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Direct Departure from Izmir: Grand Quartet Benelux & France & Germany - 7 Nights - with SunExpress (2027 Winter Season) (DUS-CGN)
Day 1: Izmir – Düsseldorf – Amsterdam
Meeting at the SunExpress Airlines counter in the International Departures terminal of Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport 3 hours before departure. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Düsseldorf on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 968 at 06:30. Upon arrival at 08:55 local time, our city tour of Düsseldorf, one of Germany's most important cities for culture, art and industry, begins with our waiting vehicle. Among the places to visit are the revolving restaurant Rheinturm, the shopping street Königsallee and Horfgarten with its lush green areas. After our tour, we set off towards Amsterdam. Upon arrival, our Amsterdam city tour begins. In Amsterdam, Dam Square, Central Station, National Monument, Royal Palace and Flower Market are among the places to visit. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Amsterdam or its surroundings.
Day 2: Amsterdam – Zaanse Schans – Marken – Volendam – Giethoorn – Amsterdam
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, our guests who wish can join the extra organized Grand Fairy Tale Villages and Water Canals (Zaanse Schans & Marken & Volendam & Giethoorn Hobbit Village tour . (110 Euro) Our tour begins with Zaanse Schans town. Zaanse Schans, one of Holland's hidden gem towns, is a famous Dutch town with its old historical windmills dating back to the 17th century that are still in operation and its untouched nature. With its historical windmills and wooden houses, you will feel as if you are walking through an open-air museum in Zaanse Schans, a town in Holland where you won't find any similar beauty 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 people with its harbor, characteristic Dutch houses, and people wearing traditional costumes. After spending a nice time in this town where you can taste delicious seafood and cheeses and buy affordable souvenirs, our final stop is Giethoorn, the Hobbit Village. Accepted 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 being filmed for the movie "Fanfare" shot there in 1958; since then, its fame has grown steadily, and it hosts over 800,000 tourists annually. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay in Amsterdam or its surroundings.
Day 3: Amsterdam – Bruges – Ghent – Brussels
After the breakfast served at the hotel, we depart for Brussels. On the way, guests who wish can join the extra organized Grand Cities Brugge & Gent tour. (90 Euro). Our first stop is the magnificent city of Brugge, renowned 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 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 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 notable stops on Benelux tours, Brussels stands out for its versatility. Thanks to its cosmopolitan character, the city offers travelers many diverse opportunities, 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 at our hotels in Brussels or its surroundings.
Day 4: Brussels – Paris
After the breakfast served at the hotel, we head to Paris, one of the world's most romantic cities. 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, there is free time. Then, guests who wish can join the spectacular Lights of Paris tour as an extra (35 Euro). Paris is beautiful both by day and by night. On 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, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Paris or its surroundings.
Day 5: Paris
After the breakfast served at the hotel, guests who wish may additionally join the Magnificent Paris Masterpieces & Seine River Boat Tour (Eiffel Tower & Seine River Boat Cruise & Montmartre Artists' Hill & Sacré-Cœur Basilica & Notre Dame Cathedral) tour. (110 Euro) In our tour, our first stop is the Eiffel Tower, the city's iconic structure visited by millions of tourists every year. You will have the chance to go up to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower and see Paris from above. Then we embark on a boat tour along the Seine River, which divides Paris in two. After viewing the historic monuments on both banks of the river during the boat tour, we take the cable car up to Montmartre Hill, the highest point in Paris. On this hill, where important artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Dalida, Vincent Van Gogh, and Jean Marais left their marks, the Sacré-Cœur (Basilica of the Sacred Heart) will be the first place we visit. After seeing this building up close, we take a break at Place du Tertre where you can shop and have your portrait painted, before visiting 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 order of King Louis VII to demonstrate 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. Overnight at the hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Paris or its surroundings.
Day 6: Paris – Reims – Metz – Luxembourg
After the morning breakfast at the hotel, we set off for another beautiful city in France, Reims. Reims is the ancient capital of the Gallic people, and its name derives from Remes from that period. With a history stretching back to the Roman Empire and its unique Gothic architecture, Reims is the most important and largest city in the Champagne region, where many French kings were crowned. During this magnificent tour in Reims, you will visit the Reims Cathedral (added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991), The Palace of Tau, Saint Remi Basilica, and La Porte de Mars. After our tour, we head towards Metz. Metz is a charming city located in the Lorraine region of France, between Nancy and Luxembourg. Ranked 4th in the 2019 "Best European Destination" competition, Metz is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List due to its historical, cultural, and architectural features. After the tour here, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at a hotel in Luxembourg or its surroundings.
