Barcelona and Architectural Wonders Tour

Arrival in Barcelona

We meet at the Turkish Airlines counter in the International Departures Terminal at Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight. After completing baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Barcelona at 10:50 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1467. Following our arrival at 13:30 local time, we board the vehicle waiting for us at the airport and begin our panoramic city tour.

Barcelona, Spain’s second-largest city and the capital of the Catalonia region, is on the Mediterranean coast. Known for its history, art, culture and entertainment, the city welcomes millions of visitors each year with its architecture, streets, cuisine and nightlife. Antoni Gaudí’s works also hold an important place in the city’s architecture.

Sights on the city tour include La Sagrada Familia Church, the Cristof Colomb Statue, Montjuic Hill, La Ramblas Street, İspanya and Catalunya Squares, Endülüs Arena and Olimpic Port. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at the hotel.

Girona, Figueras and flamenco

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Pearls of Northern Catalonia (Girona & Figueras & Dali Museum) tour at an extra cost. (70 Euro) The first stop is Girona. Located in northeastern Catalonia, approximately 100 kilometres north of Barcelona, this historic city is known for its narrow medieval streets, historic buildings, museums, churches and city walls. Sights on the city tour include the Lion statue, Cathedral Square and the Jewish Quarter (El Call).

After visiting Girona, we depart for Figueras. Located northeast of Girona, Figueres is the birthplace of the Spanish painter Salvador Dali. The city is closely connected to the painter’s life and work. The main tourist attraction in Figueres is the Salvador Dali Museum. Dali founded this museum to leave something to his birthplace and display his works. Today, the museum houses the largest Dali collection and is known as the artist’s largest work, as he designed it in its entirety. The museum contains more than 4000 works created by Dali using various techniques. After the tour, a transfer to our hotel is provided.

In the evening, guests who wish may join the optional Flamenco Fire tour at an extra cost. (55 Euro) Considered an expression of emotion and passion, flamenco is an important part of Spain’s cultural heritage. After the show, which brings together dance and music, a transfer to our hotel is provided. Overnight at the hotel.

Park Güell and the Gothic Quarter

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Gaudi’s Work: Park Guell & Gothic Quarter tour at an extra charge. (60 Euro) The first stop will be Park Guell, one of Antoni Gaudi’s works and a Unesco World Heritage Site. Also known as a fairy-tale park, it features colourful stairways and imaginative pavilions. Next, the tour will visit the Gothic Quarter to explore its historic character, with narrow, winding medieval streets, Gothic churches, squares and Roman walls. Barcelona Cathedral, Plaça Reial (Royal Square), Plaça del Rei (King’s Square) and La Rambla are among the main buildings and public spaces here.

After the tour, guests who wish may join the optional Sitges Tour at an extra charge (40 Euro). Located southwest of Barcelona on the Mediterranean coast, Sitges is a seaside town known for its turquoise waters and beaches, as well as its arts and cultural events. The town has many art galleries and museums and hosts various festivals. The visit will begin at the steps of San Bartolome-Santa Tecla Cathedral. Dating from the 17th century, this cathedral was built on the remains of Romanesque and Gothic churches.

After visiting the cathedral, the tour will continue through the historic streets of Sitges to see Maricel Palace and Museum in the medieval town centre. This example of Modernism is also known for its collections. Directly opposite, the Cau Ferrat Museum is the home of Santiago Rusiñol, one of the leaders of the modernist movement in Katalunya. His decision to begin exhibiting his paintings in Sitges played an important role in making the town known.

The tour will pass colourful houses and bars along the narrow streets of the town that hosts the Sitges Festival, which features horror and fantasy films and attracts thousands of people every year. The tour will then continue to the beach, where the remaining time will be spent observing everyday local life. At the end of the tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Return to Istanbul

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport at the time set by the guide. After baggage, ticket and passport formalities are completed, depart for Istanbul Airport at 14:35 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1468. The tour ends upon arrival at 16:40 local time.