New Year Grand Alps Triangle and Alsace Tour ZRH-ZRH Agent 26277

28 December 2026 – 3 January 2027 | 6 Nights, 7 Days
Tour details
             NEW YEAR
                 Grand Alps Triangle and Alsace Tour

            With Ajet
                    "A magical journey on Europe's most beautiful route."
                    Switzerland – France – Italy
                 Bernina Train and All Tours Included !!!
 
Basel – Alsace - Strasbourg – Colmar – Basel - Tirano - Milano – Torino – Mont Blanc – Annecy - Annemasse  - Geneva – Montreux – Vevey – Lausanne – Bern– Mulhouse –– Interlaken - Lauterbrunnen – Lucerne – Zurich – Rhine Falls - Stein am Rhein
 
Tour Dates
December 28
 
Day 1 Istanbul - Zurich – Basel
Meeting in front of the AJET Counter at the International Departures Terminal, Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Zurich on one of Ajet Airlines' limited flights. Upon arrival in Zurich, after passport, baggage, and customs procedures, we meet our guide and transfer to our tour bus. We conduct a city tour in BASEL, known as the Cultural Capital of Switzerland. You can take a lunch break at the cafes and restaurants located in the narrow streets of Basel. The historic streets built along the river will leave you in awe. You can travel through historical eras in the city by following Erasmus, Hans Holbein, Jacob Burchardt, and Paracelsus. We do not forget to take a photo stop in front of the Red and Ornate Town Hall and the Cathedral. After completing our tour in Basel, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Dinner: To be taken separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Basel, Mulhouse or surroundings. Greet Hotel Mullhouse etc.
Route: Zurich – Basel 143 km

Day 2 Alsace (Strasbourg – Colmar)
After having breakfast at our hotel, to experience the two most beautiful cities of the Alsace Region in a single day, we first reach Colmar early in the morning and start our tour. In the fairy-tale atmosphere created by the canals of the area known as "Little Venice" (Petite Venise) and the colorful, flower-decorated traditional wooden houses surrounding them, you can enjoy a pleasant walk and feel the soul of the town. Especially, do not forget to take panoramic photos from Pont Saint-Pierre. After exploring the historic center of Colmar, we take a short break for lunch to taste the flavors of Alsace cuisine, and then continue by vehicle for about an hour to Strasbourg. Continuing our tour, we admire the grandeur of the Gothic masterpiece Notre-Dame Cathedral from the outside in the historic center Grande Île listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Then, we get lost in the Petite France district, the most enchanting part of the city, surrounded by canals and narrow streets and filled with traditional Alsace houses. We enjoy the panoramic city view from Barrage Vauban. After completing a day of Alsace culture, we return to our hotel with our tour bus. Overnight at our hotel in Mulhouse or Basel.
Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel, included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: To be taken separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Greet Hotel Mullhouse etc.
Route: Mulhouse-Strasbourg 136 km, Strasbourg-Colmar 72 km, Colmar-Mulhouse 43 km  
 

 
 
Day 3 Basel - St. Moritz – By Train – Tirano – Milan
After having breakfast at our hotel, we depart from our hotel for the train journey. Starting from St. Moritz, boarding the Bernina Train, one of the most impressive railway routes in the Alps, our journey is completed with a scenic trip among Alpine landscapes, viaducts, and mountain lakes reaching Tirano in Italy. Boarding our tour vehicle waiting for us in Tirano, we arrive at the city center of Milan, accepted as the capital of Fashion, Culture, and Industry, and conduct our Milan City Tour. Milan, the City of Industry and Fashion, also stands out with its cuisine, opera, and churches. During our Milan City Tour; walking through the stylish streets of the city, we arrive at the famous Duomo Square. In the square, we see the Duomo Cathedral, one of the most important and architecturally magnificent works of Italy. We conclude our visit in Milan by exploring the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II Shopping Mall and shopping on the famous Buenos Aires Avenue. Free time is given at the end of the tour, followed by transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Note: Train changes may occur on similar routes on the train line.
Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel, included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: To be taken separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Accommodation: BB Hotel Cassano etc.
Route: Zurich-St.Moritz 290 km, Tirano-Garda 135 km, Como-Milan 49 km
 
