1. DAY ISTANBUL – BARCELONA
Meeting with our valued guests in front of the Pegasus Airlines counter at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Terminal. After luggage and ticket processing, flight to Barcelona. Upon arrival, a panoramic city tour of Barcelona.Barcelona attracts four times its population in tourists due to its attractions. On the panoramic city tour, we will see places such as the “Endless Church” known as La Sagrada Familia, Spain and Catalunya Square, Gaudi's Houses (Casa Batllo and Casa Mila), Catalunya Square, La Rambla Street, and Port Olimpic. After the city tour, transfer to your hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.
2. DAY BARCELONA
After breakfast at the hotel we set off for an extra optional tour, Girona & Figueras Tour (70 Euro). Our tour begins with Girona, the wealthiest city in the region, located on the banks of the Onyar River that at first glance reminds one of Florence. Girona, with its narrow streets and cathedral, is a charming medieval city that was also the site of film shoots for the movie “Perfume.” During our panoramic tour, we will see the Lion statue, Cathedral Square, Mezuzah houses, Jewish Quarter, Rambla and famous shops. After free time, we will head towards the city of Figueras with views of the Pyrenees Mountains. This charming town has inspired the boundary-less painter Salvador Dali throughout his life. Here we will visit the museum house “decorated by the surrealist painter Salvador Dali himself.” Each piece in this museum, whose worth is expressed by millions of dollars, depicts his immortal love Gala and contains mind-bending works. After visiting the museum, our tour ends. Guests who wish can participate in the optional evening activity Flamenco Night (55 Euro).Accommodation at our hotel.
3. DAY BARCELONA – MARSEILLES
We begin the day with breakfast at the hotel. Then we set off to Marseille, but before that, for guests who wish to participate, we will have an extra optional Carcassonne Tour (40 Euro). In this city whose history dates back to the 6th century BC, during our walk you will feel as if you have traveled back to the Middle Ages. Carcassonne, one of the most magnificent fortified cities that have survived to this day, was restored in 1997 and added to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. After our tour, we continue to our journey to Marseille. After our arrival, we will have a panoramic city tour, where we will see the Notre Dame de la Garde basilica from the 19th century, the Old Port and the Marseille Cathedral. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.
4. DAY MARSEILLES
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Then for guests who wish to participate, we will set off for an extra optional Aix-en-Provence & Avignon & Arles Tour (75 Euro). Our first stop will be Aix-en-Provence, enchanting us with its natural beauty. During our tour we will see the Fountain of the Dolphins, Albertas Fountain, Cardeurs Squares, Saint Sauveur Cathedral, and Cours Mirabeau. Our next stop is the city of Avignon. The Theater Festival (Festival d’Avignon) held every July since 1947, the city walls from the Middle Ages, the Papal Palace (Palais des Papes), and the globally famous Pont St. Bénézet Bridge (Pont d’Avignon) are among the sites we will see. Then, we will head to Arles, the city which is home to some of Van Gogh’s most important paintings such as “Starry Night,” “Langlois Bridge and Woman with Umbrella.” It is also known as the place where he cut off his ear in a fit of rage. He stayed in this city for about 14 months and hosted Gauguin as well. Apart from the place where the painter painted “Starry Night,” we will also visit the panoramic Roman amphitheater, which could hold 25,000 people, and its charming narrow streets. After the tour we will transfer to the hotel and have free time. Accommodation at our hotel.
5. DAY MARSEILLES – NICE
After breakfast, we leave Marseille and head to Nice. However, before that, we will set off for an extra optional Grasse & St.Tropez Tour (50 Euro) for those guests who wish. We are heading towards Grasse, the perfume capital of France in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. After free time in the historic center, we move on to Saint-Tropez, which after the ‘And God Created Woman’ film featuring Brigitte Bardot in the 1950s captured Europe’s attention and became the darling of high society. Here we will take a city tour and have free time to explore this famous town. Then, upon arrival, we will have a panoramic city tour of Nice. During our tour, we will see the famous Promenade des Anglais, Nice Port, Old Nice and narrow pedestrian streets, Massena Square, Flower Market, Courthouse, and Jean Medecin Boulevard. In the evening, for guests who wish, we will set off for an extra optional Monaco & Monte Carlo Tour (85 Euro). In this tour, we will visit the Principality of Monaco, the second smallest independent state in the world after Vatican City, along with its sparkling casinos and vibrant nightlife, making Monte Carlo one of the most dazzling spots in Europe. Depending on the traffic situation, we will return to Nice in the evening, passing different scenic views on the way. After the tour, transfer to the hotel for rest. Accommodation at our hotel.
6. DAY NICE – MILAN
After breakfast, we move on to Milan. However, before that, for those guests wishing to participate, we will carry out an extra optional San Remo Tour (30 Euro). We visit San Remo, founded by the Romans and one of the largest tourism centers of the Italian Riviera. Afterward, we head to Milan. Upon arrival, we will have a panoramic city tour. During our tour, we will see the Milano Castle ‘Castello Sforzesco’ which is one of the historical monuments of the city and the ‘Galleria,’ which made its mark in the 19th-century industrial revolution. Galleria is also known as the first covered shopping mall in Europe. Famous French engineer Gustave Eiffel drew inspiration from here to create the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The Duomo, where gothic art is heavily represented, is the world’s fourth largest cathedral, featuring an exterior adorned with over 2,000 sculptures. During your free time, you can see the richness of shop windows on ‘via monte napoleone’ and ‘via la spiga,’ known as the center of fashion. After the city tour, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.
7. DAY MILAN
After breakfast, there will be free time. Guests wishing to can participate in an extra optional tour of Como Lake & Outlet & Lugano(Switzerland) Lake Tour (75 Euro). In this tour, we visit the stunning glacial lake Como set against the backdrop of the Alps. Afterward, shopping opportunity at the outlet, where you can find world-famous brands. After visiting the outlet, we head to Lugano, one of the most stylish and affluent lakeside towns in Switzerland, located at the foot of the Alps. Known for its lakeside cafes, which you won’t be able to stop taking pictures of, we return to Milan after this scenic tour and transfer to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.
8. DAY MILAN – BERGAMO – ISTANBUL
After having breakfast at our hotel, transfer to Bergamo Airport. After completing the check-in process, departure to Istanbul. Arrival in Istanbul and end of our tour.
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HOTEL CATEGORY |
3 AND 4 STAR HOTELS |
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Marseille |
10 – 15 km from the center |
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Nice |
Vence or Cannes region |
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Milan |
Hotels 10 – 20 km from the center |
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Barcelona |
Hotels 10 – 20 km from the center |
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ROUTE |
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ISTANBUL SAW – BARCELONA BCN |
10:05 |
11:45 |
PC 1091 |
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BERGAMO BGY – ISTANBUL SAW |
12:40 |
17:20 |
PC 1212 |
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