Day 1 İzmir – Stuttgart – Strasbourg
Meet in front of the SunExpress Airlines check-in counter at the international departures terminal of İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport 3 hours before the flight. Following baggage, ticket and passport procedures, depart for Stuttgart at 12:05 on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 972. After arriving in Stuttgart at 13:15 local time, depart for Strasbourg by our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. As you explore Strasbourg, one of France’s most beautiful cities and the pearl of the Alsace region, you will feel as though you are travelling through history in Europe’s largest cobblestoned medieval districts. With its fairytale-like nature and historic buildings, wooden houses, medieval churches, cathedrals and numerous works of art, it is truly worth seeing. Strasbourg also holds historical importance as the place where the French national anthem “La Marseillaise” was written, and it appears as a city where Alsatian culture and French architecture blend together. During our city tour, Strasbourg Cathedral, Rohan Palace, Place Kléber and the Petit France district adorned with traditional Alsatian houses will also be among the places to see. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or the surrounding area.
Day 2 Strasbourg – Eguisheim – Colmar – Kaysersberg – Riquewihr – Strasbourg
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Alsace’s Fairytale Villages (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr) tour. (100 Euros) On our tour, during which we will want to take photographs at every opportunity from start to finish, our first visit will be to Eguisheim. Named the “Favorite French Village” in 2013, Eguisheim is a village where history and nature dance together. Its colorful houses, reflecting the typical architecture of the Alsace region, create Eguisheim’s postcard-like appearance. After our tour, we depart for Colmar, famous for its medieval historic buildings, Gothic-style churches and colorful houses. As we stroll through Colmar’s remarkably well-preserved streets, the places to see include St. Martin Cathedral, built entirely of pink stone; Little Venice, reminiscent of Italy’s city of Venice with its small canals; Maison Pfister, one of Colmar’s oldest houses; and Maison des Têtes, a Renaissance building decorated with hundreds of faces. Our third stop on the tour is Kaysersberg. Kaysersberg is a charming part of the Alsace region as a medieval town in France. It is famous for its colorful houses, narrow streets and historic texture. In particular, the Château de Kaysersberg castle, dating from the 13th century, is one of the town’s most prominent landmarks. The Church of Sainte-Croix, located in the center of the town, draws attention with its Gothic architecture. After our tour, we proceed to our final stop, Riquewihr, one of the most enchanting towns in Alsace, featuring numerous half-timbered houses that give the town its charm. This historic village captivates visitors with its old houses decorated with colorful flowers, narrow streets and medieval character surrounded by ramparts. During our tour, we will also see the remains of Riquewihr Castle and feel the medieval atmosphere by walking along the village’s old ramparts. After the tour, transfer to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or the surrounding area.
Day 3 Strasbourg – Heidelberg – Baden Baden – Strasbourg
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent German Duo (Baden Baden & Heidelberg) tour. (85 Euros) Our first stop is Baden Baden, a treasure trove of oxygen surrounded by nature, a center of culture and the arts, famous for its thermal springs and even home to one of Europe’s most renowned casinos, offering countless possibilities. After exploring Baden Baden, a unique overseas travel destination that has inspired many famous writers and composers, we depart for Heidelberg, another magnificent German city. The streets, squares and buildings of this city will take you on a journey through time as they make you feel the Middle Ages at every turn. A tranquil, elegant and refined city, Heidelberg will welcome you with the harmony of its architecture and colors. During our city tour here, Hauptstrasse, Marktplatz Square, the Old Bridge and Heidelberg Castle will be among the places to see. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or the surrounding area.
Day 4 Strasbourg – Schaffhausen Rhine Falls – Zurich – Lucerne – Strasbourg
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Schaffhausen Rhine Falls and Swiss Cities (Rhine Falls & Zurich & Lucerne) tour. (110 Euros) Our first stop, the natural wonder of the Rhine Falls, is Europe’s largest waterfall, measuring 150 meters in width and 23 meters in height. Embraced by the powerful branches of the Rhine River, this place is a paradise where you will find peace while watching the dance of the deep blue waters. After our fascinating walk, accompanied by the power of the water and the impressive scenery, our second stop is Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city, which welcomes millions of visitors every year with its historic center, striking Gothic churches and historic buildings. After seeing the Grossmünster and Fraumünster Churches and St. Peter’s Church, home to the largest clock tower in Europe, we tour Bahnhofstrasse, considered the city’s shopping center. After our tour, we proceed to Lucerne, a historic city located in central Switzerland at the foothills of the Alps. In this fascinating city, after seeing the Lion Monument, built in memory of 800 Swiss soldiers who were martyred while protecting King Louis XVI and his family, the Chapel Bridge and the magnificent view of Lake Lucerne, we conclude our tour and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or the surrounding area.
Day 5 Strasbourg – Stuttgart – İzmir
After breakfast, check-out and depart for Stuttgart. Hidden among lush green hills in southwestern Germany, Stuttgart stands out not only as an industrial powerhouse but also for its elegant parks, vineyards and cultural character. During our city tour, Schlossplatz (Palace Square), Stuttgart’s largest square, Neues Schloss (New Palace), Altes Schloss (Old Palace) and Johanneskirche (St. John’s Church) will be among the places to see. After the tour, depart for the airport at the time specified by our guide. Following baggage, ticket and passport procedures, depart for İzmir at 14:05 on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ973. Arrival at 18:55 local time and end of our tour.
Optional Tour Package: 240 Euros instead of 295 Euros
Magnificent Alsace’s Fairytale Villages (100 Euros)- France
Magnificent German Duo (85 Euros) – Germany
Magnificent Schaffhausen Rhine Falls and Swiss Cities (110 Euros)- Switzerland
(Children aged 0–10 receive a 50% discount on the undiscounted price)