Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen–Rotterdam–Brussels
At Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departures Terminal, after completing the baggage and check-in procedures, we depart for Rotterdam at 09:30 on AJet Airlines flight VF 301. Upon arriving in Rotterdam at 11:30 local time, we proceed to Brussels. Upon arrival in Brussels, we take a panoramic city tour. The highlights include the Royal Palace, the Chinese and Japanese Houses, Grand Place (the city square), the Stock Exchange Building, the Atomium monument, Heysel Stadium, and, of course, the famous Manneken Pis statue. You may wish to taste and purchase delicious chocolates unique to Brussels. Following the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Brussels-Paris
After breakfast at our hotel, we will depart for Paris. Along the way, guests who wish may join the Bruges Tour, which will be organized as an optional extra by our guide. (50 Euros) During this tour, we will explore the city of Bruges, famous for its historic canals, old bridges, and UNESCO-protected buildings. Upon arrival in Paris, our panoramic city tour will include the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, the Louvre Museum (where Leonardo da Vinci’s painting is exhibited) and its famous pyramid, the Musée d’Orsay, the 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 1990 industrial exhibition, and Place de la Concorde, the site of the French Revolution of 1789. Following the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Paris
Following breakfast, guests who wish may join the optional Eiffel Tower, Seine River cruise, Montmartre Artists’ Hill, and Sacré-Cœur Basilica tour organized by our guide (€150). During the tour, you will have the chance to ascend to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower and discover this enchanting city from above. Afterwards, you will enjoy a one-hour boat cruise on the Seine, sailing around the islands and admiring Paris and its bridges from the river. We will then take the funicular up Montmartre, the city’s highest hill, which has a rich historical past. Following free time in Place du Tertre, where you can experience the bohemian lifestyle associated with the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and enjoy shopping opportunities, our tour will come to an end. In the evening, guests who wish may join the optional Paris by Night tour (€45). Overnight at our hotel. (The Paris by Night tour may be arranged according to the time of sunset.)
Paris
After breakfast, guests who wish may join the optional Memories of the Empire tour, including the Fragonard Perfume Museum, Luxembourg Gardens, the Palace of Versailles, and an outlet tour (€100). Overnight at our hotel.
Paris – Luxembourg
After breakfast, we depart for Luxembourg. En route, an optional Remich & Schengen tour will be organized by our guide for interested guests at an additional cost of €40. During the tour, we will visit the town of Remich, where the borders of Luxembourg, Germany, and France meet, as well as the picturesque villages in the Moselle Valley. We will then stop for photographs in front of the building where the Schengen Agreement was signed and its memorial.
Upon arrival, we will take a panoramic city tour. Luxembourg, the capital sharing the same name as the country, is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the only city to have been named European Capital of Culture twice, in 1995 and 2007. During our city tour, highlights will include Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Grand Ducal Palace, the City Hall, Constitution Square, and the Petrus River Valley. Following the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Luxembourg-Amsterdam
Following breakfast, we depart for Amsterdam. Upon arrival, our city tour will include Dam Square, the Royal Palace, the National Monument, and Central Station. During their free time, guests who wish may visit the Flower Market and the Red-Light District. Guests may also join the Amsterdam Canal Cruise, organized as an optional extra (€25). During this tour, you will have the opportunity to enjoy views of Amsterdam from the Amstel River, which played a role in the city’s formation and gave it its name. Following the tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Amsterdam, where we will spend the night.
Amsterdam
Following breakfast, guests who wish may join the Magnificent Netherlands tour (EUR 150), which will be organized as an optional excursion by our guide. We will visit the towns of Marken and Volendam, Zaanse Schans, and take a boat tour of Amsterdam’s canals. During our canal tour, we will see the canals and bridges of Amsterdam, known as the Venice of the North, accompanied by scenic views. We will then visit the world-famous diamond factory. You will never tire of spending time in the harbor area of Volendam, an old fishing village that inspired the song, “Those who want to see the true beauty of the Netherlands must go to Volendam.” During our visit to Marken, you can observe the lives of fishermen in charming little houses and have the opportunity to purchase souvenirs at affordable prices. We will have the chance to see Zaanse Schans, a magical town famous for its windmills. After the tour, we will be transferred to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
AMSTERDAM–ROTTERDAM–ISTANBUL SABIHA GOKCEN
After breakfast at our hotel, check out of your rooms. Enjoy free time until the time specified by your guide. Then transfer to the airport. After completing your baggage and ticket procedures, depart for Istanbul at 12:30 on AJet Airlines’ scheduled flight VF6. Arrive at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 18:00 local time, marking the end of our tour.