1st Day: Izmir – Cologne – Amsterdam Meeting at SunExpress Airlines check-in counter at the international departures terminal of Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport 3 hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we depart for Cologne at 02:55 on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 902. Arrival at 05:20 local time, and after our vehicle picks us up, we head to Amsterdam. Our city tour begins upon arrival in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, bordered by Germany to the east and Belgium to the south. During our city tour, we will visit places including Dam Square, Central Station, National Monument, Royal Palace, Flower Market, and the Red Light District. After the tour, guests who wish can optionally join the extra Amsterdam's Magnificent Canals tour (30 Euro). How about seeing Amsterdam and its magnificent architecture while cruising on the canals? You will have the opportunity to view Amsterdam from a different perspective while sailing through its over 100 km of canals and 165 channels. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. 2nd Day: Amsterdam – Zaanse Schans – Marken – Volendam – Giethoorn – Amsterdam After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can optionally join the magnificent tale village and water canals (Zaanse Schans & Marken & Volendam & Giethoorn Hobbit Village) tour (100 Euro). Our tour begins in Zaanse Schans. This hidden paradise town of the Netherlands, dating back to the 17th century, is famous for its working historical windmills and unspoiled nature. In the town of Zaanse Schans, with its historic windmills and wooden houses, you will feel as if you are walking in an open-air museum. Our second stop is Marken, a wonderful island that was once an island but later connected to the mainland. After exploring this charming island, we move on to Volendam; known for its harbor, typical Dutch houses, and people in traditional attire, Volendam is a place that immediately captivates visitors. You can enjoy delicious seafood, taste cheeses, and shop for inexpensive souvenirs in this lovely town before heading to our final stop, Giethoorn Hobbit Village. Considered one of the most beautiful spots in the world, Giethoorn is one of the most fairy-tale-like places in Europe. Its popularity skyrocketed after being featured in the 1958 film "Fanfare," attracting over 800,000 tourists annually. After the tour, transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. 3rd Day: Amsterdam – Brugge – Gent – Brussels After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Brussels. Along the way, guests who wish can optionally join the magnificent cities Brugge & Gent tour (75 Euro). Our first stop is the stunning city of Brugge, which is renowned for its beauty and is one of Europe’s most visited cities. Recognized by UNESCO in 1991, Brugge boasts medieval architecture, canals, narrow streets, bridges, historic buildings, and squares, making it a gem of Europe. After exploring this beautiful city, we move on to Gent, known as a place where time stands still. With a history spanning 1400 years, Gent is located at the confluence of the Schelde and Lys rivers, and once was one of the largest and wealthiest cities in the Middle Ages. After the tour in Gent, we continue to Brussels, a key stop in the Benelux tours. Noted for its cosmopolitan structure, this city offers various opportunities to travelers. Upon arrival, we will visit important locations such as the Royal Palace, Chinese and Japanese houses, Brussels Cathedral, city square, Stock Exchange Building, Atomium Monument, and the Manneken Pis statue. After the tour, transfer to the hotel and free time. Overnight at the hotel. 4th Day: Brussels – Paris After breakfast at the hotel, we move towards Paris, one of the world's most romantic cities. Upon arrival in Paris, we will see key sites including Charles de Gaulle and the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Louvre Museum and Pyramid, Place de l'Étoile, Grand Palais and Petit Palais Exhibition Halls, Place de la Concorde and Obelisk, French Parliament Building, Alexandre III Bridge, Seine River, Napoléon's Tomb, and Eiffel Tower. After the tour, transfer to the hotel and free time. In the evening, guests who wish can optionally participate in the magnificent Illuminated Paris tour (30 Euro). Paris is beautiful by day and even more stunning at night. During this tour, you will have the chance to see Champs Elysees, Place de la Concorde, Louvre Museum, and many more boulevards and squares illuminated. 5th Day: Paris After having breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join the optional magnificent Paris Masterpieces & Seine River Boat (Eiffel Tower & Seine River Boat Tour & Montmartre Artist Hill & Sacré-Cœur Basilica & Notre Dame Cathedral) tour (100 Euro). Our first stop will be the symbol of the city, the Eiffel Tower, where you will have the opportunity to see Paris from above by ascending to the second level. Following this, we embark on a boat tour of the Seine River, taking in historical sites along both banks. Afterwards, we ascend Montmartre Hill via cable car, the highest point in Paris, home to notable artists like Pablo Picasso, Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, Dalida, Vincent van Gogh, and Jean Marais. The first sight will be the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, which we will visit closely. Following a short shopping break at the Tertre Square, where you can get your portrait done, we will then visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, a symbol of French history that has become an integral part of Paris's skyline. After viewing this magnificent structure, we’ll take a short photo break. Then, transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. 6th Day: Paris – Reims – Metz After breakfast at the hotel, we set off toward Reims, another beautiful city in France. Reims, the ancient capital of the Gallic people, derives its name from Remes, dating back to the Roman Empire. Known for its unique Gothic architecture, this city has been the site of many French kings' coronations and is the largest city in the Champagne region. During our remarkable tour in Reims, we will see the Reims Cathedral, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991, the Palace of Tau, Saint Remi Basilica, and the Porte de Mars. After the tour, we continue to Metz. Metz, located between Nancy and Luxembourg in the Lorraine region of France, is a charming city, ranking 4th in the 2019 "Best European Destination" contest. With its historical, cultural, and architectural features, Metz is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. After our tour here, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. 7th Day: Metz – Luxembourg After breakfast at the hotel, we head towards Luxembourg. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. We will visit Notre Dame Cathedral, the Ducal Palace, the City Hall, and the Constitution Square. After the tour, guests can choose to join the optional magnificent history and mosaics (Trier & Remich & Schengen) tour (55 Euro). Our first stop is Trier, established by Romans in 15 BC. Known as the oldest city in Germany, located along the Moselle River, Trier features the Porta Nigra, the largest Roman city gate standing north of the Alps, UNESCO World Heritage Roman ruins, St. Peter's Cathedral, the Church of Our Lady, Constantine Basilica, and the birthplace of revolutionary thinker Karl Marx. After our tour in Trier, we move to Remich, known for being the place for the cheapest shopping due to Luxembourg's low tax policies. Finally, we visit Schengen, where the historic agreement allowing free movement between EU member countries was signed, located at the point where Germany, France, and Luxembourg meet. Here you will have the opportunity to taste local wines and see the monument and building where the Schengen Agreement was signed. Afterward, transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. 8th Day: Luxembourg – Düsseldorf – Izmir After breakfast at the hotel, we move to Düsseldorf. A key cultural, artistic, and industrial city in Germany, during our city tour in Düsseldorf we will see the revolving restaurant Rheinturm, Schloss Benrath, a significant place for Germany's greatest thinkers, the shopping street Königsallee, and the lush greenery of Hofgarten. After the tour, we head to Düsseldorf Airport. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we depart to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport at 16:20 on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 989. Arrival at 20:35 local time, marking the end of our tour.