1st Day: ISTANBUL – STUTTGART – STRASBOURG – (Colmar Tour) – FREIBURG – ALSACE/BASEL
At Istanbul Airport, please arrive 3 hours prior to your flight to complete your luggage check-in, ticket, and passport control procedures. Then, we fly to Stuttgart with Turkish Airlines flight TK1701 at 07:50. We arrive at Stuttgart Airport at 09:50 local time and then head to Strasbourg for our city tour. Located at the borders of Germany, Switzerland, and France, Strasbourg, the largest city in the Alsace region, greets us like something out of a fairy tale. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 and home to the European Parliament since 1992, we'll explore the vehicle-free center of Strasbourg on foot during our panoramic city tour. Notable sites we will see include Gutenberg Square and its statue, the Notre Dame Cathedral, which is the city's most important structure, and the Kammerzell house, the oldest house in the city that continues to operate as a hotel and restaurant. After the Strasbourg tour, we proceed to Freiburg. On the way, guests who wish to join the extra **Colmar Tour (60 Euro)** can participate. In this tour, we will visit the fairy tale town of **Colmar**, where we will see the Old Customs House, Pfister House, and the colorful houses surrounding the Rhine River, especially the famous region of Petite Venise (Little Venice). You will have the opportunity to try a variety of delicious foods as well as buy many souvenirs in the beautiful setting surrounded by the Rhine River and canals. After the Colmar tour, we continue our journey to Freiburg. Known as the city of happy people, Freiburg allows only low carbon vehicles since 2010, and transportation is mainly provided by trams and bicycles. During our city tour in Freiburg, we can see the cultural influences of Germany, France, Austria, Spain, and Sweden throughout history. The Freiburg Cathedral, charming streets with small water canals unique to Freiburg, Martin's Gate which dates from the Middle Ages, and Rathausplatz will be on our list of sights. After the tour, we arrive at our hotel in the Alsace/Basel region. Check into the hotel and have some free time to rest.
2nd Day: ALSACE/BASEL – (Milano Masterpieces and Como Tour) – OUTLET – MILAN
After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we head towards Milan. Guests who wish can join the extra **Milano Masterpieces and Como Tour (90 Euro)**. Our first visit will be Lake Como. Upon arrival, we will enjoy a tour and take a photo break while admiring the stunning views of Lake Como, which hosts holiday homes of Hollywood celebrities, European millionaires, and the jet-set. After free time in Como, we will reach Milan city center, one of Europe's fashion capitals, known for its cuisine, opera, and churches as well. During our city tour in Milan, we will visit the famous opera house La Scala, Duomo Square, and the Cathedral, along with Porta Romana as major sights. After the Milano Masterpieces Tour, we will have some brief free time before heading to our hotel in the Milan area. On the way, we will have an **outlet center tour** where we can offer free time for shopping at stylish boutiques, cafes, restaurants, and personal activity areas of prestigious global brands. After this free time, we reach our hotel in the Milan area, check into the rooms, and have some free time to rest.
3rd Day: MILAN – ST. MORITZ – BERNINA EXPRESS / RED TRAIN – MILAN
After breakfast, we depart for St. Moritz for an unforgettable and mesmerizing train journey on the Bernina railway line. We arrive in St. Moritz, a natural wonder and a hotspot for the jet-set in Switzerland, and after some free time depending on the train departure times, we arrive at the station for our **Bernina Express / Red Train** trip. Built between 1898 and 1904, it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers a fantasy-like journey that many travelers dream of. During this enchanting journey, we’ll have the opportunity to view and capture extraordinary landscapes. After approximately 2 hours of delightful train travel, we arrive at Tirano Station and return to our hotel in the Milan area with our waiting vehicle.
4th Day: MILAN – (Sirmione & Garda Tour) – (Venice Masterpieces Tour) – VENICE
After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we head towards our hotel in the Venice region. Guests who wish can join the extra **Sirmione & Garda Tour (60 Euro)**. In Sirmione, known as the pearl of Lake Garda with its historic 13th-century Scaligero Castle, we will conduct a panoramic tour witnessing the medieval streets filled with tourists and seeing the buildings and houses covered in bougainvillea, enjoying a delightful visit with the scent of surrounding lemon trees. After providing time for a pleasant environmental visit, we continue our journey to our hotel in the Venice region. Guests can also opt-in for the extra **Venice Masterpieces Tour (85 Euro – includes Vaporetto and city entry fees)**. During our tour in Venice, we will first visit St. Mark's Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Clock Tower, the Bridge of Sighs, the historic Campanile Bell Tower, and other iconic landmarks, followed by a delightful walk through the intertwined bridges and narrow streets of Venice. After the tour, we continue our journey to our hotel in Venice. Upon arrival, we check into the rooms and have some free time to rest.
5th Day: VENICE – HALLSTATT – SALZBURG – ISTANBUL
After breakfast and checking out from the hotel, we head to Hallstatt. During the journey to Hallstatt, you will be able to take unforgettable photos while enjoying the breathtaking views of Alpine villages and glacial lakes. In Hallstatt, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list and has untouched nature resembling a fairy tale, you’ll have the opportunity to walk and enjoy nature. After our tour of Hallstatt, we will proceed to Salzburg Airport for our return flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at the airport, we will complete our luggage check-in, check-in, and passport control procedures, and then fly to Istanbul at 19:30 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1384. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 23:00 local time, marking the end of our tour.
