Ankara to Mega Benelux & Paris & Cologne & Colmar Tour with Ajet Airways

1. Day ANKARA – COLOGNE We will check in with our luggage, pass through passport control and complete check-in procedures at Ankara Esenboğa Airport Departure Hall 3 hours prior to departure. Then, on AJET Airlines' direct and scheduled flight VF517, departing at 22:10, we fly to Cologne. Upon arrival at Cologne Airport at 00:55 local time, our private bus waiting for us will transfer us to the hotel. Check-in to the rooms and free time for rest. 2. Day COLOGNE – (Amsterdam Icons Tour) – AMSTERDAM After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we head to Amsterdam. Upon arrival in Amsterdam, during the free time in the city center, guests may optionally join the additional Amsterdam Icons Tour (€55). Our tour includes Dam Square, the Royal Palace, and Central Station. We will explore local neighborhoods, canals, and narrow streets by walking, and visit world-famous streets. After the free time, we transfer to our hotel in the Amsterdam region. Check-in and free time to relax. 3. Day AMSTERDAM – (Fairytale Villages & Windmills Tour) – (Giethoorn Hobbit Village Tour) After breakfast, we have a full day of free time. During this time, guests can optionally join the Fairy Tale Villages & Windmills Tour (€80). We visit Volendam, a fishing village with well-maintained houses, and enjoy a walking tour along the waterfront lined with restaurants and cafes. Then, we move to Zaandam, a city on the Zaan River, known for its modern shopping, traditional green Zaan houses, and being the first location of McDonald's in the Netherlands. After a tour and free time in Zaandam, we head to Zaanse Schans, famous for its windmills, museums, nature, and culture. We see windmills used for paint and oil production and local crafts like wooden clogs. The tour includes entrance fees, but the Zaanse Schans museum entrance is optional (€15). Afterward, we offer free time, during which guests may join an optional Giethoorn Hobbit Village Tour (€65). In Giethoorn, known as the "Land of Tales," with its peaceful atmosphere and canals, we explore the area. Optional boat rides (€10) allow visitors to see the charming houses that resemble hobbit homes. After the tour, we return to our hotel in Amsterdam. 4. Day AMSTERDAM – BRUSSELS – (Bruges Tour) – PARIS After breakfast and check-out, we head to Brussels. Brussels, home to many institutions related to Belgium, the European Union, and NATO, is known for protecting many historical artifacts. After the city tour, we proceed to Paris. En route, guests may optionally join the Bruges Tour (€50), a city known as "Venice of the North" due to its houses and canals. Its medieval architecture, colorful houses, churches, statues, and cobblestone streets create a fairy-tale environment. After the tour, we continue to Paris. Upon arrival in the Paris area, check-in to the hotel and free time for rest. 5. Day PARIS – (Paris Highlights & Seine River Cruise) – (Paris Icons Tour) After breakfast, guests can enjoy a full day free. Those interested can join an optional Paris Highlights and Seine River Cruise (€85). Our first stop is the Eiffel Tower, built by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Universal Exposition, now an iconic symbol of Paris. We may visit the second floor for panoramic views (additional fee €23, optional). Then, we take a boat cruise on the Seine River, which flows through Paris and is 776 km long, dividing the city. During the cruise, we see many famous buildings and 37 bridges. Afterward, we visit Invalides Square, the Lady Diana Memorial, Palais Royal, and the French National Theatre. Then, a visit to the Perfume Museum showcasing France’s unique fragrances. We also have free time at the BENLUX Store for shopping. Later, optional visit to the Louvre Museum (€33, additional). In the evening, optional Paris Icons Tour (€65) takes us to Montmartre, the highest point in Paris, known as "Painters’ Hill," with the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and artist square, where you can have your portrait drawn, and enjoy free time. 6. Day PARIS – OUTLET – (Disneyland Tour or Local Neighborhoods & Luxembourg Gardens Tour) – METZ After breakfast and check-out, we go to the outlet shopping tour. Guests may also join the optional Local Neighborhoods & Luxembourg Gardens Tour (€35), visiting Saint Michel, St. Germain, and the Luxembourg Gardens with colorful flowers, sculptures, and scenic lakes. Afterward, we reach the outlet center for shopping. Those who wish can join the Disneyland Tour (€130 one-park ticket or €150 two-park ticket; prices may vary based on availability, reservations recommended), enjoying a full day of unlimited entertainment at Disneyland. Participants will be taken to the RER train station during departure; at the end of the day, they will be picked up from the Disneyland area or the park entrance. Travel to Metz area hotel, check-in, and free time. 7. Day METZ – (Strasbourg Tour) – COLMAR – LUXEMBOURG After breakfast and check-out, we tour Metz, a medieval city built where the Moselle and Seille rivers meet. Then, we head to Colmar. En route, guests may optionally join the Strasbourg Tour (€50), a fairy-tale city at the border of Germany and Switzerland, home to the European Parliament. We tour the historic center, see Gutenberg Square and Statue, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Kammerzell House. Afterward, we continue to Colmar, known for its Old Customs House, Pfister House, colorful houses along the Rhine, and Petite Venise neighborhood. The city’s unique setting offers shopping and sightseeing opportunities. After the tour, we proceed to Luxembourg, check-in to the hotel, and enjoy free time. 8. Day LUXEMBOURG – COLOGNE – ANKARA After breakfast and check-out, we explore Luxembourg, the world’s leading country in per capita income, with the UNESCO World Heritage-listed capital, Luxembourg City, a European Capital of Culture twice. Then, we head to Cologne, a historic German city on the Rhine, famous for its Gothic Cathedral, Hochenzollern Bridge, Kaiser Wilhelm II Monument, and medieval structures. After a city tour and free time, we depart for Cologne Airport for our return flight. Check-in, luggage procedures, and passport control are completed, then AJET Airlines’ direct and scheduled flight VF518 departs at 01:55 to Ankara. Arriving at Ankara Esenboğa Airport at 06:20 local time, our tour ends.