Turkish Airlines France–Switzerland–Germany Tour
NOTES
***Our Tour Program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 40 people. If sufficient participation cannot be achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notification date is 21 days before the tour departure. Tours cancelled due to insufficient participation will be announced by PCSTUR.
***In cases where only category information is provided without specifying a name in the tour program and/or there are options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by PCSTUR 48 hours before the trip departure.
***During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances exceeding the specified kilometers. In such a case, PCSTUR 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 called folding beds and coach beds, tour participants in reservations for the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have declared that they accept the possible lack of space and bed type in the rooms. Child discounts are valid for one child –within the applicable age group– staying with 2 adults.
***Breakfasts included in the tour program and served at the hotel are provided in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited, generally as a limited menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, known as a continental breakfast, and may be served for groups in a separate room allocated to the group.
***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 commentary from inside the vehicle, without including museum or archaeological site entrances. PCSTUR 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 places on the day and at the time corresponding to the tour, or due to roads being closed because of any event, or if weather conditions make it impossible to conduct the tour. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot, where possible, at locations with closed roads or where vehicle access is not permitted.
***Extra tours are organized by the local PCSTUR provider from which we receive services, with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not reached, the excursions may not 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 depending on whether museums and archaeological sites at the destinations are open or closed and on weather conditions.
***Extra tours are optional for participants and are not compulsory. 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 dropped off at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and picked up from the point where they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
*** PCSTUR acts as an intermediary 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 the times may change before the current trip and flight. PCSTUR is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the trip by accepting the risk of changes in flight times.
***In cases where only category information is provided without specifying a name in the tour program and/or there are options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by PCSTUR 48 hours before the trip departure.
***During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances exceeding the specified kilometers. In such a case, PCSTUR 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 called folding beds and coach beds, tour participants in reservations for the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have declared that they accept the possible lack of space and bed type in the rooms. Child discounts are valid for one child –within the applicable age group– staying with 2 adults.
***Breakfasts included in the tour program and served at the hotel are provided in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited, generally as a limited menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, known as a continental breakfast, and may be served for groups in a separate room allocated to the group.
***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 commentary from inside the vehicle, without including museum or archaeological site entrances. PCSTUR 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 places on the day and at the time corresponding to the tour, or due to roads being closed because of any event, or if weather conditions make it impossible to conduct the tour. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot, where possible, at locations with closed roads or where vehicle access is not permitted.
***Extra tours are organized by the local PCSTUR provider from which we receive services, with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not reached, the excursions may not 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 depending on whether museums and archaeological sites at the destinations are open or closed and on weather conditions.
***Extra tours are optional for participants and are not compulsory. 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 dropped off at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and picked up from the point where they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
*** PCSTUR acts as an intermediary 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 the times may change before the current trip and flight. PCSTUR is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the trip by accepting the risk of changes in flight times.
Istanbul-Stuttgart-Strasbourg
Meeting with our valued guests at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport at least 3 hours before the flight. Following the ticket, baggage and passport procedures, departure for Stuttgart on Turkish Airlines’ scheduled flight. Arrival in Stuttgart according to the local time. Following the passport and ticket procedures, we depart for Strasbourg. Historically significant as the place where the national anthem “La Marseillaise” was written, Strasbourg is a city where Alsatian culture and French architecture blend together. We visit Strasbourg Cathedral of Notre-Dame, 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, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Lunch: To be purchased as an extra.
Dinner: To be purchased as an extra.
Currencies: Germany – France – Euro
Lunch: To be purchased as an extra.
Dinner: To be purchased as an extra.
Currencies: Germany – France – Euro
Strasbourg - Eguisheim - Colmar - Riquewihr - Strasbourg
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Eguisheim & Colmar & Riquewihr tour (100 Euros). The first stop of our tour is Eguisheim, one of Alsace’s charming towns. As you wander through its narrow, delightful streets, among houses with beautiful colorful geraniums cascading 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 voted “France’s Favorite Village” in 2013. Following our Eguisheim tour, we depart for our second stop, Colmar. With its colorful houses, flower-decorated streets and beauty, Colmar is one of the most enchanting cities and is of great importance as the starting point of the Alsace Wine Route. The canals that add to Colmar’s beauty are branches of the Rhine River. The colorful historic buildings lined along the river, dating back to the 1200s, are the city’s most distinctive and noteworthy feature. During our Colmar tour, while strolling through its carnival-like streets, we visit Saint Martin’s Cathedral, with its giant stork nests, Rue Marchand (Merchants’ Street), and the “Petite Venise” district, meaning “Little Venice.” The final stop on our tour is Riquewhir, known as Alsace’s most famous village… The harmony of the two-story half-timbered and concrete houses in the Alsatian style, with their different colors and shapes, attracts 2 million visitors each year to this charming town of 1,200 inhabitants. You will never tire of taking photographs in this wonderful town blended with history, culture and nature. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Included in the price at the hotel.
