Full-Fledged Paris, Normandy & Bruges Tour Itinerary

9 March 2027 – 13 March 2027 | 4 Nights, 5 Days
Tour details

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

This tour is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notification date will be 20 days prior to the tour start date. Tours cancelled due to insufficient participation will be communicated to you through your agency.

VISA

Ordinary Passport - Visa required

Green Passport - No visa required

Service Passport - No visa required

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the end date of the trip and must not be older than 10 years.

HEALTH

We do not anticipate any health-threatening issues with meals served in the region's excellent restaurants and hotels. However, we recommend that you exercise caution regarding food and drink when not with the group, strictly consume bottled water, avoid ice, milk, and dairy products, eat only meat and fish products that are thoroughly cooked, and choose fruits such as bananas and pineapples that can be peeled. Current vaccination/PCR regulations must be followed upon entry into the country and during return.

FLIGHT DURATION

Istanbul - Paris: 3 hours 45 minutes

OPTIONAL TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Optional tours and activities are organized by our local partner agency with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people and are not mandatory. If the required number is not met, tours may not take place, or optional tour/activity prices, content, and vehicles used may vary based on the number of participants. Additionally, the dates and times of optional tours/activities may be changed by the guide depending on whether museums, historical sites, or venues are open or closed, and according to weather conditions.

ACCOMMODATION

During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located further than the specified kilometers.

Triple rooms are provided subject to hotel availability. In such rooms, the bed provided for the third person may be smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of one large bed and one extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or coach-style beds, participants (third person and/or children) booking these rooms are deemed to have accepted potential crowding and the type of bed.

Child discounts apply only to one child (1) traveling with two adults and falling within the age group specified in the pricing section.

Breakfasts included in the tour package are served according to the local breakfast culture of the country visited, typically as a limited continental menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate room allocated for the group.

TIME ZONE

France is 1 hour behind Turkey during summer time and 2 hours behind during winter time.

For example, in summer, when it is 18:30 in Turkey, it is 17:30 in Germany.

CLOTHING AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS

If traveling in summer, we recommend bringing easily wearable t-shirts, short-sleeved and long-sleeved shirts, cotton trousers, shorts, comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket, and a thin sweater for evenings. Additionally, you may bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs for possible noise, a camera, a video camera, and their chargers and spare memory cards. For the winter season, we recommend clothing that allows comfortable movement and keeps you warm.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Having a valid passport and/or having obtained a visa (for destinations/passports requiring a visa) does not guarantee entry into the country. The border police have the authority to deny entry. The agency is not responsible for this situation; responsibility lies with the traveler.

The agency acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of September 28, 1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and special flights, or flight times may change prior to the scheduled tour and flight. The agency is obligated to notify passengers of such changes as soon as possible. Passengers purchase the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport taxes or airport service fees.

Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, organized for general introduction to cities, conducted from the vehicle with a guide's commentary, and do not include entrance fees to museums or historical sites. If panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, cannot be carried out on the designated day and time due to restrictions imposed by local authorities preventing visitation or entry, or due to closed roads caused by any event, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible, the agency shall not be held responsible for the inability to conduct said tours. Some tours may be conducted via public transport or on foot where vehicle access is restricted or not permitted, within available limits.

