'Alsace & Germany & Switzerland Tour | Fairy Tale Villages from Strasbourg | 4 Nights 5 Days'
Our tour starts from Adana Airport. After arriving in Stuttgart, a transfer is made to Strasbourg.
As part of the program, a panoramic city tour of Strasbourg is conducted.
Guests wishing can optionally join the:
• Alsace Villages (Eguisheim – Colmar – Riquewihr)
• Heidelberg & Baden Baden
• Rhine Falls – Zurich – Lucerne
tours.
Accommodation is in 3* hotels in the Alsace region for 4 nights with breakfast included.
Lunch and dinner are not included in the price.
At Çukurova Airport's International Departures Terminal, we will meet with our esteemed guests at least 3 hours before the flight. After completing ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Stuttgart with Sun Express Airlines. Arrival in Stuttgart. After passport and ticket procedures, we will head to Strasbourg. Strasbourg, which holds historical significance as the place where the national anthem “La Marseillaise” was written, presents itself as a city where Alsace culture is blended with French architecture. We will explore the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Strasbourg, which held the title of the world’s tallest building until 1874, as well as the Rohan Palace, Kleber Square, and the Petit France area adorned with traditional Alsace houses. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight in our hotel. (Depending on the area's density, accommodation may take place in surrounding cities such as Mulhouse, Colmar, Strasbourg, Basel, Belfort.) Lunch: Will be taken extra. Dinner: Will be taken extra. Currencies: Germany - France - Euro Flight departure times may vary depending on the date. Detailed information will be provided after the reservation.
After breakfast at the hotel, there will be free time. Guests who wish can join the optional tour to Eguisheim, Colmar & Riquewihr (100 Euro). Our first stop on the tour will be Eguisheim, one of the charming villages of Alsace. As you wander through its narrow, pretty streets and between houses adorned with beautiful colorful geraniums hanging from wooden windows and balconies, 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 was selected as the "Favorite Village of the French" in 2013. After our tour of Eguisheim, we will move on to our second stop, Colmar. With its colorful houses, flower-adorned streets, and captivating beauty, Colmar is one of the most enchanting cities and holds great significance as the starting point of the Alsace wine route. The canals that enhance Colmar's beauty are branches of the Rhine River. The historic buildings along the river, dating back to the 1200s, are the city's most distinctive and notable features. During our tour in Colmar, we will explore its carnival-like streets, visit St. Martin's Cathedral, which has large stork nests on it, Rue Marchand (Merchant Street), and the area known as "Petite Venise," meaning “Little Venice.” Our last stop on the tour will be Riquewihr, known as the most famous village in Alsace. The harmony of the half-timbered houses and concrete two-story buildings, with their differing colors and styles, attracts 2 million visitors each year to this charming town, which is home to 1,200 residents. You will be unable to resist taking photos in this wonderful town that blends history, culture, and nature. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. (Depending on the area's occupancy, accommodation may take place in surrounding cities, such as Mulhouse, Colmar, Strasbourg, Basel, Belfort.) Breakfast: Included at the hotel. Lunch: Will be extra. Dinner: Will be extra. Currency: France – Euro
After having breakfast at the hotel, free time is provided. Guests who wish can participate in the Heidelberg & Baden Baden tour organized by our guide for an extra charge of 85 Euro. No, not all German cities resemble each other. If you want to see a real German city, Heidelberg, where Hegel walked contemplating and which Goethe called the ideal city, will greet you with the harmony of its architecture and nature. Upon our arrival, we will visit places such as Hauptstrasse, Marktplatz Square, the Old Bridge, and Heidelberg Castle (from the outside) during our tour. After our tour, we will head to our second stop, Baden Baden. This elegant and aesthetic German city, located near the Germany-France border, offers countless opportunities from spas to cultural-art museums, operas, theaters, and even to visit Europe's most famous casino. The famous Russian writer Dostoevsky set parts of his novel "The Gambler" in this city, making it attractive to literature lovers as well. After our tour, transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel. (Depending on regional density, accommodation may take place in nearby cities such as Mulhouse, Colmar, Strasbourg, Basel, Belfort.) Breakfast: Included at the hotel. Lunch: Will be extra. Dinner: Will be extra. Currencies: France - Euro.
After the breakfast at the hotel, there will be free time. Guests who wish can join the **extra arranged** **Schaffhausen Rhine Falls & Zurich & Lucerne tour (110 Euro)** organized by our guide. Our first stop will be Rhine Falls. After a walk around Europe's largest waterfall, which has a width of 150 meters and a height of 23 meters, we will head to Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland. Located by Lake Zurich and at the foothills of the Alps, Zurich hosts millions of tourists every year due to its historical background and culture. The city's history dates back to the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, and its name comes from Turus. During the Roman occupation in the 2nd century AD, the city was named Turicum. When this name is translated into Swiss German, it is read as "Zurich." According to the latest data, Zurich is considered the most livable city in Europe and is also referred to as Switzerland's cultural capital. Upon arrival, we will see Grossmünster and Fraumünster churches, along with St. Peterskirche, the largest clock tower in Europe, and then we will explore Bahnhofstrasse, the city's shopping center. After the tour, we will proceed to Lucerne. In this enchanting city, we will see the Lion Monument, dedicated to the 800 Swiss soldiers who were killed while protecting King Louis XVI and his family, the Chapel Bridge, and the magnificent views of Lake Lucerne before concluding our tour and transferring back to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel. (Depending on the area's occupancy, accommodation may take place in surrounding cities, such as Mulhouse, Colmar, Strasbourg, Basel, or Belfort). **Breakfast:** Included at the hotel. **Lunch:** Will be taken extra. **Dinner:** Will be taken extra. **Currencies:** France - Euro, Switzerland - Franc
In the morning, breakfast will be taken at our hotel, followed by checking out of the rooms. Free time until the hour specified by your guide. Then, transfer to the airport. After your luggage and ticket procedures, you will depart for Çukurova with Sun Express Airlines. Arrival at Çukurova Airport and the end of our tour.
- Flight ticket for the scheduled flight from Çukurova (COV) to Stuttgart - Çukurova (COV)
- Airport taxes and service fees
- Transfers from the airport to the hotel and intercity transfers
- 4-night, 5-day accommodation with breakfast in 3-star hotels
- Strasbourg city tours
- Turkish-speaking Tour Leader service
- Mandatory Travel Insurance (Professional liability insurance).
- Schengen visa
- All personal expenses and hotel extras.
- Foreign departure tax (It is recommended to make the payment to the relevant banks before the travel date and keep the receipt with you during the trip.)
- Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites
- Lunch and dinner
- Extra tours not included in the program
- Tips for the driver and guide
- City taxes (Paid directly at the hotel reception.)
- Any services not explicitly stated as included above and in the program
• A passport valid for at least 6 months
• A valid Schengen visa
• Comfortable walking shoes (important for cobbled streets)
• Weather-appropriate jacket/light raincoat (Alsace & Switzerland can be cool)
• A small daily backpack
• Powerbank
• Personal medications and prescriptions
• Sunglasses
• International departure tax receipt
• Credit card or Euro + Swiss Franc for Switzerland