Christmas Season Viva Benelux Paris Alsace and Switzerland Tour AMS-BSL PGS 26273

                        Christmas Season
                      Viva Benelux&Paris&Alsace and Switzerland Tour
                         with Pegasus HY

                    In the land of Western European Kingdoms, 1 week from the Alps to the English Channel
 

 

Tour Departure Dates :
December 7

 

Day 1 Istanbul – Amsterdam (Marken-Volendam)
Meeting in front of the Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departures Terminal. After ticket, baggage and passport procedures, we depart for Amsterdam at 08:50 on Pegasus Airlines flight PC1251. Arrival in Amsterdam at 11:35. After passport, baggage and customs procedures, our panoramic city tour begins; first, we visit the Royal Palace of Amsterdam, De Bijenkorf Shopping Center, Nieuwe Kerk and the National Monument, which holds an important place in Dutch history, where you can feel the pulse of the city at the lively and popular Dam Square. We will see canal houses that dazzle with their architecture during the day, take a walk in the streets, and visit the Red Light District (Red Light), which takes on a completely different atmosphere at night with its red rooms, visited by many tourists. We also visit Jordaan, one of Amsterdam's oldest, most famous and most touristy spots, Leidseplein, the square famous for the city's nightlife, and Rembrandtplein Square, named after the famous Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn, which stands out with its statues and is always lively and bustling. Finally, we complete our tour with Kalverstraat street, one of Amsterdam's busiest shopping centers, home to world-famous brands over 750 meters long. Guests who wish can join the extra Holland Wonder Marken – Volendam tour organized separately.(65 EUR). Our first stop is Marken. This wonderful island, once an island but later connected to the mainland by filling the gap between it and the land, is explored inside out before we move on to Volendam. Volendam is a place that captivates people immediately with its harbor, characteristic Dutch houses and people in traditional costumes. After spending a nice time in this town where you can taste delicious seafood and cheeses and buy cheap souvenirs, we transfer to our hotel.
Lunch:Will be taken separately during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner:Will be taken separately during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation:Amsterdam or Surroundings - Ibis Style Almere 4*, Hotel Brukelen 3* etc.
Route:Istanbul-Amsterdam

Hotel Check-in Time; Approximately 20:00 depending on road conditions

Day 2 Amsterdam – (Zaanse Schans) – Brussels
Free time until the time determined by our guide after breakfast. Guests who wish can join the extra Zaanse Schans tour organized separately.(60 EUR).We head to the town of Zaanse Schans. Zaanse Schans, one of the hidden gem towns of the Netherlands, is a famous Dutch town with its old historical windmills dating back to the 17th century that are still operating today and its untouched nature. With its historical windmills and wooden houses, you will feel like you are walking in an open-air museum in Zaanse Schans, a town of the Netherlands that has beauty unlike any other in the world. After our tour, we move on to Brussels. In our Brussels city tour, we visit the Grand Palace, the most important and lively square of the city, surrounded by many historical buildings, restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops, the Hotel de Ville with its 96-meter-high tower built in Gothic style in the 13th century and used by the royal family for special occasions such as weddings today, the famous symbol of Brussels, the Manneken Pis statue of the urinating child, 61 cm tall, built in the 17th century, the Atomium, another famous symbol of Brussels with its unusual design, consisting of 9 sections and depicting the iron crystal magnified 165 billion times with a diameter of 18 meters, the Belgian Royal Palace located in front of Brussels Park, and the impressive Saint Jacques sur Coudenberg Church nearby. After visiting these, we have free time and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast:To be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch:Will be taken separately during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner:Will be taken separately during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Ibis Wavre 3*, B&B Hotel Mechelen 3* etc.
Route:Amsterdam-Brussels 210 km
Hotel Check-in Time; Approximately 20:00 depending on road conditions

Day 3 Brussels – (Brugge) – Paris – (La Vallee Village Designer Outlet)
After breakfast, we head to Paris. Guests who wish can join the extra Brugge tour organized separately.(60 EUR).We head to the beautiful and enchanting Brugge, which has preserved its medieval architecture until today because it was not damaged during World War II. The heart of Brugge, Market Palace square, surrounded by colorful houses, various cafes and the famous clock tower, the streets filled with countless shops smelling of cocoa and chocolate, the canals and bridges that give the city a completely different beauty are seen, then we are given free time to enjoy the city. After our tour, we arrive in Paris. Transfer to our hotel. Guests who wish can join the extra La Valle Village Designer Outlet tour organized separately.(30 EUR).Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast:To be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch:Will be taken separately during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner:Will be taken separately 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:Brussels-Brugge 102 km, Brugge-Paris 297 km
Hotel Check-in Time; Approximately 20:00 depending on road conditions

 

 

