Tour Description
ISTANBUL – BERGAMO – MILAN
We gather at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Terminal 3 hours before the flight to complete baggage check-in, ticketing, and passport control. We then fly to Milan at 08:50 with Pegasus Airlines flight PC1211. Arriving at Milan Bergamo Airport at 10:10 local time, we head to Milan city center to organize our city tour. Milan, one of the fashion capitals of Europe, is also renowned for its cuisine, opera, and churches. Although recognized as Italy's business and financial capital, Milan is also the right address for shopping and dining experiences. During our city tour, we will visit famous landmarks such as the iconic opera house La Scala, Duomo Square and Cathedral, and Porta Romano. After the city tour, we proceed to our hotel in the Milan region. Upon arrival at the hotel, we will check into our rooms and have free time to relax.
MILAN – (Como & Lugano Tour) – BERNINA EXPRESS / RED TRAIN – ST. MORITZ – HEIDI’S VILLAGES – ALSACE/BASEL
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we head to Tirano for an unforgettable and enchanting train journey on the Bernina railway line. Guests who wish may join the optional Como & Lugano Tour (80 Euro) along the way. Our tour begins with a visit to Como. Upon arrival, we will explore Lake Como, famous for hosting Hollywood celebrities and European elites, and take a photo break with its stunning views. After a short free time in Como, we arrive in Lugano. During our tour, we will enjoy a peaceful walk along Lake Lugano, located within Switzerland, known for its unique nature, beautiful scenery, and city park, capturing the wonderful nature and stunning views in photos. After the tour, we continue our journey to Tirano. We will experience extraordinary views during our fairytale journey on this world-famous line, which has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2008. After approximately 2 hours of delightful train travel, we arrive at St. Moritz, a natural wonder and a hotspot for the jet set. After some free time and a short sightseeing tour depending on the train departure time, we head towards our hotel in the Alsace/Basel region. We will enjoy a panoramic journey with views of Heidi’s Villages, filled with endless mountains and green meadows, reminiscent of our childhood memories of our beloved character Heidi, who lived in the Alps with her grandfather and best friend Peter. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Alsace/Basel region, we will check into our rooms and have free time to relax.
ALSACE / BASEL – (Alsace Pearls: Colmar & Riquewihr Tour) – STRASBOURG – FREIBURG – ALSACE / BASEL
After breakfast, we head to Strasbourg. Guests who wish may join the optional Alsace Pearls: Colmar & Riquewihr Tour (80 Euro). Our first stop will be the fairytale town of Colmar, where we will see the Old Customs House, the Pfister House, and the colorful houses surrounding the Rhine River, including the city’s most famous area, Petite Venise (Little Venice). Surrounded by the Rhine River and canals, you will find many delicious foods and souvenirs to purchase. Our next visit will be to Riquewihr, famous for its vineyards, flowered balconies, unique shops, pedestrian streets, buildings that survived World War II, and charming cafes, including the Dolder Museum, which carries the city’s story to the present day. After our visit in Riquewihr, we continue our journey to Strasbourg. Located at the borders of Germany, Switzerland, and France, Strasbourg, the largest city in the Alsace region, will greet us with a picturesque beauty as if it has come straight out of a fairy tale. During our panoramic city tour, we will walk through the pedestrian streets of Strasbourg, which has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1988 and has hosted the European Parliament since 1992. We will see places such as Gutenberg Square and Statue, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the city’s most important structure located in the heart of the city, and the Kammerzell House, the oldest house in the city that still serves as a hotel and restaurant. After the Strasbourg tour, we will have some free time before heading to Freiburg, known for its green urbanism. Since 2010, Freiburg has allowed only low-carbon vehicles, and transportation is primarily provided by trams and bicycles. During our city tour in Freiburg, we will see traces of the historical and architectural cultures of Germany, France, Austria, Spain, and Sweden. Known as the capital of the Black Forest (Schwarzwald), we will visit Freiburg Cathedral, charming streets with small water canals unique to Freiburg, the medieval gate Martin’s Tor, and Rathausplatz. After the tour, we return to our hotel in the Alsace region.
