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From Ankara to a European Fairy Tale Tour with Bernina Express by SunExpress Airlines, 7 Nights — Morning Frankfurt Departure, Morning Zurich Return
Tour Detail
ANKARA – FRANKFURT – STRASBOURG – (Colmar Tour) – ALSACE
After baggage drop, check-in, and passport control at Ankara Esenboğa Airport’s International Terminal, which we will complete 3 hours before departure, we fly directly and on schedule to Frankfurt on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ792 at 05:20. Upon arrival at Frankfurt Airport at 08:00 local time, we transfer to Strasbourg with our private coach waiting at the airport. Strasbourg, located on the border of Germany, Switzerland, and France and also the largest city in the Alsace region, will greet us with a storybook, painting-like beauty. During our panoramic city tour on foot in Strasbourg’s traffic-free center and streets, which was added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List in 1988 and has been hosting the European Parliament since 1992, we will see Gutenberg Square and Statue, Notre Dame Cathedral, the city’s most important structure located in the very heart of the city, and Kammerzell House, the oldest house in the city and still operating today as a hotel and restaurant. After the Strasbourg tour, following free time, we transfer to our hotel in the Alsace region. On the way, guests who wish may join our optional Colmar Tour (55 Euro). In Colmar, which impresses visitors with its half-timbered medieval houses, canals, and preserved old-town atmosphere, and reflects both French and German architectural influences due to its proximity to the German border, we will visit the Old Customs House, Pfister House, and the city’s most famous area, Petite Venise (Little Venice), with its colorful houses around the Rhine River. In this unique setting surrounded by the Rhine River and canals, we will have the opportunity to enjoy many delicious foods as well as buy souvenirs. After our Colmar Tour, we continue to our hotel in the Alsace region. Check-in and free time to rest.
ALSACE – HEIDI’S VILLAGES & ST. MORITZ – BERNINA EXPRESS / RED TRAIN – MILAN
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we head to St. Moritz for an unforgettable and dreamlike train journey on the Bernina railway line. Following a panoramic drive through Heidi’s Villages, with vast mountains and green meadows that resemble many scenes from the beloved childhood story of Heidi, who lived in the Alps with her grandfather and her best friend Peter, we arrive in St. Moritz, Switzerland’s natural wonder and a favorite destination of the jet set. Depending on the Bernina railway timetable, free time and a short local tour may be offered before we reach the station for the unforgettable and enchanting train journey on the Bernina Express / Red Train. Built between 1898 and 1904, this world-famous line, now on the UNESCO World Heritage List, offers a magical trip that many travelers dream of, where we will witness extraordinary scenery and have the chance to photograph it. After approximately a 2-hour pleasant train ride, we arrive at Tirano Station and continue by our waiting vehicle to our hotel in the Milan region. Upon arrival at the hotel, check-in and free time to rest.
MILAN – OUTLET – (Como Tour)
After breakfast, we depart for our outlet center visit. Following free time to enjoy quality shopping at the outlet center, which hosts stylish shops, cafés and restaurants, and leisure areas belonging to Italy’s and the world’s most prestigious brands, and which sets trends in the global fashion industry, we head back to our hotel in the Milan region. On the way, guests who wish may join our optional Como Tour (50 Euro). Como is a center in the Lombardy region known for its historic buildings and orderly urban structure. Its squares, cathedral, and waterfront offer visitors a compact and easy-to-explore area. Lake Como is one of Italy’s most famous lakes, and its surrounding hills, lakeside settlements, and organized transport routes complete the region’s natural landscape. The lakeside area is regularly visited throughout the year and presents a balanced blend of city and nature. In our Como & Lake Como tour, we first arrive in Como city center, where we will see the cathedral area, squares, and lakeside from the outside. Then we will be given free time on the shores of Lake Como; during this time, visitors may walk around the lake, take photos, or explore the surroundings. After the free time, we complete our tour and return to our hotel in the Milan region.
MILAN – (Portofino Tour by Boat) – NICE
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we move to Milan city center to carry out our city tour. Milan, one of Europe’s fashion capitals, is also notable for its cuisine, opera, and churches. Although known as Italy’s business and finance capital, it is also the right place for shopping and dining experiences. During our city tour of Milan, the famous opera house La Scala, Duomo Square and Cathedral, and Porta Romano are among the main places we will see. At the end of the Milan city tour, we head to Nice. On the way, guests who wish may join our optional Portofino Tour by Boat (65 Euro). Portofino, surrounded by colorful houses and inspired countless songs, enchants visitors with its narrow streets, colorful homes, green hills, and turquoise Mediterranean views. After our Portofino visit, we continue our journey to Nice. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Nice region, check-in and free time to rest.
