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Direct Departure From Izmir: Grand Benelux & France & Germany Triple 7 Nights – SunExpress, December 26 Departure (New Year Special)
Day 1 Izmir – Düsseldorf- Amsterdam
Meeting at the SunExpress Airlines counter in front of the International Departures terminal of Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport 3 hours before departure. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Düsseldorf on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ958 at 11:40. Upon arrival at 13:15 local time, we proceed to Amsterdam with our vehicle waiting in the area. With our arrival, our Amsterdam city tour begins. During our city tour in Amsterdam, Dam Square, Central Station, National Monument, Royal Palace, Flower Market, and Red Light (Red Light District) are among the places to be visited. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight in Amsterdam or its surroundings.
Day 2 Amsterdam – Zaanse Schans – Marken – Volendam – Giethoorn – Amsterdam
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, guests who wish can join the additional Grand Fairy Tale Villages and Water Canals tour (Zaanse Schans & Marken & Volendam & Giethoorn Hobbit Village) for an extra fee. (110 Euro) Our tour begins with Zaanse Schans town. Zaanse Schans, one of Holland's hidden gem towns, is a famous Dutch town known for its old historic windmills that date back to the 17th century and are still in operation, as well as its untouched nature. With its historic windmills and wooden houses, you will feel like you are strolling through an open-air museum in Zaanse Schans, a town in Holland where you won't find anything similar in the world. The second stop on our tour is Marken. After exploring this wonderful island, which was once an island but later connected to the mainland by filling in the water between it and the land, we head to Volendam. Volendam is a place that immediately captivates visitors with its harbor, characteristic Dutch houses, and people dressed in traditional attire. After spending a pleasant time in this town where you can taste delicious seafood and cheeses and buy affordable souvenirs, our final stop is Giethoorn, the Hobbit Village. Recognized as one of the most beautiful places in the world, Giethoorn is one of Europe's most fairy-tale-like locations. Gaining popularity after the filming of the movie "Fanfare" in 1958, Giethoorn has continued to grow in fame ever since and welcomes over 800,000 tourists annually. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay in Amsterdam or its surroundings.
Day 3: Amsterdam – Bruges – Ghent – Brussels
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we head to Brussels. On the way, guests who wish can join the extra organized Grand Cities Brugge & Gent tour (90 Euro). Our first stop on this tour is Brugge, famous for its magnificent beauty. Today, Brugge is among the most visited cities in Europe and was placed under UNESCO protection in 1991. With its medieval architecture, waterways, narrow streets, bridges, historical buildings, and squares, it has become a gem of Europe. After visiting this beautiful city, we proceed to Ghent, another city where time seems to stand still. Founded at the confluence of the Schelde and Lys rivers, Ghent boasts a history spanning 1,400 years and was one of the largest and wealthiest cities of the Middle Ages. Famous for its medieval monuments and university, after our tour here, we head back to Brussels. As one of the most striking stops on Benelux tours, Brussels stands out for its versatility. Thanks to its cosmopolitan character, the city offers many opportunities for travelers, and we will visit some of its most valuable landmarks. Upon arrival, places we will see include the Royal Palace, Chinese and Japanese Houses, Brussels Cathedral, the Grand Place, the Stock Exchange Building, the Atomium Monument, and the Manneken Pis statue. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight stay in Brussels or its surroundings.
Day 4 Brussels – Paris
After the morning breakfast at the hotel, we head to Paris, one of the world's most romantic cities. Upon our arrival in Paris, the places we will visit include Charles de Gaulle and the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, the Louvre Museum and its Pyramid, Place de l'Étoile, the Grand Palais and Petit Palais exhibition halls, Place de la Concorde and the Obelisk, the French Parliament building, the 3rd Alexandre Bridge, the Seine River, Napoleon's Tomb, and the Eiffel Tower. After our tour, we transfer back to our hotel with free time. In the evening, guests who wish can optionally join the spectacular "Paris Under the Lights" tour (35 Euro). The city of Paris is beautiful both by day and by night. During this tour, you will have the opportunity to see Champs Elysees, Place de la Concorde, the Louvre Museum, and many more boulevards, buildings, and squares illuminated under the lights. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight in Paris or its surroundings.
