Grand Dream Triangle Switzerland – France – Germany 3 Nights – With Turkish Airlines, Summer 2026

Meeting in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport international departures terminal 3 hours before the flight. Following baggage, ticket and passport procedures, departure for Basel at 07.30 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1923. After arriving in Basel at 09.40 local time, we will depart by our vehicle waiting for us at the airport for Strasbourg, one of France’s most beautiful cities and the pearl of the Alsace region. While exploring 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 historic churches, cathedrals and numerous works of art, it is a place well worth seeing. Strasbourg, which also has historical significance as the place where the French national anthem, “La Marseillaise”, was written, appears as a city where Alsatian culture and French architecture blend together. During our city tour, Strasbourg Cathedral, Rohan Palace, Kléber Square and the Petit France district, decorated with traditional Alsatian houses, will be among the places to see. Following our tour, guests who wish may join the optional tour of the Enchanting Alsace’s Fairytale Villages (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr). (100 Euros) On our tour, during which we will want to take photographs at every opportunity from beginning to end, our first visit will be to Egusheim. Egusheim, which received the title of ‘’Favourite French Village’’ in 2013, is a village where history and nature dance together. Its colourful houses, reflecting the typical architecture of the Alsace region, create Equesheim’s postcard-like appearance. Following our tour, we depart for Colmar, famous for its medieval historical buildings, Gothic-style churches and colourful houses. As we stroll through Colmar’s remarkably well-preserved streets, the places to see include St. Martin 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 Tetes, a Renaissance building decorated with hundreds of faces.  Our third stop on the tour is Kaysersberg. Kaysersberg is an enchanting part of the Alsace region, as a medieval town in France. It is famous for its colourful houses, narrow streets and historic character. In particular, Château de Kaysersberg, dating from the 13th century, is one of the town’s most prominent landmarks. The Sainte-Croix Church, located in the centre of the town, attracts attention with its Gothic architecture. Following our tour, our final stop will be Riquewihr, one of the most enchanting towns in Alsace, featuring numerous half-timbered houses that give the town its charm. This historic village enchants its visitors with its old houses decorated with colourful 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 or around Strasbourg.
 

Free time after breakfast at the hotel. Guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Germany Duo (Baden Baden & Heidelberg) tour. (85 Euros) Our first stop on the tour is Baden Baden, a unique travel destination offering countless attractions, including its nature-filled oxygen reserve, cultural and artistic center, thermal springs, and even Europe’s most famous casino. After exploring Baden Baden, a unique overseas travel route that has inspired many renowned writers and composers, we will depart for Heidelberg, another magnificent city in Germany. 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, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in or around 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. (110 Euros) The first stop on our tour is the natural wonder of Rhine Falls, which holds the title of Europe’s largest waterfall 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 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, magnificent Gothic-style churches and historic buildings. After seeing the Grossmünster and Fraumünster Churches and St. Peterskirche Church, home to Europe’s largest clock tower, we tour Bahnhofstrasse, considered the city’s shopping center. Following our tour, we head 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.

Following 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 Forests and captivating visitors with its natural beauty. During our city tour 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. After our tour, depart for Basel. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Basel, Switzerland’s third-most populous city after Zurich and Geneva, is a magnificent city that combines modern and historic textures and contains many treasures despite its small area. During our city tour, sights will include Basel Cathedral, where the tomb of the famous Dutch Renaissance writer Erasmus is located; the city’s main square, Marktplatz; the Government Building; and Hotel Les Trois Roi. After our tour, depart for Basel Airport. Following baggage, ticket and passport procedures, depart for Istanbul at 18.55 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1926. Arrive at 23.05 local time, marking the end of our tour.