MEGA PORTUGAL & ANDALUSIA & SPAIN Turkish Airlines with 7 nights Morning Departure from Madrid – Afternoon Return to Barcelona
MEGA PORTUGAL & ANDALUSIA & SPAIN Turkish Airlines with 7 nights Morning Departure from Madrid – Afternoon Return to Barcelona
ISTANBUL – MADRID – (Toledo Tour) – GRANADA We will arrive at the Istanbul Airport International Terminal at least 3 hours before our flight for luggage check-in, ticket, and passport control procedures, after which we will fly with Turkish Airlines flight TK1857 at 07:05 to Madrid. We will arrive in Madrid at 10:30 local time and set off for our city tour in Madrid. Being the capital of Spanish culture and the third-largest city in the European Union, Madrid is recognized as the political, economic, and cultural center of the country. During our city tour, we will see panoramic views of Plaza Mayor, Paseyo de la Castellana, the bullfighting arena, Gran Via, Plaza de Espana, the Royal Palace, and Puerto de Alcala among other monuments and natural beauties that blend with modern architecture. After the city tour and a brief free time, we will depart for Granada. On the way, guests may join the optional Toledo Tour (50 Euro). Upon our arrival in Toledo, we will conduct our tour. Founded by Jews in 590 BC, Toledo is among the most significant historical and touristic cities in Spain, where people adhering to the three major religions coexist peacefully. The city, which was the capital of the Kingdom of Spain for a long time, has the longest history among the Middle Ages cities, thus it has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List for protection. Miguel de Cervantes, the author of Don Quixote, was born in this city. Among the places we will see panoramically on this tour are the Toledo Cathedral, which is the third most important cathedral in the world and houses some of the world's most expensive works, San Martin Bridge, and the workshops of Damasquinos (Damask) gold craftsmanship. After the tour, we will continue our journey to Granada. Upon arriving in the Granada area, we will check into our hotel and have free time to relax. GRANADA – (Alhambra Palace) – CORDOBA – (Córdoba Mosque & Cathedral Tour) – SEVILLA – (Flamenco Show) After breakfast, we will conduct our city tour in Granada. Nestled at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Granada is one of Spain’s most touristy cities. Heavily influenced by the Romans and the Umayyads throughout its rich history, it is home to the Alhambra Palace. During our panoramic tour, we will see the historical Alhambra/Granada streets with artifacts from the Umayyad and Abbasid periods, including the statue of Queen Isabelle and Christopher Columbus, Grand Via, La Rambla, and the City Hall Square. After the city tour, there will be free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Alhambra Palace Tour (65 Euro). We will visit the Alhambra Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its Arabic architecture, pools, and gardens. "Entry fee included" (The tour will be conducted according to the palace's availability and does not include access to the harem). After the tour, we will move to Córdoba. Guests may also join the Córdoba Mosque & Cathedral Tour (45 Euro). In this tour, we will visit the Mosque & Cathedral “entry fee included.” Not only is it the third largest mosque in Islamic history, but it also stands as one of the largest examples of Moorish heritage in Spain. The building, which has toggled between Islam and Christianity for centuries, now serves as a Catholic cathedral. After this, we will conduct a panoramic city tour of Córdoba, which during the Roman Empire was the largest city in Europe under Islamic control in the 10th century. In the city center, which retains Islamic influences to this day and was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1984, we will see Alcázar De Los Reyes Cristianos, the Royal Palace, and the Roman Bridge among other panoramic sights dating back over a thousand years. After our visit to Córdoba, we will proceed to Sevilla. Upon arrival in Sevilla, we will offer free time during which guests can join the optional Flamenco Show (60 Euro). Renowned as the voice of the lower class, the Flamenco show is a famous expression through dance, after which we will transfer to our hotel in the Sevilla region, check into our rooms, and have some free time to relax. SEVILLA – (Sevilla Masterpieces Tour) – LISBON – (Lisbon Masterpieces Tour) After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we will provide some free time, during which guests can join the optional