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Direct Departure from Ankara: Magnificent Christmas Markets in Germany, France and Switzerland – 4 Nights – December 3 Departure with SunExpress (Christmas Markets Special)
Day 1 Ankara – Frankfurt – Strasbourg
Meeting in front of the SunExpress Airlines counter in the international departures terminal of Ankara Esenboğa Airport 3 hours before the flight. Following baggage, ticket and passport procedures, departure for Frankfurt at 07:00 on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 792. Upon arrival in Frankfurt at 08:50 local time, our city tour of Frankfurt begins with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. During our city tour of this city, which draws attention with its rich cultural heritage and modern lifestyle, Römer Square (Römerberg) and Goethe Haus, the house where Goethe was born (from the outside), are among the sights to be seen. Following our tour here, departure for Strasbourg with our waiting vehicle. As you explore Strasbourg, one of the most beautiful cities in France and the pearl of the Alsace region, you will feel as though you are journeying through history in one of Europe's largest cobblestoned medieval districts. With its fairytale-like nature and historic structures, wooden houses, medieval historic churches, cathedrals and numerous works of art, it is a place well worth seeing. Strasbourg also has historical significance as the place where the French national anthem “La Marseillaise” was written, and presents itself as a city where Alsatian culture and French architecture are blended. During our city tour, Strasbourg Cathedral, Rohan Palace, Kléber Square and the Petit France district, adorned with traditional Alsatian houses, are also among the sights to be seen. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or the surrounding area.
Day 2 Strasbourg – Eguisheim – Colmar – Kaysersberg – Riquewihr – Strasbourg
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Alsace’s Fairytale Villages (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr) tour. (110 Euros) Throughout our tour, where we will want to take photographs at every opportunity from beginning to end, our first stop will be Eguisheim. Named the ‘’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-like appearance. Following our tour, we head to Colmar, famous for its historic buildings dating back to the Middle Ages, Gothic-style churches, and colorful houses. While strolling through Colmar’s remarkably well-preserved streets, the St. Martin Cathedral, built entirely of pink stones; Little Venice, reminiscent of Italy’s city of Venice with its small canals; Maison Pfister, one of Colmar’s oldest houses; and Maison des Têtes, a Renaissance building decorated with hundreds of faces, are among the places to be seen. Our third stop on the tour is Kaysersberg. Kaysersberg is a charming part of the Alsace region, a medieval town in France. It is famous for its colorful houses, narrow streets, and historic character. In particular, the Château de Kaysersberg, dating back to the 13th century, is one of the town’s most prominent landmarks. The Sainte-Croix Church, located in the center of the town, draws attention with its Gothic architecture. Following our visit, we proceed to our final stop, Riquewihr, one of Alsace’s most enchanting towns, featuring numerous half-timbered houses that give the town its charm. This historic village captivates visitors with its old houses decorated with colorful flowers, narrow streets, and medieval character surrounded by ramparts. During our tour, we will also see the remains of Riquewihr Castle and feel the medieval atmosphere by walking along the village’s old ramparts. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or the surrounding area.
Day 3 Strasbourg – Heidelberg – Baden-Baden – Outlet Center – Strasbourg
Free time after breakfast at the hotel. Guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Germany Duo (Heidelberg & Baden Baden & Outlet Center) tour. (110 Euros) On our tour, we depart for our first stop, Heidelberg. The streets, squares, and buildings of this city will take you on a journey through time, making you feel the Middle Ages at every corner. A serene, elegant, and refined city, Heidelberg will welcome you with the harmony of its architecture and colors. During our city tour here, Hauptstrasse, Marktplatz Square, the Old Bridge, and Heidelberg Castle are among the places to be seen. Following our tour, our second stop is Baden Baden, a destination surrounded by nature and rich in oxygen, a cultural and artistic center with thermal springs and even one of Europe’s most famous casinos, among its countless attractions. After visiting Baden Baden, a unique international travel destination that has inspired many famous writers and composers, we will have free time at the outlet center, where many famous brands are located together. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 Strasbourg – Rhine Falls, Schaffhausen – Zurich – Lucerne – Strasbourg
Free time after breakfast at the hotel. Guests who wish may join the spectacular Schaffhausen Rhine Falls and Swiss Cities (Rhine Falls & Zurich & Lucerne) tour, organized as an optional extra. (130 Euros) The Rhine Falls, the natural wonder that is our first stop on the tour, is Europe’s largest waterfall, measuring 150 meters in width and 23 meters in height. Embraced by the powerful branches of the Rhine River, this place is a paradise where you will find peace while watching the dance of the deep blue waters. After our enchanting walk, accompanied by the power of the water and the impressive scenery, our second stop is Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city, which welcomes millions of visitors every year with its historic center, stunning Gothic-style churches and historic buildings. After seeing the Grossmünster and Fraumünster Churches and St. Peterskirche, Europe’s largest clock tower, we tour Bahnhofstrasse, considered the city’s shopping center. After our tour, we head to Lucerne, a historic city located in central Switzerland at the foothills of the Alps. In this enchanting city, after seeing the Lion Monument, built in memory of the 800 Swiss soldiers who were martyred while protecting King Louis XVI and his family, the Chapel Bridge and the magnificent view of Lake Lucerne, we finish our tour and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or the surrounding area.
