Magnificent Spain and Andalusian Cities, 7 Nights with Direct Departure from Izmir - with SunExpress (2027 Spring - Summer Season)

Meeting 3 hours prior to the flight in front of the SunExpress Airlines counter at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport International Departures terminal. Following baggage, ticketing, and passport procedures, departure for Barcelona at 11:35 on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ894. Upon our arrival at 14:30 local time, departure for Valencia with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Upon our arrival, our city tour begins. Valencia is a historic and modern city located on the eastern 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, places of interest will include the City Hall, Gothic Cathedral, Bullring, City of Arts and Sciences, Central Market (Mercado Central), and the Historic Silk Exchange (Lonja de la Seda). Following 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 landscapes, and the Alhambra Palace. The city is one of Spain's premier tourist destinations, welcoming millions of visitors every year. During our city tour here, places to see will include Gran Via Street, Bib-Rambla and City Hall Squares, Granada Cathedral (from the outside), the Madrasah of Granada (Granada's first university), the Silk Bazaar, and the old Nasrid Caravanserai. Following our tour, guests who wish may participate in the optional Magnificent Alhambra Palace Tour. (80 Euros) (There is a daily visitor limit at the Alhambra Palace, and our palace visit may sometimes be conducted without the harem section depending on availability. We kindly ask you to inform your agency of your participation status 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. As one of Spain's most visited historical sites, Alhambra is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and has gained worldwide fame. This famous structure began to be built in the 13th century as a defensive fortress and palace on the plateau over the Sabika hill overlooking Granada, and its construction continued until the 15th century. Due to the red color it acquired from the red soil used in its construction, it was named Alhambra, which means "The Red". Guests who wish may participate in our optional Magnificent Neighborhoods (Albaicin and Sacromonte Gypsy Neighborhood) tour. (60 Euros) Albaicin is a historic and charming neighborhood of Granada. Included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, this region 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 a Gypsy show and experience their lifestyle accompanied by a drink in handcrafted caves. Return to our hotel after the tour. Overnight at the hotel.
 

After breakfast at the hotel, departure for Seville. Upon our arrival, our 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, situated on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, we will first see Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de America—where Plaza de Espana is also located—Seville Cathedral (from the outside), the world's third-largest cathedral which also houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus; right next to the cathedral, the Giralda Minaret, the last surviving piece of the mosque built by the Umayyad Caliphate upon which the cathedral was constructed; and the Alcazar (from the outside), the palace of the Kings of Castile. Afterwards, passing through the General Archive of the Indies—where records of all maritime expeditions made to the Americas from the Age of Discovery until 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 (Golden Tower), which is now a maritime museum, we will transfer to our hotel. In the evening, guests who wish may participate in the optional Magnificent Flamenco Fire Tour. (55 Euros) Seville is one of the birthplace cities of flamenco and is considered one of Spain's most important centers in terms of flamenco culture. The city is famous for traditional flamenco performances, dance studios, and flamenco festivals and events. You will be absolutely enchanted while watching the flamenco dancers during our Flamenco night. Transfer to our hotel following our tour. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may participate in the optional Magnificent Cities (Cordoba & Mijas & Malaga) tour. (140 Euros) Cordoba is a historic city located in Spain's Andalusia region. It is famous for its historical and cultural riches, impressive architecture, and structures bearing the traces of Andalusian Islamic culture. Upon reaching Cordoba after a 1.5-hour journey, the Guadalquivir River will greet us first. We will enter the city by walking over the historic Roman Bridge and passing through the Roman Gate. Entering the Great Mosque of Cordoba (Mezquita), the most magnificent structure of the 2000-year-old city, rising on 850 columns and one of the largest mosques in the world, we will receive impressive information while witnessing the magnificence of this marvelous work accompanied by our guide. Following our tour of the Great Mosque, continuing our tour on foot, we will see the pristine old streets, the old inn reflecting all the subtlety of Andalusian architecture, and the houses of Cordoba. Following our tour here, our second stop will be Mijas, a charming and traditional mountain village located in the province of Malaga in the Andalusia region of southern Spain, famous especially for its whitewashed houses. Situated close to the Costa del Sol coast, Mijas draws attention with both its sea view and historical texture. Mijas Pueblo, the historic part of the town, presents a postcard-like image with its narrow streets featuring 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 striking points of Mijas is the small bullring built on top of the town and the ruins of Mijas Castle. Following our tour, our last stop is Malaga. During our tour of Malaga, the birthplace of the famous painter Pablo Picasso, we will see Paseo del Parque (Park Avenue), Plaza de la Merced, the Jewish Quarter, Constitution Square and Larios Street, Puerto Marina (Port), La Alcazaba, and Gibralfaro Castle. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel in Ecija. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, departure for Madrid. On the way, guests who wish may participate in the optional 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. During our tour of this open-air museum city, we will see historical narrow streets, Toledo Cathedral (from the outside)—Spain's oldest cathedral—churches converted from Andalusian mosques, and countless other wonders. Following our tour, departure for Madrid. Upon our arrival, our city tour begins. Madrid, the capital of Spain, is at the top of Spain's most visited cities with its deep-rooted history and cultural riches. During our city tour here, places of interest will include the Bullring (from the outside), Alcala Gate and Independence Square, Cibeles Monument, the famous Gran Via street, Bernabeu Stadium, Plaza Castilla, Atocha Train Station, the famous Prado Museum (from the outside), Plaza de Espana featuring the statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, the Royal Palace (from the outside), Plaza Mayor with its 9 gates, and Puerta del Sol. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, departure for Barcelona. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Barcelona is Spain's second largest city 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 combination of history, art, culture, and entertainment. With its grand architecture, colorful streets, delicious cuisine, and vibrant nightlife, Barcelona attracts millions of visitors every year. The city is like an open-air museum adorned with Antoni Gaudi's unique works. During our city tour in this beautiful city, sights to see include the La Sagrada Familia Church, the Christopher Columbus Monument, La Ramblas Street, Spain and Catalunya Square, the Andalusian Arena, and the Olympic Port. After our tour, guests who wish may optionally join the Magnificent Poble Espanyol & Montjuic Hill tour. (30 Euro) We begin our tour by visiting Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village), built for the 1929 World's Fair and now a frequent destination for visitors to Barcelona, consisting of 117 buildings, streets, and squares. Here we will see sample structures from all regions of Spain, walk through streets reflecting the architecture of Spain's different regions, visit fascinating handicraft workshops, and take a short journey across all of Spain. Poble Espanyol also hosts artisans working in ceramics, glass, leather, jewelry, and other crafts. Afterward, we ascend Montjuic Hill, which offers much more than just a panoramic view of Barcelona. Combining history, culture, and nature, this area underwent a transformation by hosting major events such as the 1992 Olympic Games. Following our photo break, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optionally organized tour of the Pearls of Magnificent Northern Catalonia (Girona & Figueres & Dalí Museum). (70 Euro) Our first stop on the tour is Girona. Located in the northeast of Catalonia, about 100 kilometers north of Barcelona, Girona is a historic city famous for its medieval narrow streets, historical buildings, museums, churches, and city walls. During our tour here, sights to see include the Lion Statue, Cathedral Square, and the famous Jewish Quarter (El Call). After our tour, we set off towards the city of Figueres. Figueres is a city located northeast of Girona, known as the birthplace of Salvador Dalí. The city is closely associated with the life and works of the famous Spanish painter Salvador Dalí. The most important tourist spot in Figueres is the Salvador Dalí Museum. Dalí established a museum here to leave something behind for his birthplace and to exhibit his works. Today, this museum holds the largest collection of Dalí's works and, since Dalí designed every part of it, it is known as Dalí's largest masterpiece. The museum contains over 4,000 works created by Dalí using various techniques. Following our tour, we return to Barcelona. Guests who wish may join the optionally organized tour of Gaudi's Magnificent Masterpiece (Park Guell) & Gothic Quarter. (50 Euro) Our first stop on the tour is Park Guell. One of Antoni Gaudi's magnificent works, Park Guell is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Called a fairytale park, it creates a magical atmosphere with its colorful stairs and whimsical pavilions. 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 and labyrinthine medieval streets, gothic churches, romantic squares, and Roman walls, and admire the historical texture. 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. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport at the time determined by the guide. After baggage, ticketing, and passport control procedures, departure for Izmir on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ895 at 15:15. Arrival in Izmir at 19:25 local time and end of our tour.