Elegant Mega Portugal & Andalusia Tour (Oporto-Agp)
Tour details
Day 1 Istanbul – Porto
We meet three hours before our flight at the international departures terminal of Istanbul New Airport. After luggage, ticket, and check-in procedures, we take our scheduled Turkish Airlines flight to Porto. Upon arrival, we transfer to our waiting private bus. We begin our program with a panoramic city tour including Bento Istayonu, Sao Francisco Church, Stock Exchange Palace, Porto Cathedral, Liberty Square, Batalha Square, the city's oldest and typical settlement area Ribeira District, Torre dos Clerigos Tower, the city's most famous shopping street Santa Catarina, Don Luis I Bridge, Arrabida Bridge, and the modern area of Boa Vista. After the tour, transfer to your hotel and leisure time. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 2 Porto – Aveiro – Braga – Guimarães
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for our tour of Aveiro, Braga, and Guimarães. In Aveiro, known as Portugal’s Venice, we visit the city's canals, Aveiro River Bridge, Old Train Station, and Aveiro Cathedral. Braga is Portugal’s 3rd largest city and religious center, home to the Sanctuary of Jesus and the Cathedral; it features charming small squares and narrow streets. Guimarães, founded in the 10th century by the Portuguese King, retains its unique structure since then, becoming a religious capital. You will feel as if time has stopped in this quaint town. After the tour, transfer back to Porto hotel and free time. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 3 Porto – Nazaré – Fátima – Óbidos – Lisbon
Following breakfast, we depart for Lisbon with stops en route at Óbidos, Nazaré, and Fátima. In Fátima, known as Portugal’s holy site, we see the shrine; Nazaré, a charming fishermen’s town with seaside views; and Óbidos, a white-walled medieval village with two-story houses and ivy-covered walls. Afterward, we head to Lisbon and upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic city tour including Rossio Square, Belem Tower, Discoveries Monument, Marquis of Pombal Square, Jeronimos Monastery, and Santa Justa Lift. After the tour, transfer to your hotel and free time. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 4 Lisbon – Sintra – Cabo da Roca – Cascais – Estoril
After breakfast, we depart for the Atlantic Riviera tour. First, to Sintra, where we admire the romantic architecture and vibrant colors, and enjoy the stunning views of the Sintra Mountains. We stroll through the UNESCO-protected historic city’s narrow, cobbled streets, visit impressive fountains, and pass through secret passages. Next, we visit Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Europe, with its dramatic cliffs and trails. Then, we go to Cascais, a seaside town favored by aristocrats in the 19th century, and finish at Estoril, known for luxury hotels, beaches, and the famous Estoril Casino, where glamour and elegance are on display. After the tour, transfer to Lisbon hotel for rest and free time. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 5 Lisbon – Seville
After breakfast, we depart for Seville. Upon arrival, we enjoy a city tour including Plaza de España, the Golden Tower, Maria Luisa Park with its pools and gardens, and the Santa Cruz district. After the tour, transfer to your hotel and free time. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 6 Seville – Ronda – Seville
Following breakfast, we depart for Ronda. Ronda, an ancient Andalusian town, was the last fortress surrendered by the Moors to the Spaniards, featuring influences from both Islam and Christianity, with marks of history. It is built on a cliff with a deep gorge and has one of the oldest bullfighting arenas in the world. Highlights include Casa del Rey Moro, Palacio Mondragon, and Puente Nuevo. After the tour, return to your hotel and enjoy free time. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 7 Seville – Córdoba – Alhambra – Granada
After breakfast, we depart for Córdoba. Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic city tour of Córdoba, renowned for its astonishing architecture, magnificent history, whitewashed walls, and winding streets. Once in history, it was one of the most populous cities in the 10th and 11th centuries, where Jews, Christians, and Muslims lived harmoniously. Key sites include the Great Mosque-Cathedral (Mezquita), Alcázar Palace, and the Jewish Quarter. After the city tour, proceed to Granada and enjoy a panoramic city tour with highlights such as the Grand Via, La Rambla Square, Arab Market, and City Hall Square. You may also visit the Alhambra Palace (subject to availability) with its Islamic architecture, pools, and gardens, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (excluding the Harem). After the tour, transfer to your hotel and enjoy free time. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 8 Granada – Malaga – Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Malaga and enjoy a city tour including Paseo de Parque, Plaza de la Merced, Cervantes Theater, Puerto Marina, Alcazaba Fortress, and Gibralfaro Castle. After the tour, we transfer to the airport at the specified time for our flight, which we take with Turkish Airlines back to Istanbul. After arriving at Istanbul New Airport, our tour and services conclude.