Day 4 Milan – Turin - Mont Blanc – Annecy - Annemasse
After having breakfast at our hotel, we head to Turin. In the panoramic tour we will conduct; we start from Piazza Castello. This square, which houses magnificent structures such as Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace) and Palazzo Madama around it, witnesses the splendor of the House of Savoy. Afterward, continuing our journey under the magnificent natural landscape, sharing the border of France, Switzerland, and Italy, alongside the view of the peak of the Alps known as the roof of Europe, Mont Blanc Mountain, we arrive in Annecy. Known as the "Venice of France," Annecy has earned this title thanks to the canals passing through it and the Thiou River. Its extraordinary location at the foot of the Alps and the enchanting atmosphere by the shores of Annecy Lake captivate its visitors. During our visit, we will see important structures panoramically, such as the Château d'Annecy (Annecy Castle) built in the 17th century and restored in 1947, the historic St. Maurice Church, and especially the unique Palais de l'Isle famous for its location in the middle of the river, which is a magnet for photography enthusiasts. Free time by the shore of Annecy Lake, the third largest lake in France. Afterwards, we arrive in Annemasse. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel, included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: To be taken separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Accommodation: B&B Hotel Annemasse etc.
Route: Milan-Turin 142 km, Turin-Annemasse 293 km
 
 
Day 5 Annemasse – Geneva - Montreux – Vevey – Lausanne – Bern - Zurich
After breakfast at our hotel, we head to Geneva, one of the world's magnificent cities where 4,000 years of history, culture, science, and nature of Switzerland converge. In our Geneva City Tour, places to see include Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc Promenade, Rousseau Island, the Jet d'Eau Fountain, a symbol of Geneva that can rise up to 140 meters, English Gardens, the Flower Clock made from 6,500 flower species, and Nations Square where the broken chair monument stands, weighing 5.5 tons and 12 meters long, erected in memory of those who lost their legs due to landmines in war. Afterwards, we move to Montreux (or Montrö) located in the Vaud canton, specifically the Vevey Region. After a short break in Montreux, which left its mark on our memory with the Conventions of Lausanne, offering different beauties with vineyards, the lake, and mountain views behind it, we are in Vevey, where you will greatly appreciate the palm trees and colorful flowers decorating the beach, the Charlie Chaplin monument, and the bronze fork and mermaid statues found in the lake. The last stop of the day is the city of Lausanne, where the treaty establishing the international legal basis of the Republic of Turkey was signed after the War of Independence. In our Lausanne Tour, after visiting the Beau Rivage hotel where the Lausanne Treaty was signed, the garden of the Swiss Olympic Museum (the most visited museum in Switzerland), and the Ouchy Port Area (Le Port d'Ouchy), we move to Bern, a city with a medieval atmosphere and high quality of life in Switzerland. After the panoramic city tour in Bern, we head to Zurich. Overnight at our hotel in Zurich.
Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel, included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: To be taken separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Greet Hotel Mullhouse etc.
Route: Geneva – Montreux 119 km, Montreux-Vevey 7 km, Vevey-Lausanne 18 km, Lausanne-Bern 109 km, Bern-Zurich 121 km  