NICE – (Cannes & Nice Tour) – (Eze & Monaco & Monte Carlo Tour)
After breakfast, we offer a full day at leisure. During this free time, guests who wish may join our optional Cannes & Nice Tour (70 Euro). In this tour, we first head to Cannes. Famous for hosting the annual Cannes Film Festival, Cannes has a sparkling sea and golden beaches. During our city tour, we first see the old town, the city’s original settlement. As we walk through its narrow, winding, traffic-free streets, we will have the opportunity to see souvenir shops and shop. After free time along Cannes’ seafront, lined with many luxury restaurants, shops, and hotels, and along La Croisette Boulevard and Meynadier Street, we arrive in Nice. In Nice, places to be seen include Promenade des Anglais, Nice Port, Massena Square, the Flower Market, and the Courthouse. After free time in Nice, guests who wish may join our optional Eze & Monaco & Monte Carlo Tour (80 Euro). Our first stop on this tour is Eze Village, one of the most famous villages on the magnificent Côte d’Azur, where we visit a perfume factory where you can test and purchase beautiful and famous perfumes at affordable prices. After that, our second stop is the principality of Monaco, the world’s second smallest state after the Vatican, located on the French Riviera. Upon arrival, we will conduct a panoramic city tour of Monte Carlo, the center of luxury and splendor. After the tour, we return to our hotel in the Nice region.
NICE – (Annecy Tour) – GENEVA
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we depart for Geneva. On the way, guests who wish may join our optional Annecy Tour (50 Euro). Known as the “Venice of the Alps” thanks to the canals passing through it and the Thiou River, Annecy enchants visitors with its canal-based structure and its extraordinary location between the mountains and the lake. During our tour in Annecy, the Château d’Annecy, built in the 17th century and restored in 1947, St. Maurice Church, and Palais de l’Isle, a favorite spot for photography lovers, will be seen panoramically. After a short free time by Lake Annecy, the third largest lake in France, we complete our tour and continue our journey to Geneva. Upon arrival at our hotel, check-in and free time to rest.
GENEVA – (Train Tour of Swiss Alpine Villages: Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen) – BERN – ALSACE / BASEL
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we carry out our city tour. Known as the “French city of Switzerland” and located on the shores of Lake Geneva, Geneva is a magnificent city where history, culture, science, and nature come together. The presence of international organizations such as CERN, the World Health Organization, UEFA, FIFA, and the United Nations gives Geneva a central position in culture and administration. During our visit to Geneva, where museums, parks, historic monuments and streets, and fresh air come together, the main places we will see are St. Pierre Cathedral, the Jet d’Eau fountain, a symbol of Geneva rising up to 140 meters, and the Reformation Wall. After the city tour, we set off for Bern. Upon arrival in Bern, free time will be provided; during this time, guests who wish may join our optional Train Tour of the Swiss Alpine Villages: Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen (75 Euro). The first stop of our tour is Interlaken. Named “inter-lakes” because it is located between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, Interlaken is famous for its natural beauty and the breathtaking views of these landscapes. The city’s important hotels, casinos, and shopping streets are on our walking route. Victoria Jungfrau Hotel and Höhematte Park, two of the city’s historical symbols, are among the places we will see panoramically. After free time for photography and local exploration, we head to the train station for the next stop of our tour, Lauterbrunnen. After about a 20-minute train ride from Interlaken, we arrive in Lauterbrunnen. We will feel the deep structure of the valley and the steep rock walls as soon as we leave the station. Walking toward the village center, we will see the fascinating Staubbach Falls cascading down into the valley panoramically and have the chance to photograph it. Lauterbrunnen is known for its valley lined with small settlements and walking trails, home to 72 waterfalls. During our walk along the designated route through the village, we will photograph the traditional chalet architecture, the natural formations surrounding the valley floor, and its heavenly landscapes. We return to Interlaken and complete our tour. Afterwards, we return to Bern and conduct our city tour. Bern is one of the few cities in Europe that has remained unchanged since the Middle Ages. Due to this historical character, it is included on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. Located within Switzerland and where German is the official language, Bern also reflects German cultural influence in its architecture. After our tour in Bern, we head to our hotel in the Alsace region. Upon arrival at the hotel, check-in and free time to rest.
ALSACE / BASEL – ZURICH – ANKARA
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we head to Zurich Airport for our return flight to Ankara. Upon arrival at the airport, after baggage drop, check-in, and passport control, we fly directly and on schedule to Ankara on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ733 at 10:45. Arrival at Esenboğa Airport at 14:55 local time and end of our tour.
What's Included
Round-trip flight ticket on SunExpress Airlines’ direct scheduled flights on the Esenboğa Airport (ESB) – Frankfurt Airport (FRA) // Zurich Airport (ZRH) – Esenboğa Airport (ESB) route,
Airport taxes and service fees,
7 nights’ accommodation with breakfast at hotels in the specified hotel category,
Airport – hotel – airport transfers and intercity transfer,
Panoramic city tours and/or excursions in Strasbourg, Geneva, Milan, and St. Moritz,
Train journey on the BERNINA EXPRESS / RED TRAIN,
Outlet tour,
Turkish-speaking guide services.
TURSAB Professional Liability Insurance
Not Included
- Visa fee and service charge
- Exit tax
- All hotel extras and personal expenses,
- Lunch and dinner,
- Extra tours and excursions stated/not stated in the program,
- (Mandatory) Hotel city accommodation and city taxes (Adult/child per person 60 Euro***)
***On the first day of the tour, it is paid in cash by the guest to the local agency tour leader.