Istanbul (Sabiha Gökçen Airport)-Basel-Alsace
We meet our valued guests at Sabiha Gökçen Airport’s International Departures terminal at least 3 hours before the flight. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart on a scheduled flight of AJet Airlines to Basel. Upon arrival in Basel at the local time indicated, we leave the airport after passport and ticket procedures to begin our city tour. We head towards Strasbourg. Upon arrival, our panoramic city tour begins. Strasbourg, which holds historical significance as the place where the French national anthem “La Marseillaise” was written, presents itself as a city where Alsace culture blends with French architecture. We visit Notre-Dame de Strasbourg Cathedral, which held the title of the tallest structure in the world until 1874, Rohan Palace, Kleber Square, and the Petit France district adorned with traditional Alsace houses. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel. Note: Due to the density of the region, accommodation may take place in surrounding cities. For example; Mulhouse, Colmar, Strasbourg, Basel, Belfort, Offenburg, Karlsruhe.
Alsace – Eguisheim – Colmar – Riquewihr – Alsace
After the breakfast included at the hotel, you will have free time. Guests who wish can join the additional organized tour to Eguisheim & Colmar & Riquewihr (100 Euro). The first stop of our tour is Eguisheim, one of Alsace’s charming towns. As you wander through its narrow, cute streets among houses with wooden windows and balconies adorned with colorful geraniums, you will begin to lose yourself in stories from the past. Since 2003, Eguisheim has been a member of the “Most Beautiful Villages of France” club and was voted “French People’s Favorite Village” in 2013. After the Eguisheim tour, we move on to our second stop, Colmar. With its colorful houses, flower-decorated streets, and beauty, Colmar is one of the enchanting cities and serves as the starting point of the Alsace Wine Route. The canals that add charm to Colmar are tributaries of the Rhine River. The colorful historic buildings lined along the river, dating back to the 1200s, are the city’s most distinctive and remarkable feature. During our Colmar tour, we stroll through its streets filled with carnival atmosphere, visiting St. Martin’s Cathedral with its large stork nests, Rue Marchand (Merchants’ Street), and the “Petite Venise” area, which means “Little Venice.” Our final stop is Riquewihr, known as Alsace’s most famous village… This charming town, home to 1,200 residents, features two-story houses made of a mix of wood and concrete that harmonize beautifully with each other, showcasing different colors and architectural shapes. It attracts 2 million visitors annually. In this wonderful city where history, culture, and nature blend seamlessly, you won’t be able to stop taking photos. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel. (Depending on regional density, accommodation may take place in nearby cities such as Mulhouse, Colmar, Strasbourg, Basel, Belfort)
Breakfast: Included at the hotel.
Lunch: To be taken additionally.
Dinner: To be taken additionally.
Currencies: France – Euro
Alsace – Schaffhausen Rhine Falls – Zurich – Lucerne – Alsace
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Schaffhausen Rhine Falls & Zurich & Lucerne tour, to be arranged by our guide (110 Euros). On our tour, our first stop will be Rhine Falls. After a walk around Europe’s largest waterfall, with a width of 150 meters and a height of 23 meters, accompanied by the mesmerizing sound of the water, we depart for Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland. Situated on the shores of Lake Zurich and at the foot of the Alps, Zurich welcomes millions of tourists throughout the year with both its historical background and culture. The city’s history dates back to the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, and its name comes from Turus. Under Roman occupation in the 2nd century A.D., the city was called Turicum. When this name was translated into Swiss German, it was pronounced “Zuri.” According to the latest data, Zurich is the most livable city in Europe and is also referred to as the cultural capital of Switzerland. Upon arrival, after seeing Grossmünster, Fraumünster Churches, and St. Peter’s Church, which has Europe’s largest clock tower, we tour Bahnhofstrasse, considered the city’s shopping center. After our tour, we head to Lucerne. In this enchanting city, after seeing the Lion Monument, built in memory of the 800 Swiss Guards who were martyred while protecting King Louis XVI and his family, the Chapel Bridge, and the magnificent view of Lake Lucerne, we end our tour and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel. (Note: Depending on the density of the region, accommodation may take place in surrounding cities. For example; Mulhouse, Colmar, Strasbourg, Basel, Belfort, Offenburg, Karlsruhe)
Alsace - Basel – Istanbul (Sabiha Gokcen Airport)
After breakfast at our hotel in Sabah, check out of the rooms. Free time until the time specified by your guide. Then transfer to the airport. After baggage and ticket procedures, depart for Istanbul on Ajet Airlines’ **** scheduled flight. Arrival at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport at local time **** and the end of our tour.