Germany and Benelux Tour: 8 Days with Paris, Colmar, Strasbourg

We meet with our esteemed guests at the Turkish Airlines counter in the International Terminal of Istanbul Airport. After our luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we depart from Istanbul Airport to Cologne (CGN) at 07:05 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1671. After arriving in Cologne at 09:25 local time, we head to Amsterdam with our private bus waiting for us. Upon arrival in Amsterdam, we start our panoramic city tour to discover the city's unique atmosphere. During our tour, we will see Dam Square, the Royal Palace, the Flower Market, the Central Train Station, Amsterdam's historical canals, and the world-famous Diamond Workshop. After our city tour, we transfer to our hotel and check into our rooms. Guests who wish can join the optional Amsterdam Masterpieces and Amsterdam Canal Tour program. After our tour, we have free time. Overnight at our Amsterdam hotel.

Optional Tour | Amsterdam Masterpieces – 30 Euros per person

In our tour where we will closely explore Amsterdam's historical and cultural riches, we will see the city's important points panoramically without entering any museum or archaeological site. During our tour, Museumplein, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Leidseplein, Vondelpark, Flower Market, Rembrandt Square, Waterlooplein, Portuguese Synagogue, Jewish Quarter, Anne Frank House vicinity, Westerkerk, and Begijnhof will be among the places to be seen. After our tour, we will have free time in the city center to feel the unique atmosphere of Amsterdam with its historical canal houses, elegant bridges, lively squares, and unique architecture.

Optional Tour | Amsterdam Canals Boat Trip – 40 Euros per person

During our enjoyable boat trip of approximately 1 hour in the historical canal belt of Amsterdam, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, we will discover the city's most characteristic views from the water. During our boat tour, traditional canal houses, historical bridges, the Amstel River, Westerkerk, Anne Frank House vicinity, the Maritime Museum, and Amsterdam's unique architecture will be among the places to be seen. After our boat tour, we will have free time to explore Amsterdam from a different and impressive angle.

After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we give free time to enjoy Amsterdam. Guests who wish can join the optional Magnificent Netherlands Tour organized by our guide. After our tour, we return to Amsterdam and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our Amsterdam hotel.

Optional Tour | Magnificent Netherlands Tour – 130 Euros per person

In our tour where we will explore the traditional life of the Netherlands, colorful towns, and iconic windmills, we first visit the towns of Marken and Volendam. In our tour, we will have the opportunity to see the unique views and historical bridges of the city, known as the Venice of the North, from the water during our boat trip among Amsterdam's canals. Then we visit the world-famous Diamond Factory. Our next stop is Volendam, an old fishing village. We spend a pleasant time in the harbor area, which beautifully reflects the traditional spirit of the Netherlands, with colorful houses and fishing boats. Then we head to the town of Marken. In Marken, known for its cute and small fishing houses, narrow streets, and traditional lifestyle, you can walk around and explore the surroundings or shop for local souvenirs. Our last stop will be Zaanse Schans, famous for its windmills, which have become a symbol of the Netherlands. After exploring the fairytale landscape created by traditional Dutch architecture and windmills, we complete our tour and return to Amsterdam and our hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we check out of our rooms and head towards Brussels. On the way, guests who wish can join the Gent & Brugge City Combined Tour organized by our guide. Our guide will drop off guests who do not participate in the tour at a designated point. After the tour, we continue our journey to Brussels. Upon arrival in Brussels, we start our panoramic city tour. In Brussels, one of the political and cultural centers of Europe, we will see the Royal Palace, Chinese and Japanese Houses, Grand Place, Stock Exchange Building, Atomium Monument, Heysel Stadium, and Manneken Pis. After our city tour, we transfer to our hotel. Accommodation and overnight stay at our Brussels hotel.

