NEW YEAR VIVA AMSTERDAM-BRUSSELS TOUR
WITH THY
4 NIGHTS 5 DAYS
Amsterdam(2) & Brussels(2)
Tour Departure Date:
30 December
Day 1 Istanbul - Amsterdam
Meeting in front of the Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal ... Counter. After ticket, baggage and passport procedures, we depart for Amsterdam at 08:30 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1951. Arrival in Amsterdam at 10:30. After passport, baggage and customs procedures, we depart from the airport for our city tour. In our panoramic city tour, we will first measure the pulse of the city at Dam Square, a lively and popular square featuring the Royal Palace of Amsterdam, De Bijenkorf Shopping Center, Nieuwe Kerk, and the National Monument, which holds an important place in Dutch history. We will see canal houses that dazzle with their architecture during the day, take walks in the streets, and visit Red Light District (Red Light), which takes on a completely different atmosphere at night with its red rooms and is visited by many tourists. We will also visit Jordaan, one of Amsterdam's oldest, most famous, and most touristy points, Leidseplein, the square famous for the city's nightlife, and Rembrandtplein Square, named after the famous Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn and known for its statues and always being lively and bustling. Finally, we complete our tour with Kalverstraat street, one of Amsterdam's busiest shopping centers, home to world-famous brands over 750 meters long. Guests who wish can join the extra organized Amsterdam Canal Tour (25 EUR). Overnight at our hotel.
Day 2 Amsterdam (Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Marken, Giethorn)
After breakfast, full day free time. Guests who wish can join the extra organized Netherlands Wonders Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Marken, Giethorn tour (125 EUR).
In our tour, we first head to Zaanse Schans to see windmills. You will feel like you are in the 17th century in Zaanse Schans, a fairy-tale windmill village of the Netherlands, which is like an open-air museum consisting of 13 protected active windmills and 35 historical houses. After our Zaanse Schans tour, we will go to Volendam, an old fishing town. In this peaceful town, we will walk around the pier area closed to vehicle traffic, visiting colorful two-story historical houses, souvenir shops, especially cheese shops, charming cafes and restaurants, and do some shopping. From there, we move to Marken, a village located on a small island. While walking through the village, we will visit a "Marken House" overlooking the Marken harbor. This tiny house is furnished as if a fisherman family from Marken lived here until 1932 and displays the furniture and decor of that period. Inside the village, we will also visit a shop where it is shown how wooden clogs (traditional Dutch shoes) are made and where hundreds of colorful clogs are sold. Then we move to Giethoorn, known as the Venice of the Netherlands. While touring Giethoorn, which looks like a postcard with its canals, resembles a film set adapted from fairy tales, and seems like a village crafted by Hobbits, you will feel in a very unusual environment. After this very enjoyable and experience-filled tour, we return to Amsterdam. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 3 Amsterdam-Brussels (Antwerp)
After breakfast, we depart for Brussels. Guests who wish can join the extra organized Antwerp tour along the way (30 EUR). For this tour, we move to Antwerp, Belgium's largest 2nd city and port city. Antwerp (Anvers) is one of the second largest and very important port cities after the capital Brussels. It is one of the oldest cities in Europe. It has the world's fourth largest and Europe's second largest port. The Schelde river running through the city allows large ships to navigate up to 350 km inland. No bridges have been built over the river so as not to hinder ship passage. It is the second largest city in Belgium after the capital Brussels. During the free time given here, the fairy-tale-like streets and buildings will leave us in awe. After the Antwerp tour, we arrive in Brussels. In our Brussels city tour, we will see Grand Place, the city's most important and lively square surrounded by many historical buildings, restaurants, cafes, and souvenir shops; Hotel de Ville, built in Gothic style in the 13th century in this square, with its 96-meter-high tower used by the royal family for special occasions like weddings today; Manneken Pis, the famous symbol of Brussels, a bronze statue of a urinating boy from the 17th century, 61 cm tall; Atomium, another famous symbol of Brussels with an unusual design, depicting the iron crystal magnified 165 billion times, with a diameter of 18 meters and composed of 9 sections; the Royal Palace of Belgium located in front of Brussels Park; and the impressive Saint Jacques sur Coudenberg Church nearby. After seeing these, we have free time and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 4 Brussels (Nord Department (Lille-Lens))
After breakfast, full day free time. Guests who wish can join the extra organized Nord Department (Lille, Lens) tour. In our tour, we first head to Lille. Among the places to see in Lille are: the Colonne de la Déesse (Goddess Column), symbolizing France's successful defense in the Austrian wars of the 18th century; La Grande Roue de Lille Square; Vieille Bourse, known as the "Lille Booksellers' Market" by the French; Notre Dame Cathedral, where Neo-Gothic and modern styles merge; and the panoramic view of the Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse building reflecting the Flemish characteristics of France. Afterwards, we move to Lens, known for its neo-Romanesque houses and villages, one of the areas where World War I was fought most intensely. Among the places to see are the Lens Cathedral, where the best candlelight concerts are held during the Christmas season in Pas-de-Calais region of France, and the Nord-Pas-de-Calais Mining Basin, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After the given free time, we return to the hotel. (120 EUR). Overnight at our hotel.
Day 5 Brussels – Istanbul (Bruges)
After breakfast, free time until flight time. Guests who wish can join the extra organized Bruges tour (75 EUR). In our tour, we first head to Bruges, which has preserved its medieval architecture until today because it suffered no damage during World War II, remaining beautiful and enchanting. We see Market Square, the heart of Bruges, with colorful houses, various cafes, and the famous clock tower surrounding it; streets filled with countless shops smelling of cocoa and chocolate; and the canals and bridges that give the city a unique beauty. After seeing these, we are given free time to enjoy the city. Afterwards, we proceed with our transfer to the airport.
At the end of the tour, our transfer to Brussels Airport takes place at the time specified by our guide. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 18:10 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1940. Arrival in Istanbul at 23:40. We hope to see you on your next journey...
Total Tour Price: 375 €, Advantageous Package 350 €
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TK 1951
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30.12.2026
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IST-AMS
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08:55
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10:40
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TK 1940
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03.01.2027
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18:35
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23:55
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