Tour Detail
A FAIRY TALE OF EUROPE WITH BERNINA EXPRESS FROM IZMIR
TOUR with Turkish Airlines Special Flight for 6 nights
Milano departure – Milano return
- Nice (2) – Bern – Geneva (1) – Strasbourg – Freiburg – Alsace/Basel (2) – Heidi’s Villages – St. Moritz – BERNINA Express / Red Train – Milano (1) – Outlet
Day 1
Tour RouteIZMIR – MILANO – (Boat Tour to Portofino) – NICE
August 22, 2026 - Saturday
We gather at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport International Terminal 3 hours before the flight to complete the luggage check-in, ticket, and passport control procedures, and then we fly to Milano at 03:25 with Turkish Airlines' direct special flight TK3451. We arrive at Milano Malpensa Airport at 05:25 local time and proceed to our city tour of Milan with our private vehicle awaiting us at the airport. Known as one of the fashion capitals of Europe, Milan stands out not only for its fashion but also for its cuisine, opera, and churches. Although recognized as Italy’s business and financial capital, Milan is also the right address for shopping and dining experiences. During our city tour, notable sites include the famous opera house La Scala, Duomo Square and the Cathedral, and Porta Romana. After the city tour ends, we head towards Nice. Along the way, guests may join the optional Boat Tour to Portofino (65 Euros). With its colorful houses, narrow streets, green hills, and turquoise Mediterranean, Portofino, which has inspired songs with all its beauty, provides a scene worth visiting. Following our visit to Portofino, we continue our way to Nice. Upon arriving at our hotel in the Nice region, we will check into our rooms and have free time to relax.
Day 2
Tour RouteNICE – (Cannes & Nice Tour) – (Eze & Monaco & Monte Carlo Tour)
August 23, 2026 - Sunday
After breakfast, we offer a full day of free time. During this free time, guests can join the optional Cannes & Nice Tour (70 Euros). In this tour, we first head to Cannes, which is famous for hosting the Cannes Film Festival every year and has a sparkling sea and golden sandy beaches. During our city tour in Cannes, we will see the old town, which is the first settlement area of the city. While walking through the narrow, winding, and traffic-free streets of the old town, we will have the chance to see and shop at souvenir shops. After exploring the boulevard La Croissette, which hosts many luxurious restaurants, shops, and hotels along the Cannes coast, we will proceed to Nice. During our Nice tour, we will see Promenade des Anglais avenue, Nice Harbor, Massena Square, Flower Market, and the Courthouse. Following the Nice tour, guests may opt to join the additional Eze & Monaco & Monte Carlo Tour (80 Euros). During this tour, our first stop will be Eze Village, known for its stunning views of the Cote d’Azur, where we will visit a perfume factory where you can test and buy famous perfumes at reasonable prices. After this tour, we will head to Monaco, the smallest state in the world after the Vatican, located in the French Riviera, and upon arrival, we will conduct a panoramic city tour in Monte Carlo, the center of luxury and splendor. After the tour, we will return to our hotel in the Nice region.
Day 3
Tour RouteNICE – (Annecy Tour) – GENEVA
August 24, 2026 - Monday
After breakfast and checking out from the hotel, we head towards Geneva. Accompanied by magnificent natural scenery, we will journey towards Geneva, located at the intersection of France, Switzerland, and Italy, known as the rooftop of Europe, with a view of Mont Blanc. Along the way, guests may join the optional Annecy Tour (50 Euros). Known as the "Venice of the Alps" due to the canals and the Thiou River running through it, Annecy captivates visitors with its extraordinary location between mountains and lakes. During our visit, we will see panoramically Chateau d’Annecy, built in the 17th century and restored in 1947, St. Maurice Church, and the attraction for photographers, Palais de l’Isle. After a brief free time by the shores of Lake Annecy, the third largest lake in France, we continue our journey towards Geneva. Upon arriving at our hotel in Geneva, we will check into our rooms and have free time to relax.
Day 4
Tour RouteGENEVA – (By Train to Swiss Alpine Villages: Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Tour) – BERN – ALSACE / BASEL
August 25, 2026 - Tuesday
After breakfast and checking out from the hotel, we will conduct a city tour. Known as "the French of Switzerland," Geneva is a magnificent city where history, culture, science, and nature meet, located by Lake Geneva. The presence of international organizations (CERN, World Health Organization, UEFA, FIFA, United Nations) headquarters in Geneva makes the city a central location in terms of culture and administration. During our city tour, we will see St.Pierre Cathedral, Jet d’Eau fountain, which has become a symbol of Geneva and rises up to 140 meters, and the Reformation Monument. After the city tour, we head towards Bern. Once we arrive in Bern, guests can opt to join the additional Swiss Alpine Villages by Train: Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Tour (80 Euros). The first destination will be Interlaken. Known for its natural beauty and stunning views, Interlaken is located between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, and we will conduct a tour in this beautiful town. The town’s significant hotels, casinos, and shopping streets will be on our walking tour’s route. Panoramic views of historical landmarks such as Victoria Jungfrau Hotel and Höhematte Park will also be included. After some free time for photography and exploring, we will then move to Lauterbrunnen by taking a train from Interlaken. After approximately a 20-minute train ride, we arrive in Lauterbrunnen. We will feel the valley's steep structure and rocky walls immediately as we exit the station. Walking into the village center, we will have the chance to see the Staubbach Falls hanging down to the valley floor panoramically and photograph it. Lauterbrunnen is known for its settlements along the valley with 72 waterfalls and walking paths. Our exploration will include the valley's traditional chalet architecture, the natural formations surrounding the valley floor, and breathtaking natural scenery. We will return by train to Interlaken, completing our tour. After that, we return to Bern for our city tour. Bern is one of the few cities in Europe that has remained untouched since the Middle Ages. Due to its historical texture, it is included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. Located within Switzerland’s borders and with the official language being German, Bern also reflects the influences of German culture in its architecture. After the tour in Bern, we will proceed to our hotel in the Alsace/Basel region. Upon arrival at the hotel, we will check into our rooms and have free time to relax.
