2026 YEAR

FROM ANDALUSIA TO CATALONIAA MAGICAL GREAT SPAIN &ANDALUSIA TOUR

(Including the Alhambra Palace Tour! )

Turkish Airlines Scheduled Flightson April 25 Departure

7 Nights – 8 Days

1. DAY 1 ISTANBUL – BARCELONA

Meeting in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the 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 TK1467 at 10:55. Upon arrival at 13:40 local time, our panoramic city tour begins with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. After Madrid, the second largest city in Spain and the capital of Catalonia, Barcelona, includes sites such as the Sagrada Familia Church, Christopher Columbus Monument, Montjuic Hill, La Ramblas Street, Spain and Catalunya Squares, Paseo de Gracia, Gran Via Street, the Andalusian Arena, and Olympic Port. After our panoramic tour and leisure time, we transfer to our hotel in Barcelona. Overnight at the hotel.

2. DAY 2 BARCELONA& GIRONA & FIGUERAS (DALI MUSEUM)

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join the Girona & Figueras (Dali Museum) Tour, which will be organized at an additional cost of (70 Euro). Our tour starts with Girona, a gem of Northern Catalonia established at the confluence of the Onyar, Galligants, and Güell rivers. The region is rich in historical artifacts left over from dozens of occupations and reigns since the Iberians. All structures have been built of stone and are well preserved, reflecting the spirit of the past perfectly. With its museums, churches, narrow cobbled streets, and medieval walls, it is a favorite among tourists. The Lion statue, the Cathedral Square, and the Jewish Quarter are among the sites to see. After the tour, we head towards the City of Figueras. Its significance stems from the fact that surrealist artist Salvador Dali was born here in 1904. To leave a mark and showcase his works, Dali established a museum in this town. This museum today houses the largest Dali collection, regarded as his greatest work with every detail he designed. The museum contains over 4000 works by Dali made using different techniques. On the return to Barcelona, guests who wish can also participate in the Barcelona Wonders: Park Güell, Gothic Quarter, and El Born Tour  at an additional cost (60 Euro). In this tour, we will explore Park Guell, a masterpiece of Antoni Gaudi, the famous architect-designer of Barcelona, which is protected by UNESCO. We will see the walking paths inspired by nature, his house, and the observation terrace surrounded by beautifully candy-like houses with arguably the best view of Barcelona, as well as the famous mosaic lizard. After enjoying the time in Guell, we will visit the Gothic Quarter and then visit La Rambla Street where we will see La Boqueria (the Covered Market) from the 19th century, before diving into the side streets to see the magnificent remnants of Roman-era Barcelona, the Temple of Augustus, the Jewish Quarter, the Palace of the Barons of Barcelona, the Aragon Royal Archives Building, Barcelona Gothic Cathedral, Bishop's Bridge, and Sant Jaume Square among the places we will see. Then we will move to El Born neighborhood, where we will see the Catalan Culture Center, which has significant importance in Catalan history, depicting the 18th-century Catalan rebellions uncovered by excavations, and the “cathedral of the people,” the Cathedral of Maria del Mar. At the end of our tour, there will be free time to relax in the bohemian center Passeign del Born, known for its famous cafes and bars, and an opportunity to taste delicious Catalan cuisine. After the tour, we will return to our hotel in Barcelona. Overnight at the hotel.

3. DAY 3 BARCELONA – VALENCIA

After breakfast at the hotel, we set out for Valencia. Valencia is the third largest city in Spain by population and has the largest port. This city, which blends the old and the new, features both ancient structures and modern buildings side by side. During our panoramic city tour, we will see the City Hall, the Gothic Cathedral, the Arena, the Arts and Sciences Museum, the Historical Market Mercado Central, and the Old Silk Exchange. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Valencia. Overnight at the hotel.

4. DAY 4 VALENCIA – ALHAMBRA PALACE - GRANADA

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Granada. Upon arrival, our city tour in Granada begins, during which we will see Gran Via Street, BibRambla and City Plaza, Granada Cathedral (from the outside), Granada's first university Madraza, Silk Exchange, and the old Nasrid Caravanserai. After this tour, we will depart for the Alhambra Palace Tour. (During high season, tickets for the harem section may not be available. In this case, only entrance to the gardens will be allowed.) This famous monument, located on a plateau overlooking Granada on Sabika Hill, began construction in the 13th century as a defense fortress and palace and continued until the 15th century. Despite its rough appearance from the outside, inside, the most skilled masters of the period worked on it and crafted its walls like lace. Due to the red clay used in the palace, it has been named Alhambra, meaning "Red Palace". After the palace tour, guests who wish can join our extra organized Sacromonte Gypsy Neighborhood and Albaicin Tour this evening(45 Euro). In Albaicin, a protected area in the list of Spain's cultural heritage, we will take a stroll through the old Muslim neighborhood, and in completely handmade caves, we will watch a Gypsy show along with a drink while observing their way of life. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Granada. Overnight at the hotel.

