Grand Quartet Benelux & France & Germany & Switzerland 7 Nights - with Turkish Airlines on October 3, 10, and 17 (2026 Autumn Season)

Meeting at the Turkish Airlines counter in the Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal 3 hours before departure. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Düsseldorf at 06:50 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1523. Upon arrival at 09:00 local time, our city tour of Düsseldorf, one of Germany's most important cities for culture, art and industry, will include the revolving restaurant Rheinturm, Schloss Benrath where some of Germany's most important thinkers were educated, the shopping boulevard Königsallee and the lush green Horfgarten. After our tour, we set off for Amsterdam. In Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, which borders Germany to the east and Belgium to the south, our city tour will include Dam Square, Central Station, the National Monument, the Royal Palace and the Flower Market. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Amsterdam or its surroundings.

After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, guests who wish can join the additional Grand Fairy Tale Villages and Water Canals (Zaanse Schans & Volendam & Giethoorn Hobbit Village) tour for an extra fee. (110 Euro) Our tour begins with Zaanse Schans town. Zaanse Schans, one of Holland's hidden gem towns, is a famous Dutch town known for its old historic windmills that date back to the 17th century and are still in operation, as well as its untouched nature. With its historic windmills and wooden houses, you will feel like you are walking through an open-air museum in Zaanse Schans, a town in Holland where you won't find anything similar in the world. Our second stop on the tour is Marken. After exploring this wonderful island, which was once an island but later connected to the mainland by filling the gap 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 locations. Gaining popularity after the filming of the movie "Fanfare" in 1958, Giethoorn has continued to grow in fame ever since and hosts over 800,000 tourists annually. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at hotels in Amsterdam or its surroundings.
 

After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we head to Brussels. On the way, guests who wish can join the additional Grand Cities Brugge & Gent tour (90 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 Schelde 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 head back to Brussels. As one of the most striking 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 the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight stay in Brussels or surrounding hotels.

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 stay in hotels in Paris or its surroundings.

After the breakfast served 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 110 Euro. Our tour's first stop is the Eiffel Tower, the city's iconic monument visited by millions of tourists every year. You will have the chance 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 in two. 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, where important artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Dalida, Vincent van Gogh, and Jean Marais left their mark, features the Sacré-Cœur (Basilica of the Sacred Heart) as the first site to visit. After admiring this magnificent structure, 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 Cathedral 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 magnificent structure, we take a short photo break. Then, we transfer back to our hotel. In the evening, guests who wish may join an optional excursion: Grand Paris Under the Lights for 35 Euro. Paris is equally beautiful by day and by night. On this tour, you will have the opportunity 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 in hotels in Paris or its surroundings.
 

After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we set off towards Luxembourg. Upon our 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 (65 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 includes Porta Nigra, the largest Roman city gate standing north of the Alps; Roman ruins located within 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, the most affordable shopping point along our tour route. 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 countries 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 hotels in Luxembourg or its surroundings.
 

After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we depart for Strasbourg, one of the most beautiful cities in France and the pearl of the Alsace region. While exploring Strasbourg, you will feel as if you are traveling through history in Europe's largest cobblestone medieval quarter. 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 importance as the place where the French national anthem "La Marseillaise" was written, presenting itself as a city where French architecture blends with Alsatian culture. During our city tour, we will visit Strasbourg Cathedral, Rohan Palace, Kleber Square, and the Petit France area adorned with traditional Alsatian houses. After our tour, guests who wish may join the tour to the Fairytale Villages of Grand Alsace (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr) for 110 Euro. We will want to take photos at every opportunity from start to finish; the first place we will visit on our tour is Eguisheim. Awarded the title of "Favorite French Village" in 2013, Eguisheim is 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 very well preserved until today, we will see St. Martin Cathedral built entirely of pink stone, Petite Venise (Little Venice) with its small canals reminiscent of Italy's Venice, 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 as a medieval town in France. It is famous for its colorful houses, narrow streets, and historic character. Especially the Château de Kaysersberg castle dating back to the 13th century is one of the town's most prominent symbols. The Sainte-Croix Church located in the center of the town 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 city its charm. This historic village enchants its visitors with its old houses decorated with colorful flowers, narrow streets, and a medieval atmosphere surrounded by walls. On 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 our hotel in Strasbourg or the surrounding area. Overnight stay at hotels in Strasbourg or the surrounding area.

After enjoying the breakfast served at the hotel, we will check out of our rooms and depart for Freiburg. Freiburg, Germany's fourth-largest city, is a historic medieval town located near the Black Forest, captivating visitors with its natural beauty. During our city tour here, we will visit notable sites including the Münster Cathedral, a symbol of the city and one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture; Markthalle (Covered Market); Münsterplatz (Great Square); Rathausplatz; Kaiser Joseph Street; Augustiner Platz; Adelhauser Platz; and Gerberau. After our tour, we will proceed to Basel. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Basel, Switzerland's third-most populous city after Zurich and Geneva, is a magnificent city that blends modern and historical elements; though small in area, it holds many treasures. During our city tour in this location, we will visit Basel Cathedral, where the tomb of the famous Renaissance writer, Dutchman Erasmus, is located; the city's main square, Marktplatz; the Government Building; and Hotel Les Trois Roi. Following our tour, we will head to Basel Airport. After completing baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1926 at 19:00. We will arrive at 23:05 local time, concluding our tour.