Day 1 İstanbul – Barcelona
Meeting at Istanbul Airport, at the international departures terminal, in front of the Turkish Airlines counter, 3 hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure to Barcelona at 07:55 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1853. Upon arrival at 10:35 local time, our panoramic city tour begins with the 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, enchanting capital of the Catalonia region. Bathed by the warm waters of the Mediterranean, this magnificent city offers a unique combination 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 decorated with Antoni Gaudí’s unique works. During our city tour in this beautiful city, sights to be seen include the La Sagrada Familia Church, Christopher Columbus Statue, Montjuïc Hill, La Ramblas Street, Spain and Catalunya Squares, the Andalusian Arena, and the Olympic Port. After our 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 Pearls of Magnificent Northern Catalonia (Girona & Figueras & Dali Museum). (70 Euro) Our first stop is Girona. Located in northeastern Catalonia, about 100 kilometers north of Barcelona, Girona is a historic city famous for its medieval narrow streets, historic buildings, museums, churches, and city walls. During our tour here, the Lion statue, Cathedral Square, and the famous Jewish Quarter (El Call) will be among the places to see. After our tour, we head to the city of 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 founded a museum here to leave something in this place where he was born and to exhibit his works. Today this museum has the largest Dali collection and is regarded as Dali’s greatest work, since every part of it was designed by Dali himself. The museum contains more than 4,000 works by Dali made using different techniques. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. In the evening, our guests who wish may join the extra Magnificent Flamenco Fire tour. (55 Euro) Flamenco is considered an expression of emotion and passion and is an important part of Spain’s cultural heritage. As both a dance and a form of music, flamenco offers viewers a vibrant and exciting experience. After spending a wonderful time here, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 Barcelona – Park Güell & Gothic Quarter – Barcelona
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the extra tour of Gaudi’s Magnificent Work, Park Guell & Gothic Quarter. (60 Euro) Our first stop is Park Guell. One of Antoni Gaudi’s magnificent works, Park Guell is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. This park, called a fairy-tale park, creates a magical atmosphere with its colorful stairs and imaginary 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 fabric with its narrow, maze-like streets from the Middle Ages, Gothic churches, romantic squares, and Roman walls. Among the most important structures in the area are Barcelona Cathedral, Plaça Reial (Royal Square), Plaça del Rei (King’s Square), and La Rambla. After our tour, guests who wish may join the extra Magnificent Sitges Tour. (40 Euro) Sitges is a charming seaside town located on the Mediterranean coast southwest of Barcelona. It is famous for its turquoise sea, beautiful beaches, and lively atmosphere, and is also known for its art and culture events, hosting many art galleries, museums, and festivals. We will begin our trip with the magical stairs of the San Bartolome-Santa Tecla cathedral and lose ourselves in its historic streets. Dating back to the 17th century, this cathedral was built on the remains of old Romanesque and Gothic churches. After admiring this magnificent cathedral, our next journey will take us through the historic streets of Sitges, where the Maricel Palace and Museum, one of the exquisite examples of Modernism in the old town center, is a true paradise for collectors. Right across from it is the Cau Ferrat Museum, the home of Santiago Rusiñol, one of the leaders of the modernist movement in the Catalonia region. As he began exhibiting his paintings here in Sitges, he also played the greatest role in making the town so well known. After seeing the colorful houses and charming bars in the narrow streets where the Sitges Festival, which hosts horror and fantasy film categories and attracts thousands of people every year, is celebrated, we will head toward the beach and spend the rest of our time enjoying the day there like the locals. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 Barcelona – İstanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport at the time determined by the guide. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure to Istanbul Airport at 12:00 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1854. Arrival at 16:35 local time and the end of our tour.