ALSACE / BASEL – BERN – (Train Tour to Swiss Alpine Villages: Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen) – GENEVA
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we head to Bern. Bern is one of the few cities in Europe that has remained unchanged since the Middle Ages. Due to its historical fabric, it is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Located within Switzerland and with German as its official language, Bern’s architecture reflects German cultural influences. After our tour around Bern, which is established around the Aare River, guests who wish may join the optional Train Tour to Swiss Alpine Villages: Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen (80 Euro). Our first visit will be to Interlaken. Known for its natural beauty and breathtaking views, Interlaken is located between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, earning its name “inter-lakes.” We will explore the area’s important hotels, casinos, and shopping streets during our tour. We will see the historical symbol of the city, the Victoria Jungfrau Hotel, and Höhematte Park panoramically. After some free time for photos and sightseeing, we will head to the train station to continue to Lauterbrunnen, our next stop. After approximately a 20-minute train journey from Interlaken, we arrive in Lauterbrunnen. We will feel the valley’s deep structure and steep rock walls as we exit the station. Walking towards the village center, we will see the stunning Staubbach Falls and have the chance to take photos. Lauterbrunnen is known for its small settlements and walking paths along the valley, which is home to 72 waterfalls. During our walk along the designated route in the village, we will take plenty of photos of the traditional chalet architecture, natural formations surrounding the valley floor, and the stunning natural scenery reminiscent of paradise. We return to Interlaken to complete our tour. After the tour, we head to Geneva and organize our city tour upon arrival. Known as the “French of Switzerland” and located on the shores of Lake Geneva, Geneva is a magnificent city where history, culture, science, and nature converge. The presence of international organizations (CERN, World Health Organization, UEFA, FIFA, United Nations) in Geneva elevates the city to a central position culturally and administratively. During our tour of Geneva, where museums, parks, historical monuments, streets, and clean air meet, we will see places such as St. Pierre Cathedral, the Jet d’Eau fountain, which rises up to 140 meters and has become a symbol of Geneva, and the Reformation Monument. After the city tour, we reach our hotel in the Geneva region. Upon arrival, we will check into our rooms and have free time to relax.
GENEVA – (Annecy Tour) – NICE
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we head to Nice. Guests who wish may join the optional Annecy Tour (50 Euro). Known as the “Venice of the Alps” due to its canals and the Thiou River, Annecy captivates visitors with its extraordinary location between mountains and lakes. During our tour, we will see the Chateau d’Annecy, built in the 17th century and restored in 1947, St. Maurice Church, and Palais de l’Isle, a photo spot for photography enthusiasts. After a short free time by Lake Annecy, we complete our tour and continue our journey to Nice. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Nice region, we will check into our rooms and have free time to relax.
NICE – (Cannes & Nice Tour) – (Eze & Monaco & Monte Carlo Tour)
After breakfast, we offer a full day of free time. During this free time, guests who wish may join the optional Cannes & Nice Tour (70 Euro). In this tour, we first head to Cannes, known for hosting the annual Cannes Film Festival, with its sparkling sea and golden sandy beaches. During our city tour in Cannes, we will first see the old town, the city’s first settlement area. While walking through the narrow, winding, and traffic-free streets of the old town, we will have the chance to see souvenir shops and shop. After visiting La Croissette Boulevard and Meynadier Street, which hosts many luxury restaurants, shops, and hotels along the Cannes coastline, we reach Nice. In our Nice tour, we will see Promenade des Anglais, Nice Harbor, Massena Square, Flower Market, and the Courthouse. After the Nice tour, during the free time offered, guests who wish may join the optional Eze & Monaco & Monte Carlo Tour (80 Euro). In this tour, our first stop will be Eze Village, one of the most famous villages with stunning views of the Cote d’Azur, where you can test and purchase beautiful and famous perfumes at affordable prices. After the tour, we will head to Monaco, the world's second smallest state after the Vatican, located on the French Riviera, and upon arrival, we will organize a panoramic city tour of Monte Carlo, the focal point of luxury and splendor. After the tour, we return to our hotel in the Nice region.
NICE – (Boat Tour to Portofino) – OUTLET – MILAN
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we head towards Milan. Guests who wish may join the optional Boat Tour to Portofino (65 Euro). Surrounded by colorful houses, Portofino, which has inspired songs with all its beauty, captivates visitors with its narrow streets, colorful houses, green hills, and the turquoise Mediterranean Sea. After our visit to Portofino, we continue our journey to Milan. Along the way, we will visit an outlet center. After some free time for enjoyable and affordable shopping at the famous outlet center, which hosts prestigious shops, cafes, restaurants, and personal activity areas that set the trend in global fashion, we arrive at our hotel in the Milan region. Upon arrival, we will check into our rooms and have free time to relax.
MILAN – BERGAMO – ISTANBUL
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we head to Bergamo Airport for our return flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at the airport, we will complete our baggage check-in, check-in, and passport control. We then fly to Istanbul at 11:45 with Pegasus Airlines flight PC1212. We arrive at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 15:25 local time, concluding our tour.
