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Direct Departure from Izmir: Grand Quartet of Benelux, France, Germany & Switzerland – 7 Nights with SunExpress for the Summer 2026 Season
Meeting at the SunExpress Airlines counter in front of the International Departures terminal of Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, 3 hours before departure. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Düsseldorf at 06:30 on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 968. Upon our arrival at 08:55 local time, we will take a city tour in Düsseldorf, one of Germany's most important cities for culture, art and industry, with our vehicle waiting in the area. Among the places to visit are the rotating restaurant Rheinturm, Schloss Benrath where some of Germany's most important thinkers were educated, the shopping street Königsallee and Horfgarten with its lush green areas. After our tour, we set off towards Amsterdam. In Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, which borders Germany to the east and Belgium to the south, we will take a city tour. Among the places to visit are Dam Square, Central Station, National Monument, Royal Palace, Flower Market and Red Light (Red Light District). After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, guests who wish can join the additional Grand Fairy Tale Villages and Water Canals tour (Zaanse Schans & Marken & Volendam & Giethoorn Hobbit Village) for an extra fee of 100 Euro. Our tour begins in Zaanse Schans town. Zaanse Schans, one of Holland's hidden gem towns, is a famous Dutch town with its history dating back to the 17th century, featuring old historic windmills that are still operational today and untouched nature. With its historic windmills and wooden houses, you will feel as if you are walking through an open-air museum in Zaanse Schans, a place in Holland where you won't find anything similar in the world. The second stop on our tour is Marken. After exploring this wonderful island, which was once an island but later connected to the mainland by filling in the water between it and the land, we head to Volendam. Volendam is a place that immediately captivates visitors with its harbor, characteristic Dutch houses, and people wearing traditional costumes. After spending a pleasant time in this town where you can taste delicious seafood and cheeses and buy affordable souvenirs, our final stop is Giethoorn, the Hobbit Village. Recognized as one of the most beautiful places in the world, Giethoorn is one of Europe's most fairy-tale-like destinations. Giethoorn gained popularity after the filming of the movie "Fanfare" in 1958 took place there; since then, its fame has grown steadily, and it now hosts over 800,000 tourists annually. After our tour, transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we head to Brussels. On the way, guests who wish can join the extra organized Grand Cities Brugge & Gent tour (75 Euro). Our first stop is the magnificent city of Brugge, famous for its stunning beauty. Today, Brugge is among the most visited cities in Europe and was placed under UNESCO protection in 1991. With its medieval architecture, waterways, narrow streets, bridges, historical buildings, and squares, it has become the jewel of Europe. After visiting this beautiful city, we proceed to Ghent, another city where time seems to stand still. Founded at the confluence of the Scheldt and Lys rivers, Ghent boasts a history spanning 1,400 years and was one of the largest and wealthiest cities of the Middle Ages. Famous for its medieval monuments and university, after our tour here, we move on to Brussels. As one of the most notable stops on Benelux tours, Brussels stands out for its versatility. Thanks to its cosmopolitan character, the city offers many opportunities for travelers, and we will visit its valuable landmarks. Upon arrival, places we will see include the Royal Palace, Chinese and Japanese Houses, Brussels Cathedral, the Grand Place, the Stock Exchange Building, the Atomium Monument, and the Manneken Pis statue. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at the hotel.
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we head to Paris, one of the most romantic cities in the world. Upon our arrival in Paris, the places we will visit include Charles de Gaulle and the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, the Louvre Museum and Pyramid, Place de l'Etoile, Grand Palais and Petit Palais Exhibition Halls, Place de la Concorde and the Obelisk, the French Parliament Building, the 3rd Alexandre Bridge, the Seine River, Napoleon's Tomb, and the Eiffel Tower. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at the hotel.
After the breakfast provided at the hotel, guests who wish may join an optional excursion: Grand Paris Masterpieces & Seine River Cruise (Eiffel Tower & Seine River Cruise & Montmartre Artists' Hill & Sacré-Cœur Basilica & Notre-Dame Cathedral) for an additional fee of 100 Euro. Our tour begins with our first stop at the Eiffel Tower, the city's iconic landmark visited by millions of tourists every year. You will have the opportunity to ascend to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower and enjoy a panoramic view of Paris. Next, we embark on a cruise along the Seine River, which divides Paris into two parts. After viewing the historic monuments on both banks of the river, we take the cable car up to Montmartre Hill, the highest point in Paris. This hill is steeped in the legacy of renowned artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Dalida, Vincent van Gogh, and Jean Marais. The first site to visit here is the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. After admiring this magnificent structure up close, we pause at Place du Tertre, where you can shop and have your portrait painted. Following this break, we visit Notre-Dame Cathedral, a symbol of French history and an indispensable part of Paris's skyline. Notre-Dame was built between 1137 and 1180 under the orders of King Louis VII to showcase Paris's political, economic, and cultural power to the world. After seeing this extraordinary building, we take a short photo break. Then, we transfer back to our hotel. In the evening, guests who wish may join another optional excursion: Grand Paris Under the Lights for an additional fee of 30 Euro. Paris is equally beautiful by day and by night. On this tour, you will have the chance to see the Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, the Louvre Museum, and many other boulevards, buildings, and squares illuminated at night. