Ankara Ajet with Grand Alps Triangle and Alsace Tour (All Tours and Bernina Express Included) - GVA-GVA

Tour details

Ankara Departure Fly with
                Grand Alpler Triangle and Alsace Tour
       "A mesmerizing journey on Europe's most beautiful route."
                        Switzerland – France – Italy
           Bernina Express and All Tours Included!!!

Geneva – Annemasse – Montreux – Vevey – Lausanne – Bern – Basel – Mulhouse – Alsace - Strasbourg – Colmar – Interlaken – Lauterbrunnen – Lucerne – Zurich - Tirano – Lake Garda – Venice – Outlet – Milan – Turin – Mont Blanc – Annecy

Tour Dates
June 6 / June 27 / July 11 / July 25 / August 8 / August 22 / September 12 / October 24

Day 1: Ankara – Geneva – Annemasse
Meet at Ankara Esenboğa Airport Exit hall front of the Ajet Airlines counter for departure. After ticketing, baggage and passport procedures, we depart from the airport with Ajet Airlines flight VF527 at 14:15 to Geneva. Arrive in Geneva at 16:55. After customs and passport procedures, we leave the airport for a city tour.We travel to Geneva, a city where Switzerland's 4000-year history, culture, science, and nature blend. During the Geneva City Tour, we will see Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc Quay, Rousseau Island, the Jet d’eau Fountain, the English Gardens, and the Flower Clock made of 6,500 flower varieties, as well as the Nations Square with the 12-meter-long broken chair built in memory of those who lost their feet in wars. After the tour, we move on to Annemasse, a city neighboring Geneva, for overnight stay at our hotel.
Dinner: Will be a free time at a location determined by the guide, optional extra.
Accommodation: B&B Hotel Annemasse etc.
Route: Geneva-Annemasse approx. 11 km

Day 2: Annemasse – Montreux – Vevey – Lausanne – Bern - Basel or Mulhouse

After breakfast in our hotel, we begin our tour visiting the Vaud canton in Switzerland, specifically the Montreux or Vevey region. Known for its historical significance from the Swiss-French agreements, offering scenic views of lakes, forests, gardens, and mountains, we have a short break in Montreux by the lake, with palm trees and colorful flowers along the promenade, where you will see the Charlie Chaplin monument, bronze cormorants and fish sculptures in the lake. Our next destination is Lausanne, the city where the treaty that laid the legal foundation of the Turkish Republic after the War of Independence was signed. In Lausanne, we will see the Beau Rivage hotel where the Lausanne Agreement was signed, the Olympic Museum garden, Ouchy Harbor (Le Port d'Ouchy). After sightseeing, we head to Bern, the city with medieval atmosphere and high quality of life in Switzerland, for a panoramic city tour. Then, we will step into the Alsace region. We stay overnight in our hotel in Mulhouse or Basel.

Breakfast: Included at our hotel, included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be a free time at a location designated by the guide, optional extra.
Dinner: Will be a free time at a location designated by the guide, optional extra.
Accommodation: Greet Hotel Mulhouse etc.
Route: Annemasse – Montreux approx. 119 km, Montreux – Lausanne approx. 7 km, Lausanne – Bern approx. 18 km, Bern – Basel approx. 98 km

Day 3: Alsace (Strasbourg – Colmar)

After breakfast at our hotel, we begin our day exploring the most beautiful two cities of the Alsace Region. We will first arrive early in the morning at Colmar to start our tour. Known as "Little Venice," the town’s canals and colorful, flower-adorned traditional wooden houses create a fairy-tale scene, ideal for a leisurely walk and capturing photos. Don’t forget to take a panoramic shot from Pont Saint-Pierre. After exploring the historic center of Colmar, we take a short break for lunch to sample Alsace cuisine, then travel approximately one hour by vehicle to Strasbourg. In the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Grande Île, we view the majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral from outside, then wander through the enchantingly narrow, canal-lined streets of Petite France. We enjoy the panoramic views from Barrage Vauban. After completing this Alsace cultural day, we return to our hotel in Mulhouse or Basel for the night.

Breakfast: Included at our hotel, included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be a free time at a location designated by the guide, optional extra.
Dinner: Will be a free time at a location designated by the guide, optional extra.
Accommodation: Greet Hotel Mulhouse etc.
Route: Mulhouse – Strasbourg approx. 136 km, Strasbourg – Colmar approx. 72 km, Colmar – Mulhouse approx. 43 km

Day 4: Mulhouse or Basel – Interlaken – Lauterbrunnen – Lucerne – Zurich
After breakfast at our hotel, we begin an unforgettable day in the heart of Switzerland. Our first stop is Interlaken, located between two large lakes, Thun and Brienz. Here, we will enjoy a short panoramic tour and witness the striking location amidst the Alps. Next, we visit Lauterbrunnen Valley, famous for its majestic waterfalls—72 waterfalls cascading down steep cliffs. We stop at the Staubbach Falls for photo opportunities. We then proceed to the culturally rich city of Lucerne. In Lucerne, we will see the historic Chapel Bridge and the Reuss River, capturing the scenic beauty of the city. After some free time, we conclude our day with a tour of the Swiss highlights. Our overnight stay will be in Zurich.

