Mega Spain Andalusia and Turquoise Coast Tour (Barcelona - Madrid)

1. Day ISTANBUL – BARCELONA – (Barcelona Local and Gothic Neighborhoods Tour) Please be present 3 hours before our flight at the International Departures Terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport. After completing your baggage check-in, ticket, and passport control procedures, we will depart for Barcelona aboard Pegasus Airlines flight PC1091 scheduled at 10:10. Upon arrival in Barcelona at 12:50 local time, our private bus will await us at the airport to organize our panoramic city tour of Barcelona. First, we will go up to Montjuic Hill, from where we can see the entire city panoramically. Here, we will have a photo stop with the breathtaking view of the city, then see the Christof Columbus Statue, Plaza de Espana, and Port Olimpic (marina) as panoramic sights. After the panoramic city tour, there will be free time, during which guests who wish can join an optional Barcelona Local and Gothic Neighborhoods Tour (35 Euro). This tour will include visits to Barcelona Cathedral, Paralel, Gothic neighborhoods, El Born, City Hall, Plaça Reial, and La Boqueria Market. At the end of this tour, there will be free time, then we will depart to our hotel in the Barcelona region. After arriving at the hotel, check-in and relaxation time will be provided. 2. Day BARCELONA – (Figueres & Dali Museum and Outlet Tour) – (Festival Barcelona Tour) After breakfast, the entire day will be free. During this free time, guests who want can join an optional Figueres & Dali Museum and Outlet Tour (95 Euro). We will leave for Figueres, home to the Dali Museum, which was designed by Salvador Dali as a theatre where he stored his works. After a short city tour in Figueres, we will visit the Dali Museum (**entry included**), housing 4,000 of Dali’s works, with a guided art tour. Later, we will have leisure time at a branded outlet center, which hosts fashionable stores, cafes, restaurants, and personal activity areas, for shopping at quality and affordable prices. After returning to central Barcelona, there will be free time, and guests who wish can join an optional Fiesta Barcelona Tour (55 Euro). This tour includes a visit to Poble Espanyol, an open-air museum and festival village built for the 1929 World Fair, where different regional architectures, craft workshops, art exhibits, and cultural elements are showcased. This lively site features music, dance, street performances, and cultural activities year-round, along with restaurants, offering a unique experience of Spain’s diverse characters. After this, we will return to our hotel in Barcelona for overnight. 3. Day BARCELONA – (Barcelona Highlights Tour) – VALENCIA – (Evening Paella Dinner and Valencia Nights Tour) After breakfast, we will depart for Valencia. On the way, guests can join an optional Barcelona Highlights Tour (65 Euro), starting with a visit to Carmel Hill to see the stunning views and the iconic Park Güell designed by Antoni Gaudi (**entry included**), which is listed on UNESCO World Heritage. We will then see Casa Milà (Gaudí’s House) and stroll around La Sagrada Família, completing our tour in Barcelona. Continuing towards Valencia, we arrive in the city and enjoy a panoramic city tour, including the Gothic Cathedral, Valencia Cathedral, the medieval city walls Torres de Serranos, Plaza de la Reina, the Mosques of dos Aguas Palace, and the Town Hall Square. Later, there will be free time; guests can optionally join an Evening Paella Dinner and Valencia Nights Tour (65 Euro). This tour explores Valencia, Spain’s third-largest city, renowned for its blend of historic and modern architecture, illuminated by evening lights, with sights such as the port area and coastline. A dinner at a local restaurant featuring the world-famous Valencian Paella will follow, then free time along the seaside promenade will be offered. Afterward, we will return to our hotel in Valencia for an overnight stay. 4. Day VALENCIA – GRANADA – (Alhambra Palace Tour) – (Sacramento & Gypsy Show) After breakfast and check-out, we will depart for Granada. Situated at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Granada is one of Spain’s most touristic cities. During