Magnificent Portugal and Andalusia Cities 7 Nights - 16 May Departure with Turkish Airlines (Eid al-Adha Special) (OPO - SVQ)

Meeting in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport International Terminal 3 hours before departure. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure to Porto at 06.50 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1449. After our arrival at 09.45 local time, our Porto city tour begins with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Porto is the second-largest city in the country and is famous for its unique architecture, colorful houses, and narrow streets. During our city tour here, our first stop is Boavista, known as the modern trade and business center. Then our next stop will be the borders of Queijo Castle located on the Atlantic Ocean coast. From here, we pass through the Foz neighborhood, an old fishing village where the Douro River flows into the ocean, and proceed towards the center of Porto along the river banks. Our route will start from Carmo Square. We will pass by the historic Lello bookstore and Clerigos Church and descend to Aliados Square. Bento Station, Sao Francisco Church, Stock Exchange Palace, Porto Cathedral, Liberdade Square, Batalha Square, Santa Catarina, the city's most famous shopping street, Luis I Bridge, and Arrabida Bridge will be among the places we will see. Our tour will end with the exploration of the Ribeira district, located on the banks of the Douro River, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. At the end of the tour, our guests who wish can participate in the extra Magnificent Guimaraes & Bom Jesus de Monte & Braga tour. (70 Euro) Guimaraes is a historic city located in the north of Portugal and is one of the most important cultural and historical centers of the country. Also known as the "birthplace of Portugal," Guimarães has great historical importance as it is the place where the Kingdom of Portugal was founded in the 12th century. With its narrow streets, stone buildings, and medieval structures, the city resembles an open-air museum. In this beautiful city, which was chosen as the European Capital of Culture in 2012, the medieval castle, churches that are unique works of Portuguese architecture, magnificent gardens, historic houses, and streets will remain in our memories during our walking tour. After our tour, we move to our next stop, Bom Jesus do Monte. After descending the zigzag stairs, known as the labyrinth in front of the Bom Jesus Cathedral, built in neoclassical style by Carlos Amarante between 1784-1857, we move to Braga. Known as the "Rome of Portugal" because it was built by the Romans 2000 years ago, Braga is one of the oldest settlements in the country. Its charming historic streets, colorful squares, and traditional buildings will take you back centuries as you wander around. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. In the evening, our guests who wish can participate in the Magnificent Boat Tour in Porto. (20 Euro) We recommend that you do not miss this tour where we will observe Porto from the Douro River. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Lisbon. Our first stop on the way is Fatima. This place, where the Virgin Mary appeared to three little shepherds in 1917 and gave three secrets, is one of the largest pilgrimage and worship centers of Christianity. Then our next stop is Obidos. When you arrive in Obidos, you will feel like you have traveled back centuries. The people living in this small town still walk around in their traditional clothes on some days of the week, reliving history. In the pleasant walking tour we will take in the city, this small city with its narrow streets, small churches, beautiful houses, and shops will remain in our memories. After our tour, departure to Lisbon. Lisbon is the capital and largest city of Portugal and is one of the oldest capitals in Europe. Located on the Atlantic Ocean coast, this historic city attracts attention with its impressive views, colorful neighborhoods, and rich cultural heritage. In our tour, after visiting the church part of the Jeronimos Monastery, we will stop for a photo break at the Belem Tower on the banks of the Tagus River and the Monument to the Discoveries. After a short walk in the Alfama district, which is the oldest district of the city and has suffered the least damage from the 1755 earthquake, named after the Arabic word for bath and can only be explored on foot, we will return to our vehicle. After a photo break at the upper terrace of Eduardo Park, overlooking the Marques de Pombal Square at the end of the Liberdade street, where stylish boutiques are located, passing through the Baixa district, Rossio and Restauradores squares from the Praca do Comercio that we will see along the way, we complete our tour and transfer to our hotel. In the evening, our guests who wish can participate in the extra Magnificent Fado Night with Dinner tour. (75 Euro) Fado is an emotional music style that tells the history, love, loss, and nostalgia of the Portuguese people. After this magnificent night where you will experience a piece of the Portuguese soul with a pleasant meal and drink, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, our guests who wish can participate in the extra Magnificent Pearls of Lisbon (Sintra & Cascais & Estoril & Cabo de Roca) tour. (75 Euro) Sintra is a fascinating town located north of Lisbon and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The city is famous for its rich history and extraordinary nature. The most striking structure of Sintra is the Pena Palace, built in the 19th century. With its colorful and fairy-tale structure, this palace, which can be seen from the hills of the city, has become the symbol of Sintra. After our tour here, our second stop will be Cabo de Roca, the westernmost point of Europe. We proceed along the ocean coast and arrive first at Guincho Cape and then at the "Boca de Inferno" cliff near Cascais. Then we move to Cascais, our third stop. After visiting the fishing port in Cascais, a charming holiday town located on the Atlantic Ocean coast, our stop is the Estoril district, famous for its Casino. Estoril historically became one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe in the early 20th century and is especially preferred by royal families and wealthy tourists. One of the most famous places in the city is the Estoril Casino, a large casino. After our tour here, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, our Seville city tour begins. 