SunExpress tour from Ankara to Belgium and Alsace, France
17 May 2027 – 23 May 2027
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6 Nights, 7 Days
Tour details
NOTES
***Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 40 people. If sufficient participation for the trip cannot be achieved, the final cancellation notification date will be 21 days before the tour departure. Tours cancelled due to insufficient participation will be notified by PCSTUR.
***In cases where the tour program provides only category information without specifying names and/or offers options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by PCSTUR 48 hours prior to the tour departure.
***During periods such as trade fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified kilometers. In such cases, information will be provided by PCSTUR 15 days before the tour departure date.
***Triple rooms are subject to hotel availability; in these rooms, the bed allocated for the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or convertible (known as coach beds), tour participants booking triple rooms for the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have accepted potential crowding in the room and the type of bed.
***Breakfasts included in the tour package are served according to the local country's breakfast culture, typically as a limited continental menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall assigned exclusively for the group.
***Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, organized for general introduction to cities, conducted from the vehicle with a guide's narration, and do not include entry to museums or historical sites. Panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, may not take place on the scheduled day and time if local authorities do not permit visiting or entering certain areas, due to closed roads caused by any event, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible. In such cases, PCSTUR is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours. Some tours may be carried out via public transport or on foot, within available means, at points where road access or vehicle entry is restricted.
***Extra tours are organized by the local PCSTUR we work with, subject to a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If this number is not met, the excursions may not take place, or the prices, content, and vehicles used for extra tours may vary depending on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide based on the opening/closing status of museums and historical sites at the destinations and weather conditions.
***Extra tours are optional and depend on the participant's preference. Passengers who do not wish to participate in extra tours organized during the trip are deemed to have agreed to wait at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at the roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and will be picked up from that point after the main tour is completed.
***PCSTUR acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and special flights, or flight times may change prior to the existing trip and flight. PCSTUR is obligated to notify passengers of such changes as soon as possible. By purchasing the trip, the passenger accepts the risk of schedule changes.
***In cases where the tour program provides only category information without specifying names and/or offers options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by PCSTUR 48 hours prior to the tour departure.
***During periods such as trade fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified kilometers. In such cases, information will be provided by PCSTUR 15 days before the tour departure date.
***Triple rooms are subject to hotel availability; in these rooms, the bed allocated for the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or convertible (known as coach beds), tour participants booking triple rooms for the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have accepted potential crowding in the room and the type of bed.
***Breakfasts included in the tour package are served according to the local country's breakfast culture, typically as a limited continental menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall assigned exclusively for the group.
***Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, organized for general introduction to cities, conducted from the vehicle with a guide's narration, and do not include entry to museums or historical sites. Panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, may not take place on the scheduled day and time if local authorities do not permit visiting or entering certain areas, due to closed roads caused by any event, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible. In such cases, PCSTUR is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours. Some tours may be carried out via public transport or on foot, within available means, at points where road access or vehicle entry is restricted.
***Extra tours are organized by the local PCSTUR we work with, subject to a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If this number is not met, the excursions may not take place, or the prices, content, and vehicles used for extra tours may vary depending on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide based on the opening/closing status of museums and historical sites at the destinations and weather conditions.
***Extra tours are optional and depend on the participant's preference. Passengers who do not wish to participate in extra tours organized during the trip are deemed to have agreed to wait at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at the roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and will be picked up from that point after the main tour is completed.
***PCSTUR acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and special flights, or flight times may change prior to the existing trip and flight. PCSTUR is obligated to notify passengers of such changes as soon as possible. By purchasing the trip, the passenger accepts the risk of schedule changes.
What's included
- Sun Express Airlines scheduled flights with Ankara–Brussels outbound/Stuttgart–Ankara return economy class air tickets
- Airport taxes
- Private vehicle transfers between airport-hotel-airport
- Panoramic city tours
- Turkish-speaking guide services
- Room + breakfast
- Airport taxes
- Private vehicle transfers between airport-hotel-airport
- Panoramic city tours
- Turkish-speaking guide services
- Room + breakfast
Not included
- Departure tax fee
- Schengen visa
- Travel health insurance
- Personal expenses
- City and hotel tax (50 Euro paid to the guide)
- Extra tours
- Driver tip
- Schengen visa
- Travel health insurance
- Personal expenses
- City and hotel tax (50 Euro paid to the guide)
- Extra tours
- Driver tip
Tour Program
ANKARA(ESB)-BRUSSELS
Meeting point: In front of the Sun Express Airlines counter at Ankara Esenboğa Airport International Departures Terminal, 3 hours before departure. After completing baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will depart for Brussels on Sun Express flight XQ 774 at 07:10. Upon arrival at 10:05 local time, we will board our waiting vehicle and proceed to our panoramic city tour of Brussels. Highlights include the Royal Palace, Chinese and Japanese Houses, Brussels Cathedral, Grand Place, the Stock Exchange building, the Atomium monument, and the Manneken Pis statue. Guests wishing may join an optional extra tour to Bruges (€50), arranged by our guide. We will then head to Bruges, a charming and enchanting city renowned for its lace and gobelins, which has preserved its medieval architecture intact due to having suffered no damage during World War II. This walking tour takes us through the heart of Bruges, including the Market Square surrounded by colorful houses, numerous cafes, and the famous Belfry clock tower; along streets lined with shops selling lace and handicrafts, as well as tempting aromas of fries, chocolate, and waffles; past horse-drawn carriages, canals interwoven with the city, bridges, and swans. Afterward, we transfer to our hotel in Brussels for overnight stay.