Sevilla Masterpieces Tour (65 Euro). Sevilla, the most populous and developed city in Andalusia, owes its exotic and rich cultural history to the period when North African Muslims, the Moors, held dominance. We will conduct our panoramic city tour accompanied by stunning cathedrals, squares, palaces, museums, towers, and churches. Depending on the tour schedule, we will visit landmarks such as Plaza de España, where some scenes of Star Wars 2 were filmed; the Torre del Oro (Golden Tower), which was originally built for defense but later used as a prison; the third largest Gothic cathedral in the world and a UNESCO Heritage site since 1987, the Sevilla Cathedral; the Giralda Bell Tower; and Maria Luisa Park. After our tour in Sevilla, we’ll proceed to Lisbon. Upon our arrival in Lisbon, free time will be offered during which guests may join the optional Lisbon Masterpieces Tour (55 Euro). Lisbon, the capital of Portugal and the sixth most visited city in Europe, boasts a rich history from Phoenicians to Romans, North African Muslims, and finally to the Portuguese. Our tour will include the historic district with Rossio Square and St. George's Castle, along with the Santa Justa Elevator as the main stops. After the city tour, we will have free time in the city center. Continuing the tour, we will see Belém Tower and the Discoverers Monument, which symbolize Portugal during the Age of Discoveries, followed by a photo break. Lastly, we will explore Avenida de Liberdade, known as Lisbon's Champs-Élysées, famous for its cafes, quality shops, and restaurants, providing us the opportunity to discover Lisbon from various angles. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel in the Lisbon area, check into our rooms, and have free time to relax. LISBON – (Big Lisbon and Atlantic Coast Tour) – OBIDOS – PORTO – (Fado Show) After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we will head to Obidos. On the way, guests may join the optional Big Lisbon and Atlantic Coast Tour (80 Euro). Our first stop will be Sintra, known for its boutique shops, colorful, ornate houses resembling castles, and cobblestone streets. The most notable feature that has earned Sintra a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List is its Romantic Period architectural monuments and buildings. After visiting the palaces and churches that surround its streets and avenues, we will move on to Cabo da Roca, known as "The End of the World," the westernmost point in mainland Europe. After a short stop to take photographs at the famous beaches known for surfing, we will visit Cascais, a fishing village, and Estoril, renowned for its SPA and thermal hotels, parks, and golf courses, famous for Casino sections filmed in the first Bond movie, Casino Royale, as one of Portugal's most popular holiday destinations. After completing our tour, we will continue our journey to Obidos, a medieval town surrounded by walls, showcasing Renaissance, Baroque, and Gothic architectural features. Here, we will see the Roman-era Obidos Castle, St. John Baptist Church, and the most visited street, Rua Direita. After the Obidos Tour, we will head to Porto. Upon arrival in Porto, we will conduct a panoramic city tour during which we will see the 1st Dom Luis Bridge, designed by Gustave Eiffel, and Douro River, Porto Ribeira, Porto Cathedral, Liberty Square, the Lion Fountain, and São Bento Train Station, famous for its blue-and-white ceramic tiles. After the city tour, there will be free time in the city center. During this free time, guests can join the optional Fado Show (45 Euro). We will experience Fado music, known for its emotional laments by sailor's wives, which is famous worldwide. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel, check into our rooms, and have free time to relax. PORTO – (Salamanca Tour) – MADRID After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we will start our journey to Madrid. On the way, guests may join the optional Salamanca Tour (50 Euro). Salamanca, located in the northwest of Spain along the banks of the Tormes River, is rich in ancient history from the Carthaginians to the Romans and is home to Salamanca University, the first in Spain and the oldest in Europe. With its rich historical and cultural heritage, Salamanca was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988. After a short visit to the beautiful Plaza Mayor, which is among Europe’s most beautiful squares, we will complete our tour and continue our journey to Madrid. