BENELUX CHRISTMAS MARKETS
and WINTER TALE
Rotterdam – Amsterdam – Antwerp – Ghent – Bruges
Brussels – Luxembourg – Leuven
4 Nights 5 Days
Departure Dates: December 9 and December 23
Rotterdam City Tour Included - Brussels City Tour Included
With AJet Airlines
Sabiha Gökçen – Rotterdam Departure / Brussels – Sabiha Gökçen Return
With Connection Opportunity from All Over Turkey and Cyprus
After meeting at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Terminal, we complete our baggage and passport procedures and depart for Rotterdam at 09:45 with AJet flight VF301. After our arrival at Rotterdam The Hague Airport, we move to the center of Rotterdam, one of the most extraordinary cities in Europe in terms of architecture, with our private bus. The city, which was reshaped after World War II, offers a completely different experience from classic Dutch cities with its futuristic architecture, impressive skyscrapers, and modern silhouette stretching along the Maas River. In our panoramic and walking city tour, the Erasmus Bridge, the symbol of Rotterdam, Rotterdam Port, one of the most important ports in Europe, the world-famous Cube Houses, the historical Oude Haven, and Markthal, the iconic structure of the city that brings gastronomy and architecture under the same roof, are among the places to be seen. After our city tour, we give free time to explore Rotterdam's shopping streets and its center decorated with lights for Christmas, and we move to our hotel at the determined time. In the evening, our guests who wish can participate in the The Hague Christmas Market under the Lights tour (30 Euro), which will be organized as an extra by our guide. We set off towards the small and modern city with a coast to the North Sea to visit the city of The Hague, which is the administrative capital of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and where the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court are located. Upon our arrival in the city, we see the Court of Justice, the Mauritshuis Museum (where the Girl with a Pearl Earring is located), the Prime Ministry Office, and the Royal Palace accompanied by our guide's narrations and take our souvenir photos. After our city tour, we will have handmade souvenirs in wooden huts decorated with lights for Christmas in The Hague's shopping streets and Christmas market, in colorful and ornate ceramic mugs designed specifically for the market
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, our guests who wish can participate in the Antwerp Amsterdam Christmas Markets tour (95 Euro), which will be organized as an extra by our guide. We continue our journey towards Belgium. We start to explore Antwerp, which has been one of the important centers of the world of trade, art, and diamonds for centuries in Europe. In our city tour, which we will carry out among the magnificent examples of Flemish architecture, Grote Markt, the historical City Hall, Brabo Fountain, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe Cathedral dominating the city's silhouette, Groenplaats, and the historical center are among the places to be seen. After our tour, we give free time at the Antwerp Christmas Market, which is decorated with colorful Christmas huts and lights. After the free time, we move towards Amsterdam. After our arrival in Amsterdam, one of the most special cities in Europe with its canals, elegant historical houses, bridges, and free spirit, Dam Square, Royal Palace, Nieuwe Kerk, the historical canal belt included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Flower Market, and the characteristic houses that decorate Amsterdam's postcards are among the places to be seen in the city tour we will carry out. After our tour, we give free time to experience the atmosphere specific to the Christmas period of Amsterdam. We find the opportunity to discover the winter spirit of Amsterdam among the canals decorated with lights, historical bridges, and Christmas stands. Our guests who wish can participate in a boat trip on Amsterdam's world-famous canals during their free time and see the city from a different angle. Accommodation at our hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Ghent-Bruges Christmas Markets tour (90 Euro) organized by our guide. (Guests who do not join our optional tour will have free time at a suitable rest facility along the route during the tour). Our first stop will be the city of Ghent, one of Belgium's most impressive cities with its canals and magnificent structures dating back to the Middle Ages. During our tour, we will see St. Bavo's Cathedral, the Belfry of Ghent, St. Nicholas' Church, Korenmarkt, and the banks of Graslei and Korenlei. After some free time at the Ghent Christmas Market, where historical buildings meet Christmas lights, we depart for Bruges, one of the most special stops of our tour. Resembling a medieval fairy tale with its canals, stone bridges, narrow cobblestone streets, and centuries-old preserved architecture, Bruges offers sights including Minnewater, Begijnhof, the Markt Square, the Belfry of Bruges, Burg Square, and the historic City Hall. We then provide free time to explore the city's famous Winter Glow atmosphere and Christmas markets. With the scent of cocoa rising from chocolate shops, canals decorated with lights, traditional Christmas huts, and historic squares, Bruges provides one of the most unforgettable moments of our tour. After our tour, we pick up the guests who did not join the optional tour along our route and depart for Brussels. Overnight stay at our hotel in or around Brussels.
