Direct Departure from Ankara: The Magnificent Dream Triangle—Germany, France, Switzerland, 3 Nights—With SunExpress, Departing December 29 (New Year’s Special)

Meeting in front of the SunExpress Airlines counter at Ankara Esenboğa Airport’s international departures terminal 3 hours before the flight. Following baggage, ticket and passport procedures, departing for Stuttgart at 07:05 on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 790. After arriving in Stuttgart at 08:35 local time, departing for Strasbourg with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. As you explore Strasbourg, one of France’s most beautiful cities and the jewel 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 historical buildings, wooden houses, medieval churches, cathedrals and many 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 is blended with French architecture. During our city tour, participants may also join the Magnificent Alsace’s Fairytale Villages (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr) tour, organized as Strasbourg Cathedral and Rohan Sarekstra. (110 Euros) On our tour, during which we will want to take photographs at every opportunity from start to finish, our first destination 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. After our tour, we depart for Colmar, famous for its medieval historical buildings, Gothic-style churches and colorful houses. As we stroll through Colmar’s remarkably well-preserved streets, the St. Martin Cathedral, built entirely of pink stones; Little Venice, which evokes 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 fascinating part of the Alsace region as a medieval town in France. It is famous for its colorful houses, narrow streets and historic texture. In particular, the Château de Kaysersberg castle, 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, attracts attention with its Gothic architecture. After visiting here, we continue to our final stop, Riquewihr, one of the most enchanting towns of Alsace, featuring numerous half-timbered houses that give the town its charm. This historic village captivates visitors with its old houses adorned 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. After our tour, transfer to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight at our hotel in or around 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) Our tour begins with a departure for Heidelberg. The streets, squares, and buildings of this city will make you feel the Middle Ages at every turn and take you on a journey through time. A tranquil, 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 sights to be seen. Following our tour, our second stop is Baden Baden, a destination surrounded by nature and rich in oxygen, a center of culture and the arts, home to thermal springs, and even one of Europe's most famous casinos, offering countless attractions. After exploring 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, our final stop. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Free time after breakfast at the hotel. Guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Schaffhausen Rhine Falls and Swiss Cities (Rhine Falls & Zurich & Lucerne) tour. (130 Euros) Our first stop on the tour is the natural wonder Rhine Falls, which is considered the largest waterfall in Europe with its width of 150 meters and height of 23 meters. 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 fascinating 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, striking Gothic-style churches and historic buildings. After seeing the Grossmünster and Fraumünster Churches and St. Peter’s Church, home to the largest clock tower in Europe, we tour Bahnhofstrasse, considered the city’s shopping center. Following our tour, we travel to Lucerne, a historic city located in central Switzerland at the foothills of the Alps. In this fascinating 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 conclude our tour and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in or around Strasbourg.

After breakfast, check-out from the rooms and departure for Stuttgart at the time indicated by our guide. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Hidden among lush green hills in southwestern Germany, Stuttgart stands out not only 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 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.