Gorgeous Alps 7-City Tour with Turkish Airlines, 3 Nights
Day 1 Istanbul – Zurich – Rhine Falls – Lucerne – Zurich
Meeting at Istanbul Airport, international departures terminal, in front of the Turkish Airlines counter 3 hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, departure to Zurich at 07.30 with Turkish Airlines flight TK 1907. After arrival at 09.25 local time, our Zurich city tour begins. With its historic center, eye-catching Gothic-style churches and historic buildings, it welcomes millions of visitors every year. After seeing the Grossmünster and Fraumünster Churches and St. Peter's Church, which has the largest clock tower in Europe, we tour Bahnhofstrasse, considered the city's shopping center. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Then, our guests who wish can join the extra Magnificent Rhine Falls & Lucerne tour. (80 Euro) Our first stop on the tour is the natural wonder Rhine Falls, which holds the title of the largest waterfall in Europe with its 150-meter width and 23-meter height. Embraced by the powerful arms of the Rhine River, this place is a paradise where you will find peace while watching the dance of the deep blue waters. After the enchanting walk we will make with the power of the water and the impressive view, we go to Lucerne, a historic city located in the middle of Switzerland, at the foot 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 end our tour and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 Zurich – Basel
After breakfast at the hotel, departure to Basel. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Basel, Switzerland's third most populous city after Zurich and Geneva, is a magnificent city that combines both modern and historical textures and, although small in area, has many treasures within it. During our city tour in this city, the Basel Cathedral, where the tomb of the famous Renaissance writer Dutch Erasmus is located, the city's main square Marktplatz, the Government Building and Hotel Les Trois Roi are among the places to be seen. After our tour, our guests who wish can join the extra Magnificent Alsace Fairy-Tale Villages (Riquewihr Kaysersberg & Colmar & Eguisheim) tour. (100 Euro) Our first stop on the tour is Riquewihr, one of the most enchanting towns in Alsace, with many half-timbered houses that give the town its charm. This historic village fascinates its visitors with its old houses decorated with colorful flowers, narrow streets and medieval texture surrounded by walls. On the tour we will take, we will also see the ruins of Riquewihr Castle and feel the medieval atmosphere by walking along the old walls of the village. Then we go to Kayserberg. Kayserberg is a charming part of the Alsace region as a French medieval town. It is famous for its colorful houses, narrow streets and historical texture. In particular, the 13th-century Château de Kaysersberg Castle is one of the town's most distinctive symbols. Sainte-Croix Church, located in the center of the city, attracts attention with its Gothic architecture. After our tour, we head to Colmar, famous for its medieval buildings, Gothic-style churches and colorful houses. As we wander through Colmar's well-preserved streets to this day, places to be seen include the St. Martin Cathedral, built entirely of pink stone, Little Venice, which reminds us of Venice in Italy with its small canals, Maison Pfister, one of Colmar's oldest houses, and Maison des Tetes, a Renaissance building decorated with faces. After our tour, our next stop is Eguisheim, a place where we will want to take photos at every opportunity from start to finish. Awarded the title of "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, overnight at our hotel.
Day 3 Basel – Bern – Geneva
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Bern. Bern, the capital of Switzerland, offers its visitors a fascinating atmosphere with its historic city center on the UNESCO World Heritage List, streets preserving their medieval texture, stone buildings, arcades and fountains. In our tour, the clock tower, the old town called the largest covered shopping area in Europe, Einstein's House, the History Museum, the Parliament building and the square will be seen panoramically. After our tour, departure to Geneva. Geneva, one of Switzerland's most cosmopolitan cities, is located in the west of the country, on the shores of Lake Geneva, and is very close to the French border. The city, which is of great importance in terms of international diplomacy, is home to the United Nations Office at Geneva, the Red Cross and the headquarters of many international organizations. In the city tour we will do here, Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc Bridge, the Great Cathedral, the United Nations and Red Cross buildings, Notre Dame and the old town are among the places to be seen. After our tour, our guests who wish can join the extra Magnificent Lausanne – Ouchy – Montreux and Chillon Castle Tour. (80 Euro) Our first stop on the tour is Lausanne, located on the shores of Lake Geneva and of historical importance for our country. Lausanne Cathedral, the Old Town (Vielle Ville), the historical center of the city, and Flon, a modern shopping and entertainment district, are among the places we will see. Then we move to Ouchy. Formerly a fishing village, Ouchy has been incorporated into the city of Lausanne since the mid-19th century due to its role as a port on Lake Geneva. In this peaceful and beautiful area, famous for its lake view, the captivating Ouchy Castle (Château d'Ouchy) by appearance and Ouchy Port are among the places to be seen. Our final stop on the tour will be Montreux, another point of tranquility on the shores of Lake Geneva. In this town, famous for its relaxing and peaceful atmosphere, mountain views and lakeside walking paths, Chillon Castle (from the outside), the statue of Freddy Mercury, lead singer of the Queen music group, and Montreux Port are among the places we will see. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 4 Geneva – Istanbul
After breakfast, check out of the rooms and transfer to the airport at the time indicated by our guide. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, departure to Istanbul at 19.00 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1920. Arrival at 23.15 local time and the end of our tour.
Extra Tour Package: 220 Euro instead of 260 Euro
Magnificent Alsace Fairy-Tale Villages (100 Euro) – France
Magnificent Rhine Falls & Lucerne (80 Euro) – Switzerland
Magnificent Lausanne – Ouchy – Montreux and Chillon Castle (80 Euro) – Switzerland
(Children aged 0 – 10 receive a 50% discount based on the undiscounted price)
What's Included
Air ticket with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul – Zurich / Geneva – Istanbul
Airport taxes
Airport – hotel – airport transfers and intercity transfers
City tours of Zurich, Basel, Bern, and Geneva
3 nights – 4 days bed and breakfast accommodation in 3* hotels
Professional Turkish-speaking guide service
Not Included
Visas Fee
International Departure Tax
Travel Health Insurance
Museum and archaeological site admissions
Extra tours and personal expenses
Optional guide and driver tips
City Taxes (To be paid at the reception, it will be paid to the guide on the first day of the tour.)