2026 YEAR

FROM ANDALUSIA TO CATALONIA FAIRYTALE GREAT SPAIN & ANDALUSIA TOUR

(Including Alhambra Palace Tour! )

With Turkish Airlines Scheduled Flights

Departure on June 29

7 Nights - 8 Days

1. DAY ISTANBUL – MADRID

Meeting at the Turkish Airlines check-in counter at the Istanbul Airport International Departures terminal 3 hours before the flight. After luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will depart for Madrid at 07:00 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1857. Arriving at 10:30 local time, we start our panoramic city tour with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. First, we will see the Bullfighting Arena (from the outside), Alcala Gate, and Independence Square in Madrid, which with a population of 3.5 million is one of the most populous capitals in Europe. Then, the well-known street Gran Via will greet us with "Bienvenido" (Welcome), and after passing through Paseo de la Castellana, we will see the Bernabéu Stadium, Plaza Castilla where skyscrapers rise, Atocha Train Station, the famous Prado Museum (from the outside), the statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza in Plaza de España, the Royal Palace (from the outside), and the 9-gate Plaza Mayor. Finally, we will reach Sol Square, the heart of Madrid, concluding the tour and giving free time. After free time, we will transfer to our hotel in Madrid for overnight accommodation. Overnight at the hotel.

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

After breakfast at the hotel, guests wishing to do so can join the extra organized Toledo tour (65 Euros) and the Segovia & Las Rozas tour (60 Euros). These extra tours will be arranged by our guide in the order they find suitable, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. In our Toledo tour, we will go to Toledo, the former capital of Spain, now a religious center. A city that must not be missed when visiting Spain; Toledo is situated on a hill and appears almost like an island, surrounded by the Tajo River. Recognized by UNESCO, Toledo has preserved its historical texture very well until today. We will see the structures bearing the architectural traces of many cultures, its narrow streets, and its famous cathedral. We will explore the city's open-air museum, including the historical narrow streets, the oldest cathedral in Spain, the Toledo Cathedral (from the outside), churches converted from Andalusian mosques, sword workshops, and many more wonders together. In the other extra tour, we will move to Segovia in the Segovia & Pedreza tour, another royal center and medieval city. Our first stop in Segovia will be the 28-meter high stone Segovia aqueduct, one of the most important remnants of Ancient Roman times, located at the entrance to the city along the 15 km long Segovia waterway. After a short break at this 2000-year-old engineering marvel, we will see Segovia Cathedral, regarded as the queen of cathedrals, the famous Alcazar Palace with towers that inspired the Disneyland logo (from the outside), and the historic Jewish Quarter surrounding it. After seeing the historic streets and impressive structures of the city that have survived from the Middle Ages to today, we will have a short free time and then proceed to Las Rozas. Las Rozas Village, located about half an hour away from Segovia, is Spain's most famous outlet shopping center with world-renowned brand outlet stores. Here, you can find many products from internationally recognized brands at very special prices. After our free time in this famous shopping area, we will head back to Madrid. Overnight at the hotel in Madrid.

3. DAY MADRID – SEVILLA

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Sevilla via Merida. The capital of Andalucia, Sevilla is our next stop. We will start our tour in Sevilla at Maria Luisa Park, where Plaza de Espana is located, and Plaza America. In Sevilla, which served as the gateway for the Spanish Empire to its colonies, you can see traces of wealth from the colonies at every corner. Our next stop is the Sevilla Cathedral (from the outside), which is the largest third cathedral in the world and also houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus. Right next to the cathedral, we will see the Giralda Tower, the only remaining part of the mosque on which the cathedral was built. Then, we will have a walking tour with our guide where we will gaze at the Alcazar, the palace of the Castilian kings, which reflects the shared heritage of the Andalusian and Christian civilizations from the outside. After passing through the Archives of the Indies, where records of all maritime expeditions made to the Americas from the 16th to the 19th century are kept, we will reach the narrow streets of the Santa Cruz neighborhood, known as 'old' Sevilla. After viewing the historical buildings that have managed to survive from the Middle Ages to today, we will have free time across the river in Betis, once a "Gypsy neighborhood." Subsequently, we will check into our hotel in Sevilla. In the evening, guests may join the optional organized Flamenco tour (55 Euros). You will be enchanted as you watch Flamenco, the dance of love, pain, rebellion, and passion. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Sevilla. Overnight at the hotel.