5. DAY 5 GRANADA – CORDOBA – SEVILLA

After early breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Sevilla. The capital of Andalucia, Sevilla is our next stop. We will start our visit in Sevilla with Maria Luisa Park, which includes Plaza de Espana and Plaza America. It is possible to see traces of the wealth acquired from the colonies at every corner of Sevilla, the gateway to the colonies of the Spanish Empire. Next, we will visit the world's third-largest cathedral, Sevilla Cathedral (from the outside), which contains the tomb of Christopher Columbus. Next to the cathedral, we will see the Giralda Tower, the last remnant of the mosque that stood on top of which the cathedral was built, reflecting the memory of the Andalusian Emirate. Then, during our walking tour with our guide, we will see Alcazar, the castle built by the Castilian kings that reflects the shared heritage of the Andalusian and Christian civilizations, from the outside. Afterward, we will pass through the Indian Archives, where records of all naval voyages made to the Americas from the 16th to the 19th centuries were kept, to reach the narrow streets of the old part of Sevilla known as Santa Cruz. At the end of our walking tour, we will see Torre del Oro (Golden Tower), which is an old tobacco factory now used as a naval museum in the center of Sevilla. For those guests who wish, they can join an extra tour to Cordoba during the program.(55 Euro) Cordoba, the capital during the periods of the Al-Andalus and the Roman Empire, will greet us first with the Guadalquivir River. We will enter the city by walking over the Historical Roman Bridge and crossing through the Roman Gate. In this 2000-year-old city, we will visit the magnificent structure of one of the world’s largest mosques, the Great Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, which is built on 850 columns, and hear impressive information about this magnificent structure during our visit. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Sevilla. Overnight at the hotel.

6. DAY 6 SEVILLA- MADRID

After breakfast at the hotel, we set out for Madrid. Upon arrival, we will begin our panoramic city tour of Madrid. In Madrid, which has a population of 3.5 million and is one of Europe’s most populous capitals, we will first see the Bullfighting Arena (from the outside), Alcala Gate, and Independence Square, along with the Cybele Monument. Then the city’s famous street, Gran Via will greet us with “Bienvenido” (Welcome), and we will continue by passing through Paseo de la Castellana, seeing Bernabeu Stadium, the towers in Plaza Castilla, Atocha Train Station, the famous Prado Museum (from the outside), the statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza located in Plaza de España, the Royal Palace (from the outside), and the nine-gated Plaza Mayor. Our tour will end as we reach the heart of Madrid, the Sol Square, and for those guests who wish, they can participate in the extra organized Flamenco Tour. (55 Euro)    After free time, we will transfer to our hotel in Madrid. Overnight at the hotel.

7. DAY 7 MADRID – TOLEDO & SEGOVIA – LAS ROZAS – MADRID

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join the extra organized Toledo Tour (65 Euro) and Segovia & Las Rozas Tour (60 Euro). These extra tours will be organized in the order deemed appropriate by our guide, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. In the Toledo tour, we will go to the city of Toledo, Spain's ancient capital and now its religious center. A city that should not be missed when visiting Spain; Toledo, situated on top of a hill, appears almost like an island surrounded by the Tajo River. A UNESCO world heritage site, Toledo has preserved its historical character very well to the present day. Here, we will see the historic narrow streets, Spain's oldest cathedral, the Toledo Cathedral (from the outside), churches converted from Andalusian mosques, sword workshops, and a multitude of wonders. During our other extra tour Segovia & Pedreza, we will head towards Segovia, another royal center and medieval city. Our first stop in Segovia will be the 28-meter high stone aqueduct built during the Ancient Roman period, which is one of the most important remnants of antiquity, located at the entrance of the city. After a brief break, we will then visit the Cathedral of Segovia, known as the queen of cathedrals, and the famous Alcazar Palace, which inspired the logo of Disneyland with its towers, as well as its Jewish Quarter, its old streets, and the impressive historical buildings that have survived from the Middle Ages. After a short free time, we will move on to Las Rozas, which is home to the famous outlet shopping center of Spain, known for its outlet stores of world-renowned brands. Here, you can find products from many famous brands at very special prices. After our free time in this famous shopping area, we will transfer back to our hotel in Madrid. Overnight at the hotel.

8. DAY 8 MADRID – ISTANBUL

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the airport at the time determined by our guide. After luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will fly to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1858 at 12:00. Arrival at 17:10 local time and the end of our tour.