Gold Three Countries Single Symphony "Switzerland, Germany, France" (ZRH-GVA) with THY

Zurich – Freiburg im Breisgau – Belfort (2 nights) – Lucerne – Montreux – Lausanne – Geneva (2 nights)

4 nights 5 days

Day 1 | Istanbul – Zurich – Freiburg im Breisgau – Belfort

Meeting at the Turkish Airlines counter in front of the Istanbul Airport international departures terminal at 05:40. After our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will fly to Zurich on Turkish Airlines flight TK1907 at 08:40. We will land at Zurich Airport at 09:45 local time. After our passport and baggage procedures, we begin a panoramic Zurich city tour by vehicle from the airport. During our city tour, the places to see include Grossmünster Monastery, one of the city's impressive structures with its twin towers; Fraumünster Church, known for its stained glass windows dating back to the 19th century; Bahnhofstrasse, the shopping street adorned with showcases of famous Swiss brands; the Limmat River flowing through the city into Lake Zurich; and the beautiful bridges connecting the two banks of the river over this waterway; and St. Peter's Church, which houses Europe's largest clock. At the end of this tour, we will depart for the Freiburg im Breisgau tour. After approximately one hour of travel, we will arrive in Freiburg. The most important symbol of Freiburg is "Bächle," small channels fed by waters from rivers and streams surrounding the city, derived from the German word Bach (stream). During our walking city tour, we will see these water channels, Münsterplatz Square, the Gothic-style Freiburg Cathedral, Markthalle with restaurants serving many world cuisines, and Martin Tower. Freiburg is considered the homeland of the famous Black Forest Cake (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte), and the cake takes its name from the pine forests located right next to the city, which are dark due to their density and lack of light penetration. After a short break to taste this cake, we will head to Belfort. Upon arrival, we will complete our check-in procedures and settle into our rooms. Guests who wish may join the optional Mulhouse tour organized by our guide. Our overnight stay will be at the 3* ibis Belfort Danjoutin (or similar) hotel in Belfort.

→ Mulhouse tour | 35 EUR adult - 25 EUR child (04-11.99 years)

We will depart by vehicle to Mulhouse. After a short journey, we will begin the Mulhouse tour. During our walking tour starting from Rue du Sauvage and leading up to Place de la Reunion, we will witness traces of history. Among the places we will see are the European Tower, one of the city's iconic structures; Bollwerk Tower, one of the oldest remnants of the city walls built in 1390; and St. Etienne Cathedral, featuring Gothic architecture that comes alive with a market set up in front of it during the Christmas season. After our tour, we will return to Belfort and our hotel.

Day 2 | Belfort | [K]

After breakfast at our hotel, we have free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Strasbourg, Riquewihr, Colmar, and Eguisheim tour organized by our guide. Our overnight stay will be at the 3* ibis Belfort Danjoutin (or similar) hotel in Belfort.

→ Strasbourg, Riquewihr, Colmar, and Eguisheim tour | 100 EUR adult - 75 EUR child (04-11.99 years)

We will start our tour visiting some of France's most fairy-tale cities with an approximate 2-hour journey to Strasbourg. Among the main places to see are Grande Ile (the city center), an island located in the historic center of the city listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and the Strasbourg Notre Dame Cathedral, where we can see Romanesque and Gothic architecture together. From here, our next stop will be Riquewihr. Riquewihr captivates visitors as a village that has remained much as it was in the 16th century. Additionally, Riquewihr is famous for the Riesling and other excellent wines produced in the village. After our walking tour here, we will head to Colmar. This city stands out with its well-preserved old buildings and attracts visitors to the region with many architectural works and museums of different characteristics. Located on the banks of the Rhine River, the city will enchant us with its streets and historic buildings. In our tour, among the main places to see are Colmar Old Town, St. Martin's Church, Phister House, one of Colmar's iconic architectural features, the Old Customs House Koifhus, and Tanner's District, which today enchants visitors with its wooden houses. After our visit here, we will head to Eguisheim, the last walkable tour of the day, selected as the favorite French Village in 2013. Eguisheim, a warm and charming medieval village surrounded by vineyards, is also famous for producing high-quality Alsace wines. After the tour, we will return to Belfort and our hotel.

Day 3 | Belfort – Lucerne – Montreux – Lausanne – Geneva | [K]

After breakfast at our hotel, we will complete our check-out procedures and set off towards Geneva. After an approximate 2-hour journey, our first tour will be the Lucerne city tour, famously described by the renowned French poet Alexandre Dumas as "Switzerland is a beautiful oyster, and Lucerne is the pearl inside it." We will continue our journey past the Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal), built in memory of 800 Swiss soldiers who died protecting King Louis XVI and his family during the French Revolution; the Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) located over the Reuss River, where swans swim around it, featuring nearly 100 triangular oil paintings on the wooden ceiling above the bridge and the octagonal Water Tower attached to the bridge. After an approximate 2.5-hour journey, we will arrive in Montreux, which remains in our minds due to the Straits Agreement in our history. After touring this beautiful city located on the shores of Lake Geneva within the framework of a panoramic Montreux city tour, we will then head to Lausanne, a city we know from the treaty forming the international legal basis of our Republic. After a short journey, we will arrive at this city located again on the shores of Lake Geneva. After the panoramic Lausanne city tour, our final stop of the day will be Geneva. Approximately one hour later, upon our arrival, we will begin a panoramic Geneva city tour. Among the places to see during our city tour, partly done on foot, are the Mont Blanc Bridge, Jean Jacques Rousseau Island, the Flower Clock, the Grand Cathedral, the Park of Peace, and the United Nations Building. After our tour, we will transfer to our hotel. We will complete our check-in procedures and settle into our rooms. Our overnight stay will be at the 4* Geneva by Fassbind (or similar) hotel in Geneva.

Day 4 | Geneva | [K]

After breakfast at our hotel, we have free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Annecy tour (France) organized by our guide. In the evening, guests who wish may join the optional Traditional Fondue Menu Musical Dinner Tour organized by our guide. Our overnight stay will be at the 4* Geneva by Fassbind (or similar) hotel in Geneva.

→ Annecy tour (France) | 90 EUR adult - 65 EUR child (04-11.99 years)

We will head towards Annecy, nicknamed "The Pearl of the French Alps" by geographer Raoul Blanchard due to its appearance nestled between mountains and Lake Annecy. After exploring this very romantic city with its Venice-like canals, charming narrow streets, attractive restaurants and cafes, and flowers gushing forth everywhere, we will have a short free time period. After gathering at the place and time announced by our guide, we will return by vehicle to Geneva and our hotel, a distance of approximately one hour.

→ Traditional Fondue Menu Musical Dinner Tour | 90 EUR adult and child (No child discount available)

We will experience Fondue, the Alpine dish presented as a national food by the Swiss Cheese Union in 1930, in an authentic restaurant accompanied by live music. After this unique entertainment and experience, we will return to our hotel.

Day 5 | Geneva – Istanbul | [K]

After breakfast at our hotel, we will complete our check-out procedures and head towards Geneva Airport at the transfer time announced by our guide. After our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will fly to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1920 at 18:25. We will land at Istanbul Airport at 23:45 local time, marking the end of our tour. We say goodbye until we meet again on our next distinguished and enjoyable trip.

Abbreviations explanations: [K] = Breakfast, [Ö] = Lunch, [A] = Dinner