Day 1 Istanbul – Barcelona
Meet 3 hours before the flight in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport International Departures terminal. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, depart for Barcelona on Turkish Airlines flight TK1853 at 08:50. After our arrival at 10:30 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 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 decorated with the unique works of Antoni Gaudí. During our city tour of this beautiful city, the places to be seen include La Sagrada Familia Church, the Christopher Columbus Monument, Montjuïc Hill, La Ramblas Street, Spain and Catalunya Squares, the Bullring, 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, guests who wish may join the extra tour of the Pearls of Magnificent Northern Catalonia (Girona & Figueras & Dali Museum). (70 Euro) Our first stop on the tour is Girona. Girona, a historic city located in northeastern Catalonia, about 100 kilometers north of Barcelona, is famous for its narrow streets dating back to the Middle Ages, historic buildings, museums, churches, and city walls. On 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 set off for 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 established a museum here to leave something at this place where he was born and to exhibit his works. This museum now has the largest Dali collection and is referred to as Dali’s greatest masterpiece because Dali designed every part of it. The museum contains more than 4,000 works created by Dali using different techniques. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. In the evening, guests who wish may join the extra Magnificent Flamenco Fire tour. (55 Euro) Flamenco is regarded as an expression of emotion and passion and is an important part of Spain’s cultural heritage. As both a dance and a musical form, flamenco offers visitors a lively and exciting experience. After spending pleasant 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 Masterpiece Park Guell & Gothic Quarter. (60 Euro) Our first stop on the tour is Park Guell. One of Antoni Gaudi’s magnificent works, Park Guell is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This park, called a fairy-tale 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 historic fabric with its narrow, labyrinthine streets dating back to the Middle Ages, Gothic churches, romantic squares, and Roman walls. Among the most important structures in the district 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 southwest of Barcelona, on the Mediterranean coast. It is famous for its turquoise sea, beautiful beaches, and lively atmosphere, as well as for its art and cultural events, and it hosts many art galleries, museums, and festivals. We will begin our visit with the magical steps of the San Bartolome-Santa Tecla cathedral and lose ourselves in its historic streets. This cathedral, dating from the 17th century, rises on the remains of old Romanesque and Gothic churches. After admiring this magnificent cathedral, our next journey is through the historic streets of Sitges; within the medieval town center, the Maricel Palace and Museum, one of the finest examples of Modernism, is a true paradise for collectors. Right opposite 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, attended by thousands every year and featuring horror and fantasy film categories, is celebrated, we will proceed toward the beach and spend the rest of our time enjoying the day here like the locals. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 Barcelona – Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport at the time determined by the guide. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, depart for Istanbul Airport on Turkish Airlines flight TK1468 at 14:25. Arrival at 20:05 local time and end of the tour.