France & Switzerland Route Tour (BSL-BSL)

3 December 2026 – 6 December 2026 | 3 Nights, 4 Days
Tour details

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

This tour is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 40 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 notified to you through your agency.

VISA     

Ordinary Passport                           Visa required                       

Green Passport                                Visa not required

Service Passport                           Visa not 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.

In destinations requiring a visa, the visa application must be submitted using the documents specified in the "Documents Required for Visa" list provided by your agency.

To avoid issues with customs police at the border of the country to be visited due to torn, worn, wet, and/or otherwise damaged passports; such passports must be renewed, and if the destination country requires a visa for Turkish citizens, the relevant visa must be on the new passport. In case of non-compliance, responsibility lies with the traveler.

Guests under 18 years old traveling alone or with only one parent may be asked by immigration officers to present a document showing joint parental consent. Therefore, we recommend that guests under 18 and their parents exercise caution in this regard.

HEALTH

There are no mandatory vaccinations for entry into Germany. We do not anticipate any health-threatening issues with meals served in the excellent restaurants and hotels of the region. However, when you are not with the group, we advise you to be careful with food and drink, strictly consume bottled water, avoid ice, milk, and dairy products, consume meat and fish products only if you are sure they are well-cooked, and eat fruits like bananas and pineapples whose peels can be removed.

FLIGHT DURATIONS              

Istanbul                                           Basel  3 hrs 10 mins

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 depending on the number of participants. Additionally, the dates and times of optional tours/activities may be changed by the guide based on the opening/closing status of museums, historical sites, or venues in the destination areas and 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 subject to hotel availability. In such rooms, the bed provided for the 3rd person may be smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed and 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or coach beds, participants (the 3rd person and/or children) booking triple rooms are deemed to have accepted potential crowding in the room and the type of bed.

Child discounts apply to one (1) child staying 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 breakfast culture of the country visited, generally as a limited continental menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated for the group.

CURRENCY    

The European currency is the Euro (EUR).

It is advisable to carry Euros (EUR) with you.

TIME ZONE     

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

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

PHONE USAGE    

If your mobile phone line is enabled for international calls (roaming), it can be used.

CLOTHING AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS  

If traveling in summer, we recommend bringing easily wearable t-shirts, short 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, video camera, and their chargers and spare memory cards. During the winter season, we recommend clothing that allows comfortable movement and keeps you warm.

FOOD CULTURE           

When German cuisine is mentioned, cakes, potatoes, and of course beer come to mind first. This culture offers a wide variety of meats and vegetables, and there is also a great diversity of beers and wines.

French cuisine, rooted in the Middle Ages, has a rich culture. Famous for its wines and various cheeses, French cuisine is known for meat dishes cooked with different sauces and famous desserts such as crème brûlée, macarons, and soufflés.

Germany and France have combined their cuisines with their traditions.

ELECTRICITY           

Electrical outlets are the same as in Turkey.

SHOPPING          

Shopping opportunities are available in shopping centers located in city centers and small stalls selling souvenirs.

IMPORTANT NOTES           

Having a valid passport and/or having obtained a visa (for destinations/passports where a visa is required) does not guarantee entry into the country. The passport officer has the authority to deny you entry. Bin Rota is not responsible for this situation; responsibility lies with the traveler.

BinRota acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and special flights, or flight times may change prior to the existing tour and flight. BinRota is obligated to notify passengers of these 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 panoramically from the vehicle with guide commentary, and do not include entrance to museums or historical sites. Panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, will not be held if local authorities do not permit visiting or entering on the designated day and time, or due to closed roads caused by any event. Similarly, Bin Rota is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours if weather conditions make it impossible. Some tours may be conducted via public transport or on foot, where possible, at points where closed roads or vehicle access restrictions apply.