Day 4 Paris
Free time after breakfast. Guests who wish can join the Paris Wonders tour (including Eiffel Tower and Seine River boat tour).(85 EUR).First, we go up to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower, which is a symbol not only of Paris but also of France. Then we take a boat trip on the Seine River. You will see the most magnificent buildings of Paris up close and experience unforgettable moments passing under the bridges of the Seine River. Among the places to be seen during this boat tour are the American Church, National Assembly, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Orsay Museum, Cité Island, Notre Dame Cathedral, Palais de Justice, Conciergerie Prison, City Hall, Musée d'Art Moderne and Louvre Palace. Afterwards, we visit Trocadéro Square, which houses many museums today with its high-columned wings, the Arc de Triomphe, which is one of the largest roundabouts in the world and the meeting point of exactly 12 streets, the Champs-Élysées Avenue, one of the most well-known and luxurious boulevards in the world, housing luxury fashion brand stores, cafes and restaurants, cinemas and tourist shops, and the famous Concorde Square. After visiting these, we end our panoramic tour with a visit to the Paris Perfume Museum. Guests who wish can join the extra Montmartre Painters Hill tour organized separately.(45 EUR).Today, we will take the funicular up to Montmartre Hill, known as the Painters' Hill, where bohemian life still continues. After seeing Sacré-Coeur (Church of the Sacred Heart), you will have free time to have your portrait taken at the Painters' Square. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast:To be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch:Will be taken separately during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner:Will be taken separately 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 – Reims – (Luxembourg) – Metz
After having breakfast at our hotel, we head to Reims. Reims is a fascinating city with deep roots extending back to the Roman Empire, located in the Marne department of the historic Champagne-Ardenne region (now Grand Est) in northeastern France. Throughout history, the city has witnessed many critical events; indeed, as early as 451 AD, during the decline of the Western Roman Empire, it was the scene of raids led by the Hun Emperor Attila. However, the real importance of Reims lies in hosting the Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture where French kings were traditionally crowned for centuries. After completing our Reims tour, we move on to Metz or Thionville for accommodation. Guests who wish can join the extra Luxembourg tour organized separately.(55 EUR).We head to Luxembourg. After arrival, we begin our tour in Luxembourg, known as a fairy tale land for tourists, one of the most orderly and well-maintained cities in Europe. In our panoramic city tour, we will see the Petrus Valley, where you can take photos with its magnificent view, the old city center and narrow streets, and the Dukes' Palace, which initially served as a hotel and later became a government building after restoration, which has become a national independence symbol for Luxembourg. After our tour and free time, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast:To be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch:Will be taken separately during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner:Will be taken separately 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:Paris-Reims 144 km, Reims – Metz 191 km
Hotel Check-in Time; Approximately 20:00 depending on road conditions

 

Day 6 Metz – Strasbourg – (Colmar) – Basel
After breakfast, we head to the Alsace region. First, after arriving in Strasbourg, we take our city tour of Strasbourg. In our Strasbourg tour, we visit the Petit France district, surrounded by colorful Alsace houses, Notre Dame, considered the 6th highest church in the world and the finest work of Gothic architecture, the historic city center Grand Île, Kammerzell House, one of the city's most famous buildings, and the European Parliament. After visiting these, we are given free time. Guests who wish can join the extra Colmar tour organized separately.(65 EUR).We head to Colmar, the tourist capital of the Alsace region. In our tour of Colmar, the hidden gem of France, we see colorful historical buildings with windows and balconies dating back to the 1200s along the Rhine River, from which flowers hang, the impressive Saint Martin Church, the quite interesting covered market Marche Couvert resembling a corn exchange, and the Petit Venice canal, which is called Little Venice. After seeing these, we have free time. For accommodation, we transfer to our hotel in Basel, Mulhouse or surroundings. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast:To be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch:Will be taken separately during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner:Will be taken separately 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:Metz-Strasbourg 166 km, Strasbourg-Colmar 73 km , Colmar-Basel 64 km
Hotel Check-in Time; Approximately 20:00 depending on road conditions

 

Day 7 Basel – (Lucerne) – Istanbul
After breakfast, we transfer to Basel Airport. Guests who wish can join the extra Lucerne tour, Switzerland's postcard city.(95 EUR).We head to Lucerne. Located in the North-Central Swiss lands and described as Switzerland's secret capital, Lucerne is also known as the homeland of the national hero Wilhelm Tell. Although not among the first cities that come to mind like Zurich, it is one of the most touristy cities in Switzerland. Lucerne, surrounded by magnificent mountains, is built where the Reuss river meets the lake in the heart of magnificent nature, and it is among the cities most frequently visited by tourists due to its richness in history, art and architecture. After our panoramic city tour and free time in Lucerne, we transfer to Basel airport. At the end of the tour, our transfer to Basel Airport takes place at the time specified by the tour leader. After ticket, baggage and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 18:05 on Pegasus Airlines flight PC942. Arrival in Istanbul at 22:00. Hope to see you on your next journey...

Breakfast:To be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch:Will be taken separately during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Route:Basel – Lucerne 99 km , Lucerne – Basel Airport 104 km