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India’s Golden Triangle and Varanasi Tour | An Enchanting 10-Night, 11-Day Journey Through India
🇮🇹 BERNINA EXPRESS CHRISTMAS MARKETS & MILAN TOUR
✈️ DEPARTURE FROM İZMİR • SUNEXPRESS
🏔️ ITALY & SWITZERLAND
🚂 BERNINA EXPRESS
🎄 CHRISTMAS MARKETS
🗓️ 3 NIGHTS 4 DAYS
On this special winter route extending from İzmir to Milan with SunExpress, we experience Milan’s historic atmosphere, Verona’s Christmas sparkle, the enchanting views of Lake Como, and the Bernina Express experience in the peaks of the Alps all together.
🏔️ A WINTER FAIRY TALE IN THE ALPS WITH THE BERNINA EXPRESS
We embark on an unforgettable train journey from Tirano to St. Moritz with the Bernina Express, one of the tour’s most special experiences.
❄️ Snowy Alpine peaks
🏔️ Magnificent mountain views
🌊 Crystal-clear lakes
🌉 Historic viaducts
🚂 Panoramic train journey
🎄 CHRISTMAS ATMOSPHERE IN MILAN
We discover Europe’s enchanting winter atmosphere in Milan’s historic squares, brightly lit streets, and Christmas markets.
✨ Duomo Square
⛪ Milan Cathedral
🛍️ Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
🎄 Christmas Markets
🎭 La Scala
🇮🇹 VERONA & SIRMIONE
Guests who wish may explore Verona’s historic streets, the traces of Romeo and Juliet, the Christmas markets, and Sirmione on the shores of Lake Garda as part of the optional tour.
🌊 Sirmione
🏟️ Arena di Verona
❤️ Juliet’s House
🎄 Verona Christmas Markets
🛍️ Franciacorta Outlet
🌟 COMO WITH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
We offer the opportunity to experience the sparkling Christmas atmosphere on the shores of Lake Como.
🌊 Lake Como
⛪ Como Cathedral
✨ Christmas lights
🏛️ Historic city center
❖ ADVANTAGEOUS OPTIONAL TOUR PACKAGE
🎁 ALL OPTIONAL TOURS IN ONE PACKAGE
Regular total: 230 €
🔥 EARLY BOOKING OPPORTUNITY: 175 €
📌 Valid for packages purchased no later than 5 days before the tour departure date.
Package price when purchased during the tour: 200 €
📦 PACKAGE CONTENTS
🇮🇹 Milan Masterpieces & Christmas Markets
Individual price: 65 €
🎄 Verona Christmas Markets & Sirmione & Franciacorta Outlet
Individual price: 110 €
✨ Como with Christmas Lights
Individual price: 55 €
💡 You can enjoy the three optional tours, which total 230 € when purchased separately, at the advantageous package price of 175 € during the early booking period.
👶 CHILD DISCOUNT
🍼 Ages 0–2: Free
👧 Ages 2–12: 45 € discount
📌 TOUR SUMMARY
✈️ Airline: SunExpress
📍 Departure: İzmir
🇮🇹 Main destination: Milan
🇨🇭 Bernina Express: Tirano – St. Moritz
🗓️ Duration: 3 Nights 4 Days
🏨 Accommodation: 3 Nights
🎄 Theme: Christmas Markets & Winter Route
❤️ WHY THIS TOUR?
🚂 An unforgettable train journey through the Alps with the Bernina Express
🎄 Europe’s enchanting Christmas atmosphere
🇮🇹 Options including Milan, Verona, Sirmione, and Como
🏔️ The opportunity to discover Italy and Switzerland on the same journey
✈️ The advantage of departing from İzmir with SunExpress
🎁 Advantageous optional tour package with early booking
🇹🇷 İZMİR TRAVEL WORLD & GEZİFEST İZMİR
❄️ An unforgettable winter fairy tale awaits you, with the whiteness of the Alps, the lights of Milan, and the magic of the Christmas markets.
Day 1: From Istanbul to Delhi | The First Step of the India Adventure
✈️ ISTANBUL AIRPORT • DELHI
Our unforgettable journey to discover the colorful, mystical, and fascinating atmosphere of India begins. Our passports and suitcases are ready; now it is time to set off toward the heart of India!