What's included
  • Ajet Airlines scheduled flight ticket between Istanbul (SAW)-Basel- Istanbul (SAW)
  • Airport taxes and service fees
  • City – hotel – city transfers and intercity transfers
  • 3-night, 4-day room & breakfast accommodation in 3-star hotels
  • Strasbourg city tour
  • Turkish tour leadership service
  • Travel health insurance
Not included
  • Schengen visa
  • All personal expenses and hotel extras.
  • Exit fee from Turkey (It is recommended to make the payment at relevant banks before the travel date and keep the receipt with you during the trip.)
  • Museum and historical site entrance fees
  • Lunch and dinner meals
  • Extra tours not included in the program
  • Tips for the driver and guide
  • City Taxes (Payable directly at the hotel reception)
  • All other services not explicitly stated as included above or in the program
Tour Program
ISTANBUL (SAHIBA GOKCEN HL)-BASEL-ALSACE
Meeting at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departures Terminal with our valued guests at least 3 hours prior to departure. After completing ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Basel aboard Ajet Airlines' scheduled flight ***. Arrival in Basel at local time ***. Following passport and ticket formalities, we will leave the airport area to begin our city tour. We then proceed to Strasbourg. Upon arrival, our panoramic city tour commences. Historically significant as the birthplace of the French national anthem "La Marseillaise," Strasbourg presents itself as a city where Alsatian culture blends seamlessly with French architecture. We visit the Strasbourg Cathedral (Notre-Dame), which held the title of the world's tallest structure until 1874, Rohan Palace, Kleber Square, and the Petit France district adorned with traditional Alsatian houses. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel for overnight accommodation. Note: Depending on regional congestion, accommodation may be arranged in nearby cities such as Mulhouse, Colmar, Strasbourg, Basel, Belfort, Offenburg, or Karlsruhe.
ALSACE – EGUISHEIM – COLMAR- RIQUEWIHR – ALSACE
After breakfast included at the hotel, you will have free time. Guests who wish may join an optional tour to Eguisheim, Colmar, and Riquewihr (100 EUR). Our first stop is Eguisheim, one of Alsace's charming towns. As you wander through its narrow, picturesque streets among houses adorned with colorful geraniums hanging from wooden windows and balconies, you'll feel as though you're losing yourself in stories from the past. A member of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" club since 2003, Eguisheim was voted "France's Favorite Village" in 2013. After our visit to Eguisheim, we head to our second stop, Colmar. Known for its colorful houses, flower-lined streets, and overall beauty, Colmar is one of the most enchanting cities and serves as the starting point of the Alsace Wine Route. The canals that enhance Colmar's charm are tributaries of the Rhine River. Lining the riverbanks, the vibrant historic buildings date back to the 12th century and represent the city's most distinctive and remarkable feature. During our tour of Colmar, we stroll through its carnival-like streets, visiting St. Martin's Cathedral, famous for its large stork nests, Rue Marchande (Merchants' Street), and the area known as "Petite Venise," meaning "Little Venice." Our final stop is Riquewihr, Alsace's most famous village. This quaint town, home to around 1,200 residents, attracts two million visitors annually thanks to its harmonious blend of two-story half-timbered and concrete houses, each unique in color and shape. In this wonderful city where history, culture, and nature intertwine, you won't be able to take enough photos. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel for overnight accommodation. (Depending on regional availability, accommodation may be arranged in nearby cities such as Mulhouse, Colmar, Strasbourg, Basel, or Belfort.) Breakfast: Included at the hotel. Lunch: Extra charge. Dinner: Extra charge. Currency: France – Euro
ALSACE–SCHAFFHAUSEN RHINE FALLS-ZURICH-LUZERN-ALSACE
After breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time. Guests who wish may join an optional tour to Schaffhausen Rhine Falls, Zurich, and Lucerne (110 EUR), organized by our guide. Our first stop is the Rhine Falls. Surrounded by Europe's largest waterfall, with its 150-meter width and 23-meter height, we will enjoy a walk accompanied by the enchanting sound of rushing water before heading to Zurich, Switzerland's largest city. Located on the shores of Lake Zurich and at the foot of the Alps, Zurich welcomes millions of tourists year-round thanks to its rich history and vibrant culture. The city's name dates back to Neolithic and Bronze Age times; it was called Turicum during the Roman occupation in the 2nd century AD. In Swiss German, this evolved into "Zuri." According to recent data, Zurich is considered the most livable city in Europe and is also known as the cultural capital of Switzerland. Upon arrival, we visit the Grossmünster and Fraumünster churches, as well as St. Peter's Church, home to one of Europe's largest clock towers. We then stroll along Bahnhofstrasse, the city's main shopping street. Afterward, we depart for Lucerne. In this enchanting city, we admire the Lion Monument, erected in memory of the 800 Swiss guards who died protecting King Louis XVI and his family, the Chapel Bridge, and the breathtaking views of Lake Lucerne. Our tour concludes, and we transfer back to our hotel for overnight stay. (Note: Depending on regional congestion, accommodation may be arranged in nearby towns such as Mulhouse, Colmar, Strasbourg, Basel, Belfort, Offenburg, or Karlsruhe.)
ALSACE-BASEL – ISTANBUL (SAHIBA GOKCEN HL)
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, check out of rooms. Free time until the time specified by your guide. Then transfer to the airport. After completing baggage and ticket procedures, depart for Istanbul on Ajet Airlines' scheduled flight ****. Arrival at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport at local time **** and conclusion of our tour.