Magnificent Spain and Andalusian Cities 7 Nights - with THY (2027 Spring Period) (SVQ-SVQ)

Meeting at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal in front of the Turkish Airlines counter 3 hours before the flight. After baggage, ticketing, and passport procedures, departure for Seville at 07.05 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1297. After our arrival at 10.50 local time, departure for Granada with our vehicle waiting at the airport. Upon our arrival, 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 premier tourist destinations, welcoming millions of visitors every year. During our city tour here, Gran Via Street, Bib-Rambla and City Hall Squares, Granada Cathedral (from the outside), Granada's first university Madrasah, the Silk Bazaar, and the old Nasrid Caravanserai will be among the places to see. After our tour, guests who wish may join the optionally organized Magnificent Alhambra Palace Tour. (80 Euros) (There is a daily visitor limit at the Alhambra Palace, and our palace visit may be conducted without the harem depending on availability. We kindly ask you to inform your agency of your participation status in this tour during reservation.) As 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 Spain's most visited historical sites, Alhambra 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 defense fortress and palace on the flat area on the Sabika hill overlooking Granada, and its construction lasted until the 15th century. Because of the red color it took from the red soil used in its construction, it was named Alhambra, meaning "The Red". Transfer to our hotel after our tour. In the evening, guests who wish may join our optionally organized Magnificent Neighborhoods (Albaicin and Sacromonte Gypsy Neighborhood) tour. (60 Euros) Albaicin is a historical 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 the Gypsy show and their lifestyle accompanied by a drink in entirely handmade caves. Return to our hotel after our tour. Overnight at the hotel.

After the morning breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Valencia. On the way, guests who wish may join the optionally organized Magnificent City of Alicante tour. (40 Euros) Alicante is a historical and touristic city located in southeastern Spain, on the Mediterranean coast. An important settlement since ancient times, the city was first founded by the Iberians, then conquered by the Carthaginians and Romans. Called "Lucentum" during the Roman period, the region held great importance throughout the Middle Ages due to its strategic location. Coming under Arab rule in the 9th century, Alicante experienced great cultural and economic development during this period, with city walls and irrigation systems built. Conquered by the Castilians in the 13th century, the city passed into Christian rule. Today, Alicante's most prominent historical symbol is the Santa Bárbara Castle, built by the Arabs in the 9th century and later expanded by the Christians. Surrounded by historical buildings, the Old Town (El Barrio) bears the traces of the past with its narrow streets, churches, and traditional houses. Alongside all this historical texture, Alicante attracts thousands of tourists every year with its sunny climate, Golden Sand Beach (Playa del Postiguet), delicious Mediterranean cuisine, and colorful festivals. After our tour, departure for Valencia. Valencia is a historical 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, the City Hall, Gothic Cathedral, Bullring, City of Arts and Sciences, Central Market (Mercado Central), and the historic Silk Exchange will be among the places to see. After our tour, transfer to our hotel, check-in to rooms, and free time. Overnight at the hotel.

After the morning breakfast at the hotel, departure for Barcelona. Our city tour begins upon arrival. Barcelona is Spain's second largest city and has gained worldwide fame as the vibrant and charming capital of the Catalonia region. Washed by the warm waters of the Mediterranean, this magnificent city 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 adorned with Antoni Gaudi's unique works. During our city tour in this beautiful city, La Sagrada Familia Church, Christopher Columbus Statue, La Ramblas Street, Spain and Catalonia Square, Andalusian Bullring, and the Olympic Port will be among the places to see. After our tour, guests who wish may join the optionally organized Magnificent Poble Espanyol & Montjuic Hill tour. (30 Euros) We start our tour by visiting Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village), which was built for the 1929 World Fair and has become a frequent destination for visitors to Barcelona today, 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 different parts of Spain, 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. Afterwards, we ascend Montjuic Hill, which offers much more than just a panoramic view of Barcelona. This area, where history, culture, and nature merge, has undergone a transformation by hosting important events such as the 1992 Olympic Games. After our photo break, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

