1st Day: ISTANBUL – MADRID – SALAMANCA – CUIDAD DE RODRIGO
We meet at the international departure terminal of Istanbul Airport three hours before the flight. After luggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, we board our flight with Turkish Airlines to Madrid. After the flight, we proceed to our private bus waiting at the airport. Our program begins with a panoramic city tour. The sights to be seen include Puerto del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Paseyo de la Castellana, the bullfighting arena, Gran Via, and Plaza de Espana. After that, we move with our guests to Salamanca for a tour. In our city tour, after experiencing the incredible atmosphere of Plaza Mayor, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, we will closely explore the historic areas of Salamanca University and get acquainted with the city’s educational heritage. Next, we will visit the Salamanca Cathedral, where you can see the elegance of Gothic and Renaissance architecture, exploring the historical and cultural texture of the city. After the tour, we head for the Cuidad de Rodrigo tour. After seeing Cuidad de Rodrigo, a medieval town with its walls, cathedral, and castle, we transfer to our hotel and enjoy some free time. Overnight accommodation at the hotel.
2nd Day: CUIDAD DE RODRIGO – PORTO
After having breakfast at the hotel, we depart with our guests to Porto for a city tour. Sights to be seen include Bento Station, Sao Francisco Church, Stock Exchange Palace, Porto Cathedral, historical wine cellars, Liberdade Square, Batalha Square, the oldest and typical settlement center of the city, Ribera District, Torre dos Clerigos Tower, the most famous shopping street Santa Catarina, Don Luis 1st Bridge, Arrabida Bridge, and the new modern region of Boa Vista. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Porto and enjoy some free time. Overnight accommodation at the hotel.
3rd Day: PORTO – NAZARE – FATIMA – OBIDOS – LISBON
After having breakfast at the hotel, we depart with our guests to Lisbon. On the way, we conduct our tour of Obidos, Nazare, and Fatima. During our tour, we visit Fatima, known as a sacred site in Portugal, the charming fishing town of Nazare with its remarkable beach, and Obidos with its two-story white houses and historic walls covered in ivy. After the tour, we head to Lisbon and upon arrival, we have a panoramic city tour. Sights to be seen during the tour include Rossio Square, Belem Tower, Discoveries Monument, Marquis de Pombal Square, Jeronimos Monastery, and Santa Justa Elevator. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and enjoy some free time.
4th Day: LISBON – SINTRA – CABO DA ROCA – CASCAIS – ESTORIL
After having breakfast at the hotel, we depart with our guests for our Atlantic Beauties tour. Firstly, as we head towards the historic city of Sintra, we will have the opportunity to see the magnificent view of the Sintra mountains alongside the romantic architecture and vibrant colors of the 19th century. We stroll through the narrow, cobbled streets of the historic Sintra, which is under the protection of UNESCO, visiting its impressive fountains and passing through its secret passages. Next, we go to Cabo de Roca, the westernmost point of the European continent, where dramatic landscapes and paths along the cliffs await us. Afterwards, we visit the coastal town of Cascais, where the nobles used to spend their summer vacations in the 19th century. Our tour concludes in Estoril, located on the Portuguese Riviera, one of the most luxurious areas of the Iberian Peninsula, known for its luxury hotels, beaches, and famous Estoril casino. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel in Lisbon and have free time to rest.
5th Day: LISBON – HUELVA
After having breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Huelva and upon arrival; we proceed with our city tour. In our tour, we will explore Huelva, located in the southwestern part of Spain, known for its historical and cultural riches. First, we will see La Merced Cathedral, which is one of the most important historical structures in the city. This Baroque-style cathedral will impress us with its remarkable architecture. Next, we will see the Monumento a Colón statue, which is linked to Christopher Columbus's journey to America. This monument symbolizes Huelva's significant role during the Age of Discoveries. While walking through the city, we will encounter narrow streets and typical Andalusian houses. Later, we will take a walk along the Odiel River to discover Huelva's natural beauty. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Huelva and have free time. Overnight accommodation at the hotel.
6th Day: HUELVA – RONDA – GRANADA
After having breakfast at the hotel, we depart with our guests to Ronda. Ronda is noteworthy as the last castle given to the Spaniards by the Almoravids when they withdrew from the peninsula. As a result, it has been influenced by both Islamic and Christian religions, marked by indelible traces. It is a typical white Andalusian village established on both sides of a steep limestone gorge and is home to the world's oldest bullring. Places of interest include Casa Del Rey Moro, Palacio Mondragon, and Puento Nuevo. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Granada and have free time. Overnight accommodation at the hotel.