Day 7/8: Luxembourg – Cologne – Izmir
The morning breakfast at the hotel concludes our check-out procedures, and our city tour of Luxembourg begins. Notre Dame Cathedral, the Dukes' Palace, the Town Hall, and Constitution Square are among the places to be visited. After our tour, guests who wish may optionally join the extra scheduled Grand History and Mosaics (Trier & Remich & Schengen) tour. (65 Euro). Our first stop will be Trier, 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 of 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 proceed 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 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 our tour, we depart for Cologne at the time indicated by our guide, followed by transfer to the airport. After our tour, we head to Basel Airport. Following baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we depart for Izmir on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ903 at 05:10. Arrival at 10:20 local time marks the end of our tour.
What's Included
✅ Flights from Izmir to Düsseldorf / Cologne to Izmir with SunExpress Airlines
✅ Airport taxes
✅ Transfers to and from the airport, hotel, and between cities
✅ 7 nights – 8 days accommodation in 3*/4* hotels with room and breakfast
✅ City tours in Düsseldorf, Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, and Luxembourg
✅ Professional Turkish guided tour service
Not Included
❌ Visa fee
❌ Exit tax
❌ Travel health insurance
❌ Additional tours, museum, and historical site admissions
❌ Tourist city taxes + tips for guide and driver (50 Euros) – This will be collected by your guide on the first day of the tour.
Extra Tour Package: 410 Euro instead of 345 Euro
- Magnificent Fairy Tale Villages and Canals (110 Euro) – Netherlands
- Magnificent Cities Bruges & Ghent (90 Euro) – Belgium
- Magnificent Paris Masterpieces & Seine River Boat (110 Euro) – France
- Magnificent Lights Under Paris (35 Euro) – France
- Magnificent History and Mosaics (65 Euro) – Germany & Luxembourg
(Children aged 0–10 receive a 50% discount on the non-discounted price)
- A passport valid for at least 6 months covering the minimum tour duration is required for this tour.
- LİDYA TOUR acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline, and is subject to the Hague Protocol of September 28, 1955.
- During registration, the name, date of birth, and passport number appearing on the passport must be entered into the system. Flight tickets are issued based on this information. Any flight ticket cancellations or changes resulting from incorrect information will be charged to the guests as no-show fees.
- The city where the plane lands may vary. LİDYA TOUR cannot be held responsible for time changes made by airlines or any potential delays.
- Airline rules apply to group tickets; according to group ticket regulations, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight also cannot be used.
- The general checked baggage allowance for flights departing from Turkey is 20 kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. On domestic flights within the visited countries, this weight may drop to 15 kg. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not under the responsibility of LİDYA TOUR.
- In case of insufficient number of participants for the package tour, cancellation will be communicated to the consumer 20 days in advance.
- The tour route specified in the program is an example route, and changes may occur in the actual tour itinerary. City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the arrival time in the city. Tours specified in the programs may be carried out on different days than indicated due to the guide's discretion or any other reason.
- City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the arrival time in the city.
- Tours specified in the programs may be carried out on different days than indicated due to the guide's discretion or any other reason.
- Extra tours can only be realized with a minimum participation of 20 people. If participation is lower, they may be realized at the guide's discretion and, if necessary, with adjusted prices. LİDYA TOUR cannot be held responsible for the inability to conduct these tours.
- Extra tours along the route will take place with a minimum of 10 participants from the group. Guests who do not wish to participate will be waited at the rest stop.
- Tours or visits that are not permitted by local authorities for any reason will not be conducted. LİDYA TOUR cannot be held responsible for the inability to conduct these tours.
- Entrance fees for museums and historical sites are not included in the prices.
- LİDYA TOUR reserves the right to change hotel names, provided the star category remains the same.
- All hotel names mentioned in the programs, etc., are written as examples regarding star category and distance. Staying at the named hotel does not mean it is guaranteed.
- Triple rooms have an extra bed arrangement; the third bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is an additional foldable/collapsible bed.
- If children under 18 years old (not considered adults) do not travel with one or both parents, the required consent letters must be carried by the individuals during the trip.
- In case of cancellation or changes, the "LİDYA TOUR Sales Contract" applies.