New Year Grand Alpler Ucgeni and Alsace Tour ZRH-ZRH Ajet 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 - Milan – Turin – 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' few flights. Upon arrival in Zurich, after passport, baggage, and customs procedures, we meet our guide and transfer to our tour vehicle. We conduct a city tour in BASEL, considered the Cultural Capital of Switzerland. You can take a lunch break in the cafes and restaurants located in Basel's narrow streets. The historic streets built along the river will leave you amazed. You can travel through historical eras in the city by following Erasmus, Hans, Holbein, Jacob Burchardt, and Paracelsus. We do not fail to take a photo break 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 place designated 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 best 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 around 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 approximately an hour to Strasbourg. Continuing our tour, we view the grandeur of the Notre-Dame Cathedral, one of the masterpieces of Gothic architecture, from the outside at the historic center Grande Île 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 dedicated to 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 place designated by the guide.
Dinner: To be taken separately during free time at a place designated 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 ride among Alpine views, viaducts, and mountain lakes reaching Tirano in Italy. Boarding the 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 down the stylish streets of the city, we arrive at the famous Duomo Square. In the square, we see the Duomo Cathedral, one of Italy's most important and architecturally magnificent works. We conclude our visit in Milan by exploring the Galleria Vittoria Emanuele 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 along the train path.
Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel, included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken separately during free time at a place designated by the guide.
Dinner: To be taken separately during free time at a place designated 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 buildings such as the 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 scenery, towards the peak of the Alps known as the roof of Europe, the border shared by France, Switzerland, and Italy, accompanied by the view of Mont Blanc Mountain, we arrive in Annecy. Known as the "Venice of France," Annecy has earned this title thanks to the canals running through it and the Thiou River. Its unusual location at the foot of the Alps and the enchanting atmosphere along the shores of Annecy Lake captivate its visitors. During our tour, 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 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 place designated by the guide.
Dinner: To be taken separately during free time at a place designated 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 4000 years of history, culture, science, and nature of Switzerland converge. In our Geneva City Tour; places to be seen include Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc Promenade, Rousseau Island, the Jet d'eau Fountain, a symbol of Geneva that can rise up to 140 meters, the English Gardens, the Flower Clock made of 6,500 flower species, and Nations Square, where there is a broken chair monument 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, a region of Switzerland. After a short break in Montreux, which offers different beauties with its vineyards, lake, and mountain views in the background, making a memorable impression with the Strait Agreement, we are in Vevey, which you will greatly appreciate with its palm trees, flower-decorated shore, Charlie Chaplin statue, and 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 seeing 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 head to Bern, a city with a medieval atmosphere and high quality of life in Switzerland. After our panoramic city tour in Bern, we move 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 place designated by the guide.
Dinner: To be taken separately during free time at a place designated 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 tour, places to be seen include Bahnhofstrasse, a 1.4 km long street full of shops of world-famous fashion and watch brands, the twin towers of the Grossmünster (Great Monastery)**, one of the most impressive structures of the city, 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 with both travelers and locals, the Limmat River flowing through the city, bridges connecting the two banks of the city, and the church of St. Peterskirche** with the largest clock in Europe towards the riverbank. We continue the day to spend a busy but unforgettable day in the heart of Switzerland. 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 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 Waterfall**, take a photo break, and get captivated by the magic of this breathtaking natural wonderland. We move to Lucerne**, one of Switzerland's culturally and historically rich cities. In Lucerne**, we witness the postcard-perfect scenery of the city by visiting the historic Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke)**, the oldest wooden bridge in Europe, and the shores of the Reuss River. After a short free time, we conclude our tour and the 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 place designated by the guide.
Dinner: To be taken separately during free time at a place designated 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, which is 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, whose texture is very well and carefully preserved, featuring facades, bay windows, wooden houses decorated with frescoes, and antique streets closed to traffic. Afterwards, at the time specified by our guide, we transfer to Zurich Airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul on one of AJET Airlines' few flights. Arrival in Istanbul. Hope to see you on your next trip...
Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel, included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken separately during free time at a place designated 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 additionally pay the amount previously announced in the tour program to the tour manager during the travel for payments related to local guides, museum & sightseeing entrance fees, city taxes, audio systems if any, etc., arising from participating in the tours scheduled in the tour program, not disrupting the program, and being fully and completely informed about this matter.

DEPARTURE
DEPARTURE DATE
DEPARTURE TIME
RETURN
RETURN DATE
RETURN TIME
VF53
28.12.2026
12:00-13:10
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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
- Using a credit card is recommended to enable shopping and spending 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 or credit card. If we have Euros, currency exchange will only be available at locations that offer it.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers should be preferred during the trip. It is advisable to bring a sweater or similar clothing for the evening.
- In our tours, seat rotation (seat changing) is applied daily in seating arrangements, so fixed seats and front seats are not guaranteed. 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 limits when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic drinks (excluding spirits with more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic drinks (including spirits 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 to the itinerary within the specified program, under the condition of showing all places listed, 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 less than 30 days remain until the tour date, a 30% penalty applies; if 20 days or less remain, a 100% penalty applies. Documents such as hospital reports, workplace permission letters, etc., obtained from Turkish authorities submitted with a participant's cancellation request are unfortunately not accepted for cancellations of hotels and services to be received outside Turkey.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation for the trip is not achieved, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. Tours cancelled due to insufficient participation will be notified by tueswaytravel.
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- 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 tueswaytravel 15 days before the tour departure date.
- Triple rooms are subject to hotel availability and may vary; 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 fold-away or coachbed type, participants registering for triple rooms (3rd person and/or children) are deemed to have accepted any potential crowding in the room and the bed type. 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 local breakfast culture of the country visited, generally as a limited continental menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall dedicated to the group.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, organized to provide a general introduction to cities, conducted from the vehicle with a guide's commentary, and do not include entry to museums or historical sites. tueswaytravel is not responsible for the inability to conduct such panoramic tours if they cannot be performed due to restrictions imposed by local authorities on visiting certain sites or entering them on the scheduled day and time, closure due to any event, impassable roads, or impossible weather conditions. Some tours may be conducted on foot or via public transport where possible, depending on road closures or restrictions on vehicle access.
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- 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 again from that point after the main tour is completed.
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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
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