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Madrid area, we will check into our rooms and have free time to relax. MADRID – BARCELONA – (Barcelona Masterpieces Tour with High-Speed Train Transfer) After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we will transfer to the hotel in the Barcelona region. For those who wish, we offer an optional High-Speed Train Transfer to the Barcelona Masterpieces Tour (95 Euro). In this program, we will take a comfortable 3-hour train ride from Madrid to Barcelona. Once we arrive at the train station in Barcelona, our tour will begin with the guidance of our tour guide (this tour will be conducted upon sufficient participant registration, and the tour guide will accompany the guests who purchased the High-Speed Train and Barcelona Masterpieces Tour). We will see Barcelona Cathedral, Paral-lel and Gothic neighborhoods, El Born, the Town Hall, Plaza Real, and the market area-La Boqueria throughout our Barcelona Masterpiece Tour. After the tour, we will have free time before heading to our hotel in the Barcelona region. Upon our arrival, we will check into our rooms and have free time to relax. BARCELONA – (Barcelona Icons Tour) – (Figueres & Dali Museum Tour) – (Fiesta Barcelona Tour) After breakfast, we will have a full day of free time. During this free time, those who wish can join the optional Barcelona Icons Tour (65 Euro). Our first stop in this tour will be Carmel Hill, where we will enjoy a beautiful view of the city before visiting Park Guell, designed and constructed by Antoni Gaudi. "Entry fee included" This colorful park, influenced by nature and rich in vibrant colors, has been a part of the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1984 and offers a fairytale-like experience to its visitors. After our visit to Guell Park, we will proceed to see Casa Mila (Gaudi's House) and take a walk around La Sagrada Familia as we conclude our tour. Guests joining the Barcelona Icons Tour will have some free time to join the optional Figueres & Dali Museum Tour (75 Euro). In the first part of this tour, we will head to Figueres, which is home to the museum created by Salvador Dali in the theater building. After a brief tour of Figueres, we will visit the Dali Museum "entry fee included," where we will embark on a guided art tour featuring 4,000 of Dali’s works. After the museum visit, we will return to Barcelona, where we will have free time that includes the option to join the Fiesta Barcelona Tour (55 Euro). During this tour, we will visit the Poble Espanyol, an open-air museum and festival village concept showcasing typical architectural examples, art pieces, and traditional cultural elements from different regions of Spain, constructed for the World Fair in 1929. We will also enjoy lively music, dance, street shows, and cultural activities held there throughout the year, giving visitors a unique opportunity to experience the characteristic elements of all of Spain. After our visit to Poble Espanyol and following free time, we will complete our tour and return to our hotel in the Barcelona region. BARCELONA – (Outlet Tour) – ISTANBUL After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we will head to the airport for our flight to Istanbul. On the way, for those interested, we offer an optional Outlet Tour (25 Euro). During our visit to the outlet center, which features stylish stores of prestigious brands, cafes and restaurants, and personal activity areas, we will have the opportunity to experience enjoyable and budget-friendly shopping. After our visit, we will continue our journey to the airport. Upon arrival, we will complete our ticket, baggage check-in, and passport control procedures and then depart to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1468 at 14:35. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 19:15 local time, concluding our tour.
Economy class round-trip flight ticket from Istanbul (IST) to Madrid (MAD) // Barcelona (BCN) to Istanbul (IST) with Turkish Airlines scheduled flights,
Airport taxes and service fees,
In-flight refreshments,
Accommodation with breakfast in 3 and 4 star hotels for a total of 7 nights,
Airport / Hotel / Airport transfers and intercity transfers,
Panoramic city tours and/or surrounding area excursions in Granada, Cordoba, Obidos, Porto, and Madrid,
Turkish-speaking guide services,
TURSAB Professional Liability Insurance.
Visa fee and service charge
International departure tax
All hotel extras and personal expenses
Domestic connecting flight ticket
Lunch and dinner
Extra tours and excursions specified/not specified in the program
(Mandatory) Hotel city accommodation and city entry taxes (60 Euro)