2026 YEAR
FROM ANDALUSIA TO CATALONIAA FANTASTIC GRAND SPAIN & ANDALUSIA TOUR
(Includes Alhambra Palace Tour! )
By Turkish Airlines Scheduled Flights
Departure on October 24
7 Nights – 8 Days
Meet at Turkish Airlines counter in Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal 3 hours before the flight. After luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will depart for Barcelona on Turkish Airlines flight TK1853 at 08:05. After arrival at 10:45 local time, our panoramic city tour begins with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Barcelona, the second largest city in Spain after Madrid and the capital of Catalonia, includes sights like the La Sagrada Familia Church, Cristof Columbus Monument, Montjuic Hill, La Ramblas Street, Spain and Catalunya Squares, Paseo de Gracia, Gran Via Street, Endülüs Arena, and Olympic Port. After our panoramic tour and free time, we will transfer to our hotel in Barcelona. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, guests can participate in the optional Girona & Figueras (Dali Museum) Tour for an additional (70 Euro). Our tour begins in Girona, a pearl of North Catalonia, located where the Onyar, Galligants, and Güell rivers converge. The region is historically rich with artifacts from numerous invasions and rulers since the Iberians. All structures are built from stone and have been well-preserved to reflect the spirit of the past. Its museums, churches, cobblestone narrow streets, and medieval walls make it a favorite among tourists. The Lion Statue, Cathedral Square, and the Jewish Quarter will be among the sights. After our tour, we head to Figueras City, which is important because surrealist artist Salvador Dali was born here in 1904. Dali established a museum here to leave a mark and showcase his works. This museum is known for having the largest Dali collection and is regarded as his greatest work due to the details he designed throughout. It houses over 4000 works that Dali created using different techniques. On the return to Barcelona, guests can also join the optional Barcelona Marvels: Park Güell, Gothic Quarter, and El Born Tour for an additional (60 Euro). In this tour, we will visit the UNESCO protected Park Güell, Antoni Gaudi’s masterpiece, under the guidance of our guide. We will see the pathways inspired by nature, the house he built for himself, and the viewing terrace surrounded by houses that look like they're made of candy, offering arguably the most beautiful view in Barcelona and the famous mosaic lizard. After enjoying the time at Güell, we will visit the Gothic Quarter, followed by a trip down La Rambla Street to see La Boqueria (market) from the 19th century, and then venture into the side streets to see the magnificent remains of Roman Barcelona, including the Augustus Temple, the Jewish Quarter, the Barcelona Barons’ Palace, the Archives of Aragon Royal House, the Barcelona Gothic Cathedral, the Bishops’ Bridge, and Sant Jaume Square. After that, we will proceed to El Born Quarter, where we will see the Catalan Cultural Center, which holds historical significance for Catalan history and the streets where the 18th Century Catalan uprisings occurred, along with the famous “people's cathedral,” the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Mar. At the end of our tour, we will have free time to relax in the bohemian lifestyle center Passeig del Born, full of famous cafes and bars, and taste the delicacies of Catalan cuisine. After the tour and free time, we will transfer to our hotel in Barcelona. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards Valencia. Valencia is the third largest city in Spain by population and has the largest port. This city combines the old and the new, featuring both historic buildings and modern structures side by side. During our panoramic city tour, we will see the City Hall, Gothic Cathedral, Arena, Arts and Science Museum, Central Market, and the Old Silk Exchange. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Valencia.Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards Granada. Upon arrival, our Granada city tour begins, which includes Gran Via Avenue, BibRambla and Town Squares, Granada Cathedral (from the outside), Granada's first university Madraza, Silk Market, and the old Nasrid Caravanserai. After our tour, we will move for the Alhambra Palace Tour. (In high season there may not be tickets available for the Harem section. In that case, only access to the gardens will be allowed.) Located on the Sabika hill overlooking Granada, this famous site, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, began construction in the 13th century as a fortress and palace, and its construction lasted until the 15th century. Although this important structure in Spain may appear rough from the outside, it has been crafted by the most skillful masters of the era, resulting in delicately woven walls. Due to the red soil used in the palace, it is referred to as Alhambra, meaning "Red Palace." After our palace tour, guests who wish may join the extra organized Sacromonte Gypsy Neighborhood and Albaicin tour for an additional (45 Euro). In the former Muslim neighborhood of Albaicin, which is part of Spain's cultural heritage and under protection, we will stroll and watch a gypsy show with a drink in hand in completely handcrafted cave houses. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Granada. Overnight at the hotel.