After the morning breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optionally organized Magnificent Pearls of Northern Catalonia (Girona & Figueres & Dali Museum) tour. (70 Euros) Our first stop on our tour is Girona. Located in northeastern Catalonia, about 100 kilometers north of Barcelona, Girona is a historical city famous for its medieval narrow streets, historical buildings, museums, churches, and city walls. During our tour here, the Lion Statue, Cathedral Square, and the famous Jewish Quarter (El Call) will be among the places to see. After our tour, we set off for the city of Figueres. Figueres is a city located northeast of Girona, 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 touristic place in Figueres is the Salvador Dali Museum. Dali established a museum here to leave something behind for this place where he was born and to exhibit his works. Today, this museum holds the largest collection of Dali and is called Dali's greatest work since Dali designed every part of it. The museum contains more than 4,000 works made by Dali using different techniques. After our tour, we return to Barcelona. Guests who wish may join the optionally organized Gaudi’s Magnificent Masterpiece (Park Guell) & Gothic Quarter tour. (50 Euros) 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. Called a fairytale park, this park creates a fairytale atmosphere with its colorful stairs and imaginative pavilions. After seeing this magnificent work by Gaudi, our second stop is the Gothic Quarter. In the Gothic Quarter, you can feel the enchanting atmosphere of the Middle Ages with its medieval narrow and labyrinthine streets, gothic churches, romantic squares, and Roman walls, and admire the historical texture. Among the most important structures in the neighborhood are Barcelona Cathedral, Plaça Reial (Royal Square), Plaça del Rei (King's Square), and La Rambla. Transfer to our hotel after our tour. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, departure for Madrid. On the way, our guests who wish may participate in the optionally organized Magnificent Zaragoza Tour. (30 Euro) Zaragoza is a historically and culturally rich city located in northeastern Spain, on the banks of the Ebro River. As the capital of the Autonomous Community of Aragon, Zaragoza draws attention with its deep-rooted history. The city's history dates back to the Roman period, and in ancient Rome it was called "Caesaraugusta", a name derived from Emperor Augustus. Remnants of the Roman theater, city walls, and thermal baths can still be seen today. Zaragoza fell under Muslim rule in the 8th century and remained under the influence of Islamic culture for nearly 400 years. The Aljaferia Palace, dating from this period, is one of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in Spain. The city was conquered by Christians in 1118 and became one of the important centers of the Kingdom of Aragon. One of Zaragoza's most famous structures is the Basilica del Pilar, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture. This large cathedral is considered by Christians to be the site of one of the first apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Spain and is one of the important stops for pilgrims. After our tour, departure for Madrid. Upon our arrival, our city tour begins. As the capital of Spain, Madrid is among the most visited cities in Spain with its deep-rooted history and cultural riches. During our city tour here, the places to see in Madrid will first include the Bullfighting Arena (from the outside), Alcala Gate and Independence Square, the Cybele Palace, the famous Gran Via avenue, the Bernabeu Stadium, Plaza Castilla, Atocha Train Station, the famous Prado Museum (from the outside), Plaza de Espana featuring statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, the Royal Palace (from the outside), the 9-gated Plaza Mayor, and Puerta del Sol. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, departure for the city of Seville, affiliated with the province of Seville. On the way, our guests who wish can participate in the optionally organized Magnificent Toledo Tour. (70 Euro) Located approximately 70 kilometers from Madrid, Toledo is a historical 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, the Toledo Cathedral (from the outside) which is Spain's oldest cathedral, churches converted from Andalusian mosques, and countless other wonders. After our tour, departure for Seville. Upon our arrival, 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, situated on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, the places to see will first include Maria Luisa Park and Plaza America, which also houses Plaza de Espana; the Seville Cathedral (from the outside), the world's third largest cathedral which also contains the tomb of Christopher Columbus; right next to the cathedral, the Giralda Minaret, the last surviving part of the mosque upon which the cathedral was built, carrying the memory of the Umayyad Caliphate; 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 to the American continent were kept from the age of discovery until the 19th century—we will reach the old narrow streets of the Santa Cruz neighborhood, referred to 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 Torre del Oro (the Golden Tower), which is now a naval museum, transfer to our hotel in Ecija. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, our Ecija city tour begins. It is a historical city located in the south of Spain, in the Andalusia region, and affiliated with the province of Seville. Often referred to as the "Peacock of Andalusia" or the "City of Towers", Ecija is known for its rich baroque architecture and magnificent historical structures. Known as "Astigi" during the Roman period, the city was one of the important centers of the Hispania Ulterior province. The city also became an important cultural and economic center during the period of the Umayyads of Cordoba. Today, while walking through the streets of Ecija, a historical atmosphere full of elegant baroque palaces, churches, and high bell towers can be felt. In particular, the 18th-century churches of Santa Maria and San Juan are among the finest examples of baroque art. For travelers interested in history, art, and traditional Andalusian architecture, Ecija is like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. While wandering through the narrow streets of the city, it is possible to find traces of both the Roman and Islamic periods. After our tour, guests who wish may participate in the optionally organized Magnificent Cities (Cordoba & Mijas & Malaga) tour. (140 Euro) Cordoba is a historical 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 with a 1.5-hour journey, the Guadalquivir River will greet us first. We will enter the city by walking over the historical Roman bridge and passing through the Roman gate. Entering the 2,000-year-old city's most magnificent structure, the Great Mosque of Cordoba (Mezquita), one of the largest mosques in the world rising on 850 columns, we will witness the grandeur of this magnificent work accompanied by our guide and receive impressive information. After our tour of the Mosque of Cordoba, in our tour continuing on foot, we will see the pristine old streets, the old inn reflecting all the subtlety of Andalusian architecture, and the houses of Cordoba. After our tour here, our second stop is Mijas, a charming and traditional mountain village located in the south of Spain, in the Malaga province of the Andalusia region, and especially famous for its whitewashed houses. Situated close to the Costa del Sol coastline, Mijas attracts attention with both its sea view and historical texture. Mijas Pueblo, the historical 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 Islamic Andalusian period. One of the most striking points of Mijas is the small bullfighting arena built on top of the town and the ruins of Mijas Castle. After our tour, our final stop is Malaga. In our tour of Malaga, the birthplace of the famous painter Pablo Picasso, Paseo del Parque, Plaza de la Merced, the Jewish Quarter, Constitution Square and Larios Street, Puerto Marina (the Port), La Alcazaba, and Gibralfaro Castle will be among the places we see. After our tour, transfer to our hotel in Ecija. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, departure to the airport at the time to be determined by the guide. Following baggage, ticketing, and passport procedures, departure for Istanbul at 11:50 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1298. Arrival at 17:15 local time and end of our tour.