Day 5
Tour RouteALSACE / BASEL – (Alsace Pearls: Colmar & Riquewihr Tour) – STRASBOURG – FREIBURG – ALSACE / BASEL
August 26, 2026 - Wednesday
After breakfast, we head towards Strasbourg. Along the way, guests can participate in the optional Alsace Pearls: Colmar & Riquewihr Tour (80 Euros). During this tour, we will first travel to the fairytale town of Colmar, where we will see the Old Customs House, the Pfister house, and the colorful houses surrounding the Rhine River in the most famous area of the city, Petite Venise (Little Venice). Surrounded by the Rhine River and its canals, you will find many delicious food options and opportunities to buy souvenirs. Our next destination will be Riquewihr, known for its vineyards, flowered balconies, unique shops, pedestrian-friendly cobblestone roads, buildings that survived World War II, and charming cafés, as well as the Dolder Museum that carries the city’s history in documents. After our visit to Riquewihr, we will continue on our way to Strasbourg. Located at the crossroads of Germany, Switzerland, and France, Strasbourg is also the largest city in the Alsace region and greets us like a painting, seemingly plucked from fairy tales. Stralsbourg was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1988 and has hosted the European Parliament since 1992. We will perform a panoramic city tour in the vehicle with a walking tour in the vehicle-trafficked center where we will see Gutenberg Square & Statue, the city’s most important structure, the Notre Dame Cathedral, and Kammerzell House, the oldest house in the city today used as a hotel and restaurant. After the tour in Strasbourg, free time will be provided, and then we will head towards Freiburg, known as one of the major examples of green urban planning. Since 2010, only low carbon-emission vehicles have been allowed into the city, and transportation is mainly done by tram and bicycle. In Freiburg, we will conduct a city tour where we can see traces of the architectural and historical cultures of Germany, France, Austria, Spain, and Sweden throughout its history. Known as the capital of the Black Forest (Schwarzwald), during our Freiburg city tour, we will see the most important symbol of the city, Freiburg Cathedral, charming streets with unique little canals exclusive to Freiburg, Martin's Tor from the Middle Ages, and Rathausplatz. After our tour, we will return to our hotel in the Alsace/Basel region.
Day 6
Tour RouteALSACE / BASEL – HEIDI'S VILLAGES – ST. MORITZ – BERNINA EXPRESS / RED TRAIN – MILANO
August 27, 2026 - Thursday
After breakfast and checking out from the hotel, we will move towards the unforgettable and enchanting train journey on the Bernina railway line. We are set to travel on a scenic journey with the beautiful landscapes resembling the beloved childhood cartoon character Heidi, who lived with her grandfather and friend Peter in the Alp Mountains. After our panoramic journey amid Heidi's beautiful villages, we proceed to St. Moritz, known as the natural wonder and a retreat for jet-setters. Upon arrival in St. Moritz, we will have a short free time depending on the train departure time as we reach the Bernina Express / Red Train departure station. Afterward, we will embark on the unforgettable and enchanting train journey on this world-renowned line, which gained UNESCO World Heritage status. This magical journey will give us the chance to see extraordinary scenery and take photos. After approximately two hours of delightful train travel, we arrive at Tirano Station, where our vehicle will await to take us to our hotel in Milano. After checking into our rooms, you have free time to relax.
Day 7
Tour RouteMILANO – OUTLET – (Como Tour)
August 28, 2026 - Friday
After breakfast and checking out from the hotel, we head towards the Milano Outlet, where we can find products from famous brands at affordable prices. After some free time for enjoyable shopping at this famous outlet center that hosts prestigious shops, cafes, and restaurants, we will move towards Milano Malpensa Airport for our flight to Izmir. Guests may also join the optional Como Tour (50 Euros) along the way. Como, located in the Lombardy region, stands out with its historical buildings and organized city structure. The city squares, cathedral, and shoreline offer visitors an easily accessible area to explore. Lake Como, one of Italy's most famous lakes, completes the natural appearance of the region with the hills surrounding it, waterfront settlements, and orderly transport lines. During our visit to Como & Lake Como, we will first reach Como city center, where the cathedral area, squares, and waterfront will be shown from the outside. Afterward, there will be free time by the lakeside, where visitors can stroll around, take photographs, or explore the surroundings. After this free time, we will complete our tour and continue to Malpensa Airport.
Day 8
Tour RouteMILANO – IZMIR
August 29, 2026 - Saturday
After arriving at the airport, we will complete the luggage check-in, check-in, and passport control procedures. We fly to Izmir with Turkish Airlines' direct special flight TK3450 at 01:00. We arrive at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport at 04:45 and conclude our tour.