Day 1 Istanbul – Cologne – Amsterdam
Meet at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departures Terminal, in front of the Pegasus Airlines counter, 3 hours before the flight. After baggage and ticket procedures, flight with Pegasus Airlines scheduled service to Cologne. Upon arrival, we will depart for Amsterdam with our private bus waiting at the airport. After arrival, panoramic Amsterdam city tour. Our tour includes Dam Square, Royal Palace, Flower Market, Red Light District. Afterwards, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 2 Amsterdam
After breakfast, free time. Then, guests can join the carefully organized Magnificent Netherlands Tour [Amsterdam Canal Boat & Marken & Volendam & Zaanse Schans]. Marken and Volendam villages, Zaanse Schans, cruising on Amsterdam canals and bridges, and visiting a Jewelry factory are included. During the canal tour, we will see the scenery of Amsterdam, called the Venice of the North, with its canals and bridges. Then, we will visit the world-famous diamond factory. "To see the true beauty of Holland, you should go to Volendam," an old fishing village that inspired the song. You will be captivated by your time in the harbor area of Volendam. Next, we visit Marken village. During our visit to the village, you can observe the fishermen's charming small houses and have the opportunity to buy inexpensive souvenirs. Afterwards, we will see Zaanse Schans, a magical village with windmills. After the tour, transfer back to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 3 Amsterdam – Luxembourg
After breakfast, we depart for Luxembourg. On the way, we will visit McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Roermond, one of the region's largest and most advantageous outlets. After free shopping time here, we continue our journey to Luxembourg. Upon arrival, we will do a panoramic evening city tour of Luxembourg. Our tour includes Petrus River Valley, the historic city center and narrow streets listed as UNESCO World Heritage, Constitution Square, city cathedral, and Ducal Palace. Afterwards, we check into the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 4 Luxembourg – Paris
After breakfast, we depart for Paris. Then, guests may join the Reims (Champagne) Tour scheduled along our route. During this magnificent tour in Reims, the most important and largest city of the Champagne region with its ancient history dating back to the Roman Empire and unique Gothic architecture, the coronation ceremonies of many French kings took place. Tour highlights include Reims Cathedral, The Palace of Tau, Saint Remi Basilica, and La Porte de Mars. Afterwards, we continue to Paris. Upon arrival, panoramic city tour. Our tour includes Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees, the Louvre Museum and pyramid, Orsay Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Etoile Square, Napoleon's Tomb, Parliament Building, Pont Alexandre III, the Grand Palace (built for the 1990 industrial fair), and the Petite Palace, Concorde Square with the Guillotine, which was the scene of the French Revolution. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 5 Paris
After breakfast, guests can join the carefully organized Paris Combined Tour [Eiffel Tower & Seine River Cruise & Montmartre Painters' Hill & Sacré-Cœur Basilica & Notre Dame Cathedral & Fragonard Perfume Museum]. During this tour, you will ascend to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower to experience the magic of the city from above. Then, enjoy a one-hour boat tour on the Seine River around the islands. Next, we will take the funicular to Montmartre, the highest and oldest hill in Paris, to visit Sacré-Cœur Basilica. The lively Place du Tertre, famous for painters and bohemian atmosphere, offers free time for shopping or portrait drawing. Then, we will visit the famous Notre Dame Cathedral, a symbol of Paris and featured in many stories, songs, and films. After a photo stop at the moment of Paris' zero point, we return to the hotel. In the evening, guests may join the Paris by Night Tour. After the tour, transfer back to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 6 Paris
After breakfast, free time. Guests may join the carefully organized Magnificent Normandy & Saint-Germain Tour. The first stop is Rouen, a medieval city. Its medieval monuments and architecture will take you back in time. The tour includes Rouen Notre Dame Cathedral, Jean d'Arc Square (Vieux Marché, where Joan of Arc was tried and her symbolic cross is located), Gros-Horloge (Renaissance Clock), The Palace of Justice. Then, we return to Paris. Our last stop is Saint-Germain-des-Prés, a historic and elegant district frequented by famous writers like Ernest Hemingway, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Simone de Beauvoir. The area features world-famous cafes such as Le Bonaparte, Flore, and Les Deux Magots, the oldest café restaurant in the world (*1686) Le Procope, and hosts jazz festivals. During the tour, we will also see Luxembourg Gardens, Victor Hugo's house, Saint-Sulpice Church, Saint-Michel Square, and the oldest church in Paris, Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
*Guests who wish can explore an free day in Paris by visiting Disneyland. Our guide will assist with tickets. Transportation to and from the park is separate.
Day 7 Paris – Brussels
After breakfast, we depart for Brussels. On the way, guests may join the Bruges City Tour, which includes canals, old bridges, UNESCO-protected buildings, and famous chocolates. After the tour, continue towards Brussels. Upon arrival, panoramic city tour. Highlights include the Royal Palace, China and Japan Houses, Grand Place (City Square), Bourse Building, Atomium Monument, Heysel Stadium, and Manneken Pis (the famous squatting boy statue). Afterwards, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 8 Brussels – Düsseldorf – Istanbul
After breakfast, transfer to Brussels Airport depending on flight time. After completing baggage and check-in procedures, flight with Pegasus Airlines scheduled service to Istanbul. Arrival in Istanbul, and end of our tour.
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HOTEL CATEGORY |
3 AND 4 STAR HOTELS |
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Amsterdam |
Utrecht, Almere, Amersfoort, and Alkmaar regions |
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Luxembourg |
Hotels within 10 – 20 km. radius of the center |
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Paris |
Saint-Denis, Aulnay-sous-Bois, Roisny-sous-Bois, and Orly regions |
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Brussels |
Hotels within 10 – 20 km. radius of the center |
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DEPARTURE |
ARRIVAL |
FLIGHT CODE |
DIRECTION |
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ISTANBUL SAW – COLOGNE CGN |
09:50 |
12:10 |
PC1011 |
GOING |
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DUSSELDORF DUS – ISTANBUL SAW |
17:10 |
21:20 |
PC1004 |
RETURN |
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