Tour Detail
CHRISTMAS MARKETS FROM İZMİR AND A EUROPEAN FAIRY TALE TOUR
Italy & France & Switzerland & Germany
Nice (2) – Gruyeres – Bern – Geneva (1) – Freiburg –
Alsace (2) – Heidi’s Villages – St. Moritz – Milan (2)
With SunExpress Airlines’ DIRECT and Scheduled Flight from İZMİR…
Milan Departure – Milan Return
November 22 2025 Departure
7 Nights 8 Days
Day 1 İZMİR – MILAN – NICE
Please ensure you arrive at Adnan Menderes Airport International Terminal 3 hours before your flight to complete your baggage check-in, ticket, and passport control processes. Then, we will depart for Milan at 11:35 with SunExpress Airlines' direct and scheduled flight XQ892. Upon arrival at Milan Bergamo Airport at 12:40 local time, we will head to Milan city center to organize our city tour. As one of the fashion capitals of Europe, Milan stands out with its cuisine, opera, and churches. Although recognized as Italy's business and finance capital, Milan is also the right address for shopping and dining experiences. During our city tour of Milan, the famous opera house La Scala, Duomo Square and Cathedral, and Porta Romano will be among the primary sights. After the city tour, we will have free time before heading to our hotel in the Nice area. Upon arrival at the hotel, we will check into our rooms and have free time to relax.
Day 2 NICE – (Nice & Cannes & St.Paul De Vence Tour) – (Eze & Monaco & Monte Carlo Tour)
After breakfast, we will have free time in the morning. Guests who wish can participate in the optional Nice & Cannes & St.Paul De Vence Tour (95 Euro). On this tour, we will first head to Cannes. Famous for hosting the Cannes Film Festival in the summer months, the beautiful city boasts crystal clear waters and golden beaches. During our city tour in Cannes, we will see the old city, the initial settlement of the town, as we walk through the narrow and winding traffic-free streets, where we can shop at souvenir shops. After visiting the La Croissette Boulevard, lined with many luxury restaurants, shops, and hotels along the beach, we will have free time before heading to our second stop on the Mega Cote d’Azur Tour, Saint Paul De Vence. Located on a hill with magnificent views and possessing authentic medieval architecture, the village of Saint Paul De Vence features a historic fountain from 1615 at its center. In the narrow streets connecting the fountain, there are galleries showcasing the works of famous painters, as well as shops selling local olive oil, lavender, soap, and handicrafts. After a delightful tour around St. Paul De Vence, we depart for the Nice city tour. During our tour of Nice, we will see the Promenade des Anglais avenue, Nice Harbor, Massena Square, Flower Market, and the Courthouse, among other sights. After the Nice tour, guests who wish can join the optional Eze & Monaco & Monte Carlo Tour (65 Euro). In this tour, we will first visit Eze, one of the most famous villages with stunning views in Cote d’Azur, where we will visit a perfume factory to test and purchase beautiful and famous perfumes at affordable prices. After this, we will move to the country of Monaco, the smallest state in the world after Vatican, referred to as the fairy kingdom. Upon arrival, we will conduct a panoramic city tour of luxury and grandeur in Monte Carlo. After the tour, we will transfer back to the hotel.
Day 3 NICE – (Annecy Tour) – GENEVA
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we will head to Geneva. Guests who wish can participate in the optional Annecy Tour (40 Euro). Known as the "Venice of the Alps" due to the canals and the Thiou River flowing through it, Annecy, with its unusual location between the mountains and the lake, captivates its visitors. During our visit, we will see Chateau d’Annecy, which was built in the 17th century and restored in 1947, St. Maurice Church, and Palais de l’Isle panoramic view, which is a photographic hotspot. After a brief free time at Lake Annecy, the largest lake in France, we continue our journey to the hotel in Geneva. After transferring to the hotel, we will check into our rooms and have free time to relax.
