DAY 1: ISTANBUL – LJUBLJANA – HALLSTATT – SALZBURG
After completing your baggage check-in, ticketing, and passport control procedures 3 hours before your flight at Istanbul Airport International Terminal, we fly to Ljubljana with Turkish Airlines flight TK1061, departing at 07:30. We arrive at Ljubljana Airport at local time 08:45 and set off towards Hallstatt. During our travel to Hallstatt, you will have the opportunity to take unforgettable photos accompanied by the breathtaking views of Alpine villages and glacier lakes. In Hallstatt, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site with its untouched nature, you can take a walk and enjoy the beauty of nature. After the tour of Hallstatt, we head towards Salzburg. In Salzburg, which got its name from the rich salt solutions that helped the early settlers make a living and today mainly relies on tourism, we will have a panoramic city tour where we will see sights such as the Old Town, Mozart's House, Salzburg Museum, Hohensalzburg Fortress, Salzburg Cathedral, and Mirabell Palace panoramically. After the Salzburg tour, we proceed to our hotel in the Salzburg area. Upon arrival at the hotel, we will check into our rooms and have free time to relax.
DAY 2: SALZBURG – (CESKY KRUMLOV TOUR) – VIENNA – (OUTLET TOUR) – (VIENNA CONCERT NIGHT)
After breakfast and checking out from the hotel, we head towards our hotel in Vienna. On the way, guests who wish can join the optional Cesky Krumlov Tour (40 Euro). This charming city, which appears like an island within the meanders of the Vltava River, is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site and is a complete medieval town. Important landmarks in the city include St. Vitus Church and the Cesky Krumlov Castle built in the 13th century. You can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire city from the tower located within the castle. After the tour, we continue our journey towards Vienna. Guests desiring can also join the optional Outlet Tour (35 Euro) on the way. We will visit the outlet center, which hosts prestigious brands' stylish stores, cafes, restaurants, and personal activity areas, where we will have free time to enjoy quality shopping at reasonable prices. After shopping, we arrive at our hotel in the Vienna area. Upon arrival, we will check into our rooms and have free time for relaxation. In the evening, guests who wish may alternatively participate in the Vienna Concert Night (70 Euro) program to experience a wonderful classical music feast. After the concert, we return to our hotel in the Vienna area.
DAY 3: VIENNA – (VIENNA MASTERPIECES AND PALACES TOUR) – (BRATISLAVA TOUR)
After breakfast, we offer a full day of free time. During this free time, guests who wish can join the optional Vienna Masterpieces and Palaces Tour (75 Euro). We will start our tour with our exploration of Vienna. Being the capital of Austria, Vienna is one of the most important cultural, political, and artistic centers in Europe. It has served as a capital for many empires throughout history and hosts numerous civilizations due to its advantageous geographical location. During our tour, we will see many historical buildings and palaces, including the University, Parliament, Opera House, Vienna Theater, Prater, Hofburg, museum district, Karlsplatz, Ring Strasse, Kärntner Strasse, and shopping hub Mariahilfer Strasse. At the end of the city tour, we will visit the Belvedere Palace, which distinguishes itself from other palaces for its remarkable architecture, historical significance, and unique art collections, along with its expansive and beautifully landscaped garden. Following that, we will tour the magnificent gardens of Schönbrunn Palace, which was constructed in 1683 at the behest of Emperor Leopold for Empress Maria Theresa as a summer residence. At the end of the tour, guests may join the optional Bratislava Tour (55 Euro). Bratislava, which recently served as the capital of Hungary for nearly 500 years and is now the capital of Slovakia, has managed to preserve its traditional character, reflecting this in its architecture, culture, and culinary delights. We will have a tour through the old city center consisting of cobbled streets and experience free time along the Danube River, dividing the city in half, before returning to our hotel in the Vienna area.
DAY 4: VIENNA – BLED – LJUBLJANA – ISTANBUL
After breakfast and checking out from the hotel, we reach Lake Bled. Bled is famous for its emerald green lake located in the center and the church on the island, along with Bled Castle situated on the towering cliffs. After a peaceful tour of the surroundings in Bled, we proceed to Ljubljana Airport for our return flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at the airport, we complete our baggage check-in, check-in, and passport control procedures, then we fly to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK1064 at 20:15. We arrive at Istanbul Airport at 23:40 local time, marking the end of our tour.