4. DAY SEVILLA – CORDOBA – GRANADA

After an early breakfast at the hotel, guests wishing to do so can join the optional organized Cordoba Tour to discover the beauties of Andalusia, Sevilla, and Granada, one of the most important cities in the region (55 Euros). After a 1.5-hour journey, we will be welcomed by the Guadalquivir River in Cordoba, which was the capital of the region during both the Andalusian and Roman empires. Crossing over the historic Roman bridge and passing through the Roman gate to enter the city, we will first visit the magnificent structure of the city, the Great Mosque of Cordoba, which is one of the largest mosques in the world and stands on 850 columns with a guide. We will witness the grandeur of this magnificent structure, gathering insightful information. After our tour at the Cordoba Mosque, we will experience the old streets. Along the way, there will be the flowery streets of Cordoba, old inns that reflect all the delicacies of Andalusian architecture, and Cordoba houses. As we pass through each beautiful courtyard, the sound of the water in the pools will fill our ears, and our eyes will be enthralled by the blossoming flowers. Finally, after a short free time in the historical city center, we will leave and return to our hotel in Sevilla. We will collect our luggage, take a short break, and then head towards Granada. Upon our arrival, our Granada city tour begins, during which we will see Gran Via Street, Bib Rambla and Town Hall, Granada Cathedral (from the outside), Granada’s first university Madraza, Silk Market, and the old Nasrid Caravanserai. After the city tour, we will check into our hotel. In the evening, guests wishing to do so can join the optional organized Sacromonte Gypsy Neighborhood and Albaicin Tour (45 Euros). After a walk in the Albaicin, which is listed as a part of Spain's cultural heritage, we will watch the Gypsy show in the caves and observe their way of life while enjoying a drink. After our tour, we will return to the Granada hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

5. DAY GRANADA – ALHAMBRA PALACE - VALENCIA

After breakfast at the hotel, we will leave for the Alhambra Palace Tour. (Tickets for the harem section may not be available in high season. In that case, only the garden entrance will be allowed.) This famous structure, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list, was started as a fortress and palace on the Sabika hill overseeing Granada during the 13th century, and its construction continued until the 15th century. Though it may appear somewhat rugged from the outside, the most skilled artisans of the period have worked inside and intricately crafted its walls. Due to the red clay used in the palace, it is referred to as Alhambra, or "Red Palace." After the tour, we will return to the hotel to collect our luggage and head towards Valencia. Valencia is the third largest city in Spain by population and has the largest port. In this city that combines the old with the new, both historical buildings and modern structures coexist. During the panoramic city tour, we will see the City Hall, Gothic Cathedral, Arena, Arts and Science Museum, Historic Market Mercado Central, and the Old Silk Exchange. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Valencia, settle into our rooms and have free time. Overnight at the hotel.

6. DAY VALENCIA – BARCELONA

After breakfast at the hotel, we will move towards Barcelona. Upon our arrival, our Barcelona city tour begins. Barcelona, the second-largest city in Spain after Madrid and the capital of Catalonia, includes places to see such as the La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, the Columbus Monument, Montjuic Hill, La Ramblas Street, the Spain and Catalunya Squares, Paseo de Gracia, Gran Via Street, the Andalusian Arena, and the Olympic Port. After the panoramic tour and free time, we will transfer to our hotel in Barcelona and settle into our rooms. Overnight at the hotel.

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

After breakfast at the hotel, guests wishing to do so can participate in the optional organized Girona & Figueras (Dali Museum) tour. (70 Euros). Our tour begins in Girona, a gem of Northern Catalonia, located at the confluence of the Onyar, Galligants, and Güell rivers. The region is historically rich, containing relics from the Iberians as well as numerous occupations and regimes. All structures are made of stone and are quite well-preserved to this day, perfectly reflecting the spirit of the past. The city is a favorite among tourists with its museums, churches, cobblestone narrow streets, and medieval walls. Places to see include the Lion Statue, the Cathedral Square, and the Jewish Quarter. After the tour, we will head towards the city of Figueras, which is significant because surrealist artist Salvador Dali was born here in 1904. Dali established a museum to leave a mark in his birthplace and exhibit his works. This museum contains the largest Dali collection today and is referred to as Dali's greatest work due to all the details he designed. The museum contains over 4,000 works created by Dali using different techniques. After our tour, we will transfer back to our hotel in Barcelona. Overnight at the hotel.

8. DAY BARCELONA – ISTANBUL

After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for the airport at the time determined by the guide. DGuests wishing to do so can participate in the optional organized Barcelona Wonders: Park Güell, Gothic Quarter and El Born Tour (60 Euros). In this tour, we will explore the Park Güell, a masterpiece of Barcelona's famous architect-designer Antoni Gaudi, which is under protection by UNESCO. We will walk through the paths inspired by nature, visit his house, and see the viewing terrace where you can enjoy the undoubtedly best view of Barcelona, surrounded by fairy-tale like houses and the famous mosaic lizard. After the enjoyable time at Güell, we will visit the Gothic Quarter, and then see the 19th-century La Boqueria (Covered Market) on La Rambla street, followed by exploring the alleys to see the grand remnants of Roman Barcelona, the Temple of Augustus, the Jewish Quarter, the Palace of the Barons of Barcelona, Aragon Royal Archives Building, Barcelona Gothic Cathedral, the Bisbe Bridge, and the Sant Jaume Square. Then we will proceed to the El Born neighborhood, where we'll see the important Catalan Cultural Center, which was revealed through excavations and marks the streets where the Catalan revolts of the 18th century took place and the famous "people's cathedral," the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Mar. At the end of our tour in El Born, there will be free time to relax at the famous cafes and bars and taste the flavors of Catalan cuisine. After the tour, we will transfer to the airport at the time determined by our guide. After handling luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK 1854 at 12:10. Arriving at 16:40 local time, our tour concludes.