Antalya to France & Switzerland & Germany Dream Tour (Holiday Period)

1. DAY ANTALYA-BASEL-STRASBOURG
Meet at Antalya Airport International Departures Terminal at least 3 hours before your flight. After completing ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart on Sun Express Airlines' scheduled *** flight to *** Basel. Arrival time in Basel local time is ***. After passport and ticket procedures, we leave the terminal for our city tour. We head towards Strasbourg. Upon arrival, our panoramic city tour begins. Strasbourg, known for being the place where the French national anthem "La Marseillaise" was written, holds historical significance. It is a city where Alsace culture blends with French architecture. We visit the Notre-Dame Cathedral, which was the tallest structure in the world until 1874, the Rohan Palace, Kleber Square, and the Petit France area decorated with traditional Alsace houses. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel. (Depending on regional density, accommodation may be in surrounding cities such as Mulhouse, Colmar, Strasbourg, Basel, Belfort)

2. DAY STRASBOURG – EGUISHEIM – COLMAR – RIQUEWIHR – STRASBOURG
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish can join an extra tour to Eguisheim & Colmar & Riquewihr (100 Euro). Our first stop is Eguisheim, one of Alsace's charming villages. Strolling through its narrow, picturesque streets, among houses with wooden windows and balconies decorated with colorful geraniums, you'll begin to lose yourself in stories of the past. Since 2003, Eguisheim has been a member of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France" club, and in 2013, it was chosen as France's favorite village. After Eguisheim, we move on to our second stop, Colmar. Known for its colorful houses, flower-lined streets, and overall beauty, Colmar is a captivating city and the starting point of the Alsace wine route. The city’s charm is enhanced by its canals, which are branches of the Rhine River. Its colorful historic buildings dating back to the 1200s are its most distinctive feature. During the city tour, we visit the carnival-like streets, the St. Martin’s Church with stork nests on top, the Rue Marchand (Trader's Street), and the "Petite Venise" area, which means "Little Venice." Our last stop is Riquewhir, the most famous village of Alsace. Its harmonious blend of Alsace-style wooden and concrete houses, with different colors and shapes, makes it a charming city visited by 2 million people annually. In this wonderful city, where history, culture, and nature intertwine, you will want to take endless photos. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel. (Depending on regional density, accommodation may be in surrounding cities such as Mulhouse, Colmar, Strasbourg, Basel, Belfort)

3. DAY STRASBOURG – HEIDELBERG – BADEN-BADEN – STRASBOURG
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish can join an extra tour organized by our guide to Heidelberg & Baden-Baden (85 Euro). No, not all German cities are alike. If you want to see a true German city, Heidelberg, a calm, elegant, and refined city that even Hegel pondered and called the “ideal city” by Goethe, will impress you with its architecture and nature. During the tour, we will see Hauptstrasse, Marktplatz Square, the Old Bridge, and Heidelberg Castle (from the outside). Afterward, we head to Baden-Baden, our second stop. Located near the Germany-France border, Baden-Baden is an elegant and peaceful German city surrounded by nature, offering numerous opportunities including thermal springs, culture-and-art museums, opera, theaters, and even visiting Europe’s most famous casino. The city is also where the Russian writer Dostoevsky set his novel “The Gambler,” based on his own experiences. For this reason, Baden-Baden can also appeal to literature lovers. We transfer to our hotel afterward. Overnight stay at the hotel. (Depending on regional density, accommodation may be in surrounding cities such as Mulhouse, Colmar, Strasbourg, Basel, Belfort)

4. DAY STRASBOURG – SCHAFFHAUSEN RIVER FALLS – ZURICH – LUCERNE – STRASBOURG
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish can join an extra tour organized by our guide to the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen, Zurich, and Lucerne (110 Euro). Our first stop is the Rhine Falls. With a width of 150 meters and a height of 23 meters, it is Europe’s largest waterfall. Surrounded by the magnificent sound of flowing water, we take a walk around the falls. Then we head to Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city. Situated on Lake Zurich and at the foot of the Alps, Zurich attracts millions of tourists every year thanks to its historical background and culture. The city’s history dates back to Neolithic and Bronze Age periods, originally called Turus. During the Roman occupation in the 2nd century AD, the city was known as Turicum. When translated into Swiss German, it is read as "Zuri." Recent data show Zurich as the most livable city in Europe and Switzerland's cultural capital. Upon arrival, we visit Grossmünster, Fraumünster Churches, and the largest clock tower in Europe, St. Peter’s Church, then explore Bahnhofstrasse, the city's main shopping street. Afterwards, we proceed to Lucerne. Here, we see the Lion Monument, built in honor of Swiss soldiers who protected King Louis XVI and his family and were martyred; Chapel Bridge, and enjoy the stunning views of Lake Lucerne. Our tour concludes here, and we transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel. (Depending on regional density, accommodation may be in surrounding cities such as Mulhouse, Colmar, Strasbourg, Basel, Belfort)

5. DAY STRASBOURG – BASEL – ANTALYA
After breakfast at the hotel, the rooms are to be vacated. Free time until the time specified by your guide. Then, transfer to the airport. After completing baggage and ticket procedures, we depart on Turkish Airlines' scheduled *** flight to *** Istanbul. Arrival in *** Antalya Airport and the end of our tour.