Direct Departure from Ankara: Grand Dream Triangle Germany - France - Switzerland, 4 Nights - with SunExpress, 16 November (November Midterm Special)

Day 1 Ankara – Frankfurt – Strasbourg

Meeting in front of the SunExpress Airlines counter at the international departures terminal of Ankara Esenboğa Airport 3 hours before the flight. Following the baggage, ticket and passport procedures, departure for Frankfurt at 07.00 on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 792. After arriving in Frankfurt at 08.50 local time, our city tour of Frankfurt begins with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. During our city tour of this city, which attracts attention with its rich cultural heritage and modern lifestyle, Römer Square (Römerberg) and Goethe Haus, the house where Goethe was born (from the outside), are among the places to be seen. After our tour here, departure for Strasbourg with our waiting vehicle. As you explore Strasbourg, one of the most beautiful cities in France and the pearl of the Alsace region, you will feel as though you are traveling through history in Europe’s largest cobblestoned medieval neighborhoods. It is a place well worth seeing with its nature and historical buildings reminiscent of a land of fairy tales, wooden houses, medieval churches, cathedrals and numerous works of art. Strasbourg also has historical significance as the place where the French national anthem “La Marseillaise” was written, and appears as a city where Alsace culture is blended with French architecture. During our city tour, Strasbourg Cathedral, Rohan Palace, Kleber Square and the Petit France district decorated with traditional Alsatian Houses are also among the places to be seen. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or its surroundings.
 

Day 2 Strasbourg – Eguisheim – Colmar – Kaysersberg – Riquewihr – Strasbourg

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the Magnificent Fairy-Tale Villages of Alsace (Eguisheim & Colmar & Kaysersberg & Riquewihr) tour, organized as an optional extra. (110 Euros) On our tour, during which we will want to take photographs at every opportunity from beginning to end, the first place we will visit is Eguisheim. Named the “Favorite French Village” in 2013, Eguisheim is a village where history and nature dance together. Its colorful houses, reflecting the typical architecture of the Alsace region, create Eguisheim’s postcard-like appearance. After our tour, we depart for Colmar, famous for its medieval historical buildings, Gothic-style churches and colorful houses. While walking through Colmar’s remarkably well-preserved streets, St. Martin Cathedral, built entirely of pink stones, Little Venice, which resembles the Italian city of Venice with its small canals, Maison Pfister, one of Colmar’s oldest houses, and Maison des Tetes, a Renaissance building decorated with faces, are among the places to be seen.  Our third stop on the tour is Kaysersberg. Kaysersberg is a fascinating part of the Alsace region as a medieval town in France. It is famous for its colorful houses, narrow streets and historic texture. In particular, the Château de Kaysersberg castle, dating from the 13th century, is one of the town’s most prominent landmarks. The Sainte-Croix Church, located in the center of the city, draws attention with its Gothic architecture. After visiting here, we proceed to our final stop, Riquewihr, one of the most enchanting cities of Alsace, with numerous half-timbered houses that give the city its charm. This historic village fascinates its visitors with its old houses decorated with colorful flowers, narrow streets and medieval character surrounded by ramparts. During our tour, we will also see the remains of Riquewihr Castle and feel the medieval atmosphere by walking along the village’s old ramparts. After our tour, transfer to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or its surroundings.
 

Day 3 Strasbourg – Heidelberg – Baden Baden – Outlet Center – Strasbourg

After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the Magnificent German Duo (Heidelberg & Baden Baden & Outlet Center) tour, organized as an optional extra. (110 Euros) Our first stop on the tour is Heidelberg. While the streets, squares and buildings of this city make you feel the Middle Ages at every corner, they will take you on a journey through time. A calm, elegant and refined city, Heidelberg will welcome you with the harmony of its architecture and colors. During our city tour here, Hauptstrasse, Marktplatz Square, the Old Bridge and Heidelberg Castle are among the places to be seen. After our tour, our second stop is Baden Baden, a natural haven rich in oxygen, a center of culture and art, a spa destination and even home to one of Europe’s most famous casinos, offering countless opportunities. After visiting Baden Baden, a unique overseas travel route that has inspired many famous writers and composers, we give free time at the outlet center, where many famous brands are gathered together. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
 

Day 4 Strasbourg – Schaffhausen Rhine Falls – Zurich – Lucerne – Strasbourg

After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the Magnificent Schaffhausen Rhine Falls and Swiss Cities (Rhine Falls & Zurich & Lucerne) tour, organized as an optional extra. (130 Euros) Our first stop on the tour, the natural wonder Rhine Falls, is Europe’s largest waterfall, with a width of 150 meters and a height of 23 meters. Embraced by the powerful arms of the Rhine River, this place is a paradise where you will find peace while watching the dance of the deep blue waters. After our enchanting walk, with the power of the water and its impressive scenery, our second stop is Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city, which welcomes millions of visitors every year with its historic center, striking Gothic-style churches and historic buildings. After seeing the Grossmünster and Fraumünster Churches and St. Peterskirche, Europe’s largest clock tower church, we tour Bahnhofstrasse, considered the city’s shopping center. After our tour, we go to Lucerne, a historic city located in central Switzerland, at the foot of the Alps. In this enchanting city, after seeing the Lion Monument, built in memory of the 800 Swiss soldiers who were martyred while protecting King Louis XVI and his family, the Chapel Bridge and the magnificent view of Lake Lucerne, we conclude our tour and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Strasbourg or its surroundings.
 

Day 5 Strasbourg – Stuttgart – Ankara

After breakfast, check-out and departure for Stuttgart Airport as indicated by our guide. Following the baggage, ticket and passport procedures, departure for Ankara at 14.25 on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 791. Arrival at 19.35 local time and the end of our tour.