Optional Tour | Gent & Brugge City Combined Tour – 70 Euros per person

The two fairy-tale cities of Belgium, Gent and Brugge, are among the most enchanting cities in Europe with their historical textures, canals, stone bridges, and impressive architectures that date back to the Middle Ages. In this special tour, we will experience history, art, and romance together. Our first stop is Gent. With its rivers flowing through the city, historical stone bridges, and magnificent Gothic structures, Gent has a captivating atmosphere. The Gravensteen Castle (Counts Castle), St. Bavo Cathedral, and the banks of Korenlei and Graslei will be seen panoramically. After a short photo and coffee break in the city center, we head to Brugge. After a short journey, we arrive in Brugge. In the city known as the “Venice of the North” with its canals, narrow streets, stone buildings, and preserved texture from the Middle Ages to the present, we will see Market Square, Belfry Tower, Basilica of the Holy Blood, Minnewater (Lake of Lovers), and Rozenhoedkaai Canal. During our walking tour in the streets of Brugge with our guide, we will have the opportunity to discover traditional shops lined with chocolate aromas, elegant boutique stores, and historical squares. After our tour, we head back to Brussels.

After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we head to Luxembourg. In Luxembourg, one of the smallest but most impressive countries in Europe, we will conduct a panoramic city tour where we will see Petrus Valley, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Duke's Palace, the Old Town, Adolphe Bridge, and Constitution Square. After our visit to Luxembourg, we transfer to our hotel and stay at our Luxembourg hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we check out of our rooms and head towards Paris. On the way, guests who wish can join the optional Remich – Schengen Shopping Tour organized by our guide. Guests who do not wish to participate in the tour will have free time at a designated point determined by our guide, and after the tour is completed, they will be picked up from the same point and head towards Paris. After arriving in Paris, we start our panoramic city tour. During our tour, we will see the world-famous landmarks of the city, including the Opera House, Place de la Concorde, Champs-Élysées Avenue, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, Louvre Palace, Madeleine Church, Grand Palais, Petit Palais, and the banks of the Seine River. After our panoramic city tour, we transfer to our hotel and check into our rooms. Guests who wish can join the optional Paris By Night Tour organized by our guide. Overnight and rest at our Paris hotel.

Optional Tour | Remich - Schengen & Duty-Free Shopping Tour – 50 Euros per person

We head to the charming town of Remich, located on the banks of the Moselle River, known for its vineyards and wine culture. In Remich, known as the “Pearl of Moselle,” we conduct a panoramic tour accompanied by pleasant walking paths along the river and a colorful atmosphere. During our tour, we explore the banks of the Moselle River, the characteristic squares of Remich, and the historical city texture. Guests who wish can take a short break at the cafes and restaurants by the river to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the region. Remich is also famous for its vineyards and local wines, being one of Luxembourg's important wine-producing regions. Guests who wish can shop at the wine shops in the area or explore local products. After our visit to Remich, we take a duty-free shopping break at the DFS Shop in the area with guests who wish. The shop offers shopping opportunities, especially for chocolate, coffee, wine, alcoholic beverages, and tobacco products. After a short shopping break at the shop, we head to Schengen. Schengen, one of the most politically and historically significant points in Europe, is known for giving its name to the Schengen Agreement, which has become a symbol of free movement in Europe today. During our visit, we first see the monument area where the Schengen Agreement was signed and listen to the story of this special point where the idea of abolishing borders in Europe was born from our guide. Then, we enjoy a pleasant walk along the banks of the Moselle River, taking in the panoramic views of this area where three countries are closest to each other. We take advantage of our free time along the river. We complete our Schengen visit by taking photos in this unique geography where three countries intersect.

Optional Tour | Paris By Night Tour – 40 Euros per person

Discover the magic of the night and the dance of lights! The Paris By Night Tour, where we will experience the atmosphere of Paris, which takes on a completely different beauty at night, showcases the most enchanting side of the capital of romance, Paris. During our tour, we will explore the world-famous landmarks of Paris under the night lights, accompanied by illuminated historical buildings, magnificent squares, the city's elegant boulevards, and the night views of the Seine River. This special trip, where we will experience the enchanting atmosphere of Paris, which is beautiful by day and even more beautiful by night, will allow you to feel the romantic spirit of the city in the best way. An unforgettable night awaits you under the lights of Paris!

