France-Switzerland-Germany Tour from Istanbul with THY, STR-STR
NOTES
***Our Tour Program is organized provided that a minimum of 40 people participate. If sufficient participation cannot be achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notification date is 21 days before the tour departure. Pcs Tur will notify participants of tours canceled due to insufficient participation.
***In cases where only category information is provided without specifying names in the tour program and/or there are options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by Pcs Tur 48 hours before the trip departure.
***During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified kilometers. In such a case, Pcs Tur will provide information 15 days before the tour departure date.
***Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and in such rooms, the bed allocated to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds consist of beds referred to as folding beds and coach beds, tour participants are deemed to have declared that they accept the potential crowding in the rooms and the bed type for reservations involving the 3rd person and/or children. Child discounts are valid for one child staying with 2 adults and belonging to the applicable age group.
***Among the services included in the tour program, breakfasts taken at the hotel are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally consist of a limited menu of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, referred to as a continental breakfast, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group for groups.
***The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting no more than 2–3 hours, organized for the general introduction of the cities and conducted panoramically with a guide’s narration from inside the vehicle, without including museum or archaeological site entrances. Pcs Tur is not responsible if panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, cannot take place because local authorities do not permit visiting or entering the relevant locations on the day and at the time scheduled for the tour, roads are closed due to any event, or conducting the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot where possible on closed roads or at locations where vehicle entry is not permitted.
***Extra tours are organized by the local Pcs Tur provider from which we receive services, provided that a minimum of 20 people participate. If sufficient numbers cannot be reached, the excursions cannot take place, or extra excursion prices, content, and the vehicle to be used may vary according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide according to whether the museums and archaeological sites at the destinations are open or closed and according to weather conditions.
***Extra tours are optional for participants and are not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in extra tours organized during the tour are deemed to have accepted waiting at a suitable rest facility located along the route. These passengers will be left at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and will be picked up from the point where they were left after the tour is completed.
***Pcs Tur is an intermediary agency between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delays on scheduled and charter flights, or flight times may change before the existing trip and flight. Pcs Tur is obliged to notify passengers of these changes as soon as possible. The passenger purchased the trip by accepting the risk of a change in schedule.
***In cases where only category information is provided without specifying names in the tour program and/or there are options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by Pcs Tur 48 hours before the trip departure.
***During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified kilometers. In such a case, Pcs Tur will provide information 15 days before the tour departure date.
***Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and in such rooms, the bed allocated to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds consist of beds referred to as folding beds and coach beds, tour participants are deemed to have declared that they accept the potential crowding in the rooms and the bed type for reservations involving the 3rd person and/or children. Child discounts are valid for one child staying with 2 adults and belonging to the applicable age group.
***Among the services included in the tour program, breakfasts taken at the hotel are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally consist of a limited menu of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, referred to as a continental breakfast, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group for groups.
***The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting no more than 2–3 hours, organized for the general introduction of the cities and conducted panoramically with a guide’s narration from inside the vehicle, without including museum or archaeological site entrances. Pcs Tur is not responsible if panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, cannot take place because local authorities do not permit visiting or entering the relevant locations on the day and at the time scheduled for the tour, roads are closed due to any event, or conducting the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot where possible on closed roads or at locations where vehicle entry is not permitted.
***Extra tours are organized by the local Pcs Tur provider from which we receive services, provided that a minimum of 20 people participate. If sufficient numbers cannot be reached, the excursions cannot take place, or extra excursion prices, content, and the vehicle to be used may vary according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide according to whether the museums and archaeological sites at the destinations are open or closed and according to weather conditions.
***Extra tours are optional for participants and are not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in extra tours organized during the tour are deemed to have accepted waiting at a suitable rest facility located along the route. These passengers will be left at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and will be picked up from the point where they were left after the tour is completed.
***Pcs Tur is an intermediary agency between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delays on scheduled and charter flights, or flight times may change before the existing trip and flight. Pcs Tur is obliged to notify passengers of these changes as soon as possible. The passenger purchased the trip by accepting the risk of a change in schedule.
Istanbul-Stuttgart-Alsace
Meeting with our valued guests at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport at least 3 hours before the flight. Following ticketing, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Stuttgart at 08:30 on Turkish Airlines’ scheduled flight TK1701. Arrival in Stuttgart at 09:35 local time. After passport and ticket procedures, we leave the airport to begin our city tour. We set off for Strasbourg. Upon arrival, our panoramic city tour begins. Strasbourg holds historical importance as the place where the French national anthem, “La Marseillaise,” was written, and stands out as a city where Alsatian culture blends with French architecture. We visit Strasbourg’s Notre-Dame Cathedral, which held the title of the world’s tallest structure until 1874, Rohan Palace, Kléber Square, and the Petit France district, adorned with traditional Alsatian houses. Following our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Alsace – Eguisheim – Colmar – Riquewihr – Alsace
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Eguisheim & Colmar & Riquewihr tour (EUR 100). Our first stop is Eguisheim, one of the charming towns of Alsace. As you wander through its narrow, picturesque streets among houses with colorful geraniums hanging from their wooden windows and balconies, you will begin to lose yourself in stories from the past. A member of the “Most Beautiful Villages of France” association since 2003, Eguisheim was chosen as “France’s Favorite Village” in 2013.
