Day 1 Istanbul – Barcelona
Meeting 3 hours before the flight in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we depart for Barcelona at 07:55 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1853. After arrival at 10:35 local time, our panoramic city tour begins with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Barcelona is a city that has gained worldwide fame as Spain’s second-largest city and the vibrant, fascinating capital of the Catalonia region. Bathed by the warm waters of the Mediterranean, this magnificent city offers a unique blend of history, art, culture, and entertainment. With its splendid architecture, colorful streets, delicious cuisine, and lively nightlife, Barcelona attracts millions of visitors every year. The city is like an open-air museum adorned with the unique works of Antoni Gaudi. During our city tour in this beautiful city, the La Sagrada Familia Church, the Christopher Columbus Monument, Montjuic Hill, La Ramblas Avenue, Spain and Catalunya Square, the Bullring, and the Olympic Port will be among the places to see. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 Barcelona – Girona & Figueras (Dali Museum) – Barcelona
After breakfast at the hotel, our guests who wish may join the extra tour of the Gems of Magnificent Northern Catalonia (Girona & Figueras & Dali Museum). (70 Euro) Our first stop on the tour is Girona. A historic city located in northeastern Catalonia, about 100 kilometers north of Barcelona, Girona is famous for its medieval narrow streets, historic buildings, museums, churches, and walls. On our tour here, the Lion Statue, Cathedral Square, and the famous Jewish Quarter (El Call) will be among the places to see. After the tour, we head to Figueras. Figueres is a city located northeast of Girona and known as the birthplace of Salvador Dali. The city is closely associated with the life and works of the famous Spanish painter Salvador Dali. The most important tourist attraction in Figueres is the Salvador Dali Museum. Dali established a museum here to leave something behind in the place where he was born and to exhibit his works. This museum today has the largest Dali collection and is considered Dali’s greatest work, as every part of it was designed by Dali. The museum contains more than 4,000 works created by Dali using different techniques. After the tour, we return to Barcelona. Our guests who wish may join the extra tour of Gaudi’s Magnificent Work (Park Guell) & Gothic Quarter. (50 Euro) Our first stop on the tour is Park Guell. One of Antoni Gaudi’s magnificent works, Park Guell is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. This park, called the fairy-tale park, creates a magical atmosphere with its colorful stairs and imaginative pavilions. After seeing this magnificent work by Gaudi, our second stop is the Gothic Quarter. In the Gothic Quarter, you can feel the enchanting atmosphere of the Middle Ages and admire the historical texture through its narrow and labyrinthine streets from the Middle Ages, Gothic churches, romantic squares, and Roman walls. Among the most important structures in the district are Barcelona Cathedral, Plaça
Reial (Royal Square), Plaça del Rei (King’s Square), and La Rambla. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 Barcelona – Valencia
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Valencia. Valencia is a historic and modern city on the eastern coast of Spain, surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. As Spain’s third-largest city, Valencia attracts visitors with its rich history, culture, and art. On the city tour we will take upon arrival, the City Hall, Gothic Cathedral, Arena, Museum of Arts and Sciences, the historic market Mercado Central, and the Old Silk Exchange will be among the places to see. After the tour, transfer to our hotel, check-in to rooms, and free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 Valencia – Granada
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Granada. Granada is a city full of history and culture located in the heart of the Andalusia region. Granada is famous for its historical heritage, music and dance, breathtaking views, and the Alhambra Palace. The city is one of Spain’s leading tourist destinations and welcomes millions of visitors every year. During the city tour we will take here, Gran Via Street, Bib Rambla and City Squares, Granada Cathedral (exterior), Granada’s first university Madraza, the Silk Bazaar, and the old Nasrid Caravanserai will be among the places to see. After the tour, our guests who wish may join the extra tour of the Magnificent Alhambra Palace. (70 Euro) (There is a daily visitor limit at the Alhambra Palace, and depending on availability, our palace visit may also be conducted excluding the harem. We kindly ask you to inform your agency of your participation in this tour during reservation.) One of Granada’s greatest treasures, the Alhambra Palace is one of the most striking and impressive examples of Andalusian Islamic architecture. One of Spain’s most visited historical sites, the Alhambra is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and has gained worldwide fame. This famous structure began to be built in the 13th century as a defense fortress and palace on the plain atop Sabika Hill overlooking Granada, and construction continued until the 15th century. It was named Alhambra, meaning “the Red,” due to its red color from the red earth used in its construction. After the tour, our guests who wish may join the extra tour of the Magnificent Neighborhoods (Albaicin and Sacromonte Gypsy Quarter). (45 Euro) Albaicin is a historic and fascinating neighborhood of Granada. This area, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is famous for its narrow streets, whitewashed houses, and scenic hills. It bears traces of Andalusian Islamic culture and architecture and reflects the history of Granada. After the tour we will take here, we will watch a Gypsy show and observe their way of life in completely handmade caves accompanied by a drink. After the tour, return to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 Granada – Sevilla – Cordoba – Sevilla
