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 sights 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 and the city’s old 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 the Mulhouse Tour, which will be organized as an extra tour by our guide en route. Following our tour, departure for Strasbourg, and during our panoramic Strasbourg tour, Petite France (Little France), with its Alsatian houses dating from 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 are among the sights to be seen. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg and the surrounding area.
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 iconic landmarks will be explored accompanied by our guides. The tour will include 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 near the borders of Germany and Switzerland. A major 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, created 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 Nouveau Quartier and built in the 19th century, are among the sights to be seen.
Day 2: Strasbourg
Following breakfast, free time. Guests who wish may join the Fairytale Villages of Alsace 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: Fairytale Villages of Alsace and Little Venice Colmar: 90 Euros per person
During this special tour, where we will discover the fairytale villages of Alsace that resemble postcards and Colmar, one of the most romantic cities in the region, our guests will feel as if they are in a movie scene. Our first stop is Eguisheim, selected as “Europe’s Most Beautiful Village of the Year.” With its circular layout, flower-adorned medieval houses, stone streets, and peaceful atmosphere, it resembles a true 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 its colorful houses lining the canals and streets decorated with flowers. While walking through the streets of Colmar, cobblestone alleys, 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 will transfer to our hotel.
Day 3: Strasbourg
Following 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 the surrounding area.
Extra 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 on 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 the 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, university area, and old town district. Built along the river, this city will remain in our guests’ memories with its architecture preserving its medieval character and romantic atmosphere.
Day 4: Strasbourg
Following breakfast, free time. Guests who wish may join the Black Forest & Titisee Lake Short 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 the surrounding area.
Extra Tour: Black Forest & Titisee Lake Short Tour: 60 Euros per person
During 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 soothing atmosphere of the forests and the tranquility of Lake Titisee. Located near Strasbourg, this region offers a true escape into nature with its clean air, scent of pine trees, and every shade of green. In the first part of our tour, as we travel through the depths of the Black Forest, we will see the region’s traditional wooden village houses, wide 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 will 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 overlooking the lake, 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 the heart of nature in a peaceful atmosphere, is an ideal option for guests who wish to escape the pace of the city, refresh themselves with clean air, and discover the unique beauty of the Black Forest.
Day 5: Strasbourg – Basel - Istanbul
Following 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 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)
To enable our guests to purchase all extra tours under more advantageous conditions, a package purchase option is offered. This package includes all the extra tours of the tour and is offered for sale at a 15% discount.
EXTRA TOURS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
• Basel Masterpieces Tour – €25
• Mulhouse Tour – €70
• Fairytale Villages of Alsace & 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 discount only on the first day.
• When the package is purchased, the guest is considered to have purchased all tours; participation remains at the guest’s discretion.
• No discount is applied when the tours included in the package are purchased individually.