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Extra Tour Package: 420 Euro instead of 520 Euro
(Children aged 0 – 10 receive a 50% discount on the non-discounted price)
Meeting at the SunExpress Airlines counter in front of the Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport International Departures Terminal 3 hours before departure. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Dortmund at 05:00 with SunExpress Airlines flight XQ936. Upon our arrival at 07:20 local time, our city tour of Dortmund begins with our vehicle waiting in the area. Dortmund is a vibrant city in Germany's Ruhr region that blends its industrial heritage with modern life. Thanks to its wide parks, cultural centers and especially the strong football atmosphere associated with Borussia Dortmund, it offers both a calm and energetic city experience. During our panoramic city tour, places to see include Alter Markt, considered the heart of the city; Altes Stadthaus (Old Town Hall); St. Reinold's Church (Reinoldikirche), which bears traces of the Middle Ages with its Gothic architecture; and Westfalenpark. Afterwards, we proceed to Amsterdam. Upon our arrival, our city tour of Amsterdam begins. In our city tour of Amsterdam, places to see include 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 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 tour (Zaanse Schans & Marken & Volendam & Giethoorn Hobbit Village) for an extra fee. (110 Euro). Our tour begins in Zaanse Schans town. Zaanse Schans, one of Holland's hidden gem towns, is a famous Dutch town with its old historic windmills that date back to the 17th century and are still operational today, 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. 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 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. Giethoorn gained popularity after the 1958 film "Fanfare" was shot there; since then, its fame has grown steadily, and it now hosts over 800,000 tourists annually. After the tour, transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay 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 extra Gorkemli Cities Brugge & Gent tour (90 Euro). Our first stop is the magnificent city of Brugge, famous for its stunning beauty. Today, Brugge is one of 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 a 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 has a history spanning 1400 years and is 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 to 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 its surroundings.
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'Étoile, the 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 back to our hotel with free time. In the evening, guests who wish can join the optional "Paris Under Splendid Lights" tour for an additional fee (35 Euro). The city of Paris is beautiful both by day and by night. During this tour, you will have the opportunity to see Champs Elysees, Place de la Concorde, the Louvre Museum, and many more boulevards, buildings, and squares illuminated under the lights. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay in Paris or its surroundings.
After the breakfast served at the hotel, guests who wish may join an optional tour titled "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 110 Euro. Our first stop is 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 from above. 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, 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 as the first site to be visited. 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. The 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 building, we take a short photo break. Then, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay 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 may optionally join an additional tour titled Grand History and Mosaics (Trier & Remich & Schengen) for an extra fee (65 Euro). Our first stop on this tour will be Trier, founded by the Romans in 15 BC and holding the title of Germany's oldest city. Located along the Moselle River, a tributary 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 a 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, and where the agreement on free movement abolishing 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 in Luxembourg or its surroundings.
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we head to 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 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 seeing. Additionally, Strasbourg holds historical importance as the birthplace of the French national anthem "La Marseillaise" and presents 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 district adorned with traditional Alsatian houses. After our tour, guests who wish can join the tour of the Fairy Tale Villages of Grandiose 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 Tetes, 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 atmosphere. 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, we transfer to our hotel in Strasbourg or the surrounding area. Overnight stay in Strasbourg or the surrounding area.
After checking out of the hotel and having breakfast, 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 Istanbul on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ913 at 14:15. We arrive in Izmir at 19:10 local time, concluding our tour.