Day 6 Zurich - Interlaken – Lauterbrunnen – Lucerne - Zurich
After having breakfast at our hotel, we conduct our Zurich City Tour. In our Zurich visit, places to see include the 1.4-kilometer-long Bahnhofstrasse, filled with shops of world-famous fashion and watch brands; the twin towers of the city's most impressive structures, the Grossmünster (Great Minster); the Fraumünster, attracting tourists with its stained glass windows dating back to the 19th century; the shore of Lake Zurich, Switzerland's fifth largest lake, popular among both travelers and locals; the Limmat River flowing through the city and the bridges connecting its two banks; and towards the riverbank, the church of St. Peterskirche, home to Europe's largest clock. To spend a busy but unforgettable day in the heart of Switzerland, we continue our day. Your next stop will be the adventure capital Interlaken, located between two large lakes (Thun and Brienz). Here, we will feel the energy of the city with a short panoramic tour and witness this striking location in the middle of the Alps. Then, we set off towards the Lauterbrunnen Valley, known as one of the most beautiful valleys in the world, famous for its 72 waterfalls cascading from steep cliffs. Here, at the bottom of the valley, we see the famous Staubbach Falls, take a photo stop, and get enchanted by this breathtaking natural wonderland. We move to Lucerne, one of Switzerland's culturally and historically rich cities. In Lucerne, we witness the postcard beauty of the city by visiting the historic Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke), the oldest wooden bridge in Europe, and the banks of the Reuss River. After a short free time, we conclude our tour and our day with popular tourist spots in Switzerland. Overnight at our hotel in Zurich.
Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel, included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: To be taken separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Accommodation: BB Hotel Rumlang etc.
Route: Zurich-Interlaken 119 km, Interlaken-Lauterbrunnen 12 km, Lauterbrunnen-Lucerne 78 km, Lucerne-Zurich 52 km
 
 
Day 7 Zurich - Stein am Rhein - Rhine Falls – Istanbul
After having breakfast at our hotel, our first stop is the Rhine Falls, Europe's largest waterfall, where millions of tourists flock every year to Schaffhausen to see the wild waters of the Rhine River, 150 meters wide and 23 meters deep. After completing our waterfall tour, our next stop will be Stein am Rhein, one of Switzerland's most beautiful towns, with a history extending back to the Middle Ages, where its facade, protruding windows, fresco-decorated wooden houses, and traffic-free antique streets have been very well and carefully preserved. Afterwards, we transfer to Zurich Airport at the time specified by our guide. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul on one of Ajet Airlines' limited flights. Arrival in Istanbul. Hope to see you on your next journey...
Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel, included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken separately during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Route: Zurich – Rhine Falls 46 km, Rhine Falls- Stein am Rhein 21 km, Stein am Rhein – Zurich 40 km
 
 
Bernina Express Train Ticket , Tourist City Taxes, Check-point fees, Local Guides per person : 145 EUR
Guests accept in advance that they will pay the amount previously announced in the tour program additionally to the tour manager during the travel for payments related to local guides, museum & site entrance fees, city taxes, audio headset systems if any, etc., arising from participating in the tours scheduled in the tour program without disrupting the program. The guest has been fully and completely informed on this matter.

 
 
DEPARTURE
DEPARTURE DATE
DEPARTURE TIME
RETURN
RETURN DATE
RETURN TIME
VF53
28.12.2026
12:00-13:10
VF54
03.01.2027
14:00-18:55
What's included
* Ajet Airlines Istanbul - Zurich – Istanbul Economy Class Flight Tickets
* Local Transportation Services
* Professional Turkish Guiding Service
* 2 Nights in 3 or 4-star Hotels in Basel, Mulhouse or Surroundings, 1 Night in Milan, 1 Night in Annemasse, 2 Nights in Zurich, total 6 nights with breakfast included
* Customs Duties
* Airport Taxes and Transfer Fees
* City Tours as specified in the program
* Geneva Tour
* Montreux, Vevey, Lausanne Tour
* Bern Tour
* Alsace (Strasbourg, Colmar) Tour
* Interlaken,Lauterbrunnen Tour
* Lucerne Tour
* Basel Tour
* Milan Tour
* Turin Tour
* Annecy Tour
* Rhine Falls Tour
* Stein am Rhein Tour
* Zurich Tour
Not included
* Museum and archaeological site entrance fees.
* City taxes
* Tours organized by the guide
* All personal expenses
* Extra tours
* Lunch and dinner meals
* All excursions and tours not specified in the program.
* Driver service fee (10 EUR per person)
* Exit tax for international travel
* International travel health insurance

