Spain and Andalusia Tour: 7 Nights from Istanbul

Meeting at the Turkish Airlines check-in counter in the International Departures terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight. After completing luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will depart for Madrid at 07:00 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1857. Arriving at 10:30 local time, our city tour of Madrid begins with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. As the capital of Spain, Madrid ranks among the most visited cities in the country, rich in history and cultural heritage. During our city tour, we will see the Bullfighting Arena (from the outside), Alcala Gate, Independence Square, the Cybele Fountain, the famous Grand Via street, Bernabeu Stadium, Plaza Castilla, Atocha Train Station, the renowned Prado Museum (from the outside), the statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza at Plaza de Espana, the Royal Palace (from the outside), the 9-gated Plaza Mayor, and Sol Square. After the tour, guests who wish can join the optional Grand Toledo Tour for an extra cost of 70 Euro.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for Barcelona. Upon arrival, our city tour will begin. Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain and has gained worldwide fame as the vibrant and captivating capital of the Catalonia region. Bathed in the warm waters of the Mediterranean, this magnificent city offers a unique blend of history, art, culture, and entertainment. With its stunning architecture, colorful streets, delicious cuisine, and lively nightlife, Barcelona attracts millions of visitors each year. The city is like an open-air museum adorned with the unique works of Antoni Gaudi. During our city tour, we will visit highlights such as the La Sagrada Familia Church, the Cristof Colomb Statue, La Ramblas Street, the Spain and Catalunya Squares, the Andalusian Arena, and the Olympic Port. After the tour, guests who wish to can join the optional excursion to the Magnificent Poble Espanyol & Montjuic Hill for an extra fee of 30 Euro. We will start our tour by exploring Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village), which was built for the 1929 World Fair and has become a must-visit site for those traveling to Barcelona.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish to can join the optional tour "The Glorious Pearls of Northern Catalonia (Girona & Figueras & Dali Museum)" for an extra cost of 70 Euro. Our first stop will be Girona. Located in the northeast of Catalonia, approximately 100 kilometers north of Barcelona, Girona is a historic city famous for its medieval narrow streets, historical buildings, museums, churches, and walls. During our tour here, we will visit the Lion Statue, Cathedral Square, and the famous Jewish Quarter (El Call). After the tour, we will head to the town of Figueras. Figueras is 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 Figueras is the Salvador Dali Museum. Dali established this museum to leave something behind in his birthplace and to showcase his works. Today, this museum houses the largest collection of Dali's works and is referred to as Dali's greatest masterpiece since he designed every part of it. The museum features over 4000 works created by Dali using various techniques.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for Valencia. Upon our arrival, our city tour will begin. Valencia, located on the eastern coast of Spain and surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, is a city rich in both history and modernity. As Spain's third largest city, Valencia attracts visitors with its rich history, culture, and art. During our city tour, we will visit notable sites including the City Hall, Gothic Cathedral, Arena, Arts and Sciences Museum, the Historic Market Mercado Central, and the Old Silk Exchange. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel for check-in and enjoy some free time. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will set off for Granada. Upon our arrival, our city tour will begin. Granada is a city rich in history and culture, located in the heart of the Andalusia region. It 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 each year. During our city tour, we will see Gran Via Avenue, BibRambla and Town Squares, Granada Cathedral (from the outside), the first university of Granada, Madraza, the Silk Bazaar, and the old Nasrid Caravanserai. After the tour, guests who wish can join the optional Magnificent Alhambra Palace Tour (80 Euro). (Please note that there is a daily visitor limit at Alhambra Palace, and our visit may be subject to availability, excluding the harem. It is important to inform your agency of your participation in this tour during the reservation.) The Alhambra Palace, one of Granada's greatest treasures, is one of the most dazzling and impressive examples of Andalusian Islamic architecture.

After enjoying our breakfast at the hotel, we will set off for Sevilla. Upon arrival, our city tour will begin. Sevilla is a city renowned for its historical and cultural richness, located in the Andalusia region of Spain. During our city tour along the banks of the Guadalquivir River, we will first visit Maria Luisa Park, which includes Plaza de Espana, and Plaza America. We will also see Sevilla Cathedral (from the outside), the third largest cathedral in the world, which houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus. Right next to the cathedral stands the Giralda Tower, the last remaining part of the mosque built by the Umayyad Caliphate of Andalusia. The tour will also include the Alcazar (from the outside), the palace of the Castilian kings. Next, we will pass through the Archive of the Indies, which holds records of all maritime expeditions to the Americas until the 19th century, and reach the narrow streets of the Santa Cruz neighborhood, known as "old" Sevilla. At the end of our walk, we will see the Torre del Oro, or Golden Tower, which was an old tobacco factory and is now a maritime museum, serving as the central campus of Sevilla University.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish to can join the optional tour of the Magnificent Cities (Cordoba & Mijas & Malaga) for an extra cost of 140 Euro. Cordoba is a historic city located in the Andalusia region of Spain, famous for its historical and cultural richness, impressive architecture, and structures that bear the traces of Andalusian Islamic culture. After a 1.5-hour journey, we will first be greeted by the Guadalquivir River in Cordoba. We will walk over the historic Roman bridge and enter the city through the Roman gate. Entering the 2000-year-old city, we will witness the grandeur of the Great Mosque of Cordoba, one of the largest mosques in the world, which rises on 850 columns, while receiving insightful information from our guide. After our tour of the Mosque, we will continue on foot to explore the pristine old streets and the ancient inn that reflects the intricacies of Andalusian architecture, along with the houses of Cordoba. Following this tour, our second stop will be Mijas, a charming and traditional mountain village in the Málaga province of the Andalusia region, known for its whitewashed houses.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for the airport at a time determined by the guide. Following luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will board Turkish Airlines flight TK1300, departing at 17:45 for Istanbul. We will arrive at 23:55 local time, marking the end of our tour.