After an early breakfast at the hotel, we head to Sevilla. The capital of Andalusia, Sevilla, is our next stop. Sevilla is a city in Spain’s Andalusia region, famous for its historical and cultural richness. During the city tour we will take in Sevilla, located on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, we will first see Maria Luisa Park, which includes Plaza de Espana, and Plaza America, the Sevilla Cathedral, the third-largest cathedral in the world, which also contains the tomb of Christopher Columbus (exterior), and right next to the cathedral, the Giralda Minaret, the last surviving part of the mosque on which the cathedral was built and which carries the memory of the Umayyad State of Andalusia, and the Alcazar, the palace of the Castilian kings (exterior). Afterwards, passing through the Indian Archives, where records of all sea voyages made to the American continent from the Age of Discovery until the 19th century were kept, we will reach the old narrow streets of the Santa Cruz district, called “old” Sevilla. At the end of our walk, after seeing Torre del Oro, that is, the Golden Tower, the old tobacco factory used as the central campus of Sevilla University and today a maritime museum, our guests who wish may join the extra
Magnificent Cordoba tour. (55 Euro) Cordoba is a historic city in Spain’s Andalusia region. It is famous for its historical and cultural richness, impressive architecture, and structures bearing traces of Andalusian Islamic culture. Cordoba is one of the oldest and most beautiful
cities in Spain. Cordoba, which we will reach after a 1.5-hour journey, will first be greeted by the Guadalquivir River. We will enter the city by walking over the historic Roman bridge and passing through the Roman gate. The city’s most magnificent structure, one of the largest mosques in the world, the Great Mosque of Cordoba, rising on 850 columns, will welcome us as we enter and, accompanied by our guide, we will witness the splendor of this magnificent work while receiving impressive information. After our tour of the Mosque of Cordoba, we will continue on foot and see the immaculate old streets, the old inn reflecting all the elegance of Andalusian architecture, and the houses of Cordoba. After the tour, transfer to our hotel in Sevilla. In the evening, our guests who wish may join the extra Magnificent Flamenco Fire Tour. (55 Euro) Sevilla is one of the birthplaces of flamenco and is considered one of the most important centers of flamenco culture in Spain. The city is famous for its traditional flamenco performances, dance studios, and flamenco festivals and events. You will be mesmerized while watching flamenco dancers at the Flamenco night we will experience. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 Sevilla – Madrid
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Madrid. The capital of Spain, Madrid, is among the country’s most visited cities with its deep-rooted history and cultural richness. On our city tour here, in Madrid, we will first see the Bullring (exterior), Alcala Gate and Independence Square, the Cibeles Monument, the famous Grand Via Avenue, Bernabeu Stadium, Plaza Castilla, Atocha Train Station, the famous Prado Museum (exterior), Plaza de Espana with the statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, the Royal Palace (exterior), the 9-gate Plaza Mayor, and Sol Square. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 Madrid – Toledo & Segovia – Las Rozas – Madrid
After breakfast at the hotel, our guests who wish may join the extra Magnificent Toledo Tour (65 Euro) and Magnificent Segovia & Las Rozas Outlet Tour (60 Euro). (These tours will be carried out in the order deemed appropriate by our guide.) Toledo, located about 70 kilometers from Madrid, is a historic city under UNESCO protection that has hosted the various cultures of the Iberian Peninsula and bears traces of Roman, Visigoth, Muslim, and Christian civilizations. It is known for its magnificent medieval architecture and cultural heritage. In this open-air museum city, on our tour through the historic narrow streets, we will see Toledo Cathedral, Spain’s oldest cathedral (exterior), churches converted from Andalusian mosques, and countless other wonders. After the tour, our second stop will be Segovia. Located on the banks of the Tagus River, Segovia is known for its impressive medieval architecture and rich cultural heritage. During the city tour we will take here, we will see the two-thousand-year-old engineering marvel, the Segovia Aqueduct, 15 km long and 28 meters high; Segovia Cathedral; the towers that inspired the Disneyland logo; the Alcazar Palace (exterior); the old streets; and the Jewish quarters. After the tour, with a short journey, we go to Las Rozas, where you can find discounted products from Spain’s and the world’s leading fashion brands. After the tour, transfer to our hotel in Madrid. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8 Madrid- Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport at the time determined by the guide. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, Turkish Airlines flight TK 1358 departs for Istanbul at 14:30. Arrival at 19:55 local time and end of our tour.