New Year Grand Benelux Paris Alsace And Switzerland Tour ZRH-CGN Ajet 26276

27 December 2026 – 2 January 2027 | 6 Nights, 7 Days
Tour details
            NEW YEAR  Grand Benelux&Paris&Alsace and Switzerland Tour
                     WITH AJET
                    In the land of Western European Kingdoms, 1 week from the Alps to the English Channel
                      No Extra Tours - All Tours Included !!!
                     6 Nights 7 Days

                              Lucerne – Basel – Colmar – Strasbourg – Alsace – Metz – Schengen – Luxembourg – Paris – Bruges
                        Brussels – Amsterdam – Volendam - Cologne
 
 
Tour Departure Dates
27 December
 
Tour Itinerary
 
Day 1 Istanbul – Zurich – Lucerne – Basel
Gathering in front of the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport .... After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Zurich on AJET Airlines flight VF53 at 11:55. Arrival in Zurich at 13:00. After passport, baggage, and customs procedures, upon our arrival,
we head to Lucerne. Located in the north-central lands of Switzerland and defined as Switzerland's secret capital, Lucerne is also known as the ancestral home of the national hero Wilhelm Tell. Although not among the first cities that come to mind like Zurich, it is one of Switzerland's most touristy cities. Founded where the Reuss river meets the lake amidst magnificent nature, surrounded by stunning mountains, Lucerne ranks among the most visited cities by tourists with its richness in history, art, and architecture. After our panoramic city tour and free time in Lucerne, we transfer to our hotel located in Basel or the surrounding area. Overnight at our hotel.
Lunch:Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner:Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation:  Basel, Mulhouse or surroundings. Hotel B&B Mulhouse 3*, Hotel Ibis Basel 3* etc.
Route: Basel – Lucerne 99 km , Lucerne – Basel 99 km
Hotel Check-in Time; Approximately 20:00 depending on road conditions

 
Day 2 Basel – Colmar – Strasbourg – Metz
After breakfast, we head to Colmar, the tourist capital of the Alsace region. During our visit to Colmar, France's hidden paradise; colorful historic buildings with flowers hanging from windows and balconies dating back to the 1200s along the Rhine River, the impressive Saint Martin Church, the very interesting covered market Marche Couvert resembling a corn exchange, and the Petit Venice canal are seen. After free time, we head to Strasbourg. Upon our arrival in Strasbourg, we conduct our city tour of Strasbourg. During our visit to Strasbourg, we see the Petit France region surrounded by colorful Alsace houses, Notre Dame, considered the world's 6th highest church and the finest example of Gothic architecture, the historic city center Grand Île, Kammerzell House, one of the city's most famous structures, and the European Parliament. Afterward, we transfer to our hotel. Metz or Thionville. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch:Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner:Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation:  Metz or Thionville. Ace Hotel Metz 3*, Hotel Tulip Inn Thionville 3* etc.
Route: Basel-Colmar 64 km, Colmar-Strasbourg 73 km, Strasbourg-Metz 166 km  
Hotel Check-in Time; Approximately 20:00 depending on road conditions
 
Day 3 Metz – Luxembourg – Schengen- Paris
After breakfast, we head to Luxembourg. Upon our arrival, we begin our tour in Luxembourg, known as a fairy tale land for tourists and one of Europe's most orderly and well-maintained cities. In our panoramic city tour, we will see the Petrus Valley with its magnificent views where you can take photos, the old city center and narrow streets, and the Dukes' Palace, which served as an hotel before being restored into a government building and has become a symbol of national independence for Luxembourg. Afterwards, we continue to Schengen. Upon our arrival, after the Schengen Agreement was signed in this region, giving rise to the Schengen visa known worldwide by this name, you can taste some very special wines made by the local people and witness the lifestyle of this natural wonder village and its few inhabitants. After our tour and free time, we head to Metz or Thionville for accommodation. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch:Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner:Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation:  B&B Hotel Nord 2 Cdg 3*, Hotel Ibis d'Orly 3* etc.
Route: Metz-Schengen 51 km, Schengen-Luxembourg 36 km, Luxembourg-Paris 373 km
Hotel Check-in Time; Approximately 20:00 depending on road conditions
 