Day 5 Paris
After the breakfast served at the hotel, guests who wish may join an optional tour titled "Grand Paris Masterpieces & Seine River Cruise (Eiffel Tower & Seine River Cruise & Montmartre Artists' Hill & Sacré-Cœur Basilica & Notre-Dame Cathedral)" for an additional fee of 110 Euro. Our first stop is the Eiffel Tower, the iconic landmark of the city visited by millions of tourists every year. You will have the chance to ascend to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower and enjoy a panoramic view of Paris. Next, we embark on a boat cruise along the Seine River, which divides Paris into two parts. After viewing the historic monuments on both banks of the river, we take the cable car up to Montmartre Hill, the highest point in Paris. This hill, where important artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Dalida, Vincent van Gogh, and Jean Marais left their mark, features the Sacré-Cœur Basilica as the first site to visit. After admiring this magnificent structure up close, we pause at Place du Tertre, where you can shop or have your portrait painted. Following this break, we visit Notre-Dame Cathedral, a symbol of French history and an indispensable part of Paris's skyline. The cathedral was built between 1137 and 1180 under the orders of King Louis VII to showcase Paris's political, economic, and cultural power to the world. After seeing this extraordinary building, we take a short photo break. Then, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay in Paris or its surroundings.
Day 6 Paris – Reims – Metz
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we set off for another beautiful city of France, Reims. Reims is the ancient capital of the Gallic people and its name comes from Remes from that period. With its history dating back to the Roman Empire and its unique Gothic architecture, Reims is the most important and largest city in the Champagne region where many French kings were crowned. During this magnificent tour we will conduct in Reims, the places to be visited include Reims Cathedral, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991, The Palace of Tau, Saint Remi Basilica and La Porte de Mars. After our tour, we set off for Metz. Metz is a charming city located between Nancy and Luxembourg in the Lorraine region of France. Ranked 4th in the "Best European Destination" competition held in 2019, Metz is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List with its historical, cultural and architectural features. After the tour we will do here, transfer to our hotel. Overnight in Metz or its surroundings
Day 7 Metz – Luxembourg
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we set off towards Luxembourg. Upon our arrival, our city tour of Luxembourg begins. Notre Dame Cathedral, the Ducal Palace, the Town Hall, and the Constitution Square are among the places to be visited. After our tour, guests who wish can additionally join the extra "Grand History and Mosaics (Trier & Remich & Schengen)" tour organized for them. (65 Euro) In our tour, our first stop will be Trier, founded by the Romans in 15 BC, which holds the title of Germany's oldest city. Located on the banks of the Moselle River, one of the tributaries of the Rhine, within the Moselle Wine Region surrounded by low red sandstone hills covered with vineyards, our city tour in Trier includes Porta Nigra, the largest Roman city gate standing north of the Alps; Roman Ruins located within a UNESCO World Heritage Site; St. Peter's Cathedral and the Church of Our Lady; the Constantine Basilica; and the birthplace of Karl Marx, the revolutionary thinker considered the father of scientific socialism. After our visit to Trier, we head to the town of Remich, the point where you can shop most cheaply throughout the tour. Due to Luxembourg's low-tax policies and its border location, you can purchase products such as chocolate, coffee, and alcoholic beverages very cheaply here. Finally, we visit Schengen, the point where the borders of Germany, France, and Luxembourg meet, and where the agreement on free movement abolishing passport controls between European Union member states was signed. In this village, one of Europe's important wine regions, you will have the opportunity to taste local wines and see the monument and building where the Schengen Agreement was signed. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay in Luxembourg or its surroundings.