Lunch: Extra charge.
Dinner: Extra charge.
Currency: France – Euro
Breakfast: Included in the price at the hotel.
Lunch: Extra charge.
Dinner: Extra charge.
Currency: France – Euro
STRASBOURG - HEIDELBERG - BADEN-BADEN - STRASBOURG
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the Heidelberg & Baden Baden tour, which will be organized as an optional extra by our guide. (85 Euros) No, not all German cities resemble one another. If you would like to see a true German city, Heidelberg will welcome you with the harmony of its architecture and nature—a tranquil, elegant, refined and profound city where Hegel paced its streets in deep thought and which Goethe called the ideal city. During the tour we will take upon arrival, Hauptstrasse, Marktplatz Square, the Old Bridge and Heidelberg Castle (from the outside) are among the sights to be seen. Following our tour, we depart for our second stop, Baden Baden. Located near the Germany–France border, Baden Baden is an elegant and aesthetic German city, peaceful and surrounded by nature, offering countless opportunities ranging from thermal baths and cultural and art museums to opera and theaters, and even a visit to Europe’s most famous casino. The famous Russian writer Dostoyevsky’s novel titled “The Gambler,” which also includes passages from his own life, takes place in this city. For this reason, Baden Baden is a city that may also appeal to literature lovers. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra.
Dinner: Will be taken as an extra.
Currency: France – Euro
Breakfast: Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra.
Dinner: Will be taken as an extra.
Currency: France – Euro
STRASBOURG - SCHAFFHAUSEN - RHINE FALLS - ZURICH - LUCERNE - STRASBOURG
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Schaffhausen Rhine Falls & Zurich & Lucerne tour (110 Euros), organized by our guide. Our first stop on the tour is the Rhine Falls. After 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 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 both its historical heritage and culture. The city’s history dates back to the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, while its name comes from Turus. The city, which was under Roman occupation in the 2nd century AD, was named Turicum. When this name is translated into Swiss German, it 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 Europe’s largest clock tower, we tour Bahnhofstrasse, considered the city’s shopping center. After our tour, we depart for Lucerne. In this enchanting city, after seeing the Lion Monument, built in memory of the 800 Swiss soldiers who were martyred while protecting King Louis XVI and his family, the Chapel Bridge, and the magnificent view of Lake Lucerne, we conclude our tour and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch: Will be taken optionally.
Dinner: Will be taken optionally.
Currencies: France – Euro, Switzerland – Franc
Breakfast: Will be served at the hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch: Will be taken optionally.
Dinner: Will be taken optionally.
Currencies: France – Euro, Switzerland – Franc
Strasbourg - Stuttgart - Istanbul
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, 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 ticketing procedures, depart for Istanbul on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. Arrival at Istanbul Airport according to local time, marking the end of our tour.
What's Included
- Turkish Airlines scheduled flight between Istanbul (IST) - Stuttgart - Istanbul (IST)
- Airport taxes and service charges
- Airport - hotel - airport transfers and intercity transfers
- 4 nights - 5 days bed and breakfast accommodation in 4* hotels
- Strasbourg city tours
- Turkish-speaking Tour Leader service
- Mandatory Travel Insurance (Professional liability insurance.)
- Airport taxes and service charges
- Airport - hotel - airport transfers and intercity transfers
- 4 nights - 5 days bed and breakfast accommodation in 4* hotels
- Strasbourg city tours
- Turkish-speaking Tour Leader service
- Mandatory Travel Insurance (Professional liability insurance.)
Not Included
- Schengen visas
- All personal expenses and hotel extras.
- International departure fee (It is recommended to pay the fee at the relevant banks before the travel date and keep the receipt with you during the trip.)
- Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
- Lunches and dinners
- Extra tours not included in the program
- Tips for the driver and guide
- City taxes (Paid directly at the hotel reception.)
- Any services not clearly stated above or in the program as included
- All personal expenses and hotel extras.
- International departure fee (It is recommended to pay the fee at the relevant banks before the travel date and keep the receipt with you during the trip.)
- Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
- Lunches and dinners
- Extra tours not included in the program
- Tips for the driver and guide
- City taxes (Paid directly at the hotel reception.)
- Any services not clearly stated above or in the program as included