PEARLS OF EUROPE 6 COUNTRIES - ITALY & SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIA & FRANCE & GERMANY & LIECHTENSTEIN TOUR 7 Nights / 8 Days with Ajet Airlines

Dear guests, we meet at 05:30 in front of the Ajet Airlines counter at the Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Departures terminal. After baggage and check-in procedures, we depart for Basel at 08:35 with Ajet Airlines flight VF 105.

After a comfortable flight, we land at Basel Airport at 10:55 local time. After saying hello to the impressive landscape of Basel and completing our passport and baggage procedures, we board our comfortable bus waiting for us and set off for our panoramic Milan city tour.
On our journey progressing with the timeless beauty of the Alps, Lake Lugano, which has one of the most elegant landscapes in Switzerland, welcomes us panoramically from the mountain road. With its shores surrounded by palm trees, Mediterranean-inspired architecture, and a calm yet sophisticated atmosphere, Lake Lugano offers the perfect combination of the Alps and Italian elegance. This unique panoramic passage turns our journey into a scene from a movie.

Then we turn our route to Lake Como, one of Italy's most exclusive natural treasures. Located at the foothills of the Alps, Como, which has been the indispensable escape point for the aristocracy, the art world, and Hollywood stars for years, stands out as a symbol of elegance and romance. Historic villas, calm lake waters, and fascinating natural landscapes make Como one of Italy's most prestigious destinations.

After our arrival in Como, in the carefully planned short walking tour we will take with our guide, the Como Cathedral (Duomo di Como) with its impressive architecture, the historic city center, and the panoramic areas on the lake shore will be explored. During the free time given afterwards, our guests can take pleasant walks by the lake, enjoy Italian coffee in stylish cafes, and capture unforgettable frames accompanied by fairytale landscapes.

After this elegant experience, we head towards Milan, the heart of fashion, art, and design. Upon our arrival, we take a special break for you to experience the Aperitivo culture, an indispensable ritual of the Italian lifestyle. This pleasant break taken in the sophisticated atmosphere of Milan offers a perfect start to feel the spirit of the city.

After the Aperitivo break, our panoramic Milan city tour begins. During our tour, the Sforza Castle, the symbol of the Duchy of Milan, and the Brera District, famous for its art galleries and elegant streets, will be seen panoramically. After exploring the silhouette of Milan that blends elegance, history, and modern life, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Following a rich breakfast at our hotel, we offer our guests some free time. During this period, our guests may enjoy pleasant walks through the elegant streets of Milan or indulge in shopping in a city that is practically an open-air fashion museum with its shop windows.

For those who wish, the Serravalle Designer Outlet & Genoa Tour, which will be organized as an extra by our guide, offers an unforgettable experience. At Serravalle Designer Outlet, one of Europe's largest and most prestigious outlet centers, you will have the opportunity to discover off-season collections of world-famous luxury brands at advantageous prices. This shopping experience, reflecting the style of Italy's fashion capital Milan, is a unique opportunity for our guests who closely follow fashion.

After the shopping tour, we turn our route to Genoa, one of the most impressive port cities of the Mediterranean. Known by this name due to its geographical location resembling a knee, Genoa is not only the capital of the Liguria Region but also home to Italy's largest port and the country's 6th largest city. With its deep-rooted history, maritime heritage, and unique architecture, it is one of the strongest representatives of Mediterranean culture. During our panoramic Genoa city tour, we will see places including Piazza De Ferrari, the San Lorenzo Cathedral with its magnificent architecture, the city's symbol Torre Della Lanterna (Lighthouse), and the Luigi Ferraris Stadium, where Sampdoria plays its matches. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

After a delightful breakfast at our hotel, we depart for Venice. For those who wish, the Verona Tour, which will be organized as an extra by our guide on the way, offers a unique experience of culture and romance.

In this special tour, we will see places including Romeo & Juliet's House, which is home to one of history's greatest love stories, the Verona Arena, which has become the symbol of the city with its grandeur, and the Scaligero Bridge, which draws attention with its unique architecture. After our tour, we continue our journey to Venice, the capital of romance and elegance.

Upon our arrival in Venice, during our panoramic city tour, we will see places including St. Mark's Square and St. Mark's Basilica, considered the heart of the city, the Bridge of Sighs, where prisoners looked at Venice for the last time before entering the prison, the Grand Canal, which is the city's main waterway, the famous Rialto Bridge located on it, the Doge's Palace, which symbolizes the power of the Republic of Venice, the Bell and Clock Tower, and the San Giorgio Maggiore Church located on the opposite shore.

After our city tour, those who wish can join the Venice Gondola Tour, which will be organized as an extra by our guide.
During this pleasant excursion with traditional gondolas, which are one of the symbols of Venice, you will discover the narrow canals of the city from a different perspective and feel the romantic atmosphere of Venice closely. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

After a delightful breakfast at our hotel in Venice, we depart and head towards Innsbruck, the capital of the Tyrol Region. On the way, those who wish can join the Garda Lake Boat and Sirmione Town Tour (60€), which will be organized as an extra by our guide. In this pleasant experience, Sirmione, with its peninsula extending over the lake, narrow stone streets, magnificent Scaliger Castle, and healing thermal water sources, is one of the most special stops of Lake Garda. During the short walking tour we will take accompanied by our guide, we will discover the most beautiful spots of the town, and then enjoy this unique atmosphere with coffee or ice cream against the lake view during our free time.

Taking a boat from Sirmione, we watch the fascinating views of Lake Garda towards the north and reach Riva del Garda. During this journey, which lasts approximately 2 hours, we will have the opportunity to watch the shores of Bardolino, Garda, Malcesine, and Limone panoramically from the boat and disembark in Bardolino.

