Day 1 ISTANBUL – MADRID – SALAMANCA – CIUDAD DE RODRIGO
We meet at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport three hours before the flight. After completing the baggage, ticket and boarding procedures, we take our private bus waiting for us at the airport following our scheduled Turkish Airlines flight to Madrid. Our program begins with a panoramic city tour. Places to be seen include Puerto del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Paseo de la Castellana, the bullfighting arena, Gran Via and Plaza de España, followed by departure with our guests for the Salamanca tour. During our city tour, after experiencing the magnificent atmosphere of Plaza Mayor, which is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, we will explore the historical areas of the University of Salamanca and get to know the city's educational heritage closely. We will then visit Salamanca Cathedral, where you can see the elegance of Gothic and Renaissance architecture, and discover the city's historical and cultural texture. At the end of the tour, a tour of Ciudad de Rodrigo. After seeing Ciudad de Rodrigo, a medieval town with its walls, cathedral and castle, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 2 CIUDAD DE RODRIGO – PORTO
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart with our guests for Porto and take a city tour. São Bento Station, São Francisco Church, the Stock Exchange Palace, Porto Cathedral, historic wine cellars, Liberdade Square, Batalha Square, the Ribeira district, the city's oldest and most characteristic settlement, Torre dos Clérigos Tower, Santa Catarina, the city's most famous shopping street, Dom Luís I Bridge, Arrábida Bridge and Boa Vista, the city's new and modern district, are among the places to be seen. At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel in Porto and free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 3 PORTO – NAZARE – FATIMA – OBIDOS – LISBON
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart with our guests for Lisbon. En route, we take our Óbidos & Nazaré & Fátima tour. During our tour, we visit Fátima, known as Portugal's sacred site; Nazaré, a charming fishing town with a beach worth seeing; and Óbidos, with its two-story white houses and historic walls covered with ivy. After the tour, we depart for Lisbon and, upon arrival, take a panoramic city tour of Lisbon. The places to be seen on our tour include Rossio Square, Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries, Marquis of Pombal Square, Jerónimos Monastery and the Santa Justa Lift. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 4 LISBON – SINTRA – CABO DA ROCA – CASCAIS – ESTORIL
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart with our guests for our Beauties of the Atlantic tour. First, while traveling to the historic city of Sintra, we have the opportunity to see the magnificent views of the Sintra mountains accompanied by the romantic architecture and vivid colors of the 19th century. We pass through the narrow, cobblestone streets of the historic city of Sintra, protected by UNESCO, visit its impressive fountains and pass through its hidden passages. Afterwards, at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of the European continent, dramatic views and paths stretching along the cliffs await us. We then go to the coastal town of Cascais on the Atlantic coast, where the nobility of the 19th century went to spend time during the summer months. We end our tour in Estoril, located on the Portuguese Riviera, the most luxurious region of the Iberian Peninsula. With its luxury hotels, luxurious beaches and famous Estoril casino, Estoril will be one of the unique regions that will enchant you with its lavish lifestyle. After our tour, transfer to your Lisbon hotel and free time to rest. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 5 LISBON – HUELVA
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Huelva and, upon arrival, take a city tour of Huelva. On our tour, we will discover the city of Huelva, located in southwestern Spain. This beautiful city in the Andalusia region is known for its historical and cultural riches. First, we will see La Merced Cathedral, one of the city's most important historical buildings. This Baroque-style cathedral will enchant us with its impressive architecture. We will then see the Monumento a Colón statue, which is connected to Christopher Columbus's voyages to America. This monument is a symbol highlighting Huelva's important role during the Age of Discovery. While walking through the city, we will encounter narrow streets and typical Andalusian houses. Later, we will walk along the Odiel River to discover Huelva's natural beauty. After our tour, transfer to your hotel in Huelva and free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 6 HUELVA – RONDA – GRANADA
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart with our guests for Ronda. Ronda was the last fortress surrendered to the Spaniards by the Umayyads as they withdrew from the peninsula. For this reason, it bears the influence of both Islam and Christianity and stands out with its indelible traces. It is a typical white Andalusian village built on a large rock on both sides of a steep limestone gorge, and is home to one of the world's oldest bullfighting arenas. Places to be seen include Casa del Rey Moro, Palacio de Mondragón and Puente Nuevo. At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel in Granada and free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 7 GRANADA – ALHAMBRA – CORDOBA – SEVILLE
After breakfast at the hotel, we take a panoramic city tour of Granada. Among the places to be seen in the historic streets of Granada, among relics from the Umayyad and Abbasid periods, are Gran Via, La Rambla Square, the Arab Bazaar and City Hall Square. Afterwards, our guests may join the Alhambra Palace tour (subject to the palace's availability) (excluding the harem entrance). During this tour, Alhambra Palace, included on the UNESCO World Heritage List and famous for its Arabesque architecture, pools and gardens, will be visited. We then depart for Córdoba. Upon arrival, we take a panoramic city tour. Córdoba, located in the Andalusia region of southern Spain, is virtually a wonderland with its astonishing architecture, magnificent history, whitewashed walls and winding streets; in the 10th and 11th centuries, it was one of the most populous cities in the world. At that time, Jews, Christians and Muslims lived in peace in this city, which became one of Europe's most important cultural centers through the contributions of important philosophers, scientists and artists. During the Córdoba city tour, which is included among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba - (Panoramic) - Mezquita, the Alcázar Palace and the Jewish Quarter, a Renaissance masterpiece, are among the places we will see. After our tour, transfer to your hotel in Seville and free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 8 SEVILLE – MALAGA – ISTANBUL
After breakfast at our hotel, we check out and take a panoramic city tour of Seville. Places to be seen include Plaza de España, the Golden Tower, María Luisa Park, famous for its pools and gardens, and the Santa Cruz district. We then transfer to Málaga Airport at the time specified by our guide. After the baggage, ticket and customs procedures, we fly to Istanbul on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, our tour and services come to an end.
NOTE
THE ALHAMBRA PALACE (EXCLUDING THE HAREM) LOCAL GUIDE AND TOURIST CITY TAXES OF €150 PER PERSON MUST BE PAID TO OUR GUIDE DURING THE TOUR.
FLIGHT NOTES
June 07 & August 16, 30
TK1859 ISTMAD 13:25 16:55
TK1306 AGPIST 18:20 23:30
June 21, July 05
TK1857 ISTMAD 07:00 10:30
TK1306 AGPIST 18:20 23:30
July 19
TK1357 ISTMAD 10:00 13:35
TK1306 AGPIST 18:20 23:30