BENELUX Paris Tour 6 Nights 7 Days (Luxembourg Departure Düsseldorf Return)

ISTANBUL – LUXEMBOURG

Meeting at Istanbul Airport International Terminal. After ticket, passport, and baggage procedures, depart for Luxembourg on Turkish Airlines’ scheduled flight. Among the places to see in Luxembourg, the only independent country in the world governed by a Duchy, are: the Petrus Valley on which the city is built, the Cathedral famous for its stained glass windows, and the Ducal Palace, which was originally the Town Hall and was later converted into a palace. Then depart for Paris. Upon arrival, we set out to discover the wonders of Paris. Our first stop is the Eiffel Tower, the symbol of the city and of France. After going up to the second floor by elevator of the 330-meter-high tower built for the 1889 World Fair, we enjoy the magnificent view of Paris. After free time, we meet at the time determined by our guide. Dinner and accommodation.

PARIS (Seine River - Notre Dame Cathedral - Painters’ Hill - Sacre Cour)

After breakfast at the hotel, we set out all day to discover the wonders of Paris. We go on a Seine River cruise, the place where the city of Paris was first founded in history. On the boat tour, you will see Paris’s most magnificent buildings up close and have unforgettable moments passing under the bridges of the Seine River. After our tour, we cross to the Île de la Cité and visit Notre Dame Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. The cathedral, with more than 850 years of history, has also been the subject of many stories. After our guide’s explanation of the cathedral, where the coronation ceremonies of many French kings, including Napoleon, were once held, Montmartre (Painters’ Hill), the only hill in Paris, will be our next stop. In the neighborhood where bohemian life still continues, you can have your portrait drawn by street artists. We will also have the chance to see the Sacre Cour Basilica, located in the same area and visible from almost everywhere in Paris. Then dinner and accommodation at our hotel.

(Depending on time, the Paris mosque will be visited for noon/afternoon prayers)

PARIS

After breakfast at our hotel, the whole day is free. Guests who wish may take the Louvre and Outlet tour (70 Euro; including museum entrance ticket, local guide service, and transportation), or guests who wish may take the Disneyland tour (150 Euro; 2 park admission tickets and transportation service). Dinner and accommodation after the tour.

PARIS - BRUGGE - BRUSSELS

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Brugge. Upon arrival, on our city tour where we will get to know Brugge, one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities, places to see include: Markt Square surrounded by Guild Houses, Belfry Tower, one of the city’s symbols, Our Ladies Church, one of Belgium’s most important churches, and the historic Burg Square, known as the administrative and religious center of the city, the Town Hall, and the Basilica of the Holy Blood. After the tour, we give free time for shopping. Then we depart for Brussels. Upon arrival, on our city tour, places to see include: Grand Palace, one of Europe’s most lively squares hosting many historical buildings, Hotel de Ville with its magnificent structure, the Brussels City Museum, Royal Palace, Chinese and Japanese Houses, Atomium built for the Expo 58 Fair, and Heysel Stadium. After the tour, dinner, transfer to the hotel, and accommodation.

BRUSSELS – ZAANSE SCHANS – AMSTERDAM

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Amsterdam. Our first stop will be Zaanse Schans, a magical village with windmills. Then, on the Amsterdam city tour: Fatih Mosque (built as a Neo-Renaissance-style Catholic Church and serving Muslims since 1981), Waterlooplein, Flower Market, Rokin Street, Dam Square, Royal Palace, Damrak Street, and Central Station are seen, followed by dinner and accommodation.

AMSTERDAM – VOLENDAM – MARKEN – GİETHOORN

After breakfast at the hotel, we will visit the unusual fishing village of Volendam. You will never get enough of the time you spend in the harbor area of Volendam, an old fishing village that inspired the song “Anyone who wants to see the true beauty of the Netherlands should go to Volendam.” We give free time for shopping in this fishing village full of charming houses and many inexpensive souvenir shops. After Volendam, we cross to the island of Marken. During our walk on this island, where 1,200 people live today, we will have the opportunity to photograph the typical dark green, black wooden 18th-century fishing houses. Then we depart for Giethoorn, known as the Venice of the Netherlands. While visiting Giethoorn, which looks like a postcard with its canals, resembles a film set adapted from fairy tales, and seems like a village made by Hobbits, you will feel in a very extraordinary environment. After our enjoyable and experience-filled boat tour, we return to Amsterdam. Dinner and accommodation.

AMSTERDAM – DÜSSELDORF– ISTANBUL

After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for Designer Outlet Roermond. After shopping and free time, we head to the airport at the time determined by our guide, and the end of our pleasant tour.