Mega Benelux, Paris, Cologne and Colmar Tour from Izmir - Travel Enthusiasts

After completing luggage drop-off, check-in, and passport control procedures 3 hours before the flight at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport International Terminal, we fly to Stuttgart at 04:10 with SunExpress Airlines' direct and scheduled flight XQ962. Upon arrival at Stuttgart Airport at 06:15 local time, we will head to Colmar with our private bus waiting for us. During our fairytale Colmar tour, we will see the Old Customs House, the Pfister House, and the most famous area of the city, Petite Venise (Little Venice), surrounded by colorful houses along the Rhine River. In this unique setting surrounded by the Rhine River and canals, you will find many delicious foods according to your taste and the opportunity to buy many souvenirs. After the Colmar tour, we will proceed to Luxembourg. Guests who wish can join the extra Strasbourg Tour (50 Euro) program along the way. Strasbourg, located at the borders of Germany, Switzerland, and France, and also the largest city in the Alsace region, will welcome us like a scene from a fairy tale. During our panoramic city tour in the vehicle-restricted center and 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 its Statue, the Notre Dame Cathedral, which is the most important structure in the heart of the city, and the Kammerzell House, the oldest house in the city that still operates as a hotel and restaurant. After the Strasbourg tour, we continue our journey to Luxembourg and organize a city tour upon arrival. Luxembourg is a world leader in terms of income per capita according to IMF and World Bank data. The capital city of Luxembourg, which bears the same name as the country, is protected by UNESCO World Heritage List and is the only city that has managed to be the European Capital of Culture twice, in 1995 and 2007. After our city tour in Luxembourg, one of the smallest countries in Europe in terms of area, we will transfer to our hotel in the Luxembourg region. Check-in to the rooms and free time to relax.

After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we head to Cologne. Cologne, established around the Rhine River and maintaining its importance as a significant trade center since the Middle Ages, is an important German city known for its chocolates, Roman-era artifacts, the Roman walls surrounding the city, and many historical buildings. The Cologne Gothic Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge, and Kaiser Wilhelm II Monument are among the main places to see during our city tour. After our visit to Cologne, we will complete our tour and head to Amsterdam. Upon our arrival in Amsterdam, guests who wish can join the extra Amsterdam Icons Tour (55 Euro) program during the free time we will provide in the city center. In our tour, we will see Dam Square, the Royal Palace, and Central Station as the main places to visit. After exploring the local neighborhoods and narrow streets of Amsterdam, famous for its walking paths and canals, we will transfer to our hotel in the Amsterdam region after the free time provided.

After breakfast, we offer a full day of free time. During this free time, guests who wish can join the extra Fairy Tale Villages & Windmills Tour (80 Euro) program. Our tour will first take us to Volendam. In the fishing village of Volendam, we will complete our program with a walking tour through the streets surrounded by well-kept and beautiful houses and the coastal road filled with restaurants and cafes, and then proceed to Zaandam. Located on the banks of the Zaan River in the north of the country, Zaandam is a favorite among Instagram enthusiasts with its combination of modern shopping opportunities and traditional green Zaan houses, serving as an open-air museum. After our sightseeing and free time in Zaandam, we will move on to our last visit point, Zaanse Schans. This historical village, known for its windmills, museums, nature, and culture, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Netherlands. After our visit to Zaanse Schans, where we will see shops selling handmade souvenirs like wooden clogs, we will offer free time (Entrance fees for the site are included in the extra tour price. The entrance fee for the Zaanse Schans museum is not included in the optional price of 15€). After our tour, we will provide free time for guests who wish to join the extra Giethoorn Hobbit Village Tour (65 Euro) program. In our tour, we will visit Giethoorn, known as the “Fairy Tale Land” for its peaceful atmosphere and canals. With its clean nature, bridges, canals, and charming houses resembling Hobbit living spaces, Giethoorn ranks first among the most peaceful places in the world. After our surrounding tour in Giethoorn, we will return to our hotel in the Amsterdam region.

After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we head to Brussels. Brussels, recognized as both the capital of Belgium and the European Union and NATO, is a city that has managed to preserve many historical artifacts throughout history. After our city tour in Brussels, where we will visit the Grand Palace, one of the most famous and lively squares in Europe, and places known for their Gothic-style historical architecture, we will head towards Paris. Guests who wish can join the extra Bruges Tour (50 Euro) program along the way. Bruges, known as the “Venice of Belgium” due to its houses on water and streets formed by canals, is considered a dream city. The historical structure and medieval architecture of the city, which miraculously survived World War II, have remained intact to this day. The colorful-roofed houses, churches, statues, and cobblestone medieval streets we encounter in the city square will draw us into a fairy tale. After our city tour in Bruges, we continue our journey to Paris. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Paris region, we will check-in and have free time to rest.

After breakfast, we offer a full day of free time. Guests who wish can join our extra Paris Phenomena and Seine River Boat Tour (85 Euro). Our Paris Phenomena tour begins with the Eiffel Tower, the symbol of Paris and even France. This steel and iron structure, built by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Paris Exposition Universelle, was preserved after gaining great interest from tourists during and after the exposition. We will provide free time for photography and sightseeing around the Eiffel Tower. During this free time, guests can ascend to the 2nd floor of the tower, which consists of 3 sections (levels) accessed by an elevator, to enjoy the unique view of Paris and take beautiful photos (The optional fee for the elevator ride to the Eiffel Tower is 23€, not included in the extra tour price). After our Eiffel tour, we will organize a Seine River boat tour (The boat tour is included in the extra tour price). The Seine River, one of the most famous rivers in the world, divides the city in two. During our leisurely cruise on long boats, we will see many famous buildings in Paris and 37 bridges over the river from a unique perspective. After our Seine River tour, we will see many historical buildings, including the Lady Diana Memorial, the 17th-century royal entertainment center Palais Royal, and the Comedie Francaise Square, which includes the French State Theater, via the Invalide (Veterans) Square. We will also visit the perfume museum, showcasing valuable perfumes with essences and scents unique to France, displayed in aesthetically impressive original bottles. Finally, we will reach the BENLUX Store, where we will have free time for shopping for souvenirs, cosmetics, bags, watches, and accessories. After a photo break at the Louvre Museum, which was built as a defensive castle in the Middle Ages but has been used as a museum since the French Revolution and was visited by nearly 10 million people in 2012, guests can visit the museum during the free time provided (The optional entrance fee for the Louvre Museum is 33€, not included in the extra tour price). After the tour, we will have free time in the city center. In the evening, guests who wish can join our extra Paris Icons Tour (65 Euro). In our tour, we will first go to Montmartre Hill, known as

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