İZMİR (ADB) – DÜSSELDORF-AMSTERDAM
After baggage and check-in procedures at the International Departures Terminal of Izmir Airport, we depart for Düsseldorf on Sun Express flight XQ958 at 11:40. Upon arrival in Düsseldorf at 13:15 local time, we will proceed to Amsterdam. During our city tour in Amsterdam, highlights include 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. Following the tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Amsterdam for overnight accommodation.
AMSTERDAM
Following breakfast, our magnificent Holland tour will commence. We will visit the towns of Marken and Volendam, explore Zaanse Schans, and enjoy a boat cruise through Amsterdam's canals. During our canal tour, we will admire the city known as the "Venice of the North," taking in its scenic views of waterways and bridges. Afterwards, we will tour the world-famous diamond factory. You won't be able to get enough of your time spent in the harbor area of Volendam, an old fishing village that inspired the song "If you want to see the true beauty of Holland, you must go to Volendam." In Marken, you'll have the chance to observe the charming lives of fishermen living in their quaint small houses and also take advantage of opportunities to purchase souvenirs at affordable prices. We will visit Zaanse Schans, a magical town famous for its windmills, before transferring back to our hotel after the tour concludes. Overnight stay at our hotel.
AMSTERDAM-BRUGGE-BRUSSELS
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for Brussels. Along the way, we will enjoy a guided tour of Bruges (50 EUR), where we'll explore the city's historic canals, ancient bridges, and UNESCO-protected landmarks. Upon arrival in Brussels, we'll take a panoramic city tour visiting key sights including the Royal Palace, Chinese and Japanese Houses, Grand Place, the Stock Exchange Building, the Atomium monument, Heysel Stadium, and the famous Manneken Pis statue. You may also choose to sample and purchase exquisite Belgian chocolates unique to Brussels. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel for an overnight stay.
Brussels-Paris
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for Paris. Upon arrival, our panoramic city tour will include the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, the Louvre Museum (home to Da Vinci's paintings) and its famous 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 in 1900 for the Industrial Fair), and Place de la Concorde, the site of the 1789 French Revolution. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel for an overnight stay.
Paris
After breakfast, our tour will include the Eiffel Tower, a Seine River boat cruise, Montmartre's Artists' Hill, and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. During the tour, you will ascend to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower to enjoy breathtaking views of this magical city from above. Next, we will take a one-hour boat cruise along the Seine, sailing around the islands and offering you the pleasure of seeing Paris and its bridges from the water. We will then proceed to Montmartre, the highest hill in Paris, via cable car. Afterward, you will have free time at Place du Tertre, famous for the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, where you can experience the bohemian lifestyle and enjoy shopping opportunities before concluding the tour. Guests who wish may optionally join an additional evening tour, "Paris by Night," for 45 EUR. Overnight stay at our hotel. (Note: The "Paris by Night" tour is subject to sunset times.)
Paris
After breakfast, we will proceed with the Empire Memories tour, followed by visits to the Fragonard Perfume Museum, Luxembourg Gardens, Palace of Versailles, and an outlet shopping tour (€100). Overnight at our hotel.
PARIS – LUXEMBOURG
After breakfast, we depart for Luxembourg. Upon arrival, we begin a panoramic city tour. The capital city, sharing the same name as the country, is inscribed on the UNESCO 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 transfer to our hotel for an overnight stay.
Luxembourg-Düsseldorf-Izmir
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, rooms will be vacated. Free time until the time specified by your guide. Following this, transfer to the airport. After completing baggage and ticket procedures, we depart on Sun Express Airlines' scheduled flight XQ959 at 14:15. Arrival at Izmir Airport at 19:30 local time, marking the end of our tour.