Following our visit to Eguisheim, we will depart for our second stop, Colmar. With its colorful houses, flower-decorated streets, and captivating beauty, Colmar is one of the region’s most enchanting cities and is of great importance as the starting point of the Alsace Wine Route. The canals add even more beauty to Colmar; they are branches of the Rhine River. The colorful historic buildings lining the river, dating back as far as the 1200s, are among the city’s most distinctive and noteworthy features. During our tour of Colmar, we will stroll through its carnival-like streets and visit Saint Martin’s Cathedral, with its enormous stork nests, Rue Marchand (Merchant Street), and the “Petite Venise” district, meaning “Little Venice.”
Our final stop on the tour is Riquewihr, known as the most famous village in Alsace. This charming town, home to 1,200 residents, attracts 2 million visitors each year with its harmonious two-story houses combining Alsatian timber framing and concrete, as well as its variety of colors and architectural styles. You will never tire of taking photographs in this wonderful town, where history, culture, and nature come together. Following the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. (Depending on the level of occupancy in the region, accommodation may be provided in nearby cities, such as Mulhouse, Colmar, Strasbourg, Basel, or Belfort.)
ALSACE – SCHAFFHAUSEN RHINE FALLS – ZURICH – LUCERNE – ALSACE
Free time after breakfast at the hotel. Guests who wish may join the optional Schaffhausen Rhine Falls, Zurich & Lucerne tour organized by our guide (€110). Our first stop will be the Rhine Falls. Following our walk around Europe’s largest waterfall, which is 150 meters wide and 23 meters high, accompanied by the enchanting sound of the water, we will depart for Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city. Located on the shores of Lake Zurich and at the foothills of the Alps, Zurich welcomes millions of tourists throughout the year with its historical heritage and culture. The city’s history dates back to the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, while its name derives from “Turus.” The city, which was under Roman occupation in the 2nd century AD, was named Turicum. When translated into Swiss German, this name is pronounced “Zuri.” According to the latest data, Zurich is the most livable city in Europe and is also known as Switzerland’s cultural capital. Upon arrival, after seeing the Grossmünster and Fraumünster churches, as well as St. Peter’s Church, home to the largest clock tower in Europe, we will tour Bahnhofstrasse, considered the city’s shopping center. Following our tour, we will depart for Lucerne. In this enchanting city, we will see the Lion Monument, built in memory of the 800 Swiss soldiers who were killed while protecting King Louis XVI and his family, the Chapel Bridge, and the magnificent view of Lake Lucerne. We will then conclude our tour and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. (Depending on regional occupancy, accommodation may be provided in surrounding cities, such as Mulhouse, Colmar, Strasbourg, Basel, or Belfort.)
Alsace – Stuttgart – Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, check out. 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 18:50 on Turkish Airlines’ scheduled flight TK 1706. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 23:50 local time, marking the end of our tour.
What's Included
- Turkish Airlines scheduled flight ticket between Istanbul–Stuttgart and Stuttgart–Istanbul
- 3 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in 3* hotels (Accommodation will be provided in the Belfort, Montbeliard, Mullhouse, Colmar, and Karlsruhe areas.)
- Airport–hotel–airport transfers
- Turkish-speaking guide service
- 3 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in 3* hotels (Accommodation will be provided in the Belfort, Montbeliard, Mullhouse, Colmar, and Karlsruhe areas.)
- Airport–hotel–airport transfers
- Turkish-speaking guide service
Not Included
- Schengen visas
- All personal expenses and hotel extras.
- International departure fee (It is recommended that payment be made to the relevant banks before the travel date and that the receipt be kept with you during the trip.)
- Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
- Lunches and dinners
- Extra tours not included in the program
- Driver and guide tips
- City and hotel taxes (The guide collects 40 euros)
- Any services not explicitly stated as included above or in the program
- All personal expenses and hotel extras.
- International departure fee (It is recommended that payment be made to the relevant banks before the travel date and that the receipt be kept with you during the trip.)
- Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
- Lunches and dinners
- Extra tours not included in the program
- Driver and guide tips
- City and hotel taxes (The guide collects 40 euros)
- Any services not explicitly stated as included above or in the program