PEARLS OF EUROPE 6-COUNTRY TOUR

Dear guests, we meet at 05:30 at the Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Departures terminal, in front of the Ajet Airlines counter. 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 scenery of Basel and completing our passport and baggage procedures, we board our comfortable bus waiting for us and depart for our panoramic Milan city tour.
During our journey, which proceeds accompanied by the timeless beauty of the Alps, Lake Lugano, which boasts one of the most elegant views in Switzerland, welcomes us panoramically from the mountain road. With its palm-lined shores, Mediterranean-inspired architecture, and calm yet sophisticated atmosphere, Lake Lugano offers the perfect blend of the Alps and Italian elegance. This unique panoramic passage turns our journey into a scene from a movie.

Next, 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 an indispensable getaway 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 enchanting natural landscapes make Como one of Italy's most prestigious destinations.

Upon our arrival in Como, during our carefully planned short walking tour accompanied by our guide, we will discover the Como Cathedral (Duomo di Como) with its impressive architecture, the historic city center, and the panoramic areas by the lake. In the free time provided afterwards, our guests can take pleasant walks by the lake, enjoy Italian coffee in stylish cafes, and capture unforgettable frames accompanied by fairytale views.

Following 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 in Milan's sophisticated atmosphere offers a perfect start to feeling the soul 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 discovering the silhouette of Milan, which blends elegance, history, and modern life, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
 

After a rich breakfast at our hotel, we provide free time for our guests. During this time, our guests can take pleasant walks in the elegant streets of Milan and enjoy shopping in the city, which is like an open-air fashion museum with its shop windows.

For our guests who wish, the Serravalle Designer Outlet & Genoa Tour (100 €), 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, which reflects the style of Milan, the fashion capital of Italy, 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. Named for its geographical position 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, the 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, are among the places to be seen. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

After a pleasant breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we depart for Venice. For our guests who wish, the Verona Tour (40€), 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, Romeo & Juliet's House, which is home to one of the greatest love stories in history, the Verona Arena, which has become the symbol of the city with its grandeur, and the Scaligero Bridge, which attracts attention with its unique architecture, are among the places to be seen. 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, the 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 prison, the Grand Canal, which is the main waterway of the city, and 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 are among the places to be seen.

After our city tour, our guests who wish can participate in the Venice Gondola Tour, which will be organized as an extra by our guide.
During this pleasant excursion we will take with traditional gondolas, 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 pleasant breakfast at our hotel in Venice in the morning, we depart and set off for Lake Garda, one of the most romantic and elegant regions of Italy. After a comfortable journey of approximately 1 hour, we arrive at the town of Sirmione, located on the southern shore of the lake and famous for its postcard-like views.

With its peninsula extending over the lake, narrow stone streets, magnificent Scaliger Castle, and healing thermal water springs, Sirmione is one of the most special stops on Lake Garda. During the short walking tour we will take accompanied by our guide, we discover the most beautiful spots of the town, and then enjoy this unique atmosphere accompanied by coffee or ice cream against the lake view during our free time.

Our guests who wish can participate in the Lake Garda Boat Tour (60€), which will be organized as an extra by our guide. In this pleasant experience, we board the boat from Sirmione, 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.

After our arrival in Riva del Garda, we take a short photo break and then continue our journey towards Austria. For our guests who wish, the Brennero Outlet Tour (40€), which will be organized as an extra by our guide, offers shopping and a pleasant break.
At this outlet center located at the foothills of the Alps, you can evaluate world brands at advantageous prices and enjoy the fresh mountain atmosphere of the region.

After our break, we head towards Innsbruck, the capital of the Tyrol Region. Following our arrival, during the panoramic city tour we will take accompanied by our guide, the Golden Roof, the symbol of the city, the Hofburg Palace, Maria Theresien Street, and the historic center of Innsbruck are among the places to be seen. In the free time provided 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. We see the Hofburg Palace, Maria Theresien Street, and the historic center of Innsbruck. In the free time provided after the tour, our guests who wish can spend time in traditional Tyrolean cafes. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

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

With our departure for the tour, we set off for the town of Hallstatt, which has become famous for its fairytale beauty. Lake Hallstatt, surrounded by the Alps, the central square located on the lake shore, the cemetery that attracts attention with its panoramic views, the Oswald Church, and the Hallstatt Church are among the places to be seen. Defined 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 walk through the narrow streets and take unforgettable photos accompanied by the lake view.

After our visit to Hallstatt, we continue our journey to Salzburg, the city of Mozart, known as the capital of music and art. Upon our arrival, during the panoramic city tour we will take, the Salzburg Fortress with its position dominating the city's silhouette, the Mirabell Palace and Gardens that fascinate with their elegance, Mozart's Birthplace, the Salzburg Cathedral that attracts attention with its architectural grandeur, the Old Town, the Salzburg Museum, St. Peter's Abbey, and Chapter Square are among the places to be seen.

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

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

Vaduz, the capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein, located between Switzerland and Austria, attracts 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 to Zurich. Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland, is also considered the country's economic, cultural, and financial center. Upon our arrival, during the panoramic city tour we will take, the Grossmünster, one of the symbols of the city, the Fraumünster, famous for its stained glass, St. Peterskirche, one of the oldest structures in the city, the Swiss National Museum, Lake Zurich, the Opera House, and the Kunsthaus Zürich are among the places to be seen.

Free time after the city tour. While our guests who wish can spend time in Zurich, the extra organized Swiss fairytale lake towns: Lucerne & Weggis Tour (50€) offers a unique nature and city experience for our guests who wish.

In our tour, we first reach the town of Weggis, located on the shore of Lake Lucerne and at the foothills of the Alps. In the short break we will take in this postcard-like town where the lake and mountains meet in the same frame, our guests can walk by the lake, take photos accompanied by impressive views, and spend pleasant time in cute cafes. Weggis is one of the special stops where you can experience Swiss nature in its most simple 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 take in Lucerne, which was once a small fishing village and became an important trade center over time, the Chapel Bridge, the symbol of the city, the Jesuit Church, the Musegg Wall, and the Lion Monument of Lucerne are among the places to be seen.

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

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

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

After our city tour, there will be free time. For our guests who wish, the optional "Freiburg – Colmar – Riquewihr" Tour (130 €) organized by our guide offers the opportunity to discover the fairytale atmosphere of the Alsace region.

Our first stop on this unforgettable tour will be Eguisheim, which was named “France’s Favorite Village” in 2013. This postcard-perfect village, where history and nature intertwine, enchants its visitors at first sight with its colorful houses typical of the Alsace region and its circular street layout.

After our visit to Eguisheim, we head to Colmar, famous for its architecture that has been exceptionally well-preserved since the Middle Ages. During our Colmar tour, we will see the St. Martin's Church built entirely of pink stone, Little Venice which resembles Venice with its small canals, Maison Pfister as one of the oldest buildings in the city, and Maison des Têtes, which draws attention with its facade decorations.

The third stop of our tour will be Kaysersberg, one of the towns that best reflects the medieval spirit of the Alsace region. In this town famous for its colorful houses, narrow streets, and historical texture, we will see the 13th-century Château de Kaysersberg and the Sainte-Croix Church, which stands out with its Gothic architecture.

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

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

After breakfast at our hotel, we will set off for Basel airport at the time determined by our guide. After completing the baggage and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul at 11:45 with Ajet Airlines flight VF 106. Arrival in the city at 15:45 and the end of our tour. Welcome home! See you on our next tour...