Comfort Benelux & Paris & Alsace & Switzerland Tour - With Ajet Airlines 7 Nights Including Extra Tours AMS-BSL

Istanbul –  Amsterdam

We will meet at Sabiha Gökçen Airport in the international departures terminal to complete our ticketing and baggage procedures three hours before departure. Our flight to Amsterdam on Ajet Airlines’ scheduled service will take approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes. After our arrival in Amsterdam, we head out to explore the city. Amsterdam, one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities, is famous for its historical and cultural richness, canals, museums, and vibrant atmosphere; at the same time, it stands out among other European capitals with its libertarian lifestyle. In this youthful city, many events, festivals, and concerts are held throughout the year, and it is also filled with galleries, museums, and exhibitions featuring classical and modern works of art. During our Amsterdam tour, we will see Damrak, the city’s most popular square, the Royal Palace, one of the official residences of the Dutch royal family, and Oude Kerk (Old Church), the oldest church in Amsterdam. In the evening, we will transfer to our hotel and have free time to rest.

Amsterdam - Marken - Volendam - Brussels

In the morning, after breakfast, we will leave our hotel and take a tour of Marken & Volendam, located about 1 hour from Amsterdam. While visiting these two fishing towns, where we can best observe the traditional lifestyle of the Netherlands, their nature and the colorful houses lined up one after another will impress you greatly. The residents of Marken village, who used to make their living from fishing, changed form after the island became a tourist destination and was connected to the mainland by a bridge, with the production of handicrafts and traditional clothing becoming widespread. The houses built on stilts to prevent flooding are still protected today. We will reach Volendam, which is much larger than Marken, with a short journey over the bridge. Along the way, in the area with various cheese producers and a cheese tasting workshop, we will visit a cheese producer and receive information about cheese production. After giving you a short free time for shopping, we will head towards Volendam. In this beautiful town, where famous artists such as Picasso and Renoir stayed briefly in the 20th century, you may see many hosts walking around in traditional clothing. As you tour the town, where fishing still partially continues, you will be able to see historic fishing houses, museums, and workshops and shops where handicrafts are made. In Volendam, which stands out with its traditional cuisine, you will have time for lunch. After visiting these two beautiful villages, we will continue our journey by heading to Brussels. After approximately a three-hour trip, we will arrive in Brussels. We can describe Brussels, which is also the capital of the European Union, as one of the centers of international diplomacy. During our city tour in Brussels, which has successfully preserved its heritage from the Middle Ages while also developing as a modern metropolis, the Royal Palace, Grand Palace (city square), St. Michael , Stock Exchange Building are among the places we will see.  At the end of the tour, you will have free time to explore the city. In the evening, we will head back to our hotel and, after the check-in procedures are completed, you will have free time.

Brussels – Bruges - Paris

After breakfast in the morning, we complete our check-out procedures at our hotel and depart for Bruges. After approximately a one-hour journey, we will arrive in Bruges, known as the Venice of the North. Protected by UNESCO, this city offers visitors a chance to travel back in time with its historic fabric, well-preserved medieval architecture, narrow streets, colorful historic buildings, canals, and important structures. Bruges, with its greenery-filled parks and nature, breathes history and will enchant you with its romantic atmosphere. During our walking city tour, among the places we will see are Grote Markt, the Town Hall that stands out with its Gothic architecture, Belfort Bell Tower, Basilica of the Holy Blood, and Minnewater (Lake of Love), which has the city’s most beautiful view. During the free time given to explore the city, you may spend time in its charming cafés and have your lunch in local restaurants. After our Bruges tour, we set off toward Paris. Upon arrival, we begin touring Paris, one of the world’s most important metropolises, where traces of its history can be seen in every corner. One of the first symbols that comes to mind when romance is mentioned, Paris owes this feature undoubtedly to the neoclassical architecture that has shaped the entire city. Adorned by Haussmann buildings from its broad avenues to its side streets, Paris welcomes its visitors as if in an open-air museum, offering them a wide range of experiences each time, from art to culture, from fashion to gastronomy. On our Paris city tour, our first stop is Champs Elysees avenue, the first place that comes to mind when shopping is mentioned. After the free time given for food and shopping, we meet at the time specified by our guide and head to our hotel for accommodation.

Paris  

After breakfast, we leave our hotel in the morning to see Paris’s most important landmarks. Our first stop will be Montmartre (Painters’ Hill), the city’s most artistic and bohemian district, located in the north of Paris. First, by our vehicle, we will see the Pigalle district, which is also home to the world-famous cabaret show Moulin Rouge, with its lively nightlife and colorful atmosphere. At the top of Painters’ Hill, which we will reach by funicular, the Sacre Coure Basilica will welcome us. Once the center of religious life, on Painters’ Hill, the Sacre Coure Basilica, whose construction began in 1875 to symbolize France’s spiritual renewal, was only opened for worship after World War I. After its spiritual transformation, the Montmartre district became a center of art and also hosted many famous artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, and Emile Zola. You will have free time to explore Painters’ Hill, where you will enjoy strolling through its bohemian streets full of art galleries, and for lunch. We will continue our city tour by seeing the Montparnasse district, known as a center of modern art and intellectual life, and home to many entertainment venues. Afterwards, an enjoyable experience awaits you as we take a boat tour on the Seine River and see Paris’s iconic landmarks. During our river tour, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, the Alexandre III Bridge, the Orsay Museum, and the Institut de France are just a few of the places we will see panoramically. In the late afternoon, we will go up to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower, where you can enjoy a bird’s-eye view of Paris’s magnificent scenery. Designed for the 1889 Paris World Fair, the tower has over time become a symbol of Paris and one of the world’s most magnificent structures. It remains one of the best-known tourist attractions, still welcoming millions of visitors worldwide. Afterwards, following shopping that you can do affordably at the Benlux store, we will head to the hotel where we will stay. Free time to rest.