Day 4 Paris
After breakfast, we begin our panoramic city tour of Paris. We continue with the Champs-Élysées, one of the world's most famous and luxurious boulevards, housing luxury fashion brand stores, cafes, restaurants, cinemas, and tourist shops; the famous Concorde Square; the Arc de Triomphe; and the Trocadéro Square with its high columns and wings hosting many museums today, welcoming souvenir sellers and skaters. Afterwards, we ascend to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower, the symbol of both Paris and France. Then we go on a boat tour on the Seine River. You will see Paris's most magnificent buildings up close and experience unforgettable moments passing under the bridges of the Seine River. Places to be seen during this boat tour include the American Church, National Assembly, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Musée d'Orsay, Cité Island, Notre Dame Cathedral, Palais de Justice, Conciergerie Prison, City Hall, Centre Pompidou (Modern Art Museum), and the Louvre Palace. At the end of the tour, we will take the funicular up to Montmartre Hill, known today as the hill where bohemian life continues. After seeing Sacré-Coeur (Basilica of the Sacred Heart), you will have free time to have your portrait taken at the Place du Tertre. After the Montmartre tour, there is free time. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch:Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner:Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation:  B&B Hotel Nord 2 Cdg 3*, Hotel Ibis d'Orly 3* etc.
Route:Paris
Hotel Check-in Time; Approximately 20:00 depending on road conditions
 
Day 5 Paris-Bruges-Brussels
After breakfast, we head to Bruges, which has preserved its medieval architecture until today because it was never damaged during World War II, always beautiful and enchanting. After seeing the heart of Bruges, the Market Square surrounded by colorful houses, various cafes, and the famous clock tower; streets filled with countless shops smelling of cocoa and chocolate; and the canals and bridges that give the city a completely different beauty, we head to Brussels. In our Brussels city tour, we see the Grand Place, the city's most important and lively square surrounded by many historic buildings, restaurants, cafes, and souvenir shops; the Hôtel de Ville, built in the Gothic style in the 13th century at this same square, with its 96-meter-high tower used for special occasions like royal family weddings; the Manneken Pis, Brussels' most famous iconic structure, a 61 cm tall bronze statue of a urinating child built in the 17th century; the Atomium, another famous icon of Brussels with its unusual design depicting a magnified iron crystal 165 billion times, consisting of 9 sections with a diameter of 18 meters; the Royal Palace of Belgium located in front of the Brussels Park; and the impressive Saint Jacques sur Coudenberg Church nearby. After seeing these, there is free time and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch:Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner:Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation:  Ibis Wavre 3*, B&B Hotel Mechelen 3* etc.
Route:Paris-Bruges 324 km, Bruges-Brussels 105 km
Hotel Check-in Time; Approximately 20:00 depending on road conditions
 
Day 6 Brussels – Amsterdam
After breakfast, we head to Amsterdam. Upon our arrival, we begin our panoramic city tour. During our panoramic city tour; first, we measure the pulse of the city at the bustling and popular Dam Square, home to the Amsterdam Royal Palace, De Bijenkorf Shopping Center, Nieuwe Kerk, and the National Monument which holds an important place in Dutch history. We see canal houses dazzling with their architecture during the day, and Red Light District (Red Light Street) which takes on a completely different atmosphere at night with its red rooms, visited by many tourists for walking tours. We visit Jordaan, one of Amsterdam's oldest, most famous, and most touristy points; Leidseplein, the square famous for Amsterdam's nightlife; and Rembrandtplein Square, always lively and moving, named after the famous Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn, with its statues attracting attention. Finally, we complete our tour with Kalverstraat street, one of Amsterdam's busiest shopping centers with a length of 750 meters featuring world-famous brands. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch:Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner:Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Amsterdam or Surroundings - Ibis Style Almere 4*, Hotel Brukelen 3* etc.
Route:Brussels – Amsterdam 211 km
Hotel Check-in Time; Approximately 20:00 depending on road conditions
 
Day 7 Amsterdam - Volendam – Cologne - Istanbul
After breakfast, we visit Volendam, which has become a symbol of the Netherlands. This city, famous for its historic harbor and seafood, offers magnificent sea views, hospitable local people, and insights into Dutch maritime traditions. During the Volendam tour, you can see typical Dutch village houses and taste famous Dutch cheeses. After our Volendam tour, in the heart of Belgium, we give free time for shopping enthusiasts at Maasmechelen Village Outlet, where luxury and discounts meet, offering world-famous brands at attractive prices alongside breathtaking architecture. Afterwards, we arrive in Cologne and conduct a Panoramic Tour of Cologne. Built around the Rhine River with roots extending from the Middle Ages to the Roman period, Cologne is a captivating German city that has maintained its importance as one of Europe's most important trade centers for centuries. The city, which has historically been an open-air museum, makes a name for itself with its still-standing Roman walls, many medieval churches, and rich historical structures; however, Cologne's real magic lies in the magnificent Cologne Gothic Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the pinnacle of Gothic architecture. During our panoramic tour, we will feel the heart of the city by seeing the Hohenzollernbrücke Bridge, famous for thousands of love locks right next to the Cathedral, and the Kaiser Wilhelm II Monument. After completing the tour of this special city that also appeals to the palate with its famous Cologne chocolates, our transfer to Cologne Airport will take place at the time specified by the guide. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Ajet Airlines flight VF92 at 00:30. Arrival in Istanbul at 05:30. Hope to see you on your next journey ...
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch:Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
 

