Day 1 ISTANBUL – AMSTERDAM – ZAANSE SCHANS
We meet at the international departures terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport three hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, we depart for Amsterdam with Pegasus Airlines. After our arrival, we start our panoramic city tour of Amsterdam with our private bus waiting at the airport. Among the places we will see during our tour are Dam Square and the Royal Palace. Then we visit Zaanse Schans, the most famous theme park in the Netherlands known for its windmills. After the tour, transfer to your hotel in Amsterdam and free time to rest. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 2 AMSTERDAM – MARKEN – VOLENDAM
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for the Marken & Volendam tour. Our first stop is Volendam, an old fishing village famous for its historic houses, colorful harbor, and unique clothing culture. Then we move on to Marken, which was once an island and is now connected to the mainland by a dyke. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel in Amsterdam and free time to rest. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 3 AMSTERDAM – BRUSSELS
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the Brussels tour. The Grand Place, considered one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, is characterized by the combination of three architectural styles: baroque, gothic, and Louis XIV. Among the places we will see during our tour are the Royal Palace, the Chinese and Japanese houses, the Stock Exchange Building, Atomium, and Heysel Stadium. After the tour, transfer to your hotel in Brussels and free time to rest. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 4 BRUSSELS – BRUGES – PARIS
After breakfast at the hotel, we visit the charming medieval city famous for its lace and tapestries, Bruges, and see the marketplace and Belfry Tower. We will have the opportunity to see the stunning views of Bruges city. After the tour, transfer to your hotel in Paris and free time to rest. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 5 PARIS
After breakfast at the hotel, we embark on a city tour of Paris. During our full-day tour, we will visit the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower, which is not just a symbol of Paris but of France itself, giving us the chance to enjoy the city's splendid views. After that, we set off on a Seine River cruise. You will closely see Paris's most magnificent buildings as we glide under the bridges of the Seine River, creating unforgettable moments. Sights during this boat trip will include the American Church, the National Assembly, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Orsay Museum, Cité Island, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Palace of Justice, Conciergerie Prison, the City Hall, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Louvre Palace. At the end of the tour, we will walk to Montmartre Hill, known for its bohemian life, through narrow streets and an atmosphere filled with art. After seeing Sacré-Coeur (Church of the Sacred Heart), you will have free time to get your portrait done at Place du Tertre and have lunch. After visiting Montmartre Hill, we will head to the Fragonard Perfume Museum. Then, we will have free time on the Champs-Elysées boulevard. After the tour, transfer to your hotel in Paris and free time to rest. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 6 PARIS – METZ – LUXEMBOURG
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for our city tour of Luxembourg. On the way, we visit Metz, one of France's most beautiful medieval cities. In this beautiful city with a history of 3000 years, you will see places like Place d'Armes, Metz Cathedral, the German Gate, and Temple Neuf Church. After our Metz tour, during our Luxembourg city tour, you will have the opportunity to see the Petrus Valley, the old city center, narrow streets, the city cathedral, and the Duke's Palace. After the tour, transfer to your hotel in Luxembourg and free time to rest. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 7 LUXEMBOURG – STRASBOURG – COLMAR – ALSACE
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Strasbourg. During our tour in Strasbourg, which carries the shared culture and architectural features of France and Germany, we will see Petite France, Cathedral Square, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Then we move on to the fairy-tale city of Colmar. Our tour will include sights such as the Old Customs House, the Pfister House, and the city's most famous area, Petite Venice. In the unique environment surrounded by the Rhine River and canals, you will have the chance to taste many delicious foods according to your palate and also to buy souvenirs. After the tour, transfer to your hotel in Alsace and free time to rest. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 8 BASEL – ISTANBUL
After breakfast at the hotel, we check out from the rooms and transfer to the airport at the time indicated by your guide. Flight to Istanbul with Pegasus Airlines. Upon our arrival at Sabiha Gökçen Airport, our tour and services will come to an end.
NOTE
Marken + Local Guides + Zaanse Schans Entrance
Seine River Cruise + Eiffel Tower + Tourist City Taxes
190€ per person Must be paid to the guide during the tour
FLIGHT DETAILS
March 14
PC1251SAW-AMS 09:00 10:45
PC942 BSL-SAW 16:25 – 21:25
PC1251SAW-AMS 08:50 11:30
PC942 BSL-SAW 18:05 – 22:00
Visa fee, service charge
Travel health insurance
Lunch and dinner
All personal expenses and hotel extras
Departure tax for abroad
Museum and historical site entrance fees
Driver tips 10 Euro per person (optional)
Tourist city taxes