Day 4 GENEVA – (Lausanne & Montreux and Fairy Castles Tour) – GRUYERES – BERN – ALSACE
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we will head out to conduct the Geneva city tour. Known as "the French of Switzerland" and located at the shores of Lake Geneva, Geneva is an extraordinary city where history, culture, science, and nature combine. The presence of international organizations' (CERN, World Health Organization, UEFA, FIFA, United Nations) headquarters in Geneva elevates the city to a central cultural and administrative position. During our visit to Geneva, wherein we will see St. Pierre Cathedral, the Jet d’Eau fountain which rises up to 140 meters and is a symbol of Geneva, and the Reformation Monument. After the city tour, we will proceed towards Gruyeres. Guests who wish can join the optional Lausanne & Montreux and Fairy Castles Tour (80 Euro) . Our first stop on this tour will be Lausanne. Notably hosting the Lausanne Treaty signed on July 24, 1923, it holds a significant place in our national history. Also known as an important episcopal center from the Middle Ages, Lausanne enchants its visitors with its medieval castles, palaces, cathedrals, and museum buildings along the shores of Lake Geneva. After a brief tour of Lausanne, we will visit Montreux. Well-known in our national history, Montreux holds a rich historical background with its castles, historical buildings, and natural beauty. The song "Smoke on the Water," which left a mark on an era, tells of a casino fire in Montreux, and there is also a statue of Freddy Mercury, who spent his last days working here. We will conduct a city tour in Montreux before seeing the Chillon Castle, the hallmark of Montreux, providing a postcard view. After the tour, we continue toward Gruyeres. Recognized as the most beautiful village in Switzerland in 2014 and the homeland of the world-famous Gruyere cheese, Gruyères is a fairytale village that has preserved its medieval character until today. Perched at a height of 800 m above the Saane River valley, this village, devoid of vehicle traffic, is also well-known for its fondue, a famous Swiss dish. After a tour of Gruyères, we will head to Bern.Bern, is one of the few cities in Europe that has remained intact since the Middle Ages. Due to its historical texture, it is included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. Bern, which is located within the borders of Switzerland and where German is the official language, also reflects the influences of German culture in its architecture. Surrounded by the Aare River, we will conduct a brief tour around Bern before heading to our hotel in the Alsace region. On arrival at the hotel, we will check into our rooms and have free time to relax.
Day 5 ALSACE – FREIBURG – (Christmas Market Pearls: Strasbourg & Colmar Tour) – ALSACE
After breakfast, we will head to Freiburg. Since 2010, it has been a city where only vehicles with low carbon levels can enter, where transportation is mostly provided by tram and bicycle, and is known as the city of happy people. In Freiburg, we will conduct a city tour where we can see the traces of historical and architectural cultures from Germany, France, Austria, Spain, and Sweden, which the city has been under the protection of throughout history. Also known as the capital of the Black Forest (Schwarzwald), while we visit Freiburg’s significant landmarks — including Freiburg Cathedral, its unique small water canals, the medieval gate Martin's Tor and Rathausplatz — we will have the chance for some shopping. After the Freiburg city tour, we will have some free time, during which guests who wish can join the optional Christmas Market Pearls: Strasbourg & Colmar Tour (75 Euro). Our first stop will be Strasbourg, the largest city in the Alsace region, located at the intersect of Germany, Switzerland, and France, seemingly pulled from a fairy tale and greeting us with picture-perfect beauty. Added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List in 1988 and hosting the European Parliament since 1992, Strasbourg’s traffic-free center and streets will take us through on panoramic city tours; we will see Gutenberg Square and its Statue, Notre Dame Cathedral, the most important structure in the heart of the city, and the oldest house in the city, the Kammerzell House, which continues to serve as a hotel and restaurant. After the Strasbourg visit, we will move to the enchanting land of Colmar, where we will see the Old Customs Building, Pfister House, and the colorful houses surrounding the Rhine River, especially in the region known as Petite Venise (Little Venice). In this charming environment surrounded by the Rhine River and canals, you will have the opportunity to find many delicious foods and souvenirs. After the tour, we return to our hotel in the Alsace region.
Day 6 ALSACE – HEIDI'S VILLAGES – ST. MORITZ – MILAN
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we will head towards St. Moritz. Traveling through the breathtaking landscapes we remember from our childhood of Heidi living with her grandfather and her closest friend Peter in the Alps, we will reach St. Moritz. After arriving in the homeland of Heidi, a natural wonder and a hotspot for socialites, we will conduct a panoramic city tour and explore the area. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel in the Milan area. We will check into our rooms and have free time to relax.
Day 7 MILAN – (Como and Outlet Tour)
After breakfast, we will offer a full-day of free time. Guests who wish can join the optional Como and Outlet Tour (65 Euro). On this tour, we will first move to Como, known for hosting the summer villas of the rich and famous, filled with luxury and natural beauty, where we will enjoy the stunning views of Lake Como. Following this, we will visit one of Milan’s most famous shopping centers, the outlet center, which features many esteemed and prestigious brand stores, chic cafes, restaurants, and personal activity areas. After spending leisure time for enjoyable and affordable shopping at the outlet center, we will return to our hotel in the Milan region.
Day 8 MILAN – İZMIR
After breakfast and completion of the check-out process from the hotel, we will head to Milan Malpensa Airport for our return flight to Izmir. Upon arrival at the airport, we will complete the baggage check-in, ticket, and passport control. We will fly to Izmir with SunExpress Airlines’ direct and scheduled flight XQ893 at 13:40. We will arrive at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport at 18:25 local time, marking the end of our tour.