After our arrival in Bardolino, we meet with the guests who did not join the extra tour and continue our journey towards Austria. For those who wish, the Brennero Outlet Tour (40€), which will be organized as an extra by our guide, offers an opportunity for shopping and a pleasant break. In this outlet center located at the foot of the Alps, you can evaluate world brands at advantageous prices and enjoy the fresh mountain atmosphere of the region.

Following our break, in the panoramic city tour we will perform accompanied by our guide upon arrival, places to see include the city's symbol Golden Roof, Hofburg Palace, Maria Theresien Street, and the historic center of Innsbruck. During the free time given after the tour, our guests who wish can spend time in traditional Tyrolean cafes and experience the elegant atmosphere of the city. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

After a delightful breakfast at our hotel, the Salzburg & Hallstatt Tour (130 €), which will be organized as an extra by our guide for those who wish, offers a unique nature and culture experience.

With our departure for the tour, we set off towards the town of Hallstatt, famous for its fairytale beauty. Surrounded by the Alps, Hallstatt Lake, the central square located on the lake shore, the cemetery that draws attention with its panoramic views, Oswald Church, and Hallstatt Church are among the places to see. Described as “a face reflected from the lake,” Hallstatt offers its visitors a visual feast with its postcard-like views and historic streets. During our free time, you can wander through the narrow streets and take unforgettable photos accompanied by the lake view.

After our visit to Hallstatt, we continue our journey towards Salzburg, the city of Mozart, known as the capital of music and art. During our panoramic city tour upon arrival, places to see include Salzburg Fortress with its dominant position on the city's silhouette, the enchanting Mirabell Palace and Gardens, Mozart's Birthplace, Salzburg Cathedral, which draws attention with its architectural grandeur, Old Town, Salzburg Museum, St. Peter's Abbey, and Chapter Square.

During the free time given after our tour, you can shop on Getreidegasse, one of Salzburg's most famous streets, and enjoy the elegant and cultural atmosphere of the city. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

After a delightful breakfast at our hotel, we depart for Zurich. On our route, we panoramically see Liechtenstein, one of the smallest and most exclusive countries in Central Europe.

Vaduz, the capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein, located between Switzerland and Austria, draws attention with its high living standards, natural beauties, and deep-rooted history despite its small surface area. The castles, cathedrals, and historic buildings that are the symbols of the principality, combined with the impressive views of the Alps, make Vaduz a highly unique destination. This special geography is like an open-air museum for nature and history enthusiasts.

After the Vaduz panorama, we continue our journey towards Zurich. Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland, is also considered the country's economic, cultural, and financial center. During our panoramic city tour upon arrival, places to see include Grossmünster, one of the city's symbols, Fraumünster, famous for its stained glass, St. Peterskirche, one of the city's oldest buildings, the Swiss National Museum, Lake Zurich, the Opera House, and the Kunsthaus Zurich.

Free time after the city tour. While our guests can spend time in Zurich, the Switzerland's fairytale lake towns: Lucerne & Weggis Tour (50€), which will be organized as an extra for our guests, offers a unique nature and city experience.

In our tour, we first reach the town of Weggis, located on the shores of Lake Lucerne and at the foot of the Alps. In this postcard-like town where the lake and mountains meet in the same frame, our guests can take a walk by the lake, take photos accompanied by impressive views, and spend pleasant time in cute cafes during the short break we will give. Weggis is one of the special stops where you can experience Swiss nature in its most pure and peaceful form.

Then we move on to Lucerne, which dates back to 1178 and is called the “Proud City” by the Swiss. In the tour we will perform in Lucerne, which was once a small fishing village and later became an important trade center, places to see include the city's symbol Chapel Bridge, Jesuit Church, Musegg Wall, and the Lion Monument.

At the end of our tour, we depart for Zurich again to pick up our waiting guests and then continue our journey towards Basel. After our arrival, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

After a delightful breakfast at our hotel, we depart for our Basel city tour. Basel, the third most populous city in Switzerland after Zurich and Geneva, is a city that, despite its small surface area, offers modern life and historical texture in perfect harmony, and is extremely rich in terms of culture and art.

During our city tour in Basel, places to see include Basel Minster, which houses the tomb of the famous Renaissance thinker Erasmus of Rotterdam, Marktplatz, which is the heart of the city, the City Hall with its magnificent architecture, and Hotel Les Trois Rois, one of the city's iconic buildings.

Free time after our city tour. The “Freiburg – Colmar – Riquewihr” Tour (130 €), which will be organized as an extra by our guide for those who wish, offers the opportunity to discover the fairytale atmosphere of the Alsace region.

We depart for Colmar, famous for its architecture that has been extremely well preserved from the Middle Ages to the present day. In our Colmar tour, places to see include St. Martin's Church, built entirely of pink stones, Little Venice, which reminds of Venice with its small canals, Maison Pfister, one of the city's oldest buildings, and Maison des Têtes, which draws attention with its facade decorations.

In the last stop of our tour, we move on to Riquewihr, one of the most fascinating villages of Alsace. With its half-timbered houses, flower-decorated streets, and medieval texture surrounded by walls, Riquewihr is like an open-air museum. In the excursion we will perform here, we will feel this unique atmosphere closely by walking along the old walls of the village and seeing the ruins of Riquewihr Castle.

After our tour, we transfer to our hotel.
Overnight at our hotel.

 

After breakfast at our hotel, we will set off at the time determined by our guide to go to Basel airport. After completing the baggage and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul at 11:55 with Ajet Airlines flight VF 106. Arrival in the city at 15:50 and the end of our tour. Welcome home! See you on our next tour...