BRUSSELS-PARIS
After breakfast, we depart for Paris. Upon arrival, our panoramic city tour will take us beneath the grandeur of the Eiffel Tower, past the Arc de Triomphe at Place Charles de Gaulle, along the famous Champs-Élysées lined with renowned brands, to Place de la Concorde and its Obelisk, and finally to the Parliament building. After the tour, you will have free time. In the evening, guests who wish may join an optional Paris Night Tour organized by your guide (€50). As night falls, this tour offers breathtaking views that have earned Paris its title as the City of Lights. We will stroll past La Fayette's flagship store, admire the illuminated gardens surrounding the Louvre Museum's glass pyramid, and enjoy the spectacular nighttime view of the Eiffel Tower, one of Paris's most precious jewels. The day concludes with a transfer back to our hotel, where we will spend the night.
Paris
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, you will have free time for the rest of the day. Guests who wish may join an optional tour of Paris Masterpieces organized by your guide for an additional 150 euros. During our full-day excursion, after listening to our guide's account of the history and construction of the Eiffel Tower, we ascend the tower to enjoy panoramic views of Paris. Following a boat cruise on the Seine River, we proceed to Montmartre, Paris's next highest point, famous for its artists, where we visit the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. From there, we head toward the Opera district. After opportunities for shopping and free time, we transfer back to our hotel for overnight stay.
Paris
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, you will have free time for the rest of the day. Guests who wish can join the Disneyland Tour organized by your guide as an extra activity (200 Euro). In our tour covering both Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios parks, guests of all ages can enjoy themselves with theme parks and make the most of their day. You can ride the Indiana Jones Adventure train with nearly 50 activities. You can meet various Disney characters and take photos. (In case there is insufficient participation for our extra tour, guests who wish may join another tour determined by our guide as an extra.) At the end of our trip, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.
*Since Disneyland tickets follow a dynamic pricing policy, price information will be provided to you by your guide.
*Since Disneyland tickets follow a dynamic pricing policy, price information will be provided to you by your guide.
Paris-Alsace
After breakfast, we will depart for Strasbourg. Guests who wish may join an optional tour to Heidelberg (50 euros). Those not participating in this extra excursion will be dropped off in Mannheim and picked up again from there upon the tour's return. Following our tour, we will continue our journey to Strasbourg. Upon arrival, we discover a city of historical significance as the birthplace of the French national anthem, "La Marseillaise," where Alsatian culture blends seamlessly with French architecture. We visit the Notre-Dame de Strasbourg Cathedral, which held the title of the world's tallest structure until 1874, the Rohan Palace, Kleber Square, and the Petit France district adorned with traditional Alsatian houses. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel for overnight accommodation. Examples: Mulhouse, Colmar, Strasbourg, Basel, Belfort.
Alsace
After breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time. Guests who wish may join an optional tour to Eguisheim, Colmar, and Riquewihr (100 EUR). Our first stop is Eguisheim, one of Alsace's charming towns. As you wander through its narrow, picturesque streets, surrounded by houses with wooden windows and balconies adorned with vibrant geraniums, you'll feel as though you're losing yourself in stories from the past. A member of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" club since 2003, Eguisheim was voted "France's Favorite Village" in 2013. After our visit to Eguisheim, we head to our second stop, Colmar. Known for its colorful houses, flower-lined streets, and enchanting beauty, Colmar is one of the most captivating cities in the region and serves as the starting point of the Alsace Wine Route. The canals that enhance Colmar's charm are tributaries of the Rhine River. Lining the riverbanks, the multicolored historic buildings date back to the 12th century and represent the city's most distinctive and remarkable feature. During our tour of Colmar, we stroll through its carnival-like streets, visiting St. Martin's Cathedral with its large stork nests, Rue Marchande (Merchants' Street), and the area known as "Petite Venise," meaning "Little Venice." Our final stop on this tour is Riquewihr, Alsace's most famous village. With its harmonious blend of two-story half-timbered and concrete houses, each uniquely colored and shaped, this quaint town of about 1,200 residents attracts over 2 million visitors annually. In this wonderful city where history, culture, and nature intertwine, you won't be able to take enough photos. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel for overnight accommodation. Please note that depending on regional occupancy, lodging may be arranged in nearby towns such as Mulhouse, Colmar, Strasbourg, Basel, or Belfort.
ALSACE – STUTTGART – ANKARA (ESB)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time until the time set by our guide, followed by transfer to the airport. After completing ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Ankara on Sun Express Airlines flight XQ775 at 19:45. We will arrive at Esenboğa Airport at 22:35 local time, marking the end of our tour.