Bernina Express and the Heart of the Alps & Fairytale Villages Tour with Pegasus Airlines, Including Extra Tours and Sightseeing Excursions (BSL-GVA)

Day 1: Istanbul – Basel – Colmar – Riquewihr - Freiburg - Zurich

Meeting with our valued guests in front of the PGS Airlines counter at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departures Terminal at 07:00. After check-in and passport procedures, departure for Basel at 10:40 with PGS Airlines scheduled flight PC939. Arrival in Basel at 12:50 local time. After passport and baggage procedures, we begin our panoramic Basel city tour with our private bus waiting for us. During the panoramic tour we will take in Basel, one of Switzerland’s cultural capitals; Basel Cathedral (Basel Münster), the banks of the Rhine River, the historic city center, Hotel Les Trois Rois and Marktplatz, the heart of the city, are among the places to be seen. After our tour, a short free time will be given. After free time, we depart for the Alsace region of France. Our first stop will be Colmar, the pearl of the Alsace region and one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities. With its colorful half-timbered houses, flower-decorated balconies, cobblestone streets and romantic canals, Colmar resembles a fairy-tale land; during our panoramic tour we will see Little Venice (Petite Venise), Colmar Old Town, historic squares and the finest examples of Alsatian architecture. After our tour in Colmar, we head to Riquewihr, one of the most enchanting fairy-tale villages of the Alsace region. Believed to have inspired the famous Disney fairy tales, Riquewihr is one of the most impressive villages in Alsace with its colorful houses, narrow flower-adorned streets and medieval atmosphere. During our walking tour here, the historic city walls, Dolder Tower and architectural structures unique to the Alsace region will be seen, and in the free time given you will have the opportunity to experience and photograph the unique atmosphere of this exceptional village. After our Riquewihr tour, we head to Freiburg, located within Germany and known as the capital of the Black Forest. After arriving in Freiburg, we will have a short panoramic city tour. Freiburg Cathedral, Münsterplatz, historic city gates, the old city center and the finest examples of traditional German architecture will be seen. After our tour, we head toward Zurich, one of Switzerland’s largest and most important cities. Upon arrival in Zurich, we will have our panoramic city tour. In the city, which is the financial and cultural center of Switzerland, Bahnhofstrasse, Fraumünster Church, Grossmünster, the Limmat River, Lake Zurich and the historic city center will be seen panoramically. After our city tour, transfer to our hotel. Check-in to rooms and overnight at our hotel.

Colmar & Riquewihr & Freiburg Tours Are Included In The Price! 

Day 2: Zurich – Lucerne – Lake Como – McArthurGlen Milan Outlet – Milan and Surroundings

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Lucerne, one of Switzerland’s most impressive and most visited cities. After an enjoyable journey of about 1 hour, we arrive in Lucerne and conduct our panoramic city tour. In Lucerne, which has managed to preserve its medieval architecture to the present day, during our tour we will see; the city’s symbol and the famous wooden Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) built in the 14th century, Lake Lucerne, the Lion Monument built in memory of the Swiss soldiers who lost their lives during the French Revolution, the historic city center and impressive squares. After our tour, during the free time given you may walk along the shores of Lake Lucerne, experience the unique atmosphere of the region and have shopping opportunities. After free time, we depart for Italy accompanied by the mesmerizing views of the Alps. During our journey, unique natural landscapes and Alpine passes will offer you unforgettable sights. After arriving in Italy, we reach Lake Como, located at the foothills of the Alps and one of the world’s most famous lakes. With its magnificent nature, elegant towns established along the lakeshore and famous villas, Lake Como is regarded as one of Europe’s most exclusive holiday regions. During our panoramic tour here, Como city center, the lakeshore and unique views will be seen, and in the free time given you will have the opportunity to walk by the lake and photograph this enchanting atmosphere. After our Lake Como tour, we head to McArthurGlen Milan Designer Outlet, one of Europe’s most famous outlet shopping centers. In the free time given at this outlet center where you can find many world-famous brands together; you will have advantageous shopping opportunities at Prada, Gucci, Nike, Adidas, Armani, Michael Kors, Hugo Boss and many more prestigious brands. After our shopping tour, transfer to our hotel in Milan. Check-in to rooms and overnight at our hotel.

Lucerne & Lake Como & McArthurGlen Milan Outlet Tours Are Included In The Price! 

Day 3: Milan – Bernina Express - St. Moritz – Tirano – Milan and Surroundings

After breakfast at the hotel, check-out from the rooms and departure to St. Moritz, a natural wonder of Switzerland. After arriving in this enchanting town, located in the heart of the Alps and beloved by jet-set society, we give a short sightseeing and photo stop. Then we proceed to the station for our real Bernina Express panoramic train journey on the UNESCO World Heritage Bernina line, one of the most special experiences of our tour. The train used in this program is not the standard regional train (Red Train), but the direct Bernina Express panoramic coaches. During this unique journey in specially designed coaches with large glass and panoramic windows, Alpine passes, glaciers, viaducts and breathtaking views will offer you an unforgettable experience. On this legendary line, built between 1898 and 1904 and today listed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List, we will have the opportunity to experience one of the world’s most impressive train routes. We arrive at Tirano Station and head to Milan with our waiting vehicle. Upon arrival in Milan, we set off for our city tour. Milan is a city that is stylish rather than attractive, wealthy rather than creative. Undoubtedly, it is the lifeblood of the Italian economy and one of Italy’s most worth-seeing cities. On our Milan city tour, one of the city’s historical monuments, Milan Castle ‘Castello Sforzesco’, and the ‘Galleria’, which marked the 19th-century industrial revolution and is also known as Europe’s first covered shopping mall, will be seen. The famous French engineer Gustave Eiffel was inspired by this for the construction of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The Duomo, where Gothic art can be seen intensely, is the fourth largest church in the world with its exterior facade consisting of more than 2000 statues. On the fashion center streets of ‘via monte napoleone’ and ‘via la spiga’ you can see the richness of the shop windows. After our tour, we head to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Flight Information:

Bernina Express – Train No: 977

Departure: 16:14 (St. Moritz)

Arrival: 18:36 / 18:39 (Tirano)

Train journey with Bernina Express is included in the price! 

Day 4: Milan – Chamonix (Mont Blanc) - Geneva 

After breakfast, we visit the Chamonix town located at the foot of Mont Blanc, considered the highest peak in Europe and the most magnificent point of the Alps. Chamonix, one of France’s most famous Alpine towns, attracts attention with its unique nature, Alpine architecture and enchanting atmosphere. After the walking tour in Chamonix city center and the free time given, we head to Geneva. After the free time, we depart for Geneva, one of Switzerland’s most important cities and home to the European headquarters of the United Nations. With our arrival, in the panoramic city tour we will see; Lake Geneva, the Jet d’Eau Fountain, which has become the city’s symbol, Mont Blanc Bridge, the English Garden (Jardin Anglais), the Flower Clock (Horloge Fleurie) and the historic city center. After the city tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Geneva and surroundings

Chamonix - Mont Blanc Tour Is Included In The Price! 

Day 5: Geneva – Istanbul

After breakfast, check-out from the rooms and transfer to Geneva Airport. Departure at 17:20 on PGS Airlines scheduled flight PC956 to Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Arrival at 21:25 local time and the end of the tour.. We hope to see you again on your next travels...