Day 1 Ankara – Amsterdam
Meet at Ankara Airport International Departure Terminal in front of SunExpress Airlines counter 3 hours before departure. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, depart for Amsterdam with SunExpress Flight XQ772 at 11:40. Upon arrival at 14:40 local time, our dedicated vehicle will be waiting to start our city tour of Amsterdam. During the tour, we will see Dam Square, Central Station, National Monument, Royal Palace, Flower Market, Red Light District. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 Amsterdam – Zaanse Schans – Marken – Volendam – Giethoorn – Amsterdam
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join an optional grand fairy tale villages and canals tour (Zaanse Schans & Marken & Volendam & Giethoorn Hobbit Village) for an additional fee of 100 Euros. Our tour begins in Zaanse Schans. This hidden gem of the Netherlands, dating back to the 17th century, still has working old windmills and untouched nature, making it a true open-air museum. Next stop is Marken, an island turned mainland, where we explore before heading to Volendam. Known for its port, characteristic Dutch houses, and traditional costumes, it’s a place that captivates visitors. Enjoy tasting delicious seafood and cheeses and shopping for affordable souvenirs. Our final stop is Giethoorn, considered one of the most beautiful and fairy-tale-like locations in Europe. Since the 1958 filming of "Fanfare," its popularity has grown, attracting over 800,000 tourists annually. After the tour, transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 Amsterdam – Brugge – Ghent – Brussels
After breakfast, we depart for Brussels. En route, optional side tour of the magnificent cities of Brugge & Ghent for an extra 75 Euros. Our first stop is the stunning Brugge, one of Europe’s most visited cities, protected by UNESCO since 1991. With medieval architecture, canals, narrow streets, bridges, historic buildings, and squares, Brugge is a favorite. Afterwards, we visit Ghent, a city with a 1400-year history located where Schelde and Lys rivers meet. Known for its medieval monuments and university, Ghent is an important city of the Middle Ages. After the city tour, we head to Brussels, one of the highlights of Benelux tours. The cosmopolitan city offers many attractions: Royal Palace, Chinese and Japanese houses, Brussels Cathedral, Grand Place, Stock Exchange, Atomium, Manneken Pis statue. After the tour, transfer to the hotel and free time. Overnight stay.
Day 4 Brussels – Paris
After breakfast, depart for Paris, one of the most romantic cities in the world. Upon arrival, sights include Charles de Gaulle and Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Louvre Museum and Pyramid, Etoile Square, Grand Palais and Petit Palais, Concorde Square and Obelisk, French Parliament, Alexandre III Bridge, Seine River, Napoleon’s Tomb, Eiffel Tower. After the tour, transfer to the hotel and free time. Optional extra night tour "Beautiful Lights of Paris" for 30 Euros, featuring illuminated sights such as Champs Elysees, Concorde Square, Louvre Museum, and more. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 5 Paris
After breakfast, guests may join an optional tour of magnificent Paris landmarks & Seine River cruise (Eiffel Tower & Seine Cruise & Montmartre Artists’ Hill & Sacré-Cœur Basilica & Notre Dame Cathedral) for an additional fee of 100 Euros. Starting at the iconic Eiffel Tower, ascend to the second floor for panoramic views. Then, enjoy a cruise on the Seine River to see historic buildings along both banks. Next, take a cable car to Montmartre, the highest point in Paris, home to artists like Picasso, Toulouse-Lautrec, Van Gogh, and others. Visit Sacré-Cœur Basilica, then explore Tertre Square for shopping and portraits. Finally, visit Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1137–1180 by King Louis VII to showcase Paris’s political, economic, and cultural power. After the visit, enjoy a short photo stop before returning to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 Paris – Reims – Metz
After breakfast, depart for Reims, the ancient capital of the Gauls and home of many French kings’ coronations. Highlights include UNESCO-listed Reims Cathedral, Tau Palace, Saint Remi Basilica, and the Gates of Mars. After the city tour, we head to Metz, a captivating city located between Nancy and Luxembourg in the Lorraine region. Recognized in 2019 as the 4th best European destination, Metz features rich history, culture, and architecture, and is on UNESCO’s Tentative List. After the tour, transfer to the hotel for overnight.
Day 7 Metz – Luxembourg
After breakfast, travel to Luxembourg. Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour including Notre Dame Cathedral, Duke’s Palace, Town Hall, and Constitution Square. Dileyen guests can join an optional tour of Trier & Remich & Schengen for 55 Euros, exploring Germany’s oldest city Trier (founded in 15 BC), with highlights such as Porta Nigra, Roman ruins, St. Peter’s Cathedral, and Karl Marx’s birthplace. Next, we visit Remich, known as a tax haven for shopping inexpensive chocolates, coffee, and alcoholic beverages due to Luxembourg’s low tax policies. Finally, stop at Schengen, where the borderless Schengen Agreement was signed, see the monument, and enjoy local wine tasting. Transfer to the hotel for overnight.
Day 8 Luxembourg – Frankfurt – Ankara
After breakfast, depart for Frankfurt. Upon arrival, city tour includes Römerberg Square, Frankfurt Cathedral, and Old Opera House. After the tour, transfer to Frankfurt Airport. After check-in procedures, depart with SunExpress Flight XQ793 at 20:14. Arrival in Ankara Esenboğa Airport at 01:00 local time. End of our tour.