Paris  –  Metz –  Luxembourg

After breakfast, we will check out of our rooms early in the morning and leave our hotel. After approximately a 3.5-hour journey, our first stop will be Metz, one of the oldest cities in France. Metz, which has changed hands frequently throughout history due to wars between France and Germany, will impress you greatly with its atmosphere steeped in history, where you can see reflections of both cultures, as well as its magnificent nature. One of the greenest cities in France, Metz has a fascinating natural setting with the Moselle and Seille Rivers and their lakes. Among the places we will see are the “German Gate,” a medieval structure built by German workers on the Moselle River, the dazzling Saint-Etienne Cathedral, one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Place d’Armes Square, the famous Metz Covered Market, and one of France’s oldest buildings, the opera and

theater building. After our visit here, we will head to Luxembourg. After an enjoyable one-hour journey, we will immediately begin our city tour. Located in the heart of Europe with its strategic position, Luxembourg is among the world’s most developed countries economically. Founded in 963, the city lies at the crossroads of Roman and Germanic cultures and has been influenced by both civilizations. The country, which took its present borders after the Treaty of London and whose official name is the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, shares the same name as its capital. In Luxembourg, which impresses visitors not only with its natural beauty but also with its historical texture, the places we will see include the old town Casemates du Bock, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and contains historic

walls and underground tunnels, Place Guillaume, one of the city’s main squares, and Chemin de la Corniche, built in the 17th century and described as Europe’s most beautiful balcony. During the free time we will have in the old town, you will have time for dinner. In the evening, we will leave the city and head to our hotel. After checking into our rooms, free time to rest.

Luxembourg – Strasbourg – Colmar - Alsace

After breakfast, we will leave our hotel early in the morning and set off toward Strasbourg. A city that was contested by Germany and France throughout its history and changed hands many times, it was returned to France after World War I by the Treaty of Versailles. Known as the place where European peace is represented, Strasbourg hosts many international organizations such as the European Parliament, the Council of Europe, and the European Court of Human Rights. In addition to its historical and cultural richness, Strasbourg is surrounded by many canals and waterways. Built on the Ill River, a branch of the Rhine River, the city also hosts Notre Dame Cathedral, once among the largest structures in the world. Le Petite France (Little France), the picturesque medieval town in the city center and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most memorable places in Strasbourg. After our Strasbourg tour, we will continue our trip by visiting Colmar, the pearl of the Alsace Region. As you explore Colmar, which most vividly reflects the region's historical texture, you will find yourself in an atmosphere where time seems to stand still. Le Petit Venice (Little Venice), with its colorful half-timbered houses, flower-decorated balconies, and network of canals, is among Colmar's most enchanting spots. In the evening, we will leave the city and head to our hotel. After checking into our rooms, free time for rest.

Freiburg – Lucerne – Basel - Alsace

After breakfast in the morning, we leave our hotel and head to Freiburg. Freiburg, a German city, is located next to the Black Forest. Undoubtedly, when Freiburg is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is that the city center is paved with miniature water channels called “Bachle.” These channels, built in the 13th century, were designed to prevent fires in the city. Today, we can say they are the historical remains that attract the most attention from Freiburg visitors and children. The Gothic Freiburg Minster Cathedral, rising from the middle of the city, is another striking structure. After our Freiburg visit, we continue to Lucerne. Located on the shores of Lake Lucerne, the city, with its unique view among the mountains, half-timbered houses, narrow streets, and flower-decorated balconies, will leave romantic traces in your memories. The eye-catching Reuss River, flowing through the center of the city, is one of its symbols. During our Lucerne tour, which bears traces of Gothic architecture, the Chapel Bridge connecting the city, the Lion Monument built in memory of the Swiss guards who lost their lives while protecting the Tuileries Palace during the French Revolution, and the Musegg Wall and Nine Towers, part of the fortifications built in the 14th century to protect the city, are among the historical structures we will see. After our visit, we set off toward Basel. Basel, where trade has been intense throughout its history, has gradually become a center of culture and industry. With the collapse of the Roman Empire, Germanic tribes began to establish dominance in Basel and the surrounding areas, and from the 5th century onward, the Germanic tribes fully influenced the region around the Rhine River. Today, in addition to being Switzerland’s third-largest city, it also hosts many museums and exhibitions. During our city tour on foot, we will see the city hall with its striking deep red color and the Basel Cathedral, which was built as a Catholic church in 1091 and rebuilt after the great earthquake in 1356. The church, which currently serves as a Protestant church, is on the Swiss National Heritage list. Afterwards, we will visit Marktplatz, the old town square and market place. Hosting many festivals, this square is one of the liveliest places in the city. In the evening, we will leave the city and head to our hotel. After checking into our rooms, free time to rest.

Basel  –  Istanbul

After breakfast in the morning, we will check out of our rooms and leave the hotel. After the free time to be given by our guide, we will head to the airport at the designated time. After completing our ticket and baggage procedures, we will fly to Istanbul Airport on Ajet Airlines' scheduled flight. Our arrival with local time marks the end of our Benelux tour.

With the wish to come together again on another journey where you will create unforgettable memories…