Madrid and Andalusia Tour

Meet at the Turkish Airlines check-in counter at the International Departures terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight. After completing luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will depart for Madrid on Turkish Airlines flight TK1857 at 07:55. We will arrive at 10:25 local time, and our city tour of Madrid will begin with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. As the capital of Spain, Madrid is one of 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 nine-gated Plaza Mayor, and Sol Square. After the tour, guests who wish can join the optional Grand Toledo Tour for an extra fee of 70 Euro.

After enjoying our breakfast at the hotel, we will set off for Barcelona. Upon our 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 notable sites such as the La Sagrada Familia Church, the Cristof Colomb Statue, La Ramblas Street, Spain and Catalunya Squares, the Andalusian Arena, and the Olympic Port. After the tour, guests who wish to can join the optional Grand Poble Espanyol & Montjuic Hill tour 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 destination for those coming to Barcelona.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish to can join the optional tour "The Gems 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, historic 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 towards the town of Figueras. Figueres 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 Figueres is the Salvador Dali Museum. Dali established this museum to leave something behind in his birthplace and showcase his works. Today, this museum holds 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 4,000 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 the third largest city in Spain, Valencia attracts visitors with its abundant 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, check into our rooms, 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 visit Gran Via Street, 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 participate in the optional Grand Alhambra Palace Tour (80 Euro). (Please note that there is a daily visitor limit at the 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 process.) The Alhambra Palace, one of Granada's greatest treasures, is one of the most dazzling and impressive examples of Andalusian Islamic architecture.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will head to Seville. Upon our arrival, our city tour will begin. Seville is a city famous 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 España, and Plaza America. We will also see Seville 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 Minaret, the last remaining part of the mosque on which the cathedral was built, commemorating the Umayyad Caliphate of Andalusia. We will also view the Alcazar (from the outside), the palace of the Castilian kings. Next, we will pass through the Archive of the Indies, where records of all maritime expeditions to the Americas were kept until the 19th century, and reach the narrow streets of the Santa Cruz neighborhood, known as "old" Seville.

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. We will witness the grandeur of the Great Mosque of Cordoba, one of the largest mosques in the world, which rises on 850 columns, accompanied by our guide who will provide us with fascinating information. After our tour of the Mosque, we will continue on foot to explore the pristine old streets and the old inn that reflects the intricacies of Andalusian architecture, as well as the houses of Cordoba. Following our visit here, our second stop will be Mijas, a charming and traditional mountain village located in the Málaga province of the Andalusia region in southern Spain, particularly famous for its whitewashed houses.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for the airport at the time set by the guide. After completing luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will take Turkish Airlines flight TK1300, departing at 17:45 for Istanbul. Arrival is at 23:55 local time, marking the end of our tour.