Day 5 Strasbourg – Stuttgart – Ankara
After breakfast, checking out of the rooms and departure for Stuttgart at the time indicated by our guide. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Hidden among the lush green hills in southwestern Germany, Stuttgart stands out not only for its identity as an industrial giant, but also for its elegant parks, vineyards and cultural texture. During our city tour, Schlossplatz (Palace Square), Stuttgart’s largest square, Neues Schloss (New Palace), Altes Schloss (Old Palace) and Johanneskirche (St. John’s Church) are among the places to be seen. Following our tour, transfer to the airport. After the baggage, ticket and passport procedures, departure for Ankara at 19.30 on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 791. Arrival at 00.40 local time and the end of our tour.
What's Included
Services Included in the Price;
- Round-trip flight ticket with SunExpress Airlines between Ankara – Frankfurt/Stuttgart – Ankara
- Airport Taxes
- Airport – hotel – airport transfers and intercity transfers
- Strasbourg and Basel city tours,
- 4 nights – 5 days bed and breakfast accommodation in 3* hotels
- Professional Turkish-speaking guide service
Not Included
Services Not Included in the Price;
- Visa Fee,
- Overseas Departure Tax,
- Travel Health Insurance (15 Euro)
- Museum and archaeological site entrance fees,
- Extra tours and personal expenses
- Tourist City Taxes + Guide and Driver Tips (50 Euro) – These will be collected by your guide on the first day of the tour.
- For this tour, a passport valid for 6 months covering the minimum duration of the tour is required.
- LİDYA TOUR acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol.
- During registration, the name as shown in the passport, date of birth, and passport number must be entered into the system. Airline tickets are issued based on this information. No-show fees resulting from the cancellation or amendment of airline tickets due to incorrect information will be charged to the guests.
- The city where the aircraft lands may vary. LİDYA TOUR cannot be held responsible for schedule changes that may be made by airlines or for possible delays.
- Airline rules apply to group tickets, and according to the group ticket rules, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight cannot be used either.
- For most flights departing from Türkiye, the baggage allowance is 20 kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. On domestic flights within the countries visited, this allowance may decrease to 15 kg. Excess baggage weight and pricing rules are determined by the airlines and are not the responsibility of LİDYA TOUR.
- If the number of participants required for the package tour is not reached, the cancellation of the tour will be notified to the consumer 20 days in advance.
- The tour route specified in the tour program is an example route, and changes may be made to the tour itinerary. City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day or days, depending on the time of arrival in the city. The excursions specified in the programs may, at the guide’s discretion and for any reason, be conducted on a day other than the specified day or days.
- City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day or days, depending on the time of arrival in the city.
- The excursions specified in the programs may, at the guide’s discretion and for any reason, be conducted on a day other than the specified day or days.
- Optional tours can be conducted provided that a minimum of 20 people participate; if fewer people participate, they may be conducted at the guide’s discretion and, if necessary, with price changes. LİDYA TOUR cannot be held responsible if these excursions or tours cannot be conducted.
- Optional tours along the route take place if at least 10 people from the group participate. Guests who do not wish to participate will be asked to wait at the rest stop.
- Excursions or tours that local authorities do not permit for any reason will not be conducted. LİDYA TOUR cannot be held responsible if these excursions or tours cannot be conducted.
- Museum and archaeological site entrance fees are not included in the prices.
- LİDYA TOUR reserves the right to change hotel names, provided that the star category remains the same.
- All hotel names, etc. specified in the programs are examples and are included to indicate the star category and distance. This does not mean that accommodation will be provided at the hotel with the specified name.
- Triple rooms have an extra bed, and the third bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is an additional folding bed.
- When children under the age of 18, who are not legally of age, do not participate in the tour with one or both of their parents, they are required to carry the necessary consent forms with them during the journey in order to participate in the tour.
- In the event of cancellation or amendment, the “LİDYA TOUR Sales Agreement” shall apply.