Magnificent Dream Triangle: Switzerland – France – Germany, 4 Nights – Direct Departure from Izmir with SunExpress on November 18 (Special Semester Break)

Meeting in front of the SunExpress Airlines counter at the international departures terminal of İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport 3 hours before the flight. Following the baggage, ticket and passport procedures, departure for Basel at 12:10 on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 912. After arriving in Basel at 13:25 local time, our Basel city tour begins with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Basel, Switzerland’s third most populous city after Zurich and Geneva, is a magnificent city that encompasses both modern and historical textures and possesses many treasures despite its small area. During our city tour, the Basel Minster, 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 will be among the sights to see. After our tour, departure for Strasbourg. While exploring Strasbourg, one of the most beautiful cities in France and the pearl of the Alsace region, you will feel as though you are travelling through history in one of Europe’s largest cobblestoned medieval districts. With its fairy-tale-like nature and historical buildings, wooden houses, medieval churches, cathedrals and numerous works of art, it is a place well worth seeing. Strasbourg, which also has historical importance as the place where the French national anthem “La Marseillaise” was written, is a city where Alsatian culture and French architecture are blended. During our city tour, Strasbourg Cathedral, Rohan Palace, Place Kléber and the Petit France district adorned with traditional Alsatian houses will also be among the sights to see. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in or around Strasbourg.
 

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional tour of the Magnificent Fairy-Tale Villages of Alsace (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr). (110 Euros) Throughout our tour, we will want to take photos at every opportunity from beginning to end. Our first visit will be to Egusheim. Named the “Favorite French Village” in 2013, Egusheim is a village where history and nature dance together. Its colorful houses, reflecting the typical architecture of the Alsace region, create Equesheim’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 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 faces, are among the sights 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 character. 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, draws attention with its Gothic architecture. Following our tour, our final stop is Riquewihr, one of the most enchanting towns in Alsace, with 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.
 

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 Heidelberg, our first stop. 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 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 places to be seen. After our tour, our second stop is Baden Baden, a city surrounded by nature and rich in oxygen, a center of culture and the arts, home to thermal baths, and even one of Europe’s most famous casinos, offering countless possibilities. 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 famous brands are located together, our final stop. After 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 of the 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, stunning 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. Following our tour, we travel 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 conclude our tour and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in or around Strasbourg.
 

After breakfast, vacating the rooms and departure for Stuttgart Airport, as indicated by our guide. After the luggage, ticket and passport procedures, departure for İzmir at 14:05 on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 993. Arrival at 18:55 local time and the end of our tour.