7th Day: GRANADA – ALHAMBRA – CORDOBA – SEVILLA
After having breakfast at the hotel, we start with a panoramic city tour of Granada. During our city tour, we will visit places such as Grand Via, La Rambla Square, Arab Market, and the City Hall in the historical streets of Granada, where we can find relics from the Umayyad and Abbasid eras. Afterwards, those who wish can participate in a tour of the Alhambra Palace (depending on availability) (excluding harem entry). In this tour, we will visit the Alhambra Palace, which is famous for its Moorish architecture, pools, and gardens, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After that, we move to Cordoba. Upon arrival, we will have a panoramic city tour. Cordoba is a fairy-tale place with its stunning architecture, glorious history, white-painted walls, and winding streets. Located in the Andalusia region of southern Spain, Cordoba was one of the most populated cities in the world in the 10th and 11th centuries. In that period, Jews, Christians, and Muslims lived together in peace, contributing to the city becoming one of the most important cultural centers in Europe with its important philosophers, scientists, and artists. During our tour of this UNESCO World Heritage City, we will see the third-largest mosque/cathedral in the world, the Mezquita, Alcazar Palace, and Renaissance-era Jewish Quarter. Afterwards, we transfer to our hotel in Sevilla and enjoy some free time. Overnight accommodation at the hotel.
8th Day: SEVILLA – MALAGA – ISTANBUL
After having breakfast at the hotel, we check out of our rooms and embark on a panoramic city tour of Sevilla. The sights we will see include the Spain Square, Golden Tower, Maria Luisa Park known for its pools and gardens, and the Santa Cruz district. Afterward, at the time specified by our guide, we transfer to Malaga airport. After completing luggage, ticket, and customs procedures, we will have our flight with Turkish Airlines to Istanbul. With our arrival at Istanbul Airport, our tour and services come to an end.
- Turkish Airlines scheduled flight from Istanbul (IST) to Madrid (MAD) round-trip, Malaga (AGP) - Istanbul (IST) economy class plane ticket
- Airport taxes
- Accommodation in 3* & 4* out-of-town hotels for 7 nights with breakfast
- Airport-hotel-airport transfers
- All city transfers with our private buses
- Madrid City Tour
- Salamanca City Tour
- Cuidad de Rodrigo Tour
- Porto City Tour
- Nazare Tour
- Fatima Tour
- Obidos Tour
- Lisbon City Tour
- Sintra Tour
- Cabo Da Roca
- Cascais
- Estoril
- Sevilla Panoramic City Tour
- Ronda Tour
- Cordoba Tour (Excluding Mosque Entrance)
- Alhambra Tour (Excluding Palace Entrance)
- Granada City Tour
- Professional Turkish-speaking guiding and assistance services
- TURSAB professional liability insurance
Visa fee, service charge
Tourist city taxes
Travel health insurance
Lunch and dinner not specified in the program
All personal expenses and hotel extras
International exit fee
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
Driver tips 10 Euro / per person (optional)
Alhambra Palace (Excluding Harem) + Local Guide + Tourist City Taxes
150€ per person
***Payments to our guide are mandatory during the tour***
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SAMPLE HOTELS etc. |
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GRANADA (outside the city) |
SEVILLA (outside the city) |
HUELVA (outside the city) |
LISBON (outside the city) |
PORTO (outside the city) |
CUIDAD DE RODRIGO (outside the city) |
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4* Nevada Palace 4* Luna de Granada 3* BS Principe Felipe Hotel |
3* Conguista Hotel 3* Macia Villa Blanca 4* Luna De Granada |
3* Hotel Familia Conde 4* Exe Tartessos 3* Senator Huelva |
3* Holiday Inn Express 4* Real Oirea 4* Ever Costa De Caparice |
4* Porto Black Tulip 3* Holiday Inn Express 3* Nave Hotel |
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ACCOMMODATION AND FLIGHT NOTES |
June 7 & August 16, 30 TK1859 ISTMAD 13:25 16:55 TK1306 AGPIST 18:20 23:30
June 21, July 5 TK1857 ISTMAD 07:00 10:30 TK1306 AGPIST 18:20 23:30
July 19 TK1357 ISTMAD 10:00 13:35 TK1306 AGPIST 18:20 23:30 |
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum of 40 participants. If adequate participation is not achieved for the trip, the agency will inform you of the cancellation at least 21 days before the tour departure date. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be communicated to you through your agency.
- In cases where only category information is provided without specifying names in the tour program and/or where options are available for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be communicated to you by your agency 48 hours before the tour departure.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, tournaments, etc., hotels can be used beyond the specified distances or in different cities. In such cases, you will be informed by your agency 48 hours before the tour departure.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are scheduled to introduce the cities and will be conducted as panoramic tours that do not include entry to museums or historical sites, typically lasting no more than 2-3 hours. In cases where the local authorities do not permit visits to the indicated places or when they cannot be visited due to any events or road closures, or when it becomes impossible to conduct tours due to weather conditions, Fly Express will not be held responsible for the inability to conduct those tours. Some tours may be conducted using public transport or on foot if access by vehicle is restricted.
- Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed allocated to the third person is generally smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since the extra beds are either open-close or cot beds, tour participants are considered to accept the potential tightness and bed type in rooms reserved for the third person and/or children. Child discounts apply only for a single child in the age group staying with two adults. Guarantee of a bed in hotels is not provided for children aged 0-2.
- Breakfasts served at the hotel are provided according to the breakfast culture of the country and are generally offered as a limited menu, called continental breakfast, including butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated for groups.
- Since tour flights are group tickets, flight times may vary. You can confirm the latest flight details with your agency. Current times will be provided during the tour notification from your agency.
- It is necessary to confirm the tour flight times without taking a domestic flight. If the guest has purchased their domestic connection flight from a different provider independently of the agency, they cannot request any refund from the agency in the event of cancellation of the trip by the agency or changes in flight times. The participant accepts in advance the material and moral losses that may occur due to the cancellation or changes of the tour. Fly Express cannot be held responsible in this regard.
- According to airline regulations, if the departure flight purchased round-trip is not used, the return flight will be canceled by the airline.
- Guests not included in the tour without a flight must arrive at the tour starting point on their own means without delay. In this case, they will be responsible for all their transfers on their own.
- For participation in the tour, guests who are not at the specified airport and do not check in and board on time, or who check in and board on time but are unable to board will not be held responsible for their inability to make the flight. All expenses regarding the procurement of new round-trip tickets required for guests who miss their flights, as well as transfers in the destination area, are their own responsibility.
- Participants' personal belongings, bags, passports/ID cards are their own responsibility, and Fly Express is not responsible for forgotten/lost/stolen items. In the event of forgotten items being found, there is no obligation to deliver them to the country and/or individual, and any expenses incurred during delivery will be borne by the item owner.
- In cases of illness, loss, theft, etc., the guide will not be able to assist individual guests as the integrity and continuity of the group is essential.
- During the purchase of the tour, it is essential to accurately provide the name, date of birth, and passport number as stated on the passport. Flight tickets are issued based on this information. The cost penalties for ticket cancellation and changes due to incorrect information will be collected from you.
- Some airlines may charge for food and drinks and online check-in services.
- Seating assignments on the bus cannot be guaranteed during the tour.
- The times announced by our guide during the tours are the times for vehicle departure. Our guide is responsible for ensuring the equal rights of all guests, and will not wait at meeting times. In an event of lateness, the late guest is responsible for making their own way to the next stop.
- Participants agree to join the arranged tours specified in the tour program, and accept that they will pay the local guide, museum & site entrance fees, city taxes, and any audio system costs incurred during the trip, as stated in the tour program. They have been fully informed on this matter.
- Extra tours are organized with a minimum participation condition of 20 people by the local agency we cooperate with. If sufficient numbers are not achieved, the excursions may not take place, or the extra tour prices, content, and vehicles used may vary according to the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of tours can change according to the opening/closing status of museums and archaeological sites, as well as weather conditions, and may be altered by the guide. Different guides may accompany guests during extra tours.
- In our classic packages where extra tours are not included, participation in extra tours is at the discretion of the participant and is not mandatory. Guests who do not wish to participate in the extra tours are deemed to have accepted waiting in a suitable rest area along the way. These guests will be dropped off at a rest area along the way before the extra tour begins and will be picked up afterward from the point they were dropped off.
- In programs including extra tours, the entrance fees for museums & archaeological sites must be paid to the guide during the tour.
- Fly Express acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol. There may be a risk of delay in scheduled and special flights, or times may change before travel and flights. Fly Express is obliged to inform about these changes as soon as possible. Our passengers have purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change.
VISA
- Visa application is required for Turkish citizens. A valid passport should be provided along with the documents specified in the “Required Documents for Visa” list from our agency at least 6 months before the travel end date.
- The visa should be obtained from the first country entered during the trip or from the country where the most accommodation will be made.
- There is no visa requirement for green passport holders, and a passport valid for at least 6 months is sufficient.
- The visa information provided in the program applies to Turkish citizens. Guests with a passport other than the Republic of Turkey must obtain their visa information from the relevant consulates.
- Having a visa does not guarantee entry into the country, as border police have the authority to deny entry. Fly Express is not responsible for such cases; the responsibility lies with the passenger.
- To avoid problems at border control, passports that are torn, worn, wet, or damaged must be renewed and, if applicable, the relevant visa must be in the new passport. Otherwise, the responsibility lies with the passenger.
- Minors under the age of 18 should obtain a joint consent document from both parents when traveling alone or with only one of the parents, as they may be asked to present it by the police at border entry/exit points. Therefore, it is advised to be cautious in this matter.