Benelux and Germany Germany, Netherlands, Belgium Tour - with THY

Day 1 | Istanbul – Cologne – Amsterdam | Thursday

Meet at Istanbul Airport at the departure terminal in front of Turkish Airlines counter at 04:10. After ticketing, baggage, and passport procedures, we will board Turkish Airlines flight TK1671 departing at 07:10 to Cologne. Arrive at Cologne Bonn Airport at 09:30 local time. After passport and baggage procedures, we will depart from the airport with our vehicle to start the panoramic Cologne city tour. Founded in 50 BC by the Roman Empire along the Rhine River, formerly known as Kolonya, now called Cologne, is an important German city known for many historical structures. Our tour includes the impressive Cologne Cathedral, Hochenzollern Bridge, and Emperor Wilhelm II Monument. After this tour, we head towards Amsterdam. After approximately 3.5 hours of travel, we start the panoramic Amsterdam city tour. Upon arrival in the city center, we will get off the vehicle and walk around; in our tour of Amsterdam's heart, Dam Square, Central Train Station, Red Light District, Royal Palace, Flower Market, and the famous shopping street Kalverstraat are among the sights to see. At the end of the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Upon arrival, check-in and settle into our rooms. Overnight at our hotel in Amsterdam.

Day 2 | Amsterdam | Friday [K]

After breakfast at our hotel, free time. Guests who wish can participate in the optional Marken, Volendam, and Giethoorn tour organized by our guide. Overnight at our hotel in Amsterdam.

→ Marken, Volendam, and Giethoorn tour | 120 EUR adults - 90 EUR children (ages 04-11.99)

In our tour, we will first visit the old fishing village of Volendam. Strolling along the harbor area where traffic is restricted, we will explore the colorful two-story historic houses, souvenir and especially cheese shops, and charming cafes and restaurants. From there, we will move to Marken, a small island-based village. While walking through the village, we will visit a “Marken House” overlooking the harbor. This small house was furnished as a Marken fisherman family lived until 1932, displaying period furniture and decor. Inside the village, we will also visit a shop demonstrating how traditional Dutch wooden clogs are made, with hundreds of colorful clogs for sale. Then, we proceed to Giethoorn, known as the “Venice of the Netherlands.” With its narrow canals and lush surroundings, resembling a postcard or a fairy-tale film set, Giethoorn will enchant us as we explore by boat (subject to availability) and walk along its paths. After this very enjoyable and experiential tour, we return to Amsterdam and our hotel.

Day 3 | Amsterdam – Bruges – Brussels | Saturday [K]

After breakfast at our hotel, we will check out and proceed to the medieval city of Bruges, which has preserved its architecture from the Middle Ages without any damage during World War II; it is famous for lace and tapestries. Upon arrival after approximately 3 hours of travel, we will start our panoramic Bruges city tour by foot. Walk around Bruges' center, with its colorful houses, various cafes and restaurants, and the prominent Belfry Tower. We will see the Market Square, lace and craft shops, shops selling fries, chocolates, waffles, canals intertwined with the city, bridges, swans, and then have free time. Afterward, we will meet as instructed and transfer by vehicle to Brussels and our hotel. After approximately 1 hour, we will arrive at our hotel, check-in, and settle into our rooms. Overnight in Brussels.

Day 4 | Brussels – Istanbul | Sunday [K]

After breakfast at our hotel, we will check out and start the panoramic Brussels city tour. The tour includes the Royal Palace, China and Japan Houses, Atomium Monument, Heysel Stadium, Grand-Place city square, Borsa Building, and Mannequin Pis (the urinating boy statue). After the tour, we will proceed to Brussels Airport. After ticketing, baggage, and passport procedures, we will fly back to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1946 departing at 16:15. Arrive at Istanbul Airport at 20:45 local time, marking the end of our tour. We look forward to our next exclusive and enjoyable trip together.

Abbreviations: [K] = Breakfast, [Ö] = Lunch, [A] = Dinner