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we set off towards Luxembourg. Upon arrival, our city tour of Luxembourg begins. Notre Dame Cathedral, the Ducal Palace, the Town Hall, and Constitution Square are among the places to be visited. After our tour, guests who wish can optionally join an additional tour called Grand History and Mosaics (Trier & Remich & Schengen) for an extra fee (55 Euro). In this tour, our first stop will be Trier, a city founded by the Romans in 15 BC, which holds the title of Germany's oldest city. Located on the banks of the Moselle River, one of the tributaries of the Rhine, within the Moselle Wine Region surrounded by low red sandstone hills covered with vineyards, our city tour in Trier will include Porta Nigra, the largest Roman city gate standing north of the Alps; Roman Ruins, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site; St. Peter's Cathedral and the Church of Our Lady; the Constantine Basilica; and the birthplace of Karl Marx, the revolutionary thinker considered the father of scientific socialism. After our visit to Trier, we head to Remich, a town known as the most affordable shopping point during our tour. Due to Luxembourg's low-tax policies and its border location, you can purchase products such as chocolate, coffee, and alcoholic beverages very cheaply here. Finally, we visit Schengen, the point where the borders of Germany, France, and Luxembourg meet, where the agreement on free movement that abolished passport controls between European Union member states was signed. In this village, one of Europe's important wine regions, you will have the opportunity to taste local wines and see the monument and building where the Schengen Agreement was signed. After the tour, transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After the morning breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Strasbourg, one of France's most beautiful cities and the pearl of the Alsace region. While exploring Strasbourg, you will feel as if you are traveling through history in Europe's largest medieval quarter with cobblestone streets. With its fairy-tale-like nature and historical structures, wooden houses, medieval churches, cathedrals, and numerous works of art, it is a place well worth visiting. Additionally, Strasbourg holds historical significance as the birthplace of the French national anthem "La Marseillaise" and presents itself as a city where Alsatian culture blends with French architecture. During our city tour, we will visit Strasbourg Cathedral, Rohan Palace, Kleber Square, and the Petit France district adorned with traditional Alsatian houses. After our tour, guests who wish may join the tour to the Fairy Tale Villages of Grand Alsace (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr). (100 Euro) We will want to take photos at every opportunity from start to finish; the first place we will visit is Eguisheim. In 2013, Eguisheim was awarded the title of "Favorite French Village," a village where history and nature dance together. Its colorful houses reflecting the typical architecture of the Alsace region create Eguisheim's postcard view. After our tour, we head to Colmar, famous for its medieval historical buildings, Gothic-style churches, and colorful houses. While strolling through Colmar's streets that have been remarkably well-preserved to this day, we will see St. Martin Cathedral built entirely of pink stone, Petite Venice with its small canals reminiscent of Venice, Italy, Maison Pfister among Colmar's oldest houses, and Maison des Têtes, a Renaissance building decorated with faces. Our third stop on the tour is Kaysersberg. Kaysersberg is a charming part of the Alsace region, a town dating back to the Middle Ages. It is famous for its colorful houses, narrow streets, and historic character. Especially the Château de Kaysersberg castle, dating from the 13th century, is one of the town's most prominent symbols. The Sainte-Croix Church located in the center of the city stands out with its Gothic architecture. After our tour, we move to our final stop, Riquewihr, one of the most enchanting cities of Alsace, known for its many half-timbered houses that give the town its charm. This historic village enchants visitors with its old houses decorated with colorful flowers, narrow streets, and a medieval atmosphere surrounded by walls. During our tour, we will also see the ruins of Riquewihr Castle and walk along the village's old walls to experience the medieval atmosphere. After our tour, transfer to Strasbourg or our hotel in the surrounding area. Overnight at the hotel.
After the morning breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Basel. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Basel, the third most populous city in Switzerland after Zurich and Geneva, is a magnificent city that combines both modern and historical elements; although small in area, it holds many treasures within. During our city tour, we will visit notable sites including the Basel Cathedral, which houses the tomb of the famous Renaissance writer Erasmus from the Netherlands, the main square Marktplatz, the Government Building, and Hotel Les Trois Roi. After the tour, we proceed to Basel Airport. Following baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we depart for Izmir on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ913 at 15:15. Arrival at 19:10 local time marks the end of our tour.
Extra Tour Package: 460 Euro instead of 400 Euro
Magnificent Fairy Tale Villages and Canals (100 Euro) – Netherlands
Magnificent Cities Bruges & Ghent (75 Euro) – Belgium
Magnificent Paris Masterpieces & Seine River Boat (100 Euro) – France
Magnificent Paris Under the Lights (30 Euro) – France
Magnificent History and Mosaics (55 Euro) – Germany & Luxembourg
Magnificent Fairy Tale Villages of Alsace (100 Euro)- France
(Children aged 0 – 10 receive a 50% discount on the non-discounted price)
What's Included
SunExpress Airlines flight tickets between İzmir – Düsseldorf // Basel – İzmir,
Airport taxes,
Airport – hotel – airport transfers and intercity transfers,
7 Nights – 8 Days accommodation with breakfast at 3*/4* hotels,
City tours in Düsseldorf, Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, Basel,
Professional Turkish-speaking guide service,
Not Included
Visa Fee (170 Euro)
Exit tax,
Travel Health Insurance (15 Euro)
Extra Tours, Museum and Historical Site Entry Fees,
Tourist City Taxes (To be paid directly at the hotel reception.)
Optional driver and guide tips,