After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we give free time to explore the enchanting atmosphere of Paris. Guests who wish can join the optional Paris Combined Tour organized by our guide. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our Paris hotel.

Optional Tour | Paris Combined Tour – 150 Euros per person

Eiffel Tower & Seine River Boat Trip & Montmartre Artists' Hill & Sacré-Cœur Basilica & Notre Dame Cathedral

In our special tour that brings together the most iconic points of Paris, we closely explore the city's history, art, and romantic atmosphere. In our first stop, we ascend to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower to enjoy a bird's eye view of Paris and discover the unique landscape of this magical city from above. Then, we take a boat trip on the Seine River for approximately 1 hour. We experience a different Paris by observing the historical bridges of Paris, the magnificent structures along the riverbank, and the silhouette of the city from the water. Next, we take the funicular to Montmartre, one of the most famous and characteristic areas of Paris. In this area, famous for its artists, cafes, and bohemian atmosphere, we explore the surroundings of the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and have free time at the Tertre Square, known for its painters. Guests who wish can have portraits made by the artists in the square or shop. Continuing our tour, we visit the world-famous Notre Dame Cathedral, which has been the subject of novels, songs, and films. After our visit to the cathedral, we complete our tour with a photo break at the area considered the “zero point” of Paris and return to our hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we check out of our hotel and depart from Paris towards the enchanting Alsace Region. Our first stop will be Colmar, one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in Alsace. With its colorful half-timbered houses, flower-adorned streets, canals, and fairy-tale atmosphere, Colmar resembles an open-air fairy tale. In Colmar, we will see Little Venice, Saint Martin Church, Maison Pfister, and the historic city center. After our visit to Colmar, we head to Riquewihr, located on the Alsace Wine Route, which has preserved its historical texture from the Middle Ages to the present. We will have free time in Riquewihr, known for its colorful half-timbered houses, historical streets, walls, and charming squares. In this delightful town, guests can explore the unique atmosphere of the region and taste or shop for local products if they wish. Then we head to Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace Region. After our arrival, we transfer to our hotel and check into our rooms. In the evening, guests who wish can spend their free time in the city center of Strasbourg, exploring the city's evening atmosphere by walking through its historical streets. Overnight at our Strasbourg hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we check out of our rooms and complete our hotel check-out procedures. During our panoramic city tour in Strasbourg, we explore the city's historical and romantic texture. During our tour, we will see Petite France District, Notre Dame Cathedral, Gutenberg Square, Covered Bridges, and the historic city center. After our visit to Strasbourg, we head to Cologne Airport at the time determined by our guide. Upon arrival at the airport, we complete our luggage, check-in, and passport procedures. We depart from Cologne (CGN) Airport to Istanbul Airport at 19:10 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1676. After arriving at Istanbul Airport at 23:25 local time, we conclude our tour and services. We hope to be together again on our next trip...

OPTIONAL TOURS

Optional Tour Prices per Person

Amsterdam Masterpieces 30 €

Amsterdam Canals Boat Trip 40 €

Magnificent Netherlands Tour 130 €

Gent & Brugge City Combined Tour 70 €

Remich – Schengen & Duty-Free Shopping Tour 50 €

Paris By Night Tour 40 €

Paris Combined Tour 150 €

Total for Individual Purchases 510 €

10% Full Package Discount −55 €

10% Discounted Full Package Price 455 €

Important Information.

* The 15% Full Package discount is only valid if all optional tours are purchased as a package.

* Optional tours can be purchased from our sales offices before the start of the tour or through our local guides during the tour.

* Since operational planning and reservations are made in advance, cancellations, changes, or refunds for purchased optional tours are not possible.

* Guests who do not participate in optional tours may be dropped off at a suitable rest facility, gas station, shopping center, or a safe point determined by the guide, depending on the tour's operation. They will be picked up from the same point at the end of the tour and rejoin the group.

* The order, content, and visiting hours of optional tour programs may be changed by the guide due to weather conditions, official authorities' practices, and operational requirements.

* A sufficient number of participants must be reached for optional tours to be realized. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the tour may be canceled or an alternative program may be implemented.