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, we will take our waiting buses and enjoy our panoramic Basel city tour. Basel Minster, Hotel Les Trois Roi, and Marktplatz are among the sights to be seen. Guests who wish may join our guide’s optional Basel Masterpieces Tour after the panoramic tour. During this comprehensive tour, Basel’s most important historical, architectural, and cultural highlights will be explored in detail with our guide. Following our tour, departure for Freiburg. During our Freiburg city tour, Freiburg Cathedral and the old city gates Martinstor, Schwabentor, and Breisacher Tor are among the sights to be seen. After a short break, departure for Strasbourg. Guests who wish may join our guide’s optional Mulhouse Tour along the way. Following our tour, departure for Strasbourg. During our panoramic Strasbourg tour, the sights to be seen include Petit France (Little France), featuring Alsatian houses dating back to the Middle Ages; the covered bridges, Ponts Couverts, 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. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg and the surrounding area.
Optional Tour: Basel Masterpieces Tour: 25 Euros per person
Basel’s narrow streets preserving its medieval texture, viewpoints overlooking the Rhine River, and the city’s iconic landmarks will be explored with 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).
Optional 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. Known as the “French Manchester,” Mulhouse is a major industrial city and is also famous for its museums. Hôtel de Ville, a 16th-century building constructed in the Rhenish Renaissance style; the Workers’ Quarter, created in the mid-19th century and inspiring workers’ neighborhoods in many industrial cities; Place de la Bourse in Nouveau Quartier, built in the 19th century; and the Société Industrielle de Mulhouse building are among the sights to be seen.
Day 2: Strasbourg
After breakfast, free time. Guests who wish may join our guide’s optional Alsace’s Fairytale Villages and Little Venice Colmar Tour. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg.
Optional Tour: Alsace’s Fairytale Villages and Little Venice Colmar: 90 Euros per person
On this special tour, where we will discover Alsace’s postcard-like fairytale villages 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.” With its circular layout, flower-adorned medieval houses, stone streets, and peaceful atmosphere, it resembles a real fairytale village. We will experience the village’s magical spirit with a short walk among the colorful houses. Our second stop, Colmar, is known as the wine capital of Alsace. The Petite Venice area, meaning “Little Venice,” has a romantic atmosphere with colorful houses surrounding the canals and flower-decorated streets. As we stroll 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, stone 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 fairytale character, Riquewihr will offer our guests a unique European experience. Following our tour, we depart for our hotel.
Day 3: Strasbourg
After breakfast, free time. Guests who wish may join our guide’s optional Baden-Baden and Heidelberg Tour. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg and the surrounding area.
Optional Tour: Baden-Baden and Heidelberg Tour: 90 Euros per person
This tour, where we will discover Baden-Baden, one of Europe’s most elegant spa towns, 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 boutiques, and luxurious atmosphere, it is one of Europe’s most distinguished spa towns. 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 guests a unique experience with its lush nature, wellness centers, traditional thermal baths, and elegant buildings. Another stop on our tour is the enchanting city of 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, university surroundings, and the old town area. Situated along the river, this city will remain in our guests’ memories with its architecture preserving its medieval character and its romantic atmosphere.
Day 4: Strasbourg
After breakfast, free time. Guests who wish may join our guide’s optional Black Forest & Short Titisee Lake Tour. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg and the surrounding area.
Optional Tour: Black Forest & Short Titisee Lake Tour: 60 Euros per person
On this special tour to the Black Forest, one of Germany’s most fascinating natural regions, our guests will have the opportunity to experience both the peaceful atmosphere of the forests and the tranquility of Lake Titisee. Located close to Strasbourg, this region offers a true escape into nature with its clean air, pine scents, and every shade of green. During the first part of our tour, as we proceed into the depths of the Black Forest, we will see traditional wooden village houses, expansive meadows, and forest landscapes panoramically. Along the way, accompanied by our guide’s explanations, we will learn about the cultural history, legends, and traditional lifestyle of this special region of Germany. We then arrive at Lake Titisee, located in the heart of the Black Forest. During our free time by the lake, guests may take a walk, enjoy coffee at cafés with lake views, or, if they wish, join a pleasant boat tour on the lake (optional). The region’s famous cuckoo clock workshops and boutique shops offer visitors enjoyable shopping opportunities. This tour, spent in a peaceful atmosphere at the heart of nature, is an ideal option for guests who wish to get away from the pace of the city, refresh themselves with clean air, and discover the unique beauty of the Black Forest.
Day 5: 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 journeys...
OPTIONAL TOUR PACKAGE – 15% DISCOUNT
(Free for ages 0–2 • 50% discount for ages 2–10)
To enable our guests to purchase all optional tours at more advantageous terms, a package purchase option is offered. This package includes all optional tours in the program and is offered with a 15% discount.
OPTIONAL TOURS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
• Basel Masterpieces Tour – €25
• Mulhouse Tour – €70
• Alsace’s Fairytale Villages & Colmar Tour – €90
• Baden-Baden & Heidelberg Tour – €90
Total Value:
25 + 70 + 90 + 90 + 60 = 335 Euros
Package Price with 15% Discount:
➡ €335 → €285
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CHILDREN’S DISCOUNTS
• Age 0–2: Free
• Age 2–10: 50% discount
→ €335 → €165
________________________________________ 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 tours; participation is at their own discretion.
• No discount is applied when the tours included in the package are purchased separately.