Gorgeous Spain and Andalusian Cities with Direct Departure from Ankara, 6 Nights - with Ajet, Departing 26 May (Eid al-Adha Special)

Day 1 Ankara – Madrid Meet 3 hours before the flight at the Ajet Airlines counter in the international departures terminal of Ankara Esenboğa Airport. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, depart for Madrid on Ajet Airlines flight VF 605 at 12:10. Upon arrival at 16:05 local time, we begin our panoramic city tour with the vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Madrid, the capital of Spain, is among the most visited cities in the country thanks to its deep-rooted history and cultural richness. During our city tour in Madrid, we will first see the Bullring (from outside), Alcalá Gate and Independence Square, Cibeles Monument, the famous Gran Via, Bernabéu Stadium, Plaza Castilla, Atocha Train Station, the famous Prado Museum (from outside), Plaza de España with the statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, the Royal Palace (from outside), the 9-gated Plaza Mayor, and Sol Square. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Day 2 Madrid – Toledo – Seville – Écija After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Seville, in the province of Seville. En route, our guests who wish may join the **extra** **Magnificent Toledo Tour**. (70 Euro) Located about 70 kilometers from Madrid, Toledo is a UNESCO-protected historic city that has hosted the different cultures of the Iberian Peninsula and bears traces of Roman, Visigoth, Muslim, and Christian civilizations. Known for its magnificent medieval architecture and cultural heritage, this open-air museum city will be toured through its historic narrow streets, where we will see the Toledo Cathedral (from outside), the oldest cathedral in Spain, and many more wonders, including churches converted from Andalusian mosques. Seville, the capital of Andalusia, is our next stop. Seville is a city in Spain’s Andalusia region, famous for its historical and cultural richness. During our city tour in Seville, we will first see Maria Luisa Park, where Plaza de España is located, and Plaza América, Seville Cathedral (from outside), which also houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus and is the third largest cathedral in the world, the Giralda Minaret, which carries the memory of the Umayyad State of Andalusia and is the only surviving part of the mosque on which the cathedral was built, and the Alcázar, the palace of the Castilian kings (from outside). Then, passing through the Archive of the Indies, where records of all sea voyages to the Americas were kept until the 19th century, we will reach the narrow streets of the old Santa Cruz district, known as “old” Seville. At the end of our walk, after seeing Torre del Oro, or the Golden Tower, which used to be the central campus of Seville University, formerly an old tobacco factory and now a maritime museum, we will depart for Écija. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Écija is a historic city in southern Spain, in the Andalusia region, and part of the province of Seville. Known as the “Peacock of Andalusia” or the “City of Towers,” Écija is famous for its rich Baroque architecture and magnificent historical structures. Known as “Astigi” during the Roman period, the city was an important center of the Hispania Ulterior province. It also served as an important cultural and economic center during the Andalusian Umayyad period. Today, while walking through the streets of Écija, one can feel a historic atmosphere filled with elegant Baroque palaces, churches, and tall bell towers. In particular, the 18th-century Santa María and San Juan churches are among the finest examples of Baroque art. For travelers interested in history, art, and traditional Andalusian architecture, Écija is like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. As you wander through its narrow streets, it is possible to find traces of both the Roman and Islamic periods. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Day 3 Écija – Córdoba – Mijas – Málaga – Granada After breakfast at the hotel, we will reach Córdoba in about 1.5 hours, where the Guadalquivir River will welcome us first. We will cross the historic Roman bridge and enter the city through the Roman Gate. Córdoba is a historic city in Spain’s Andalusia region, famous for its historical and cultural richness, impressive architecture, and structures bearing traces of Andalusian Islamic culture. Our guests who wish may join the **extra** **Magnificent Córdoba Mosque & Mijas & Málaga Tour**. (90 Euro) We will enter the Great Mosque of Córdoba, one of the greatest monuments of the 2000-year-old city and one of the largest mosques in the world, rising on 850 columns, and, with our guide, witness the grandeur of this magnificent work while receiving fascinating information. After our tour of the Córdoba Mosque, we will continue on foot and see the immaculate old streets, the old inn reflecting all the finesse of Andalusian architecture, and Córdoba’s houses. After the tour here, our second stop will be Mijas, a charming and traditional mountain town in the Málaga province of the Andalusia region in southern Spain, especially famous for its whitewashed houses. Located close to the Costa del Sol coast, Mijas attracts attention with both its sea views and historical texture. Mijas Pueblo, the historic part of the town, offers a postcard-like scene with its narrow streets, balconies adorned with flowers, and whitewashed houses in typical Andalusian architecture. Although the origins of the town date back to Ancient Rome and even the Phoenicians, its present-day appearance was largely shaped during the Muslim Andalusian period. One of Mijas’ most notable points is the small bullring built on the hilltop and the ruins of Mijas Castle. After the tour, our final stop is Málaga. In our Málaga tour, the city where the famous painter Pablo Picasso was born, we will see Paseo del Parque (Park Avenue), Plaza de la Merced, the Jewish Quarter, Constitution Square, and Larios Street, Puerto Marina (the harbor), La Alcazaba, and Gibralfaro Castle. After the tour, transfer to our hotel in Granada. In the evening, our guests who wish may join the **extra** **Magnificent Neighborhoods (Albaicín and Sacromonte Gypsy Quarter) tour**. (60 Euro) Albaicín is a historic and enchanting neighborhood of Granada. This area, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is