# The Heart of the Alps Geneva & Bern & Zurich Tour with Turkish Airlines Special Ramadan Bayram 2027 (GVA-ZRH) - URL: https://tatilbal.com/en/the-heart-of-the-alps-geneva-bern-zurich-tour-with-turkish-airlines-special-ramadan-bayram-2027-gva-zrh-t120267 - Category: Italy Tours - Duration: 4 Nights, 5 Days - Next available date: 8 March 2027 – 12 March 2027 - Starting Price: 699 € / Per Person - Arrival Point: Switzerland ## Tour Detail Day 1: Istanbul - Geneva We meet at 09:00 in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport. After check-in and baggage procedures, we depart for Geneva on Turkish Airlines' scheduled flight TK1921 at 12:55. Upon arrival in Geneva at 14:15 local time, we begin our panoramic city tour. During this tour, which takes place in Geneva, the European headquarters of the United Nations, you will see Lake Leman, Mont Blanc Bridge, the Great Cathedral, Notre Dame Cathedral, Jean-Jacques Rousseau Island, and the Old Town. After the city tour, there is free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Geneva Masterpieces Tour. Following the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel in Geneva and surroundings. Optional Tour: Geneva Masterpieces Tour – 40 € per person We explore not only Geneva's main tourist spots but also its hidden areas, aristocratic living quarters, historic streets along the lake shore, and the undiscovered details of the Old Town with a guide. This is a special discovery tour prepared for guests visiting Geneva for the first time or those who want to feel the city not just through photo spots but together with its historical and cultural soul. Day 2 Geneva – Bern – Basel After breakfast at our hotel, we check out and head to Bern. Along the way, guests who wish may join the optional Lausanne & Montreux Riviera Tour. After the tour, we arrive in Bern and begin our panoramic city tour. We explore Bern's city center, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which has preserved traces of the Middle Ages until today. During our Bern city tour, you will see the Clock Tower, the historic Old Town area considered one of Europe's largest covered shopping areas, Einstein's House, the History Museum, the Parliament Building, and the Parliament Square. Over 100 fountains scattered across different points of Bern are also notable features of the city. Each of these fountains represents a different event or hero that holds an important place in the city's history. After the tour, we depart for Basel at a time determined by our guide. Guests who wish may join the optional Basel Evening Lights & Rhine Riverfront Tour in the evening hours. Overnight stay at our hotel in Basel and surroundings. Optional Tour: Lausanne & Montreux Riviera Tour – 70 € per person Lausanne and Montreux, two of Switzerland's most elegant cities, are located in a magnificent region stretching along the shores of Lake Leman, known as the "Swiss Riviera." With mountain-fringed lake views, palm trees lining the coast, and historic structures, this region is one of Europe's most peaceful and impressive travel routes. Our tour's first stop is Lausanne. In Ouchy Port, you will see a walk along the lake view, the area where the Olympic Committee is located, the city square, and the cathedral. After free time in Lausanne's streets filled with art and history, we explore Switzerland's unique lifestyle by the lakeside. Then we move on to Montreux. The famous artists and musicians lived here for years; Montreux is located in the heart of the Swiss Riviera with its beachfront, cafes, and enchanting atmosphere. We take photos during breaks while walking along the lakeshore path decorated with palms and flowers. At the final stop of our tour, we take exterior photos of Chillon Castle, one of the symbols of the Lake Leman shoreline. Optional Tour: Basel Evening Lights & Rhine Riverfront Tour – 40 € per person We discover Basel, one of Switzerland's cities of culture and history, in its most beautiful form under the lights. Starting our walk along the Rhine River, we get to know the city with its night view and experience the enchanting atmosphere where Basel's medieval texture merges with lights. During our tour, you will see Münster Cathedral (exterior), Rathaus – Red City Hall, Marktplatz Square, medieval streets, and boutique passages. On the banks of the Rhine River, we have the opportunity to photograph the impressive silhouette of the city under lights from bridges and the riverside. This short and enjoyable night tour is an ideal option for guests who want to discover Basel under lights after a busy day. Day 3 Basel – Zurich After breakfast at our hotel, we check out and head towards Zurich. Guests who wish may join the