What's included
- Turkish Airlines scheduled flight from Istanbul (IST) to Porto (OPO) outbound, Malaga (AGP) to Istanbul (IST) return economy class airfare
- Airport taxes
- 7 nights stay in 3* or 4* hotels including room and breakfast
- Airport-hotel-airport transfers
- All city transfers with our private buses
- Porto City Tour
- Aveiro Tour
- Guimarães Tour
- Braga Tour
- Nazare Tour
- Fatima Tour
- Obidos Tour
- Lisbon City Tour
- Sintra Tour
- Cabo Da Roca
- Cascais
- Estoril
- Seville City Tour
- Ronda Tour
- Cordoba Tour (excluding the Mosque entrance)
- Granada City Tour
- Malaga City Tour
- Professional Turkish-speaking guides and assistant services
- TURSAB professional liability insurance
Not included
- Alhambra Tour (excluding entrance)
- Visa fee, service charge
- Domestic connecting ticket
- Tourist city taxes
- Travel health insurance
- Lunch and dinner not specified in the program
- All personal expenses and hotel extras
- Outbound exit fee
- Museum and archaeological site admissions
- Driver tips 10 Euro / per person (optional)
Need to Know
Alhambra Palace (excluding Harem) + Local Guide + Audio Headset System + City Taxes for Tourists
Per Person €150
Flight Schedule:
TK1449 January 25 IST OPO 07:55 09:55
TK1304 February 1 AGP IST 12:05 18:25
TK1449 May 22 IST OPO 06:45 09:45
TK1304 May 29 AGP IST 12:00 17:25
August 7
TK1451 ISTOPO 12:45 15:40
TK1306 AGPIST 17:50 23:10
- Our tour program requires a minimum of 40 participants. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the agency will notify the cancellation at least 21 days before the tour departure date. Cancellations due to insufficient participation will be communicated through your agency.
- In cases where the program mentions only category information without specifying names or offers options for the same destination, hotels will be notified by your agency 48 hours prior to the departure.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used in locations beyond specified km or in different cities. In such cases, your agency will notify you 48 hours before departure.
- The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are designed for general city introductions, conducted from within the vehicle with guide commentary, excluding entrance fees to museums or historical sites, lasting up to 2-3 hours. Should these tours or other indicated tours be affected due to local authority restrictions, closures, or weather conditions, our agency is not responsible. Some tours may be conducted by public transport or on foot if roads are closed or access is restricted.
- Triple rooms are subject to hotel availability and feature beds smaller than standard beds. They consist of one large bed and one extra bed, which may be a fold-away or coach bed. Participants confirm acceptance of possible snugness and bed types for the third person/child in such rooms. Child discounts apply for one child under the age of specified group staying with two adults. No bed guarantee for children aged 0-2 years.
- Breakfasts at hotels are generally continental, including butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, served in a dedicated hall for groups.
- Flight times may change as group tickets are used. Confirm current flight details with your agency. Updated times will be provided with tour information.
- Domestic flight tickets must be confirmed before the tour. If a guest independently acquires their domestic connecting flight and the tour is canceled or times change, no refund can be claimed from the agency. The passenger agrees to these conditions when purchasing the tour.
- According to airline regulations, if a round-trip ticket is purchased and the outbound flight is not used, the return flight will be canceled by the airline.
- Guests not on the flight must be present at the starting point of the tour with their own arrangements, without delay. Otherwise, they will be responsible for their transfers.
- Participants are responsible for their personal belongings, luggage, passports/ID; the agency is not responsible for lost, forgotten, or stolen items. Returning lost items is not mandatory, and any costs incurred are borne by the owner.
- In cases of illness, loss, theft, etc., the guide’s priority is the group's integrity and continuity, and cannot accompany guests in such negative situations.
- Passports must reflect accurate name, date of birth, and passport number; these details are used for ticketing. Incorrect information may result in cancelation or penalties paid by the traveler.
- Some airlines may charge for meals or online check-in services.
- Seat numbers on buses are not guaranteed during the tour.
- The times shared by the guide are the departure times for the vehicle. The guide will depart punctually at the designated meeting times without waiting. Late guests are responsible for their own transportation to the next stop.
- Additional tours are organized by local agencies with a minimum participation of 20 people. If this is not met, the tours may not be conducted, or prices and content may vary according to the number of participants. Schedules may change depending on the opening/closing status of museums and sites or weather conditions, at the discretion of the guide.
- Extra tours are optional and not included in standard packages. Guests who choose not to participate agree to wait at a designated rest area during such tours. Tours will resume after they are completed, and guests will be collected at the same point.
- Entrance fees for museums and sites paid during extra tours are to be settled directly with the agency or the guide at the time of booking or during the tour.
- Participants agree to attend the scheduled tours without disrupting the program and acknowledge that costs for guide services, museum and site entrances, city taxes, and headphones/audio devices, if applicable, have been pre-informed and will be paid to the tour official during travel.
- The agency acts as an intermediary between the passenger and airlines, and is subject to the 1955 Hague Protocol. Flights may be delayed or times adjusted before the tour or flights. The agency will inform of any changes promptly. Passengers accept that flight details can change and have purchased the tour with this understanding.
VISA
- Visa requirements apply to Turkish citizens. For visa applications, travelers must have a valid passport for at least 6 months beyond the trip’s end date and submit the documents listed in the "Visa Required Documents" list at our agency.
- The visa must be obtained from the first entry country or the country of maximum stay during the trip.
- Green passport holders are exempt from visa requirements; a valid passport for at least 6 months beyond the trip is sufficient.
- Visa information specified in this document applies to Turkish citizens. Guests holding other passports should consult the relevant consulates for visa requirements.
- Having a visa does not guarantee entry into the country; immigration officers have the authority to deny entry. The agency is not responsible for this.
- Passports that are torn, worn, wet, or damaged must be renewed to avoid issues at borders. For countries requiring a visa, the visa must be present in the new passport; otherwise, the responsibility lies with the traveler.
- Minors under 18 traveling alone or with only one parent must be prepared for possible requests for a notarized parental consent document at entry/exit points; it is advisable for minors and their parents to be attentive to this.