After breakfast at the hotel, the day is free. Guests who wish may join the optional Luxembourg-Brussels Christmas Markets tour (85 Euro). The first stop of our trip is Luxembourg, the capital city sharing the same name as the country; it is protected by the UNESCO World Heritage List and is the only city to have achieved the title of European Capital of Culture twice, in 1995 and 2007. During our panoramic tour, you will have the opportunity to see the Pétrusse Valley, the Old Town Center and its narrow streets, the City Cathedral, and the Grand Ducal Palace. After our city tour, we will have the chance to taste traditional mulled wine (Glühwein), local snacks, and desserts, which are the most popular items at the stands. Following our Luxembourg trip, we begin our journey to Brussels, the heart of Europe, and explore the city upon arrival. Besides being the capital of Belgium, the city is one of the most important administrative centers of the European Union; it ranks among Europe's most characteristic capitals with its magnificent squares, Art Nouveau architecture, world-famous chocolates, and gastronomy. During our panoramic tour, after seeing the Royal Palace, the European Union district, and the Palace of Justice, we reach the historic heart of Brussels. During our walking tour, we will see the city's small but world-famous symbol Manneken Pis, the historic Stock Exchange Building, the elegant Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, and the Grand Place, one of Europe's most magnificent squares and a UNESCO World Heritage site. After our city tour, we provide free time for the world-famous Winter Wonders Christmas Markets, where Brussels turns into a giant Christmas village in December. We will experience an unforgettable winter atmosphere among hundreds of illuminated stands, Belgian chocolates, various waffles, local delicacies, hot drinks, and colorful Christmas gifts along the Christmas route extending from the Grand Place through Bourse and Sainte-Catherine to the Marché aux Poissons area. In the evening, we have the opportunity to watch the Christmas show where the Grand Place, surrounded by historic guild houses, takes on a completely different appearance with lights, and enjoy the night atmosphere of Brussels. We then return to our hotel in Brussels for our overnight stay.
After breakfast at the hotel, we check out and load our luggage onto our bus. Guests who wish may join the optional Leuven Christmas Market tour (35 Euro) organized by our guide. (Guests who do not join our optional tour will have free time at a suitable rest facility along the route during the tour). With a short journey from Brussels, we reach Leuven, one of Belgium's most elegant and vibrant cities. As one of Europe's most deep-rooted university cities, Leuven takes on a unique atmosphere, especially during the Christmas season, with its historical texture and magnificent Flemish architecture. During our walking tour, we will see the heart of the city, Grote Markt, the Leuven Town Hall, which is an extraordinary example of stone craftsmanship, St. Peter's Church, and the Oude Markt, where numerous historic cafes and restaurants are lined up. After our city tour, we provide free time at the Leuven Christmas Market with its illuminated squares and traditional wooden huts. After shopping for Belgian chocolates, local delicacies, and Christmas gifts, we pick up the guests who did not join our optional tour along our route and depart for Brussels Airport. After our baggage and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 17:10 with AJet flight VF68. With our arrival in Istanbul, our Benelux Christmas Markets and Winter Tale journey, which extends from the modern cities of the Netherlands to the fairy-tale medieval cities of Belgium, and from sparkling Christmas markets to the most beautiful squares of Europe, comes to an end, and we say goodbye to meet again on another trip.
Discounted Optional Tour Package 335 Euro instead of 280 Euro
0-2 years free, 3-11 years 250 Euro
For our flight-inclusive tours departing from Istanbul, connecting flight options are offered from all provinces of Turkey and Northern Cyprus for an additional 220 $.
Note: The stated connection fee is a net price and does not include any commission.