✈️ MEETING AT ISTANBUL AIRPORT
We meet at Istanbul Airport at 16:15, approximately 3 hours before our flight.
After meeting our team and guests, we complete our check-in and baggage procedures and make a brief preparation before the flight, beginning to share the excitement of our Indian adventure.
🌏 ISTANBUL • DELHI FLIGHT
At 19:15, we depart from Istanbul for Delhi with IndiGo Airlines.
Following our overnight flight, we arrive in Delhi, the capital of India, at 04:10 local time.
🇮🇳 OUR FIRST GREETING TO DELHI
After completing our passport and customs procedures at the airport, we take our first steps onto Indian soil.
From the moment we land in Delhi, a completely different world awaits us. Our Indian adventure officially begins with colorful streets, unfamiliar scents, lively city life, and traces of a culture thousands of years old.
Before us lies a full journey extending from Delhi to Agra, from Jaipur to Varanasi, where we will discover India's most special destinations.
🎒 TRAVEL NOTES OF THE DAY
✈️ It is recommended that you arrive at Istanbul Airport at least 3 hours before your flight time.
👕 It is advisable to choose comfortable, layered clothing for the overnight flight.
💧 You are advised to drink plenty of water throughout the long flight.
🔋 Do not forget to check the charge of your phone, power bank, and other electronic devices before the flight.
😴 To rest more comfortably during the overnight flight, you may bring travel accessories such as a neck pillow and an eye mask.
🇮🇳 OUR INDIAN ADVENTURE BEGINS
With our first flight, we take the first step of our grand 11-day, 10-night journey, during which we will discover India's history, culture, colors, and spirit.
Welcome to the fascinating world of India, with the assurance of İzmir Gezi Dünyası & GeziFest İzmir!
Day 2: Into the Heart of the Alps on the Bernina Express | St. Moritz & Lake Como
🏔️ MILAN • TIRANO • BERNINA EXPRESS • ST. MORITZ • COMO
After having breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we depart for Tirano Train Station for one of the tour’s most special experiences.
🚂 BERNINA EXPRESS & RED TRAIN
We embark on a fairytale journey toward the heart of the Alps aboard the world-famous Bernina Express from Tirano.
As we travel along the Bernina route, which is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List;
🏔️ Snowy Alpine peaks
🌲 Lush green valleys
💎 Crystal-clear lakes
🌉 Historic viaducts
❄️ Winter landscapes
accompany us on an unforgettable train journey.
During our approximately 2-hour journey, we admire the unique views of the Alps through the train’s panoramic windows and take plenty of photos.
🇨🇭 ST. MORITZ
Following our Bernina Express journey, we arrive in St. Moritz, Switzerland’s world-famous Alpine destination.
Surrounded by snow-covered mountains, lake views and a chic Alpine atmosphere, we take a short exploration and photo break in St. Moritz.
🌊 COMO WITH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
After our visit to St. Moritz, we depart for our hotel in the Milan area.
Guests who wish may join the Como with Christmas Lights tour, which will be organized as an optional extra along the way.
💶 Optional Tour: 55 Euros
🎄 CHRISTMAS ATMOSPHERE IN COMO
We explore Como’s historic center, illuminated during the Christmas season, and visit its squares and surroundings.
⛪ Como Cathedral
🏛️ Historic city center
✨ Christmas lights
🌊 Lake Como waterfront
After our visit to Como city center, we have free time by the lakeside.
During this time, you can walk around the lake, take photos, spend time in cafés or discover Como’s Christmas atmosphere at your own pace.
🏨 RETURN TO THE HOTEL IN THE MILAN AREA
At the end of the day, we leave Como, head to our hotel in the Milan area and rest.
🎒 TRAVEL NOTES OF THE DAY
🧥 Since temperatures may be low during the Bernina Express journey, warm clothing is recommended.
👟 Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the train station, city centers and excursions.
📸 Don’t forget to check the charge on your phone and camera for the magnificent views throughout the Bernina Express journey.
🧤 Winter accessories such as gloves, scarves and beanies should be brought with you.
🛂 As we will be crossing into Switzerland, you must carry your passport with you throughout the day.
