Direct Departure from Izmir: Magnificent Spain and Andalusia Cities 7 Nights - with SunExpress (2027 Winter Season)

Meeting at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport International Departures terminal in front of the SunExpress Airlines counter 3 hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure to Barcelona at 11:35 with SunExpress Airlines flight XQ894. After our arrival at 13:15 local time, departure to Valencia with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Our city tour begins upon arrival. Valencia is a historic and modern city located on the east coast of Spain, 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 our city tour upon arrival, the City Hall, Gothic Cathedral, Arena, City of Arts and Sciences, the historic Mercado Central market, and the old Silk Exchange are among the places to be seen. After our tour, transfer to our hotel, check-in, and free time. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we 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 leading tourist destinations and welcomes millions of visitors every year. During our city tour here, Gran Via Street, Bib-Rambla and City Squares, Granada Cathedral (from the outside), Granada's first university Madraza, the Silk Market, and the old Nasrid Caravanserai are among the places to be seen. After our tour, guests who wish can participate in the extra Magnificent Alhambra Palace Tour. (80 Euros) (There is a daily visitor limit at the Alhambra Palace, and our palace visit may be carried out excluding the harem depending on availability. We kindly request that you inform your agency about your participation in this tour during reservation.) The Alhambra Palace, one of Granada's greatest treasures, is one of the most eye-catching and impressive examples of Andalusian Islamic architecture. Alhambra, one of the most visited historical sites in Spain, is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and has gained worldwide fame. This famous work was started to be built in the 13th century as a defensive fortress and palace on the plain on the Sabika hill overlooking Granada, and its construction continued until the 15th century. Because of the red color it took from the red soil used in its construction, it was called Alhambra, meaning "The Red One". Guests who wish can participate in our extra Magnificent Neighborhoods (Albaicin and Sacromonte Gypsy Neighborhood) tour. (60 Euros) Albaicin is a historic and charming neighborhood of Granada. This region, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is famous for its narrow streets, whitewashed houses, and scenic hills. It bears the traces of Andalusian Islamic culture and architecture and reflects the history of Granada. After our tour here, we will watch the Gypsy show and their lifestyle in caves that are completely handmade, accompanied by a drink. Return to our hotel after our tour. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, departure to Seville. Our city tour begins upon arrival. Seville is a city famous for its historical and cultural richness located in the Andalusia region of Spain. During our city tour in Seville, located on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, we will first see Maria Luisa Park, where Plaza de Espana is also located, and Plaza America; Seville Cathedral, the third-largest cathedral in the world, which also houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus (from the outside); 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 Caliphate; and the Alcazar, the palace of the Castilian kings (from the outside). Then, passing through the Indian Archives, where all records of sea voyages to the American continent were kept from the discovery until the 19th century, we will reach the old narrow streets of the Santa Cruz neighborhood, known as "old" Seville. At the end of our walk, after seeing the former tobacco factory used as the central campus of the University of Seville and the Torre del Oro, or Golden Tower, which is now a maritime museum, we will transfer to our hotel. In the evening, guests who wish can participate in the extra Magnificent Flamenco Fire Tour. (55 Euros) Seville is one of the birthplaces of flamenco and is considered one of the most important centers in Spain in terms of flamenco culture. The city is famous for its traditional flamenco performances, dance studios, and flamenco festivals and events. You will be mesmerized while watching the Flamenco dancers on the Flamenco night we will organize. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can participate in the extra Magnificent Cities (Cordoba & Mijas & Malaga) tour. (140 Euros) Cordoba is a historic city located in the Andalusia region of Spain. It is famous for its historical and cultural riches, impressive architecture, and structures bearing the traces of Andalusian Islamic culture. In Cordoba, which we will reach after a 1.5-hour journey, the Guadalquivir River will greet us first. We will walk over the historic Roman bridge and enter the city by passing through the Roman gate. We will enter the Great Mosque of Cordoba, one of the largest mosques in the world, rising on 850 columns, which is the most magnificent structure of the 2000-year-old city, and witness the magnificence of this magnificent work accompanied by our guide while receiving impressive information. After our tour of the Cordoba Mosque, in the tour we will continue on foot, we will see the clean old streets and the old inn reflecting all the delicacy of Andalusian architecture and the houses of Cordoba. After our tour here, our second stop is Mijas, a cute and traditional mountain town located in the Malaga province of the Andalusia region in southern Spain, famous for its whitewashed houses. Located close to the Costa del Sol