After an early breakfast at the hotel, we set out towards Sevilla, the capital of Andalucia. Our visit in Sevilla will start at Maria Luisa Park, which includes Plaza de Espana, and Plaza America. Here one can see the traces of the wealth gathered from the colonies at every corner. Our next stop is the Sevilla Cathedral (from the outside), the third largest cathedral in the world, which holds the tomb of Cristof Columbus. Next to the cathedral, we will see the Giralda Tower, the last remnant of the mosque on which the cathedral is built. Afterward, we will see the Alcazar, a palace reflecting the shared legacy of the Andalusian and Christian civilizations. Then, during our walking tour, we will pass by the Archive of the Indies where records of all maritime expeditions to the Americas from the 16th to the 19th centuries were kept, moving to the narrow streets of the old quarter known as Santa Cruz. At the end of our walk, we will see Torre del Oro, the old tobacco factory now used as a sea museum. After this, guests who wish can participate in the optional Cordoba tour. (55 Euro) In Cordoba, which was the capital of the region during the Andalusian and Roman Empire periods, we will first be welcomed by the Guadalquivir River. We will cross the historical Roman bridge and enter the city through the Roman gate. We will visit the grandest structure of this 2000-year-old city, the Great Mosque of Cordoba, which rises on 850 columns, and witness the grandeur of this magnificent work while receiving insightful information from our guide. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel in Sevilla. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards Madrid. Upon arrival, we will start our panoramic city tour in Madrid. In this city with a population of 3.5 million, which is one of the most populous capitals in Europe, we will first see the Bullring (from the outside), Alcalá Gate and Independence Square, Cybele Statue, which will greet us saying “Bienvenido” (Welcome). Then we will continue our route via Paseo de la Castellana, seeing Bernabéu Stadium, skyscrapers in Plaza Castilla, Atocha Train Station, the famous Prado Museum (from the outside), statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza in Plaza de España, the Royal Palace (from the outside), and the nine-gated Plaza Mayor. Ultimately, we will reach Plaza del Sol, the heart of Madrid, and after completing our tour, those who wish may participate in the optional Flamenco Tour organized for an additional (55 Euro). After free time, we will transfer to our hotel in Madrid. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, guests can participate in the optional Toledo Tour (65 Euro) and Segovia & Las Rozas Tour (60 Euro). These optional tours will be held according to the priority order deemed appropriate by our guide, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. In our Toledo tour, we will visit Toledo, the old capital of Spain and now its religious center. A city that must not be missed when visiting Spain; Toledo is built on a hill and looks like an island surrounded by the Tajo River. The city’s historical fabric has been preserved remarkably well, along with its architectural traces of many cultures. We will see its narrow historical streets, the oldest cathedral in Spain, Toledo Cathedral (from the outside), and churches converted from Andalusian mosques, sword workshops, and many other wonders together. In our other optional tour, we will head to Segovia, another royal center and medieval city. Our first stop in Segovia will be the Segovia Aqueduct, a 28-meter high stone structure from the Roman era, marking the entrance to the city. After a short break to marvel at this 2000-year-old engineering marvel, we will visit the Cathedral of Segovia, known as the queen of cathedrals, and the Alcázar Palace, inspirer of the Disneyland logo, along with its old Jewish Quarter and charming medieval streets before offering a brief free time. We will then head to Las Rozas, home to the famous outlet shopping center of Spain featuring internationally renowned brand outlet stores. Here you can acquire many well-known brand products at special prices. After our free time, we will transfer back to our hotel in Madrid. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will move to the airport at the time indicated by our guide. After luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1860 at 17:55. Arrival at local time 00:15 and the end of our tour.