of your line. 26- Hotel check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 12:00. 27- Requests regarding the room made by DGNTRAVEL (high floor, close to common areas, smoking/non-smoking, bed type) are communicated to the hotel. The assigned rooms are selected in accordance with the guest’s preferences depending on the hotel’s availability. Fulfillment of these requests is subject to availability at check-in and cannot be guaranteed by DGNTRAVEL. 28- Breakfast served in hotels differs from the rich breakfast commonly known in Turkish cuisine. It is generally served as a continental breakfast and consists 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 room may have one double bed instead of twin beds. Most European hotels offer twin rooms that can be joined together if necessary. 30- Child and extra bed policies may vary according to each hotel and room type. 31- Any extra bed or baby cot is provided upon request and subject to the hotel’s availability and approval. 32- The capacity for an extra bed or baby cot in the room is 1 at most. 33- Triple rooms have an extra bed arrangement; in such rooms, the bed assigned to the third person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Extra beds are foldaway or coach beds. Guests are deemed to have accepted the possible cramped space and bed type in rooms due to the extra bed added to standard rooms in triple-room and/or child-inclusive reservations. 34- If the number of children and their ages, as declared in hotel reservations to stay with adults, are incorrectly stated by the guest, the relevant hotels may charge an additional fee. In such cases, responsibility lies with the guest who made the incorrect declaration. Hotels may request identification to verify the child’s age. 35- In reservations for 2 adults + 1 child, the child may not have a separate bed. Child prices are valid only if the child stays with two adults. Child discounts apply only to a “single child” in the age group eligible for staying with 2 adults. 36- Daily exchange rate changes are reflected in TL prices. The rates at the time of payment apply. Your additional requests, and some extra services you obtain at the hotel (minibar, ironing, etc.) are subject to extra charges by the hotel. These expenses are not included in the purchase price 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 applied are collected by the hotel from the guest upon entry or exit. 38- Distances provided in the programs are based on maps. Travel times may be longer due to traffic, weather conditions, the geographical location of the country visited, roadworks, and similar conditions. 39- DGNTRAVEL may, when necessary or deemed appropriate, change the order of cities in the program and the main airline to be used for the flight without altering the content of the program. 40- The personal belongings, bags, suitcases, passports/ID cards of participants in the tour are their own responsibility, and DGNTRAVEL is not responsible for forgotten/lost/stolen items. If forgotten items are found, the costs incurred in delivering them to the country and/or person belong to the owner of the item. 41- Participants in the tour are required to have their travel health insurance policies and, if they have any health issues, their relevant medicines and medical reports with them. 42- For possible extra expenses, a photo ID/passport issued by official institutions and a credit card or cash deposit may be requested by the hotel at check-in. The refund of the deposit requested at check-out is an issue between the hotel and the guest, and DGNTRAVEL has no involvement. Visa and Passport 43- A visa applies for T.C. citizens. 44- Passports of our guests must be valid for at least 6 months from the end date of the trip. 45- For stamp entry/exit at customs/border crossings, your passport must have at least 2 blank pages. 46- Being exempt from visa for entry into the countries in this tour does not mean that entry into or exit from the country is guaranteed; the passport police have the authority to allow or deny your entry/exit, and DGNTRAVEL is not responsible for this, responsibility lies with the passenger. 47- Guests who are not Turkish citizens or who have dual citizenship and will join the tour using their other country passport must personally consult the relevant consulates regarding the visa procedures applied by the destination country to the passport they will use; otherwise, DGNTRAVEL will not be responsible for any resulting consequences. 48- Passports that are torn, worn, wet, and/or otherwise damaged should be renewed to avoid problems with customs police at the border of the country to be visited. Otherwise, responsibility lies with the passenger. 49- For guests under 18 traveling alone or with only one of their mother or father, since border police at entry/exit may request a document showing the mutual consent of the parents, we recommend that minors and their parents be sensitive to this matter.