 
Need to Know
- It is recommended to use credit cards for shopping and expenses in all countries included in the tour program. Each country has its own currency, and the most common and secure payment method is a bank card or credit card. If we have Euros, currency exchange will only be available at convenient locations.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers should be preferred during the trip. It is advisable to bring a sweater or similar clothing for the evening.
- Rotation (seat changing) is applied daily in our tours' seat planning, so fixed seats and front seat guarantees are not provided. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a mandatory minimum stay of 3 days to bring goods (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.).
- Duty-free shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic drinks (excluding those with more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic drinks (including those with less than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Sweets: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg
- In the tour program, guides may make changes in the program flow while ensuring all specified places are shown, depending on weather and road conditions.
- Guests who register for the tour have a free cancellation right up to 30 days before the tour date. If the cancellation is made less than 30 days before the tour date, a 30% penalty applies; if 20 days or less remain, a 100% penalty applies. Documents submitted along with the participant's cancellation request, such as hospital reports or workplace permission letters obtained from Turkish authorities, are unfortunately not accepted for cancellations of hotels and services booked outside Turkey.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. Tours cancelled due to insufficient participation will be notified by Viyatravel.
- In cases where the tour program provides only category information without specifying names and/or offers options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by Viyatravel 2 days before the trip departure.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances exceeding the specified kilometers. In such cases, information will be provided by Viyatravel 15 days before the tour departure date.
- Triple rooms are provided subject to hotel availability. In these rooms, the bed allocated to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 additional bed. Since additional beds are foldable and known as coachbeds, participants booking the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have accepted potential crowding in the room and the type of bed.
- Breakfasts included in the tour package are served according to the breakfast culture of the country visited, typically as a limited continental menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall assigned to the group.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, designed for general introduction of cities and conducted via vehicle with guide commentary. They do not include entry to museums or historical sites. If panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, cannot be visited or entered due to local authorities prohibiting visits on the scheduled day and time, closure due to any event, closed roads, or impossible weather conditions, Viyatravel is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours. Some tours may be conducted by public transport or on foot at points where vehicle access is not permitted, within available means.
- Waiting times at customs checkpoints crossed by road during travel may exceed standard limits; Viyatravel cannot be held liable for any negative consequences arising from these waiting times.
- Extra tours are organized by the local Viyatravel partner with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If the required number is not met, tours may not take place, or extra tour prices, content, and vehicles used may vary based on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of tours may be changed by the guide depending on the open/closed status of museums and historical sites at the destinations and weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional and not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in extra tours organized during the trip are deemed to have accepted waiting at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and picked up from that point after the main tour is completed.
- Check-in and boarding procedures for individuals participating in flight-included tours are personal tasks and must be completed by the guest before the flight at airline counters in airports or online via the airline company websites.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for flights not being realized by guests who fail to appear at the specified airport at the times announced by Viyatravel for tour participation, fail to complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or complete them on time but do not board the plane. All costs for new round-trip flight tickets and transfers in the destination area required for passengers who miss their flight to join the tour are borne by themselves.
- Viyatravel acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the 1955 Hague Protocol. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and special flights, or flight times may change prior to the current tour and flight. Viyatravel is obliged to notify such changes as soon as possible. The passenger purchases the tour accepting the risk of time changes. Children aged 0-2 years do not pay airport taxes or airport service fees.
- Vehicle types used in our tours are classified as follows based on the number of persons. Below are the vehicle types determined according to the number of persons in each tour:
Buses: (Used for 25 - 46 Persons) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner -*Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for 17 - 24 Persons) *Isuzu Turkuaz , *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for up to 16 Persons) *Vw Volt , *Mercedes Sprinter
- All guests are deemed to have completed the tour sale by accepting the terms specified above.