🇮🇹 IZMIR TRAVEL WORLD & GEZİFEST IZMIR
🚂 An unforgettable day awaits you with the Bernina Express experience amid the Alps’ dazzling white landscapes, the enchanting atmosphere of St. Moritz and Como’s Christmas lights.
Day 3: A Christmas Fairytale in Verona | Sirmione & Franciacorta Outlet
🇮🇹 MILAN • FRANCIACORTA OUTLET • SIRMIONE • VERONA
After having breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we spend the day on a special optional extra tour arranged for our guests who wish to join.
🛍️ FRANCIACORTA OUTLET
💶 Extra Tour: 110 Euros
Our first stop is Franciacorta Outlet.
At the outlet center, home to stores of world-famous and prestigious brands, we have free time for shopping.
🛍️ Fashion and brand shopping
☕ Cafés and restaurants
🎁 Souvenir shopping
After our shopping break, we head to Sirmione, known as the pearl of Lake Garda.
🌊 SIRMIONE
Located on the shores of Lake Garda, Sirmione is one of Italy’s most beautiful towns, with its historic texture and medieval atmosphere.
🏰 Scaligero Castle
🌊 Lake Garda
🌸 Historic streets
🍋 Lemon trees and lake views
We take photo breaks while discovering its narrow streets, stone buildings, and unique atmosphere along the lakeshore.
🎄 A CHRISTMAS FAIRY TALE IN VERONA
After Sirmione, we head to Verona, identified with Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
In the historic city center, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site;
🏟️ Arena di Verona
🏛️ Piazza delle Erbe
⛪ Verona Cathedral
❤️ Juliet’s House
🛍️ Via Mazzini
we see important landmarks of the city such as these.
✨ VERONA CHRISTMAS MARKETS
While walking through the brightly decorated streets of Verona during the Christmas season, we discover colorful Christmas markets.
We experience the city’s fairy-tale atmosphere accompanied by wooden stalls, festive decorations, illuminated squares, and Italian Christmas delicacies.
🎁 FREE TIME
During our free time in Verona city center, guests who wish may go shopping, visit the Christmas markets, or explore the historic streets on their own.
🌙 RETURN TO THE MILAN AREA
At the end of the day, we leave Verona and return to our hotel in the Milan area.
🎒 TRAVEL NOTES OF THE DAY
🧥 Due to winter conditions, warm clothing is recommended.
👟 As there will be walking in city centers throughout the day, comfortable shoes are recommended.
🛍️ Guests planning to shop at the outlet and Christmas markets are advised to bring a card or sufficient cash.
📸 Don’t forget to check your phone’s battery before taking photos in Verona and Sirmione.
🇮🇹 İZMİR TRAVEL WORLD & GEZİFEST İZMİR
🎄 An unforgettable day filled with Verona’s Christmas lights, Sirmione’s lake views, and the joy of shopping in Italy awaits you.
Day 4: Returning from Milan to Izmir | The End of an Unforgettable Winter Fairy Tale
✈️ MILAN • IZMIR
After having breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we leave our rooms and complete our preparations for the journey back.
🚌 MILAN MALPENSA AIRPORT
We depart for Milan Malpensa Airport in our private vehicle.
After arriving at the airport, we complete our baggage drop-off, check-in, and passport procedures, then proceed to our gate for our return flight.
✈️ RETURN TO IZMIR
We begin our return journey from Milan to Izmir on our scheduled SunExpress flight.
With our arrival at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, our 4-day, 3-night adventure in Italy comes to an end.
🏔️ The Alpine views of the Bernina Express
🇨🇭 The enchanting atmosphere of St. Moritz
🎄 The Christmas lights of Milan and Verona
🌊 Sirmione and Lake Garda
🇮🇹 Italy’s historic cities
We return to Izmir, leaving behind unforgettable memories such as these.
❤️ Hoping to meet again on new routes and new discoveries…
🇹🇷 IZMIR TRAVEL WORLD & GEZIFEST IZMIR
✨ The end of one journey is the beginning of a new adventure.
📌 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE RESERVATION
✈️ Our tour is operated with an international flight. You must have a valid passport and the necessary travel documents with you throughout the trip.