What's included
  • Economy class round-trip flight ticket on Turkish Airlines for the Istanbul (IST) - Paris (CDG) / Brussels (BRU) - Istanbul (IST) route
  • Airport taxes
  • 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in 3 and 4-star hotels
  • Airport-hotel-airport transfers
  • Panoramic city tour of Paris
  • Panoramic city tour of Brussels
  • Bruges – Ghent Tour worth €100
  • Paris Icons Tour worth €90
  • Normandy Tour worth €120
  • Professional Turkish guide and assistant services
  • Hotel and city tourist taxes
  • TURSAB mandatory professional liability insurance
  • Travel and health insurance (surcharge applies for ages over 65).
Not included
  • Fees for personal and official items such as exit taxes, visas, etc.
  • All types of personal expenses and hotel extras.
  • All services not explicitly stated in the program and included services.
  • Optional tours / activities if available in the program.
  • Alcoholic / non-alcoholic beverages consumed during included meals if available in the program.
  • Domestic connecting flights and domestic transportation fees.
  • Tips and driver gratuities are excluded.
Tour Program
Istanbul - Paris
After meeting your guide at the Istanbul Airport International Terminal, proceed to the Turkish Airlines counter for baggage and ticket procedures before departing on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight to Paris. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred via our private bus for a panoramic tour of Paris. Highlights of the tour include Place de l'Opéra and the Opéra House, Tuileries Gardens, Place de la Concorde, the world-famous shopping avenue Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, the Military Museum, the National Assembly building, Napoleon's Tomb, the Louvre Palace and Museum, the Palais Bourbon (National Assembly), La Madeleine Church, the Grand Palais, the Petit Palais, the Comédie-Française, the Palais de Chaillot, and the Vendôme and Trocadéro squares. Following the tour, we will proceed to our hotel.
Paris Icons (Seine River & Place des Artistes & Montmartre & Notre Dame Cathedral)
We are departing for the Paris Icons Tour, scheduled according to our guide's itinerary. The tour includes the Eiffel Tower, a Seine River boat cruise, Montmartre (the Painters' Hill), Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Fragonard Perfume Museum. Our first stop is the Fragonard Perfume Museum, where we will learn about the history and production process of perfumery, followed by free time for shopping. Next, we embark on the Seine River boat cruise. During the cruise, we will pass under Paris's historic bridges and enjoy views of the city's most important landmarks from the water. Highlights along the route include Notre-Dame Cathedral, Musée d'Orsay, the Louvre Palace, Île de la Cité, Hôtel de Ville, Conciergerie Prison, and the National Assembly building. After the boat tour, we head to Montmartre Hill, known as the "Painters' Hill" and the highest point in Paris. We will visit the Sacré-Cœur Basilica perched atop this 130-meter hill, then have free time at Place du Tertre to have your portrait painted and explore the area. Continuing the tour, we stop near the iconic Eiffel Tower for a photo opportunity. Following this break, we conclude the tour and return to our hotel.
Paris - Normandy - Paris
After breakfast at our hotel, we set off towards the historic Normandy region in northwestern France. The day is packed with visits to the historic city of Rouen, the coastal town of Honfleur, and the stylish resort of Deauville. Our first stop is Rouen, where we are greeted by the magnificent Rouen Cathedral, which inspired Claude Monet's famous paintings. We pass beneath the Gros-Horloge, the astronomical clock that has become a symbol of the city, visit the square commemorating Joan of Arc, and enjoy a leisurely stroll through medieval streets lined with colorful timber-framed houses. After our tour of Rouen, we continue along the Seine River to reach Honfleur. In this enchanting port town that has long inspired artists, we explore the old harbor, Vieux Bassin, with its array of colorful boats, and admire Sainte-Catherine, home to France's largest wooden church. We then allow free time for lunch and exploration in the charming streets of the town. In the afternoon, we cross the impressive Pont de Normandie (Normandy Bridge) to arrive in Deauville, a favorite resort of the French aristocracy. Here, known for its elegant atmosphere, luxury boutiques, and renowned film festival, we walk along the famous wooden boardwalk, Les Planches, and enjoy the expansive beach. After a delightful day of sightseeing, we leave behind the unique landscapes of Normandy and head back to Paris. Upon arrival at our hotel, our tour concludes. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Paris - Bruges - Ghent - Brussels
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart from France's romantic capital and head to Belgium. Located in northern Europe, this country offers visitors a fairy-tale atmosphere with its Gothic architecture, canals, chocolate, and historic city centers. Upon arrival in Bruges, our first stop, known as the "Venice of the North," we explore a city that has preserved its medieval charm through its stone streets, canals, and bridges, making it one of Belgium's most captivating destinations. During our walking tour, we will view key landmarks from the outside: the Markt Square, the iconic Belfry tower, the Town Hall (Stadhuis), and the Basilica of the Holy Blood. As we take short walks along Bruges' enchanting canals, we'll admire the reflections of the city's stone buildings shimmering on the water. Next, we travel to Ghent. Once a major trading hub throughout history, Ghent is one of Belgium's cultural capitals, renowned for its Gothic architecture and vibrant university life. Our panoramic city tour includes exterior views of the historic buildings along Graslei and Korenlei quays, Gravensteen (the Castle of the Counts), St. Bavo's Cathedral, the Belfry Tower, and the Town Hall. A brief walk along the river running through the city center will allow us to enjoy postcard-perfect views shaped by Ghent's architectural fabric. After our tour, we proceed to Brussels, Belgium's capital. Upon arrival at our hotel, our journey concludes. We spend the night at the hotel.
Brussels - Istanbul
After breakfast, we begin our city tour of Brussels at the time set by our guide. This city, which hosts European Union institutions, will be explored panoramically to include the Grand Place, the Town Hall (Hotel de Ville), the Royal Palace, the Atomium, and Manneken Pis, the iconic statue that has become a symbol of the city. At the end of the tour, we transfer to the airport. After completing baggage, ticket, and customs procedures, we fly to Istanbul on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. With our arrival, our tour and services come to an end.