Day 8 Luxembourg – Cologne – Düsseldorf – Izmir
After the breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Cologne. Cologne is one of Germany's most important centers for transportation, culture, science, art, and commerce. During our city tour here, the Gothic Cathedral, the Rhine River, and shopping streets are among the places to visit. After our tour, in Düsseldorf, another major German city known for its culture, art, and industry, we will take a city tour where the rotating restaurant Rheinturm, Schloss Benrath (where some of Germany's most important thinkers were raised), the shopping street Königsallee, and the lush Horfgarten are among the places to visit. After the tour, we transfer to Düsseldorf Airport. Following baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we depart on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ 989 at 18:10, arriving at Izmir Airport at 23:25 local time, concluding our tour.
What's Included
- Airline tickets for the Izmir – Düsseldorf – Izmir route with SunExpress Airlines
- Airport taxes
- Transfers between airport – hotel – airport and intercity transfers
- 7 Nights – 8 Days accommodation with breakfast at 3* hotels
- Tours of Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Luxembourg, Cologne, and Düsseldorf cities
- Professional Turkish-speaking guide service
Not Included
- Visa Fee,
- Exit Tax,
- Travel Health Insurance (15 Euro)
- Extra Tours, Museum and Historical Site Entrance Fees
- Tourist City Taxes + Guide and Driver Tips (100 Euro) – Will be collected by your guide on the first day of the tour.
- Optional driver and guide tips
General Information
Extra Tour Package: 410 Euro instead of 345 Euro
- Magnificent Fairy Tale Villages and Waterways (110 Euro) – Netherlands
- Magnificent Cities Bruges & Ghent (90 Euro) – Belgium
- Magnificent Paris Masterpieces & Seine River Boat (110 Euro) – France
- Magnificent Paris Under the Lights (35 Euro) – France
- Magnificent History and Mosaics (65 Euro) – Germany & Luxembourg
(Children aged 0 – 10 receive a 50% discount on the non-discounted price)
- A passport valid for at least 6 months covering the minimum tour duration is required for this tour.
- Atlas International acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline, and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955.
- During registration, the name, date of birth, and passport number appearing on the passport must be entered into the system. Flight tickets are issued based on this information. Any flight ticket cancellations or changes resulting from incorrect information will be charged to the guests as no-show fees.
- The city where the plane lands may vary. Atlas International cannot be held responsible for time changes made by airlines or any potential delays.
- In group tickets, airline rules apply; according to group ticket regulations, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight also cannot be used.
- The general checked baggage allowance for flights departing from Turkey is 20 kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. On domestic flights within the visited countries, this weight may drop to 15 kg. Rules regarding excess baggage weight/fees are determined by the airlines and are not under the responsibility of Atlas International.
- If there are insufficient participants for the package tour, cancellation will be communicated to the consumer 20 days in advance.
- The tour route specified in the program is an example route, and changes may occur in the actual tour itinerary. City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the arrival time in the city. Tours specified in the programs may be carried out on different days than indicated due to the guide's discretion or any other reason.
- City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the arrival time in the city. Tours specified in the programs may be carried out on different days than indicated due to the guide's discretion or any other reason.
- Extra tours can only be conducted with a minimum participation of 20 people. If participation is lower, they may still be conducted at the guide's discretion, with prices adjusted if necessary. Atlas International cannot be held responsible if these tours or excursions cannot be carried out.
- Extra tours along the route will take place only if at least 10 people from the group participate. Guests who do not wish to participate will be waited for at the rest stop.
- Tours or excursions that are not permitted by local authorities for any reason will not be conducted. Atlas International cannot be held responsible if these tours or excursions cannot be carried out.
- Entrance fees for museums and historical sites are not included in the prices.
- Atlas International reserves the right to change hotel names, provided the star category remains the same.
- All hotel names mentioned in the programs, etc. (and similar), are written as examples to indicate star category and distance. This does not imply that accommodation will be made at the named hotels.
- In triple rooms, an extra bed arrangement applies; the third bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is an additional foldable/extensible bed.
- If children under 18 years old (not considered adults) do not participate in the tour with one or both parents, it is mandatory for them to carry the required consent letters during travel.
- In case of cancellation or changes, the "Atlas International Sales Contract" applies.