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, first, the Maria Luisa Park, where Plaza de Espana is also located, and Plaza America, the Seville Cathedral (from the outside), the third-largest cathedral in the world, which also houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus, the Giralda Minaret, the last piece of the mosque on which the cathedral was built, which has survived to the present day, carrying the memory of the Andalusian Umayyad State, and the Alcazar (from the outside), the palace of the Castilian kings, are among the places to be seen. Later, passing through the Indian Archives, where the records of all sea voyages made to the American continent from the discovery to the 19th century were kept, 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 old 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 transfer to our hotel in Seville. In the evening, our guests who wish can participate in the extra Magnificent Flamenco Fire Tour. (55 Euro) Seville is one of the birthplaces of flamenco and is considered one of the most important centers of 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 enchanted 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, we depart for Granada. On the way, our guests may optionally join the Magnificent Towns Ronda & Marbella tour. (65 Euro) Ronda is a famous mountain town located in the Andalusia region of Spain, known for its historical and natural beauty. The city is particularly famous for its deep valley and the historic bridge, Puente Nuevo, which spans it. Built in the 18th century, this bridge has become the symbol of Ronda and is constructed over the El Tajo Canyon, which divides the city in two. Ronda also features a historic bullfighting arena, considered one of the oldest in the world. Our second stop on the tour is Marbella. Located in the Andalusia region in southern Spain on the Costa del Sol, this city is known for its luxury lifestyle and as a residence for the jet set. During our tour, we will see the city center Casco Antiguo, the Puerto Banus marina, and luxury shops. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel in Sevilla. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, our guests may optionally join the Magnificent Cordoba & Granada & Alhambra tour. (120 Euro) Our first stop on the tour is Cordoba. Cordoba is a historic city located in the Andalusia region of Spain. It is famous for its historical and cultural richness, impressive architecture, and structures bearing the traces of Andalusian Islamic culture. Cordoba is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Spain. Upon reaching Cordoba after a 1.5-hour journey, we will first be greeted by the Guadalquivir River. We will enter the city by walking over the historic Roman bridge and passing through the Roman gate. We will enter the most magnificent structure of this 2000-year-old city, the Great Mosque of Cordoba (Mezquita), one of the largest mosques in the world, rising on 850 columns. Accompanied by our guide, we will witness the grandeur of this magnificent work while receiving impressive information. After our tour of the Mosque of Cordoba, we will continue on foot to see the pristine old streets, the old inn reflecting all the subtlety of Andalusian architecture, and the houses of Cordoba. After our tour, we depart 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, welcoming millions of visitors every year. During our city tour here, we will see Gran Via Street, Bib-Rambla and Town Hall Squares, Granada Cathedral (from the outside), the Madraza (Granada's first university), the Silk Market, and the old Nasrid Caravanserai. After our tour, we head to the Alhambra Palace. One of Granada's greatest treasures, the Alhambra Palace is one of the most eye-catching and impressive examples of Andalusian Islamic architecture. As one of the most visited historical sites in Spain, the Alhambra is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and has gained worldwide fame. This famous work began construction in the 13th century as a defensive fortress and palace on the plateau overlooking Granada on the Sabika hill, and its construction continued until the 15th century. Because of the red soil used in its construction, it was named Alhambra, meaning "The Red One." After our tour, we transfer to our hotel in Sevilla. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, our guests may optionally join our Magnificent Jerez & Cadiz & Strait of Gibraltar tour. (90 Euro). Our first stop on the tour is the town of Jerez, famous for its vineyards and horses. Then we will move on to Cadiz on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. In Cadiz, the cliffs beaten by the magnificent waves of the Atlantic Ocean, the Cadiz Cathedral with its magnificent golden dome, old fishing neighborhoods, and fish restaurants in the narrow streets of the historic city will be among the points we will see. Our last stop on the tour is Gibraltar. After our tour at this tip that connects the African and European continents, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel and check-out procedures, there is free time. Then, at the time specified by our guide, we depart for Sevilla Airport. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 18.35 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1300. Arrival at 23.55 local time and the end of our tour.