Paris Bruges & Brussels

Istanbul – Paris City Tour

Meet at Istanbul Airport three hours before departure for check-in and baggage drop. Turkish Airlines flight TK1823 departs at 10:10 and arrives at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport at 12:50.

After meeting the guide and a short break, the panoramic Paris city tour begins, featuring exterior views of the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Louvre Museum and Pyramid, Place de l’Étoile, Grand Palais and Petit Palais, Place de la Concorde, the French Parliament building, Pont Alexandre III, the Seine, Les Invalides and the Eiffel Tower.

Transfer to the hotel after the tour. The evening is at leisure for exploring Paris or dining at a local restaurant.

La Vallée Village – Eiffel Tower – Champs-Élysées

After breakfast, depart for La Vallée Village for free time among its outlet stores, cafés and shopping areas.

Continue to the Eiffel Tower. Going up the tower is optional and tickets may be purchased on site. Guests remaining at ground level may enjoy the surroundings and take photographs.

The programme continues to the Champs-Élysées for free time and shopping before returning to the hotel. Overnight in Paris.

Congress – Galeries Lafayette – Sacré-Cœur – Montmartre

After breakfast, the congress is held in the hotel conference room, with refreshments served during the coffee break. Following the congress, the sightseeing programme begins.

Visit Galeries Lafayette and enjoy free time in the surrounding Parisian streets, followed by Sacré-Cœur Basilica and Montmartre. Free time is provided for strolling through the artists’ square, browsing shops, enjoying the panoramic views and having dinner.

Return to the hotel after dinner and free time. Overnight in Paris.

Palace of Versailles – Louvre Museum – Seine

After an early breakfast, depart for the Palace of Versailles. The palace and garden visit is planned to begin at around 09:00, with approximately 2.5 hours allocated, including the Hall of Mirrors and other major rooms.

After free time for lunch and the return to Paris, visit the Louvre Museum from approximately 14:00 to 16:30, with the opportunity to see major works including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo.

Transfer to the pier for a Seine cruise planned for approximately 18:00. The cruise lasts about one hour and offers views of landmarks including the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Paris.

Paris – Bruges – Ghent – Brussels

After breakfast, depart Paris for Belgium. The first stop is Bruges, with a walking tour including Markt Square, the Belfry and historic guild houses, followed by free time.

Continue to Ghent for a panoramic and walking tour around the Graslei and Korenlei waterfronts, St Bavo’s Cathedral and the surroundings of Gravensteen Castle.

Continue to Brussels and check in to the hotel in the evening. Overnight in Brussels.

Brussels City Tour – Istanbul

After breakfast and check-out, begin the Brussels city tour with luggage. Visit Grand Place, see the Gothic Town Hall and guild houses, Manneken Pis, and panoramic views of the Royal Palace and Brussels Park. Continue through the European Quarter.

Stop at the Atomium for a short photo break. Transfer to Brussels Airport at least three hours before departure. Turkish Airlines flight TK1940 departs at 18:50 and arrives at Istanbul Airport at 23:20 local time.