🛂 Completing the visa procedures before the tour date is the responsibility of the guest.
🛫 The airline’s baggage, check-in, and flight rules apply to flights.
🕐 It is important to be at the airport at least 3 hours before the international flight.
🏨 Hotel accommodations are provided on a bed-and-breakfast basis at 3★ hotels outside the city.
💶 Mandatory city accommodation and entrance taxes are €35 per person and are paid in cash to the local agency tour leader on the first day of the tour.
🍽️ Lunches and dinners are not included in the tour price.
🎟️ Extra tours and excursions specified in the program are not included in the tour price. Participation is optional.
💶 The driver’s tip is €10 per person and is optional.
💳 Hotel extras, shopping, and personal expenses are the responsibility of the guest.
🧳 Comfortable clothing and walking-appropriate shoes are recommended during intercity transportation and transfers included in the program.
🏔️ Due to winter conditions during the Bernina Express journey, you are advised to bring warm clothing, a coat, a scarf, a hat, and gloves.
🌨️ Depending on weather conditions, traffic, transportation, and operational circumstances, the guide may make changes to the order or timing of the program.
📸 It is recommended that you check your phone’s battery and, if possible, bring a power bank for taking photos throughout the tour.
🛡️ TURSAB Professional Liability Insurance is included in the tour. Travel health insurance may be purchased separately.
📱 Final flight, meeting, transfer, and tour details will be separately communicated to you before the trip.
🇮🇹 You are required to have your passport with you when crossing into Switzerland and Italy.
🇹🇷 İZMİR GEZİ DÜNYASI & GEZİFEST İZMİR
What's Included
✅ SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE
✈️ SUNEXPRESS FLIGHTS
Round-trip flight ticket on the route Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) – Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) – Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
🧾 AIRPORT TAXES
Airport taxes and related service fees
🏨 HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
3 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in a 3★ hotel outside the city center
🚌 TRANSFERS
Airport – Hotel – Airport transfers, as well as intercity transfers specified in the program
🚂 BERNINA EXPRESS / RED TRAIN
Unforgettable Bernina Express / Red Train journey on the Tirano – St. Moritz route
👩💼 TURKISH-SPEAKING GUIDANCE
Professional Turkish-speaking guiding service throughout the tour
🛡️ TRAVEL PROTECTION
TURSAB Professional Liability Insurance
🇹🇷 İZMİR GEZİ DÜNYASI & GEZİFEST İZMİR
Not Included
🛂 Visa fee and visa service fee
🛫 International departure tax
🏨 Hotel extras and personal expenses
✈️ Domestic connecting flights
🍽️ Lunches and dinners
🎟️ Extra tours and excursions specified in the program or requested outside the program
💶 Driver’s tip
📌 Optional: €10 per person
🏨 City Accommodation and Entrance Taxes
📌 Mandatory: €35 per person for adults and children
💶 The mandatory city tax is paid in cash by the guests to the local agency tour leader on the first day of the tour.
📌 In case of periodic changes in visa, tax, duty, and other official fees, the current amounts will apply.
🇹🇷 İZMİR GEZİ DÜNYASI & GEZİFEST İZMİR
🛂 Valid passport and travel documents
💶 Euros and credit/debit card
💳 Sufficient budget for personal expenses
🧥 A coat suitable for winter conditions and warm clothing
🧣 Scarf, beanie and gloves
👟 Comfortable walking shoes with non-slip soles
🧴 Personal care and hygiene products
💊 Regularly used personal medications
🔋 Phone charger and power bank
🎧 Headphones for flights and long journeys
🎒 Small backpack for daily excursions
☂️ Small umbrella or raincoat in case of rain
🕶️ Sunglasses
📸 Phone or camera
🧳 Extra space in your suitcase for guests who plan to shop
📌 As temperatures may be low in the Bernina Express and St. Moritz region, we especially recommend bringing warm clothing with you.
🛂 India Visa Fee: 103 USD
📌 The India visa is obtained in person from the Indian Consulate through Ankara or Istanbul.
🍽️ Meals not stated as included in the program
💳 Personal expenses
🛫 International Exit Fee: 1,250₺
📌 In the event of periodic changes to visa and international exit fee charges, the current fees will apply.