Magnificent Dream Triangle Germany–France–Switzerland 4 Nights – December 30 Departure with Turkish Airlines (2026 New Year’s Special)

Tour details
What's included

Services Included in the Price;

  • Turkish Airlines flight ticket between Istanbul – Stuttgart / Basel – Istanbul,
  • Airport Taxes,
  • Airport – hotel – airport transfers and intercity transfers,
  • Basel, Strasbourg, Freiburg 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,
  • International Departure Tax,
  • Travel Health Insurance (15 Euros)
  • Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
  • Optional tours and personal expenses
  • Tourist City Taxes + Guide and Driver Tips (50 Euros) – To be collected by your guide on the first day of the tour.

Need to Know

  • For this tour, a passport valid for 6 months, covering the minimum tour duration, is required.
  • LİDYA TOUR acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955.
  • During registration, the name as stated in the passport, date of birth, and passport number must be entered into the system. Airline tickets are issued according to this information. The no-show fee for flight ticket cancellations or changes resulting from 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 in accordance with group ticket rules, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight cannot be used either.
  • In general, the baggage allowance for flights departing from Turkey is 20Kg. This allowance may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. On domestic flights in the countries visited, this allowance may be reduced to 15 Kg’s. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not the responsibility of LİDYA TOUR.
  • If the number of participants for the package tour is insufficient, 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/day(s), 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/day(s).
  • City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day/day(s), 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/day(s).
  • Extra tours can be operated with a minimum participation of 20 people; if participation is lower, they may be operated at the guide’s discretion, with prices changed if necessary. LİDYA TOUR cannot be held responsible if these excursions or tours cannot be operated.
  • Extra tours along the route will 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 are not permitted by local authorities for any reason will not be operated. LİDYA TOUR cannot be held responsible if these excursions or tours cannot be operated.
  • 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. (and similar) specified in the programs are provided as examples in terms of star category and distance. This does not mean that accommodation will be provided at the hotel with the specified name.
  • In rooms for 3 people, an extra bed is provided; the 3rd bed is smaller than a standard bed and / or is an additional foldable bed.
  • When children under the age of 18, who are not legally adults, do not participate in the tour with one or both of their parents, the required letters of consent for participation in the tour must be kept with the individuals during the trip
  • In case of cancellation or changes, the “LİDYA TOUR Sales Agreement” applies.

Tour Program
Day 1: Istanbul – Stuttgart – Strasbourg

Meeting in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight. Following the baggage, ticket and passport procedures, departure for Stuttgart at 08:55 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1701. After arriving in Stuttgart at 10:00 local time, departure for Strasbourg by our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. While touring Strasbourg, you will feel as though you are travelling through history in one of Europe’s largest cobbled medieval districts. With its fairytale-like nature and historical buildings, wooden houses, medieval churches, cathedrals and numerous works of art, it is a place well worth seeing. Strasbourg is also historically significant as the place where the French national anthem, “La Marseillaise,” was written, and it appears 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, will also be among the places to visit. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in or around Strasbourg.

Day 2 Strasbourg – Eguisheim – Colmar – Kaysersberg – Riquewihr – Strasbourg

After breakfast at the hotel, our guests may optionally join the Magnificent Alsace’s Fairy-Tale Villages (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr) tour. (110 Euros) Throughout our tour, we will want to take photographs at every opportunity, and our first visit will be to Eguisheim. Awarded the title of “Favorite French Village” in 2013, Eguisheim is a village where history and nature intertwine. Its colorful houses, reflecting the typical architecture of the Alsace region, create Eguisheim’s postcard-like appearance. After our tour, we head to Colmar, famous for its medieval historic buildings, Gothic-style churches, and colorful houses. While strolling through Colmar’s remarkably well-preserved streets, we will see St. Martin’s Cathedral, built entirely of pink stone; Little Venice, which resembles 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. 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, Château de Kaysersberg, a castle dating back to the 13th century, is one of the town’s most prominent landmarks. The Sainte-Croix Church, located in the town center, draws attention with its Gothic architecture. Following our visit, we proceed to our final stop, Riquewihr, one of the most enchanting towns in Alsace, featuring numerous half-timbered houses that lend the town its charm. This historic village fascinates 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 as we walk along the village’s old ramparts. After 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 Glorious Germany Duo (Heidelberg & Baden Baden & Outlet Center) tour. (110 Euros) Our tour begins with a departure for Heidelberg, our first stop. The streets, squares, and buildings of this city will take you on a journey through time, evoking the Middle Ages at every corner. A calm, 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 treasure trove of oxygen surrounded by nature, a center of culture and art, home to thermal springs, and even one of Europe's most famous casinos, offering countless opportunities. After exploring Baden Baden, a unique international travel destination that has inspired many famous writers and composers, we will give you free time at the outlet center, where many renowned brands are gathered together. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 Strasbourg – Schaffhausen Rhine Falls – Zurich – Lucerne – Strasbourg

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 of the Rhine Falls, which is Europe’s largest waterfall, with a width of 150 meters and a 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. Following 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, striking Gothic-style churches, and historic buildings. After seeing the Grossmünster and Fraumünster Churches and St. Peter’s Church, home to 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, we conclude our tour 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, before transferring to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in or around Strasbourg.

Day 5 Strasbourg – Freiburg – Basel – Istanbul

After breakfast, check out of the rooms and depart for Freiburg. Freiburg, Germany’s fourth-largest city, is a medieval city steeped in history, located near the Black Forest and captivating visitors with its natural beauty. During the city tour we will take here, sights will include Freiburg Minster, one of the city’s symbols and one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture; Markthalle (Indoor Market); Münsterplatz (Main Square); Rathausplatz; Kaiser Joseph Street; Augustinerplatz; Adelhauserplatz; and Gerberau. Following the tour, depart for Basel Airport. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, depart for Istanbul at 18:05 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1926. Arrival at 23:15 local time and the end of our tour.