ISTANBUL-AMSTERDAM-BRUSSELS
After baggage and check-in procedures at the Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal, we depart on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1957 to Amsterdam at 10:30. Upon arrival in Amsterdam at 12:55 local time, we proceed to Brussels. Following our arrival in Brussels, we will enjoy a panoramic city tour. Highlights of the tour include the Royal Palace, Chinese and Japanese Houses, Grand Place (the main square), the Stock Exchange Building, the Atomium monument, Heysel Stadium, and, of course, the famous Manneken Pis statue. You may also choose to taste and purchase exquisite Belgian chocolates unique to Brussels. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel for an overnight stay.
Brussels-Paris
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for Paris. En route, an optional guided tour of Bruges will be available for interested guests (€50). During this excursion, we will explore the historic city of Bruges, renowned for its picturesque canals, ancient bridges, and UNESCO-protected architecture. Upon arrival in Paris, a panoramic city tour will take us past iconic landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, the Louvre Museum (home to Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting), the Grand Pyramid, Musée d'Orsay, Arc de Triomphe, Place de l'Étoile, Napoleon's Tomb, the National Assembly building, Pont Alexandre III, the Grand Palais and Petit Palais (built for the 1900 Industrial Fair), and Place de la Concorde, the site of the 1789 French Revolution. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel for overnight accommodation.
Paris
After breakfast, guests who wish may join an optional tour organized by our guide to the Eiffel Tower & Seine River Boat Cruise & Montmartre Artists' Hill & Sacré-Cœur Basilica (150 EUR). During this tour, you will ascend to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower and enjoy a unique perspective of this magical city from above. Next, you will take a one-hour boat cruise along the Seine River, exploring the islands and savoring views of Paris and its bridges from the water. We then proceed to Montmartre, the highest hill in Paris with deep historical roots, via cable car. After free time at Place du Tertre—famous for the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, where you can experience bohemian life and enjoy shopping opportunities—the tour concludes. In the evening, guests who wish may also join an optional "Paris by Night" tour (45 EUR), subject to sunset times. Overnight at our hotel.
Paris
After breakfast, guests who wish may join an optional tour titled "Memories of the Empire," which includes visits to the Fragonard Perfume Museum, Luxembourg Gardens, Palace of Versailles, and an outlet shopping excursion (€100). Overnight stay at our hotel.
PARIS – LUXEMBOURG
After breakfast, we depart for Luxembourg. For guests who wish to join, our guide will organize an optional tour of Remich and Schengen (40 EUR). During this excursion, we will visit the town of Remich, where the borders of Luxembourg, Germany, and France meet, as well as the charming villages along the Moselle Valley. We will then stop for a photo opportunity in front of the building and monument commemorating the signing of the Schengen Agreement. Upon arrival in Luxembourg, we will enjoy a panoramic city tour. The capital city, which shares its name with the country, is protected under UNESCO's World Heritage List and holds the unique distinction of having been named European Capital of Culture twice, in 1995 and 2007. Highlights of our city tour include Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Grand Ducal Palace, the City Hall, Constitution Square, and the valley of the Pétrusse River. Following the tour, we will transfer to our hotel for overnight stay.
Luxembourg-Amsterdam
After breakfast, we depart for Amsterdam. Upon arrival, our city tour includes Dam Square, the Royal Palace, the National Monument, and Central Station. Guests who wish may visit the Flower Market and the Red Light District during their free time. Those interested can also join an optional extra boat tour of Amsterdam (€25), offering a scenic view of the city along the Amstel River, which played a key role in its formation and naming. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Amsterdam for overnight accommodation.
AMSTERDAM
Guests who wish to join an optional tour after breakfast can participate in the magnificent Netherlands excursion (150 EUR), organized by our guide. We will visit the towns of Marken and Volendam, explore Zaanse Schans, and enjoy a boat cruise through Amsterdam's canals. During the canal tour, we will admire the city's iconic bridges and waterways under the nickname "Venice of the North," followed by a visit to a world-famous diamond factory. You won't want to leave the harbor area of Volendam, a charming former fishing village that inspired the song "If you want to see the true beauty of Holland, go to Volendam." In Marken, you can observe the quaint lives of fishermen living in small, cozy houses and take advantage of opportunities to purchase affordable souvenirs. We will also have the chance to experience Zaanse Schans, a magical town famous for its windmills. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel for an overnight stay.
AMSTERDAM-DÜSSELDORF-ISTANBUL
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, rooms must be vacated. You will have free time until the time specified by your guide. Following this, you will be transferred to the airport. After completing baggage and ticket procedures, you will depart on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1528 at 18:45 bound for Istanbul. Arrival at Istanbul Airport is scheduled for 23:00 local time, marking the end of our tour.