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Gold Benelux and Germany “Germany, Netherlands, Belgium” THY with 3 nights (CGN-BRU) Cologne - Amsterdam (2) - Bruges - Brussels (1)
Tour Detail
Benelux and Germany “Germany, Netherlands, Belgium” (CGN-BRU) with THY
Cologne – Amsterdam (2 nights) – Bruges – Brussels (1 night)
3 nights 4 days
Day 1 | Istanbul – Cologne – Amsterdam | Thursday
Meeting in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport, international departure terminal at 04:10. After completing our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will fly to Cologne at 07:10 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1671. Arrival at Cologne Bonn Airport at 09:30 local time. After completing our passport and baggage procedures, we depart for a panoramic Cologne city tour. Founded by the Roman Empire in 50 BC on the banks of the Rhine River, Cologne has made a name for itself as an important German city with many historical buildings. The main attractions during our tour will include the impressive Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge, and the Kaiser Wilhelm II Monument. After this tour, we continue our journey to Amsterdam. After approximately 3.5 hours of travel, we start our panoramic Amsterdam city tour. Upon reaching the city center, we will disembark and continue our city tour on foot. We will visit highlights such as Dam Square, the central train station, Red Light District, Royal Palace, Flower Market, and the famous shopping street Kalverstraat. Transfer to our hotel at the end of the tour. After our arrival, we will complete our check-in procedures and settle into our rooms. We will spend the night at our hotel in Amsterdam.
Day 2 | Amsterdam | Friday [B]
After breakfast at our hotel, free time. Guests who wish can join the optional Marken, Volendam, and Giethoorn tour organized by our guide. Overnight stay at our hotel in Amsterdam.
→ Marken, Volendam, and Giethoorn tour | 120 EUR adult - 90 EUR child (4-11.99 years)
In our tour, we will first go to Volendam, an old fishing village. In this peaceful town, we will explore the colorful two-story historical houses, souvenir shops, especially cheese shops, and charming cafes and restaurants located in the traffic-free pier area. After this, we will move to Marken, a village situated on a small island. While walking through the village, we will visit a “Marken House” overlooking the harbor. This tiny house has been furnished as it was lived in by a fishing family from Marken until 1932 and exhibits the furniture and decor of that period. Additionally, we will visit a shop that showcases how Holland's cultural heritage wooden clogs are made and sells hundreds of colorful clogs. Then we head to Giethoorn, known as the Venice of Holland. In this village, resembling a postcard with its narrow canals and lush environment, we will feel like we are in a fairy tale set as we explore by boat (depending on availability) and along the paved paths. After this enjoyable and enriching tour, we return to Amsterdam and to our hotel.
Day 3 | Amsterdam – Bruges – Brussels | Saturday [B]
After breakfast at our hotel, we check out and head to Bruges, known for its lace and tapestries and has preserved its medieval architecture untouched since World War II. After approximately a 3-hour journey, we will arrive and start our panoramic Bruges city tour on foot. We will see the heart of Bruges, surrounded by multi-colored houses, various cafes and restaurants, and the famous Belfry clock tower, as well as streets filled with shops selling lace, handmade goods, and the aroma of fries, chocolates, and waffles. After our tour, we will have free time. We will gather at a time announced by our guide and head to Brussels and our hotel in our vehicle. After approximately 1 hour of travel, we will arrive at our hotel and complete our check-in procedures and settle into our rooms. We will spend the night at our hotel in Brussels.
Day 4 | Brussels – Istanbul | Sunday [B]
After breakfast at our hotel, we check out and start a panoramic Brussels city tour. During our tour, we will see the Royal Palace, Chinese and Japanese houses, the Atomium Monument, Heysel Stadium, the Grand-Place city square, the Stock Exchange Building, and Mannequin Pis (the famous statue of a peeing boy). At the end of our tour, we will head to Brussels Airport. After completing our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will fly back to Istanbul at 16:15 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1946. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 20:45 local time and end of our tour. We bid farewell until we meet again on our next exceptional and enjoyable trip.
Explanations of abbreviations: [B] = Breakfast, [L] = Lunch, [D] = Dinner
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class flight tickets on Turkish Airlines on the IST-CGN and BRU-IST routes
- Airport taxes
- Total of 3 nights accommodation with breakfast in specified or similar hotels
- Panoramic city tours (as specified in the program)
- Airport - hotel - airport transfers
- Turkish guide service
- Professional liability insurance (according to Law No. 1618)
Not Included
- Schengen visa fee
- Departure tax
- City tax for hotels
- Admission fees for museums and archaeological sites that are not specified as included
- Meals and beverages that are not specified as included
- Optional tours specified as such
- Personal expenses
- Tour guarantee and travel health insurance
- All services not clearly stated as included in the tour program
- Tips for local guides, hotel staff, and drivers (Optional 3 EUR per person per day will be collected by the guide)