Prices are per person in €. Child prices apply when sharing with two adults.
| Date | Double | Single | Triple | Child 2-6 | Infant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec 2026 | €399 | €579 | €399 | €399 | €99 | Available |
| 23 Dec 2026 | €399 | €579 | €399 | €399 | €99 | Available |
- It is sufficient to have Euros for shopping and spending in all countries included in the program during the tour. In regions where local currency is used, the guide will assist with currency exchange.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers should be preferred during the trip. It is useful to have a cardigan or similar clothing with you for the evening.
- In our weekly tours, a rotation (seat change) practice is applied in daily seat planning, and no fixed seat or front seat guarantee is given. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- There is a mandatory minimum stay of 1 day to bring goods (alcohol - cigarettes, etc.) when entering Turkey from abroad.
- Free shop shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverages (excluding alcoholic beverages containing more than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverages (including alcoholic beverages containing less than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 pieces, Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg
- During the tour program, guides may make changes to the program flow depending on weather and road conditions, provided that they show all the places mentioned in the program.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before. If there are less than 30 days left to the tour date, a 30% penalty is applied, and if there are 20 days or less, a 100% penalty is applied. Hospital reports, workplace leave documents, etc., obtained from authorities in Turkey and presented with the participant's cancellation request are unfortunately not accepted for the cancellation of hotels and services to be received outside of Turkey.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation cannot be achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified by EMC Tur.
- In cases where only category information is provided without specifying names in the tour program and/or there are options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by EMC Tur 2 days before the trip departure.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than those specified. In such a case, information will be provided by EMC Tur 15 days before the tour departure date.
- Triple rooms can be provided according to the availability of the hotels, and the bed allocated to the 3rd person in such rooms is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds consist of beds called opening-closing and coach beds, tour participants are deemed to have accepted the congestion that may occur in rooms and the bed type in 3rd person and/or child reservations. Child discounts are valid for a single child who stays with 2 adults and fits the age group.
- Breakfasts taken at the hotel, which are among the services included in the tour program, are presented in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and usually as a limited menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, which is called a continental breakfast, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours of at most 2-3 hours, organized for the general introduction of the cities, conducted panoramically with guide narration from inside the vehicle, and do not include museum or archaeological site entrances. EMC Tur is not responsible for the non-realization of the mentioned tours if panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, cannot be performed due to roads that are not allowed to be visited or entered by local authorities on the day and time of the tour, or due to closed roads due to any event, or if it becomes impossible to perform the tour due to weather conditions. Some tours can be done by public transport or on foot within the possibilities in points where roads are closed or vehicle entry is not allowed.
- Waiting times at customs gates passed by road during the trip may exceed standards, and EMC Tur cannot be held responsible for any negativity caused by these waiting times.
- Extra tours are organized by the local EMC Tur from which we receive service, with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If the sufficient number cannot be reached, the trips cannot be made, or the extra trip prices, content, and vehicle to be used vary according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide according to the open/closed status of museums and archaeological sites in the places to be visited and weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional and not mandatory. Passengers who do not want to participate in extra tours organized during the tour are deemed to have accepted to wait at a suitable rest facility on the way. These passengers are left at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour starts and are picked up from the point where they were left after the tour is completed.
- Check-in and boarding procedures that must be done for people participating in tours with flights are personal procedures and must be done by the guest at the relevant airline counters at the airports before the flight or online from the websites of the airline companies.
- EMC Tur is not responsible for the inability of people who do not show up at the specified airport at the times notified by EMC Tur for tour participation, who do not perform check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who perform check-in and boarding procedures on time but do not board the plane, to perform the flight. All costs that will arise regarding the new round-trip flight tickets and transfers in the region to be visited, which will be necessary for people who miss the flight to join the tour, belong to them.
- EMC Tur is an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol. There may be a risk of delay in scheduled and private flights, or times may change before the existing trip and flight. EMC Tur is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the trip by accepting the risk of time changes. Children between 0-2 years old do not pay airport tax and airport service fees.
- Vehicle types used in our tours are classified according to the number of people as follows. The vehicle types below are assigned according to the number of people in each of our tours.
Buses: (Used for 25 - 46 People) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner -*Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for 17 - 24 People) *Isuzu Turkuaz , *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for up to 16 People) *Vw Volt , *Mercedes Sprinter
- All guests are deemed to have realized the sale of the tour by accepting the items mentioned above.