famous for its narrow streets, whitewashed houses, and scenic hills. It bears traces of Andalusian Islamic culture and architecture and reflects Granada’s history. After the tour here, we will watch a Gypsy show and their lifestyle in handmade caves, accompanied by a drink. After the tour, return to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Day 4 Granada – Valencia After breakfast at the hotel, we will carry out our Granada city tour. Granada is a city full of history and culture located in the heart of the Andalusia region. Granada is famous for its historical heritage, music and dance, breathtaking views, and the Alhambra Palace. It is one of Spain’s leading tourist destinations and welcomes millions of visitors every year. During our city tour, we will see Gran Via Street, Bib-Rambla and the Town Hall Squares, Granada Cathedral (from outside), Madraza, the city’s first university, the Silk Bazaar, and the old Nasrid Caravanserai. After the tour, our guests who wish may join the **extra** **Magnificent Alhambra Palace Tour**. (80 Euro) (There is a daily visitor limit at the Alhambra Palace, and our visit may also be carried out without the harem section depending on availability. It is important that you inform your agency of your participation in this tour at the time of reservation.) The Alhambra Palace, one of Granada’s greatest treasures, is one of the most striking and impressive examples of Andalusian Islamic architecture. One of the most visited historic sites in Spain, the Alhambra is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is world-renowned. This famous structure was begun in the 13th century on the plateau atop Sabika Hill overlooking Granada, as a fortress and palace, and construction continued until the 15th century. Due to the red color it took from the red earth used in its construction, it was named Alhambra, meaning “red.” After the tour, depart for Valencia and transfer to our hotel. Our guests who wish may join the **extra** **Magnificent Valencia Catamaran Tour**. (50 Euro) Overnight at the hotel. Day 5 Valencia – Barcelona After breakfast at the hotel, we will carry out our Valencia city tour. Valencia is a historic and modern city on Spain’s eastern coast, surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. As Spain’s third-largest city, Valencia attracts visitors with its rich history, culture, and art. Upon arrival, during our city tour we will see the City Hall, Gothic Cathedral, Arena, Museum of Arts and Sciences, the historic Mercado Central, and the Old Silk Exchange. After the tour, depart for Barcelona. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Barcelona, Spain’s second-largest city and the vibrant and captivating capital of the Catalonia region, is world-famous. Bathed by the warm waters of the Mediterranean, this magnificent city offers a unique blend of history, art, culture, and entertainment. With its magnificent architecture, colorful streets, delicious cuisine, and lively nightlife, Barcelona attracts millions of visitors every year. The city is like an open-air museum adorned with the unique works of Antoni Gaudí. During our city tour in this beautiful city, we will see La Sagrada Familia Church, Christopher Columbus Monument, La Rambla Street, Spain Square and Catalonia Square, the Bullring, and the Olympic Port. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Day 6 Barcelona After breakfast at the hotel, our guests who wish may join the **extra** **Magnificent Poble Espanyol & Montjuïc Hill Tour**. (30 Euro) We begin our tour by visiting Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village), built for the 1929 World Fair and today a popular stop for visitors to Barcelona, consisting of 117 buildings, streets, and squares. Here we will see examples of regions from all over Spain, walk through streets reflecting the architecture of different parts of Spain, visit interesting craft workshops, and take a short journey across Spain. Poble Espanyol is also home to artisans working in ceramics, glass, leather, jewelry, and other crafts. Then we head to Montjuïc Hill, which offers much more than just a panoramic view of Barcelona. This area, where history, culture, and nature come together, has undergone a transformation by hosting major events such as the 1992 Olympic Games. After our photo stop, our guests who wish may join the **extra** **Magnificent Pearls of Catalonia Tour (Girona & Figueres & Dali Museum & Park Güell & Gothic Quarter)**. (120 Euro) Our first stop on this tour is Girona. Located in northeastern Catalonia, about 100 kilometers north of Barcelona, Girona is a historic city famous for its medieval streets, historical buildings, museums, churches, and walls. During our tour here, we will see the Lion Statue, Cathedral Square, and the famous Jewish Quarter (El Call). After the tour, we head toward Figueres. Figueres is a city located northeast of Girona and is known as the birthplace of Salvador Dalí. The city is closely associated with the life and works of the famous Spanish painter Salvador Dalí. The most important tourist attraction in Figueres is the Salvador Dalí Museum. Dalí built a museum here to leave something in his birthplace and to exhibit his works. Today, this museum has the largest Dalí collection and is regarded as Dalí’s greatest work because every part of it was designed by Dalí himself. The museum houses more than 4,000 works by Dalí made using different techniques. After the tour, our next stop is Park Güell. One of Antoni Gaudí’s magnificent works, Park Güell is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Known as the fairy-tale park, this park creates a magical atmosphere with its colorful stairways and imaginative pavilions. After seeing this magnificent work by Gaudí, our second stop is the Gothic Quarter. In the Gothic Quarter, you can feel the enchanting atmosphere of the Middle Ages with its narrow, maze-like streets, Gothic churches, romantic squares, and Roman walls. Among the most important structures in the district are Barcelona Cathedral, Plaça Reial (Royal Square), Plaça del Rei (King’s Square), and La Rambla. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Day 7 Barcelona – Ankara After breakfast at the hotel, at the time determined by the guide, we depart for the airport. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, depart for Ankara on Ajet Airlines flight VF 608 at 17:10. Arrival at 22:30 local time and the end of our tour.