Day 5: Zurich – St. Moritz – Scenic Mountain Rail Journey – Tirano – Lake Garda – Venice

After breakfast at our hotel, we will explore Zurich city with a tour that includes Bahnhofstrasse, the world-famous shopping street of 1.4 kilometers lined with luxury fashion and watch boutiques. We will visit the impressive Grossmünster and Fraumünster churches with its stained glass windows from the 19th century, enjoy the lakeside view of Lake Zurich, and see the Limmat River and bridges that connect both sides of the city. We will also visit St. Peter’s Church, which has Europe's largest clock. Then, we board the Bernina Express, one of Europe's most scenic train routes, traveling through alpine landscapes, viaducts, and mountain lakes, arriving in Italy’s Tirano. From Tirano, our tour vehicle will take us to Lake Garda’s Sirmione town, famed for its Scaligero Castle dating back to the 13th century. You will see the historic narrow streets and architecture of this medieval town. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel for overnight stay near Venice.

Day 6: Venice – Outlet Tour – Milan

After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for Venice city center, known as the “City of Canals” and a world-renowned tourism destination. Our tour includes a visit to St. Mark’s Square, and we will see the St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge's Palace, the Grand Canal, and Rialto Bridge with our guide. Those interested can join an optional gondola ride. After the sightseeing, free time is provided before heading to the Outlet for shopping, where you can find hundreds of brands in one place. After shopping, we depart for Milan and transfer to our hotel for the night.

Day 7: Milan – Turin – Mont Blanc – Annemasse

After breakfast at our hotel, we arrive in Milan, known as the capital of fashion, culture, and industry. We will explore Milan city with a tour. The city is famous for its fashion and cuisine, as well as opera and churches. The tour includes walking along the elegant streets and visiting the famous Duomo Cathedral. We will visit Galeria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping arcade, and end with a walk along Buenos Aires Boulevard. Then, we head to Turin. During our panoramic tour, we start from Piazza Castello, surrounded by magnificent structures like Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace) and Palazzo Madama, witnessing its grandeur. We continue our journey with scenic views of Mont Blanc, Europe's highest peak, before arriving in Annemasse for overnight stay in our hotel.

Day 8: Annemasse – Annecy – Geneva – Ankara

After breakfast at our hotel, we visit the “Venice of France”, Annecy, known for its canals and Thiou River that run through the town. Its unique location at the foot of the Alps and the enchanting atmosphere at Lake Annecy charm visitors. During our tour, we will see the Annecy Castle dating back to the 13th century, the St. Maurice Church, and the Palais de l’Isle in the middle of the river, a major attraction for photography lovers. You will have free time at Lake Annecy, the third largest lake in France. Afterwards, we transfer to the airport, and after ticketing and customs procedures, depart with Ajet Airlines flight VF528 at 17:45 to Ankara. Arrive in Ankara at 22:05. We look forward to seeing you on your next trip.

Breakfast: Included at our hotel, included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be a free time at a location designated by the guide, optional extra.
Dinner: Will be a free time at a location designated by the guide, optional extra.
Route: Annemasse – Annecy approx. 43 km, Annecy – Geneva approx. 41 km

Venice Entrance Fee, Vaporetto Fare, Bernina Express Train Ticket, Tourist City Taxes, Checkpoints, Local Guides per person: 160 EUR

Guests agree in advance that they will participate in the organized tours specified in the program, understand that the program's schedule should not be disrupted, and accept that any additional expenses such as guides, museum and site entry fees, city taxes, or audio system usage will be paid directly to the tour officials during travel. Guests are fully informed about these costs.

What's included

* Airfare with Anadolu Jet for Ankara - Geneva - Ankara Economy Class Flights * Local Transportation Services * Professional Turkish-speaking guides * 2 nights accommodation in 3 or 4-star hotels in Annemasse, 2 nights in Mulhouse or Basel, 1 night in Zurich, 1 night in Venice or nearby, 1 night in Milan, totaling 7 nights including breakfast * Customs Duties * Airport taxes and service fees * City tours specified in the program * Geneva tour * Montreux, Vevey, Lausanne Tour * Bern Tour * Alsace (Strasbourg, Colmar) Tour * Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen Tour * Lucerne Tour * Lake Garda Tour * Venice Tour * Designer Outlet Tour * Milan Tour * Turin Tour * Annecy Tour

Not included

* Museum and archaeological site entrance fees. * City taxes * Guided organized tours * All personal expenses * Extra tours * Lunch and Dinner Meals * All travels and tours not specified in the program. * Driver service fee (Per person 10 EUR) * Exit fee for abroad * Overseas travel health insurance