Eiffel Tower, Seine River Boat Tour, Montmartre Funicular, Hotel Accommodation Taxes, Tourist City Taxes and Local Guides per person: 155 EUR
Guests accept in advance that they will pay the amount previously announced in the tour program to the tour leader during the trip for payments related to costs incurred such as participation in the organized tours specified in the tour program without disrupting the program, and consequently for local guides, museum & monument entrance fees, city taxes, audio headset systems if any, etc. The guest has been fully and completely informed about this matter.

 
 
Connection opportunities within Turkey and Cyprus domestic routes available. Please request for domestic connection.
What's included
*  Ajet Airlines with Istanbul – Basel – Istanbul Flight Tickets
*  3 Nights 3 or 4* Hotel Accommodation in Alsace Region and Surrounding Cities with BB (Bed & Breakfast)
*  Airport – Hotel – Airport Transfers
*  All City Transfers with Our Private Buses
*  Panoramic Zurich Tour
*  Freiburg Tour
*  Panoramic Obernai Tour
*  Strasbourg Tour
*  Panoramic Riquewihr City Tour
*  Kayserberg Tour
*  Colmar Tour
Not included
* Museum and historical site entrance fees.
* City taxes (40 EUR per person, payable to the guide upon arrival)
* Tours organized by the guide
* All personal expenses
* Lunch and dinner meals
* All excursions and tours not specified in the program.
* Driver tips (5 EUR per person)
* Exit fee for traveling abroad
* International travel health insurance
Need to Know
- To be able to shop and spend in all countries included in the program during the tour, it is sufficient for us to have Euros. In regions where local currency is used, the guide will assist with currency exchange.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers should be preferred throughout the tour duration. It is advisable to bring a cardigan or similar clothing item for the evening.
- In our tours, a rotation (seat change) system is applied daily in 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 beverages (excluding spirits containing more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverages (including spirits containing less than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg
- In the tour program, guides may make changes to the program flow while ensuring all specified locations 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 trip. 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 is applied. Documents such as hospital reports obtained from Turkish authorities, work permission letters, etc., submitted with the participant's cancellation request 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 tour 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 subject to hotel availability; in these rooms, the bed assigned to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or referred to as coachbeds, participants booking triple rooms for the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have accepted any potential crowding and bed types that may occur in the rooms. Child discounts apply only to one child accompanying two adults within the appropriate age group.
- 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 allocated for the group.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, organized for general introduction to cities, conducted from the vehicle with guide commentary, and do not include entry to museums or historical sites. Panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, may not take place on the scheduled day and time due to restrictions imposed by local authorities preventing visitation or entry, closure due to any event, closed roads, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible. In such cases, Viyatravel is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours. Some tours may be conducted via public transport or on foot, depending on available facilities, at points where vehicles are not allowed due to closed roads or access restrictions.
- 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 sufficient numbers are not met, the excursions 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 the tours may be changed by the guide depending on whether museums and historical sites at the destinations are open or closed, and weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional and depend on the participant's preference. Passengers who do not wish to participate in extra tours organized during the trip are deemed to have agreed to wait at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at the roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and picked up from that location after the main tour is completed.
- Check-in and boarding procedures for individuals participating in air tours are personal processes and must be completed by the guest at the airport counters of the relevant airline or online via the airline's website prior to the flight.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for guests failing to board their flights because they did not arrive at the specified airport at the times announced by Viyatravel for tour participation, failed to complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or completed them on time but did not board the aircraft. All costs for new round-trip flight tickets required for missed passengers to join the tour, as well as all transfer expenses incurred in the destination region, are borne by the individuals themselves.
- Viyatravel acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of September 28, 1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and special flights, or flight times may change prior to the existing tour and flight. Viyatravel is obligated to notify passengers of such changes as soon as possible. By purchasing the tour, the passenger accepts the risk of schedule changes. Children aged 0-2 years do not pay airport taxes or airport service fees.
- Vehicle types used in our tours are classified according to the number of passengers as follows. The vehicle type for each tour is determined based on the number of participants:
Buses: (Used for groups of 25 - 46 people) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner -*Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for groups of 17 - 24 people) *Isuzu Turkuaz , *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for groups up to 16 people) *Vw Volt , *Mercedes Sprinter
- All guests are deemed to have completed the sale of the tour by accepting the terms specified above.