coast, Mijas attracts attention with both its sea view and historical texture. Mijas Pueblo, the historical part of the town, offers a postcard image with its narrow streets with typical Andalusian architecture, balconies decorated with flowers, and whitewashed houses. Although the origins of the town date back to Ancient Rome and even the Phoenicians, its current texture was largely shaped during the Muslim Andalusian period. One of the most remarkable points of Mijas is the small bullring built on the hill of the town and the ruins of Mijas Castle. After our tour, our last stop is Malaga. In our Malaga tour, the city where the famous painter Pablo Picasso was born, Paseo de Parque (Park Avenue), Plaza de la Merced, Jewish Quarter, Constitution Square and Larios Street, Puerto Marina (Port), La Alcazaba, and Gibralfaro Castle are among the places we will see. After our tour, transfer to our hotel in Ecija. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, departure to Madrid. On the way, guests who wish can participate in the extra Magnificent Toledo Tour. (70 Euros) Located approximately 70 kilometers from Madrid, Toledo is a historic city protected by UNESCO that has hosted different cultures of the Iberian Peninsula and bears the traces of Roman, Visigoth, Muslim, and Christian civilizations. It is known for its magnificent medieval architecture and cultural heritage. In our tour of this open-air museum city, we will see Toledo Cathedral (from the outside), the oldest cathedral in Spain, in the historic narrow streets, churches converted from Andalusian mosques, and countless other wonders. After our tour, departure to Madrid. Our city tour begins upon arrival. Madrid, the capital of Spain, is one of the most visited cities in Spain with its deep-rooted history and cultural richness. In our city tour here, the Bullring (from the outside), Alcala Gate and Independence Square, Cybele Monument, the famous Grand Via street, Bernabeu Stadium, Plaza Castilla, Atocha Train Station, the famous Prado Museum (from the outside), Plaza de Espana where the statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza are located, the Royal Palace (from the outside), the 9-gated Plaza Mayor, and Sol Square are among the places to be seen. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
 

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Barcelona. Upon our arrival, our city tour begins. Barcelona is the second-largest city in Spain and has gained worldwide fame as 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 grand 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 the unique works of Antoni Gaudi. During our city tour in this beautiful city, we will see the La Sagrada Familia Church, the Christopher Columbus Statue, La Rambla Street, Plaza de Espana and Plaza de Catalunya, the Andalusia Arena, and the Olympic Port. After our tour, guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Poble Espanyol & Montjuic Hill tour. (30 Euro) We begin our tour by visiting Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village), which was built for the 1929 World's Fair and has become a popular destination for visitors to Barcelona, consisting of 117 buildings, streets, and squares. Here, we will see examples of structures from all regions of Spain, walk through streets reflecting the architecture of different parts of Spain, visit interesting handicraft workshops, and take a short journey through all of Spain. Poble Espanyol is also home to artisans working in ceramics, glass, leather, jewelry, and other crafts. Afterward, we head up to Montjuic Hill, which offers much more than just a panoramic view of Barcelona. This area, where history, culture, and nature meet, has undergone a transformation by hosting important events such as the 1992 Olympic Games. After a photo break, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Pearls of Northern Catalonia (Girona & Figueres & Dali Museum) tour. (70 Euro) Our first stop on the tour is Girona. A historic city located in the northeast of Catalonia, about 100 kilometers north of Barcelona, Girona is famous for its medieval narrow streets, historic buildings, museums, churches, and walls. During our tour here, we will see the Lion Statue, Cathedral Square, and the famous Jewish Quarter (El Call). After our tour, we set off for the city of Figueres. Figueres is a city located northeast of Girona and is 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 behind in his birthplace and to exhibit his works. This museum currently holds the largest collection of Dali's work and is referred to as Dali's greatest masterpiece, as he designed every part of it himself. The museum contains more than 4,000 works created by Dali using various techniques. After our tour, we return to Barcelona. Guests who wish may join the optional Gaudi’s Magnificent Work (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 on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Called a fairy-tale park, it creates a magical atmosphere with its colorful staircases and whimsical mansions. After seeing this magnificent work of Gaudi, our second stop is the Gothic Quarter. In the Gothic Quarter, you can feel the enchanting atmosphere of the Middle Ages with its narrow, labyrinthine streets, Gothic churches, romantic squares, and Roman walls, and admire the historical texture. The most important structures in the neighborhood include the Barcelona Cathedral, Plaça Reial (Royal Square), Plaça del Rei (King's Square), and La Rambla. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the airport at the time determined by the guide. Following baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we depart for Izmir at 14:15 on SunExpress flight XQ895. Arrival in Izmir at 19:25 local time and the end of our tour.