optional **Alsace Colorful Villages Tour (Colmar & Eguisheim)**. After the tour, we proceed to Zurich. Besides being Switzerland's financial center, it is a stylish city where clean streets, lake views, historic buildings, and modern life coexist. During our panoramic city tour, you will see the shores of Lake Zurich, Limmat River, the famous Bahnhofstrasse Street, Grossmünster and Fraumünster churches, the historic Old Town area, and Lindenhof Hill. With our guide's narration, you will get to know both the historical and modern faces of the city and have the opportunity to experience Zurich's calm and elegant atmosphere. Overnight stay at our hotel in Zurich and surroundings. Optional Tour: Alsace Colorful Villages Tour (Colmar & Eguisheim) – 70 € / per person In this special tour where we will explore the magical atmosphere of the Alsace region, we visit two unique settlements that seem to have jumped out of fairy tale books. Our first stop is Colmar. With its flower-decorated canals, colorful wooden houses, and postcard beauty of the Petite Venise area, Colmar is a romantic city offering photo opportunities at every corner. After Colmar, we move on to Eguisheim. With its circular architecture, pastel-colored houses, and fairy-tale streets, Eguisheim stands out as one of the most beautiful villages in the Alsace region. While strolling through the village's flower-decorated squares, we discover shops selling regional products, offering our guests a special experience both visually and culturally. This tour, passing between colorful houses and fairy-tale streets, will be a special discovery that brings the most photogenic and peaceful moments of our journey. Day 4 Zurich After breakfast at our hotel, we have free time all day. Guests who wish may join the optional Heidiland & Maienfeld – Heidi Village Tour. After the tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel in Zurich and surroundings. Optional Tour: Heidiland & Maienfeld – Heidi Village Tour – 60 € per person Nestled at the foot of the Alps, among lush valleys and traditional Swiss mountain houses, Heidi Village offers guests a journey filled with natural beauty and nostalgia. As we head towards the Maienfeld region, the wide meadows, flower-covered hills, and impressive views of the Alpine mountains that appear before us give guests the feeling of stepping right into a Swiss fairy tale. During our pleasant walk in the area where Heidi's house is located, we feel the village's nostalgic texture and the tranquility of nature to the fullest. Wooden houses, stone paths, and green slopes offer unique views for photography enthusiasts. For guests who want to be close to nature and experience the Swiss countryside with its romantic and serene atmosphere, this tour will be one of the most peaceful and enjoyable stops of our journey. Day 5 Zurich – Istanbul After breakfast at our hotel, we check out and head to Zurich Airport. After check-in and baggage procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines' scheduled flight TK1908 at 11:05. After our comfortable and relaxing flight, we arrive at Istanbul Airport at 13:05 local time, marking the end of our tour. We hope to see you again on your next journey... Optional Tour Normal Price Geneva Masterpieces Tour 40 € Lausanne & Montreux Riviera Tour 70 € Basel Evening Lights & Rhine Riverfront Tour 40 € Alsace Colorful Villages Tour (Colmar & Eguisheim) 70 € Heidi's Fairy Tale Land: Heidiland Tour 60 € Total Normal Price 280 € %15 Discounted Full Package Price 240 € ## What's Included Included Services *Economy class flight ticket on Turkish Airlines scheduled service on the Istanbul (IST) – Geneva / Zurich – Istanbul (IST) route *Accommodation in 3- and 4-star hotel categories; a total of 4 nights, including 1 night in Geneva and surroundings, 1 night in Basel and surroundings, and 2 nights in Zurich and surroundings *Breakfasts to be served at the hotels *Panoramic city tours specified in the program *All transfers specified in the program *Professional Turkish-speaking guide service ## Not Included Services Not Included * *Exit tax stamp: … *€Visa fee (Istanbul applications): … € *Visa fee (Izmir / Ankara applications): … € *Travel insurance (up to age 65): … € *Travel insurance (ages 66–75): … € *All kinds of hotel extras and personal expenses *Hotel taxes and local service charges: A mandatory payment of 75 € per person, covering City Tax, Check Point fees, local service charges, Handling Fee, bus entrance fees, and operational service expenses, will be collected in cash by the guide before the tour departs. *Extra / optional tours stated in the program --- AHMET TUGAY TURİZM SEYAHAT ACENTASI · 5313590797 · tatilbalturizm@gmail.com