our panoramic city tour, we will see monuments from the Moorish and Abbasid periods, including the Christof Columbus Statue, Grand Via, La Rambla, and City Hall. There's free time afterward. Guests can join an optional Alhambra Palace Tour (65 Euro), noted as one of the most extraordinary Islamic architectural monuments, with gardens, pools, and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. (Reservations are recommended as availability can be limited. Entrance fee included; excluding Harem). After the Alhambra visit, we transfer to our hotel for check-in and leisure. In the evening, an optional Sacramento & Gypsy Show (45 Euro) will be organized, held in Sacramonte, Granada's ancient neighborhood with labyrinthine streets and whitewashed houses. Guests will enjoy the view of the Alhambra’s red fortress from the show. 5. Day GRANADA – TURQUOISE COAST BEACHES NERJA & MARBELLA – (Ronda Tour) – SEVILLA After breakfast, we will head to the Costa del Sol, stopping first at Nerja, famous for its turquoise sea and sandy beaches. Upon arrival, we will go to Balcón de Europa, a panoramic terrace offering exceptional views of the sea. Guests will have free time at the beaches of Nerja. Continuing along the Mediterranean coast, we will reach Marbella, known for its luxurious marina and whitewashed streets, rich history, and Mediterranean charm. We will visit the old town and marina area before free time. Guests wishing can join an optional Ronda Tour (50 Euro), a picturesque town divided by the El Tajo Gorge, with the Puente Nuevo bridge, Bullring, Old Town, Santa Maria la Mayor Church, and Mondragon Palace. After sightseeing, we will return to our hotel in Granada for an overnight stay and free time. 6. Day GRANADA – CORDOBA – (Kurtuba Mosque and Cathedral Tour) – SEVILLA – (Flamenco Show) After breakfast and check-out, we will depart for Córdoba. Upon arrival, we will explore the city founded during the Roman Empire and once the largest city in Europe under Islamic rule, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tour highlights include the Great Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, Roman Bridge, St. Nicholas Church, and Jewish Quarter. Guests can join an optional extra tour of the Mosque and Cathedral (45 Euro). Afterward, we will continue to Sevilla. In Sevilla, we will tour this rich cultural city, known for its grand cathedrals, squares, palaces, museums, towers, and churches. Key attractions include Plaza de España (used in Star Wars Episode II), Torre del Oro (Golden Tower), Sevilla Cathedral – the third-largest Gothic cathedral in the world and UNESCO listed – and Giralda Tower, along with Maria Luisa Park. In the evening, guests can opt for an optional Flamenco Show (60 Euro). Following the show, we will transfer to our hotel in Sevilla for overnight. 7. Day SEVILLA – (Toledo Tour) – MADRID After breakfast, check-out, and departure for Madrid. On the way, guests can join an optional Toledo Tour (60 Euro). Known as the "City of the Knights," Toledo was established by Jews in 590 BC and is one of Spain’s most important historic cities where Christians, Jews, and Muslims coexisted peacefully. The city, crossing the Tajo River, was the capital of Spain for centuries and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Birthplace of Cervantes, author of Don Quixote, notable sights include the Toledo Cathedral – one of the world’s most expensive and oldest cathedrals, the San Martin Bridge, Damascene crafts, and medieval workshops. After this city tour, we will continue to Madrid, the capital of Spain and the third-largest city in the European Union. The city tour will include Plaza Mayor, Paseo de la Castellana, the bullring, Gran Via, Plaza de Espana, the Royal Palace, and Puerta de Alcalá. Afterwards, we transfer to our hotel in Madrid for overnight. 8. Day MADRID – ISTANBUL After breakfast and check-out, we will depart for Madrid Barajas Airport for our return flight. Upon arrival, after baggage check-in, passport control, and other procedures, we will board Pegasus Airlines flight PC1102 scheduled at 17:30 to Istanbul. We will arrive at Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 22:10 local time, marking the end of our tour.