IZMIR-STUTTGART-ALSACE
Meeting with our valued guests at the International Departures Terminal of Adnan Menderes Airport, no less than 3 hours prior to departure. After completing ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart on Sun Express Airlines' scheduled flight XQ 972 at 12:05 for Stuttgart. Arrival in Stuttgart is at 13:05 local time. Following passport and ticket formalities, we proceed to Strasbourg. Known as the birthplace of the national anthem "La Marseillaise," Strasbourg holds historical significance and presents itself as a city where Alsatian culture blends seamlessly with French architecture. We visit the Strasbourg Cathedral (Notre-Dame de Strasbourg), which held the title of the world's tallest structure until 1874, the Rohan Palace, Kleber Square, and the Petit France district adorned with traditional Alsatian houses. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel for overnight accommodation. (Depending on regional congestion, accommodation may be arranged in nearby cities such as Mulhouse, Colmar, Strasbourg, Basel, or Belfort.)
ALSACE – EGUISHEIM – COLMAR – RIQUEWIHR – ALSACE
After the breakfast served at the hotel, you will have free time. Guests who wish can join the additional organized tour to Eguisheim & Colmar & Riquewihr (100 Euro). Our tour's first stop is Eguisheim, one of Alsace's charming towns. As you wander through its narrow, cute streets among houses with wooden windows and balconies adorned with beautiful colorful geraniums, you will begin to lose yourself in stories from the past. Since 2003, Eguisheim has been a member of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France" club and was voted "French People's Favorite Village" in 2013. After our tour of Eguisheim, we move on to our second stop, Colmar. With its colorful houses, flower-decorated streets, and beauty, Colmar is one of the enchanting cities and serves as the starting point of the Alsace Wine Route, holding great importance. The canals that add beauty to Colmar are tributaries of the Rhine River. The colorful historic buildings lined along the river, dating back to the 1200s, are the city's most prominent and remarkable feature. During our tour of Colmar, we stroll through its streets filled with carnival atmosphere, visiting St. Martin's Cathedral with its large stork nests, Rue Marchand (Merchants' Street), and the area known as "Petite Venise," meaning "Little Venice." Our tour's final stop is Riquewihr, Alsace's most famous village... This charming town, home to 1,200 people, is visited by 2 million people annually thanks to the harmony of its two-story houses built with a mix of wood and concrete, each featuring different colors and shapes. In this wonderful city where history, culture, and nature blend together, you won't be able to stop taking photos. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel. (Depending on regional density, accommodation may take place in nearby cities such as Mulhouse, Colmar, Strasbourg, Basel, Belfort)
Breakfast: Will be included in the price at the hotel.
Lunch: To be taken additionally.
Dinner: To be taken additionally.
Currencies: France – Euro
ALSACE–SCHAFFHAUSEN RHINE FALLS–ZURICH–LUCERNE–ALSACE
After breakfast at the hotel, guests will have free time. Those interested may join an optional tour to Schaffhausen Rhine Falls, Zurich, and Lucerne (110 EUR), organized by our guide. Our first stop is the Rhine Falls. Surrounded by Europe's largest waterfall, with a width of 150 meters and a height of 23 meters, we enjoy a scenic walk accompanied by the enchanting sound of rushing water before heading to Zurich, Switzerland's largest city. Located on the shores of Lake Zurich and at the foot of the Alps, Zurich welcomes millions of tourists year-round thanks to its rich history and vibrant culture. The city's name dates back to the Neolithic and Bronze Ages; it was known as Turicum during the Roman occupation in the 2nd century AD. In Swiss German, this evolved into "Zuri." According to recent data, Zurich is considered one of the most livable cities in Europe and is also regarded as the cultural capital of Switzerland. Upon arrival, we visit the Grossmünster and Fraumünster churches, as well as St. Peter's Church, home to the largest clock tower in Europe. We then stroll along Bahnhofstrasse, the city's main shopping street. Afterward, we depart for Lucerne. In this enchanting city, we admire the Lion Monument, erected in memory of the 800 Swiss guards who died defending King Louis XVI and his family, the Chapel Bridge, and the breathtaking views of Lake Lucerne. Following the tour, we transfer back to our hotel for overnight accommodation. Please note that depending on regional congestion, lodging may be arranged in nearby towns such as Mulhouse, Colmar, Strasbourg, Basel, or Belfort.
ALSACE-STUTTGART–IZMIR
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, rooms will be vacated. Free time until the time specified by your guide. Following this, transfer to the airport. After completing baggage and ticket procedures, we depart on Sun Express flight XQ 973 at 14:05 to Izmir. Arrival at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport at 18:55 local time, marking the end of our tour.