Day 1 İstanbul – Madrid
Meeting 3 hours before the flight in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport international departures terminal. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure for Madrid at 06:55 with Turkish Airlines flight TK 1857. After our arrival at 10:25 local time, our panoramic city tour begins with the vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Madrid, the capital of Spain, is one of the country’s most visited cities thanks to its deep historical and cultural richness. During our city tour, the places to be seen in Madrid include the Bullring (from outside), Alcalá Gate and Independence Square, Cibeles Monument, the famous Grand Via street, Bernabéu Stadium, Plaza Castilla, Atocha Train Station, the famous Prado Museum (from outside), Plaza de España with the statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, the Royal Palace (from outside), the 9-gated Plaza Mayor, and Sol Square. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 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 the Magnificent Segovia & Las Rozas Outlet Tour (60 Euro). (These tours will be operated in the order deemed appropriate by our guide.) Toledo, located about 70 kilometers from Madrid, is a historic city protected by UNESCO, home to the different cultures of the Iberian Peninsula and bearing 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, during our tour through the historic narrow streets, we will see Toledo Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in Spain (from outside), churches converted from Andalusian mosques, and many more wonders. After our 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 here, we will see the Segovia Aqueduct, a two-thousand-year-old engineering marvel with a length of 15 km and a height of 28 meters, Segovia Cathedral, its towers that inspired the Disneyland logo, the Alcázar Palace (from outside), old streets, and the Jewish quarters. After our tour, we will head to Las Rozas, where you can find discounted products from Spain’s and the world’s leading fashion brands, after a short journey. After our tour, transfer to our hotel in Madrid. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 Madrid – Sevilla
After an early breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Sevilla. The capital of Andalucía, Sevilla, is our next stop. Sevilla is a city in Spain’s Andalusia region, famous for its historical and cultural richness. During our city tour in Sevilla, located on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, we will first see Maria Luisa Park, where Plaza de España is also located, and Plaza America, Sevilla Cathedral, the third largest cathedral in the world, where Christopher Columbus’s tomb is also located, and right next to the cathedral, the Giralda Minaret, the last remaining part of the mosque on which the cathedral was built, carrying the memory
of the Umayyad State of Andalusia, and the Alcázar Palace (from outside), the palace of the Castilian kings. Then, 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, or the Golden Tower, formerly a tobacco factory used as the central campus of Sevilla University and today a maritime museum, we will transfer to our hotel in Sevilla after the tour. 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 enchanted while watching flamenco dancers at the Flamenco night we will attend. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 Sevilla – Cordoba – Granada
After breakfast at the hotel, 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 Spain’s oldest and most beautiful cities. After a 1.5-hour journey, the Guadalquivir River will welcome us first in Cordoba. We will walk across the historic Roman bridge and enter the city through the Roman gate. The city’s most magnificent structure, one of the largest mosques in the world, the Grand Mosque of Cordoba, rising on 850 columns, will allow us to witness the grandeur of this magnificent work with our guide while receiving impressive information. After our tour of the Cordoba Mosque, we will continue on foot and see the clean old streets, the old inn reflecting all the elegance of Andalusian architecture, and the houses of Cordoba. After our tour here, transfer to our hotel in Sevilla. Here we will collect our luggage and set off for 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 foremost tourist destinations and hosts millions of visitors every year. During our city tour here, Gran Via Street, Bib-Rambla and Town Halls, Granada Cathedral (from outside), Granada’s first university, Madraza, the Silk Bazaar, and the old Nasrid Caravanserai are among the places to be seen. After our tour, our guests who wish may join the extra Magnificent Neighborhoods (Albaicín and Sacromonte Gypsy Quarter) tour. (45 Euro) Albaicín is a historic and enchanting neighborhood of Granada. This area, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is famous for its narrow streets, whitewashed houses, and scenic hills. It bears traces of Andalusian Islamic culture and architecture and reflects Granada’s history. After our tour here, we will watch the Gypsy show and their way of life in entirely handmade caves, accompanied by a drink. After our tour, return to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 Granada – Al Hambra Palace – Valencia
After breakfast at the hotel, they can join the extra Magnificent Alhambra Palace Tour. (70 Euro) (There is a daily visitor limit at Alhambra Palace, and our palace visit may also be carried out without the harem section depending on availability. We kindly ask you to inform your agency of your participation in this tour during the 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 work began to be built in the 13th century as a fortress and palace on the plain atop Sabika Hill overlooking Granada, and its construction continued until the 15th century. Due to its red color, derived from the red earth used in its construction, it was called Alhambra, meaning “Red.” After our tour, departure for Valencia. Valencia is a historic and modern city on Spain’s east coast, surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. As Spain’s third-largest city, Valencia attracts visitors with its rich history, culture, and art. During the city tour we will do upon arrival, Town Hall, Gothic Cathedral, Arena, Museum of Arts and Sciences, Historic Market Mercado Central, and the Old Silk Exchange are among the places to be seen. After our tour, transfer to our hotel, check-in to rooms, and free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 Valencia – Barcelona
After breakfast at the hotel, departure for Barcelona. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Barcelona is a city that has gained worldwide fame as Spain’s second-largest city and the vibrant and enchanting 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 Antoni Gaudi’s unique works. During the city tour we will do in this beautiful city, La Sagrada Familia Church, Christopher Columbus Statue, Montjuïc Hill, La Ramblas Street, Spain and Catalunya Squares, Andalusian Arena, and the Olympic Port are among the places to be seen. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 Barcelona – Girona & Figueras (Dali Museum) – Barcelona
After breakfast at the hotel, our guests who wish may join the extra Magnificent Pearls of Northern Catalonia (Girona & Figueras & Dali Museum) tour. (70 Euro) Our first stop on the tour 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 walls. During our tour here, the Lion Statue, Cathedral Square, and the famous Jewish Quarter (El Call) are among the places to be seen. After our tour, we head to Figueres. 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 in this place where he was born and to exhibit his works. Today, this museum has the largest Dali collection and is referred to as Dali’s greatest work because Dali designed every part of it. The museum contains more than 4,000 works created by Dali using different techniques. After our tour, we return to Barcelona. Our guests who wish may join the extra Gaudi’s Magnificent Masterpiece (Park Guell) & Gothic Quarter tour. (50 Euro) Our first stop on the tour is Park Guell. One of Antoni Gaudi’s magnificent works, Park Guell is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Called the fairy-tale park, this park creates a magical atmosphere with its colorful stairways 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 texture with its narrow, labyrinth-like medieval streets, Gothic churches, romantic squares, and Roman walls. Among the most important structures in the neighborhood are Barcelona Cathedral, Plaça Reial (Royal Square), Plaça del Rei (King’s Square), and La Rambla. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8 Barcelona- İstanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, departure for the airport at the time determined by the guide. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure for Istanbul at 12:00 with Turkish Airlines flight TK 1854. Arrival at 16:25 local time and end of the tour.