Magnificent Spain and Andalusia Cities 7 Nights - With THY 15 May (Eid al-Adha Special) (BCN-MAD)

Meeting at Istanbul Airport International Departures terminal in front of the Turkish Airlines counter 3 hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure to Barcelona at 08.00 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1853. After our arrival at 10.45 local time, our panoramic city tour begins with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Barcelona is the second-largest city in Spain and has gained worldwide fame as the vibrant and fascinating capital of the Catalonia region. This magnificent city, washed by the warm waters of the Mediterranean, offers a unique combination of history, art, culture, and entertainment. With its magnificent architecture, colorful streets, delicious cuisine, and vibrant nightlife, Barcelona attracts millions of visitors every year. The city is like an open-air museum decorated with the unique works of Antoni Gaudi. During our city tour in this beautiful city, La Sagrada Familia Church, Christopher Columbus Statue, Montjuic Hill, La Ramblas Street, Spain and Catalunya Square, Andalusia Arena, and Olympic Port are among the places to be seen. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, our guests who wish can participate in the extra tour of the Pearls of Magnificent Northern Catalonia (Girona & Figueras & Dali Museum). (70 Euro) Our first stop on our tour is Girona. Girona, a historic city located in the northeast of Catalonia, about 100 kilometers north of Barcelona, is famous for its medieval narrow streets, historical buildings, museums, churches, and walls. During 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 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 this place where he was born and to exhibit his works. This museum currently has the largest Dali collection and is known as Dali's greatest work because Dali designed every part of it. There are more than 4000 works in the museum that Dali made using different techniques. After our tour, we return to Barcelona. Our guests who wish can participate in the extra tour of Gaudi's Magnificent Work (Park Guell) & Gothic Quarter. (50 Euro) Our first stop on our tour is Park Guell. Park Guell, one of Antoni Gaudi's magnificent works, is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. This park, called the fairy tale park, creates a fairy-tale atmosphere with its colorful stairs and imaginary mansions. After seeing this magnificent work of Gaudi, our second stop is the Gothic Quarter. In the Gothic Quarter, you can feel the fascinating atmosphere of the Middle Ages with its narrow and labyrinthine streets from the Middle Ages, gothic churches, romantic squares, and Roman walls, and look at the historical texture with admiration. Among the most important structures in the neighborhood are the Barcelona Cathedral, Plaça Reial (Royal Square), Plaça del Rei (King's Square), and La Rambla. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
 

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Valencia. Valencia is a historical and modern city on the east coast of Spain, surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. Valencia, the third-largest city in Spain, attracts visitors with its rich history, culture, and art. During our city tour upon our arrival, the City Hall, Gothic Cathedral, Arena, Museum of Arts and Sciences, Historical Market Mercado Central, 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 hosts millions of visitors every year. During our city tour here, Gran Via Street, BibRambla and City Squares, Granada Cathedral (from the outside), Granada's first university Madraza, Silk Bazaar, and the old Nasrid Caravanserai are among the places to be seen. After our tour, our guests who wish can participate in the extra Magnificent Alhambra Palace Tour. (80 Euro) (There is a daily visitor limit at the Al Hambra palace, and our palace visit may be carried out excluding the harem depending on availability. It is kindly requested 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 began 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 due to the red soil used in its construction, it was called Alhambra, meaning "The Red One". Our guests who wish can participate in our extra Magnificent Neighborhoods (Albaicin and Sacromonte Gypsy Quarter) tour. (60 Euro) Albaicin is a historic and fascinating neighborhood of Granada. This region, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is famous for its narrow streets, whitewashed houses, and hills with views. 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 accompanied by a drink in caves that are completely handmade. After our tour, return to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, departure to Seville. Our city tour begins upon our 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, first, Maria Luisa Park and Plaza America, where Plaza de Espana is also located, Seville Cathedral, the third-largest cathedral in the world, which also houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus (from the outside), Hiralda 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, the palace of the kings of Castile (from the outside), are among the places to be seen. Then, passing through the Indian Archives, where records of all sea voyages 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 will transfer to our hotel. 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 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 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, our guests who wish may participate in the optional Magnificent Cities (Cordoba & Mijas & Malaga) tour. (140 Euro) 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. In Cordoba, which we will reach after a 1.5-hour journey, we will first be greeted by the Guadalquivir River. We will walk across the historic Roman bridge and enter the city through the Roman gate. In this 2000-year-old city, we will enter the most magnificent structure, the Great Mosque of Cordoba, one of the largest mosques in the world, rising on 850 columns, and witness the splendor of this magnificent work accompanied by our guide while receiving impressive information. After our tour of the Mosque of Cordoba, we will continue our tour on foot to see the pristine old streets, 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 charming and traditional mountain town located in the south of Spain, in the Malaga province of the Andalusia region, 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 historic part of the town, offers a postcard-like image with its narrow streets with typical Andalusian architecture, flower-adorned balconies, 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 tour of Malaga, the city where the famous painter Pablo Picasso was born, we will see Paseo de Parque (Park Avenue), Plaza de la Merced, the Jewish Quarter, Constitution Square and Larios Street, Puerto Marina (Port), La Alcazaba, and Gibralfaro Castle. After our tour, transfer to our hotel in Ecija. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, departure for Madrid. On the way, our guests who wish may participate in the optional Magnificent Toledo Tour. (70 Euro) Toledo, located approximately 70 kilometers from Madrid, 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 this open-air museum city, we will see the historic narrow streets, the oldest cathedral in Spain, Toledo Cathedral (from the outside), churches converted from Andalusian mosques, and countless other wonders. After our tour, departure for Madrid. Upon our arrival, our city tour begins. 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, we will first see 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. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, departure to the airport at the time determined by the guide. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK1860 at 18.25. Arrival at 23.40 local time and the end of our tour.