Alsace and Zurich Tour (Christmas Markets) — 4 Nights with Turkish Airlines
About Alsace and Zurich Tour (Christmas Markets) — 4 Nights with Turkish Airlines
This package tour departs from Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flights and lasts 4 Nights 5 Days. Your accommodation is in Alsace and Zurich; the itinerary takes place within France, Switzerland and Germany. Zurich, Switzerland's most populous city, stands out for its historic center on the shores of Lake Zurich. The itinerary includes Alsace, Basel, Freiburg and Zurich. The tour departs on 18 December 2026. Prices start at €1.090 per person; prices for children aged 2–11 start at €899. A supplement of €300 applies for a single room. Accommodation is on a Bed & Breakfast basis at 3-star hotels outside the city. The package includes Turkish Airlines round-trip economy-class airfare on the Istanbul (IST) – Basel (BSL) – Zurich (ZRH) – Istanbul (IST) route, airport taxes, 4 nights of Bed & Breakfast accommodation, airport-hotel-airport and city transfers, a panoramic Basel tour and a Freiburg tour. Lunches and dinners not specified in the itinerary, personal expenses, hotel extras, the international departure fee, museum and archaeological site entrance fees, and tourist city taxes are not included in the package.
Departure Dates
18 - 22 December 2026 — €1.090 (≈₺62.200)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Istanbul – Basel – Freiburg – Alsace
Meet at the international departures terminal at Istanbul Airport. You are advised to arrive at the airport at least three hours before your flight. We depart for Basel on Turkish Airlines flight TK1925 (departure 15:55, arrival 17:10). After landing, enjoy a panoramic city tour of Basel. Overnight at a hotel in the Alsace region.
Day 2 — Alsace
After breakfast, we set off on our tour of the Alsace region. Königsburg Castle, Cathedral Square and Notre-Dame Cathedral are visited during the day. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Overnight stay at the hotel in Alsace.
Day 3 — Alsace
After finishing morning breakfast, we continue our Alsace tour. Lunch and dinner are at our guests' own expense. Overnight stay at the hotel in Alsace.
Day 4 — Alsace – Zurich
After breakfast, today's route takes us from Alsace to Zurich. During the day, we will visit Fraumünster Abbey. Zurich is Switzerland's most populous city and is known for its historic centre on the shores of Lake Zurich. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Overnight at a hotel in Zurich.
Day 5 — Zurich – Istanbul
After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we transfer you to the airport. We return to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1910 (departure 18:35, arrival 23:35).
Transport Information
Outbound: Türk Hava Yolları TK1925 — 15:55 IST Istanbul Airport → 17:10 BSL Basel, Switzerland
Return: Türk Hava Yolları TK1910 — 18:35 ZRH Zurich, Switzerland → 23:35 IST Istanbul Airport
Dates and Prices
Tour date: 18 - 22 December 2026
3 * Oteller vb.(Şehir dışı) — double room per person 1.090 EUR, single room 1.390 EUR, child 899 EUR, infant 200 EUR
Places to Visit
Alsace
Basel
Freiburg
Zurich
What’s Included
Round-trip economy class flight ticket on scheduled Turkish Airlines flights for Istanbul (IST) - Basel (BSL) – Zurich (ZRH) - Istanbul (IST)
Airport taxes
4 nights bed & breakfast accommodation in 3* out-of-city hotels
Airport-hotel-airport transfers and all city transfers by our private buses
Panoramic Basel Tour
Freiburg Tour
Panoramic Obernai Tour
Strasbourg Tour
Panoramic Riquewihr City Tour
Kaysersberg Tour
Colmar Tour
Zurich Tour
Professional Turkish guidance and assistance services
Compulsory Package Tour Liability Insurance (Professional liability insurance arranged in accordance with Law No. 1618.)
What’s Not Included
Lunches and dinners not specified in the program
All kinds of personal expenses and hotel extras
International departure fee
Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites
Tourist city taxes
Driver tips €10 / per person (optional)
Museum and Archaeological Site Entrances: H.Königsburg Castle + Local Guides
Tourist City Taxes €100 per person
Mandatory payment to our guide during the tour
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days does the Alsace and Zurich tour take?
The tour is 4 nights 5 days. Accommodation in Alsace and Zurich on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
Which cities does the tour cover?
The itinerary consists of Alsace, Basel, Freiburg, and Zurich stops and travels within France, Switzerland, and Germany.
What is included in the tour price?
Round-trip economy-class airfare with Turkish Airlines on the Istanbul (IST)–Basel (BSL)–Zurich (ZRH)–Istanbul (IST) route; Airport taxes; 4 nights’ Bed & Breakfast accommodation at 3-star hotels outside the city; Airport-hotel-airport transfers; All city transfers by our private buses; Panoramic Basel Tour; Freiburg Tour; Panoramic Obernai Tour; Strasbourg Tour; Panoramic Riquewihr City Tour; Kaysersberg Tour; Colmar Tour; Zurich Tour; Professional Turkish-speaking guide and assistant services; Mandatory package tour liability insurance (professional liability insurance arranged in accordance with Law No. 1618).
What is not included in the tour price?
Lunches and dinners not specified in the itinerary; all personal expenses and hotel extras; international departure fee; museum and archaeological site admission fees; tourist city taxes; driver tips 10 Euro / per person (optional); Museum and Archaeological Site Admission Fees: H. Königsburg Castle + local guides; tourist city taxes 100€ per person; payable to our guide during the tour.
Which airline are the flights with, and what are the flight times?
Flights are operated by Turkish Airlines. Outbound: TK1925 15:55 Istanbul Airport – 17:10 Basel; Return: TK1910 18:35 Zurich – 23:35 Istanbul Airport. Flight times may be changed by the airline; confirmed times will be shared before the tour.
Which hotels are used for accommodation, can I choose the hotel?
Accommodation is in the 3* Hotels etc. (Suburbs) category. A €300 single supplement applies for guests wishing to stay in a single room.
Are meals included in the price?
Accommodation is based on a Bed & Breakfast concept. Lunches and dinners are at guests' own expense.
Are there child and infant rates?
Prices for children aged 2–11 start from €899, and for infants aged 0–1 from €200. Guests aged 12 and over are subject to adult pricing.
On which dates are departures available?
Departure date: 18 December 2026.
Is the price per person, is there a single room supplement?
The advertised price is per person in a double room and varies depending on the selected date, starting from €1,090. A single room supplement of €300 applies.