PGS Express Spain Tour BCN-MAD

Tour details
                                    PEGAŞUS AIRLINES WITH
                                  EXPRESS SPAIN TOUR
                                4 NIGHTS 5 DAYS

 
                                    BARCELONA (2) & MADRID (2)
 
Tour Departure Dates
April 10 / April 21 / May 1 / May 15 / May 27 / June 12 / June 19 / June 26 / July 3 / July 10 / July 17 / July 24 / July 31 / August 7 / August 14 / August 21 / August 28 / September 4 / September 11 / September 18 / September 25 / October 2 / October 16 / October 23 / October 30 / November 6 / November 7 / November 8 / November 27 

Special Days :
April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day : April 21
May 1 Labor and Worker’s Day : May 1
May 19 Atatürk Memorial, Youth and Sports Day : May 15
Eid al-Adha (Kurban Bayramı) :  May 27
August 30 Victory Day : August 28
November Semester Break :  November 6 / 7 / 8
 

Day 1: Istanbul – Barcelona
Meetings at 07:05 at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departure Terminal in front of Pegasus Airlines counter with our valued guests. After check-in and baggage procedures, flight with Pegasus Airlines PC 1091 scheduled at 10:10 to Barcelona. Arrival at 12:50 local time. Upon arrival, panoramic city tour. The capital of the Catalonia Autonomous Community and home to the magnificent works of architect Antoni Gaudi, Spain’s second-largest city, attracts four times more tourists than its population due to its landmarks. The “Unfinished Cathedral” La Sagrada Familia, Spain and Catalonia Square, Gaudi’s Houses (Casa Batllo and Casa Mila), Catalunya Square, La Rambla Street and Port Olimpic are among the sightseeing spots. After the city tour, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel.
 
Day 2: Barcelona
After breakfast, guests who wish can join the optional Girona & Figueras Tour (75 Euros). We start with Girona, a charming medieval city along the Onyar River reminiscent of Florence and the most affluent city of the region. Known for its narrow streets and cathedral, Girona is also a filming location for the perfume movie. During the panoramic tour, we will see the Lion statue, Cathedral Square, houses with Mezuzahs, Jewish Quarter, La Rambla, and famous shops. After free time, we head towards Figueras, where the surrealist artist Salvador Dali lived and inspired by the borderless atmosphere. Here, we will visit the Museum of Salvador Dali’s house, decorated by Dali himself. The museum contains priceless works, including those depicting his everlasting love Gala. After the visit, transfer to the hotel. For those who wish, we offer an optional Gothic Quarter and Tapas Tour (60 Euros). Accommodation at the hotel.
 
Day 3: Barcelona – Madrid
After breakfast at the hotel, depart by our private bus towards Madrid. On the way, guests can join the optional Zaragoza Tour (30 Euros). During the tour, places such as the Ebro River, the main Cathedral Pilar, La Seo Cathedral, San Pablo Church, Spain Square, and the Pilar Bridge will be visited. After the tour, we continue to Madrid. Begin the panoramic city tour with the grand square Plaza Mayor, which has 136 buildings and 437 balconies. Historically used for bullfights and executions. The city center Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace (Public Audience Hall), the Alcala Gate representing the city’s wealth, Gran Via with its grand balconies, Colon Square, Cibeles Fountain, and Cervantes Monument are among the highlights. After the tour, return to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel.
 
Day 4: Madrid
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who desire can join the optional Toledo Tour (70 Euros). Toledo is an open-air museum and the former capital of Spain, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known for its impressive cathedral and works by renowned painters, it competes with world-class museums. Called the city of El Greco, it has preserved its architecture from Roman, Visigothic, Arabic, Gothic, and Renaissance periods, with narrow streets, El Greco’s paintings, traditional bakeries, Damascene shops, and the famous cathedral. A local tradition is the almond marzipan made since the Arabic conquest, which must be tasted before concluding the visit. We will walk through the Jewish Quarter and then head back to Madrid. For those wishing to enjoy an entertaining evening, an optional Dinner Flamenco Night (75 Euros) is available. Accommodation at the hotel.
 
Day 5: Madrid – Istanbul
After breakfast, free time depending on flight time. Optional shopping at Las Rozas Outlet (40 Euros). Then transfer to Madrid Airport. After completing check-in and baggage procedures, flight with Pegasus Airlines PC 1102 scheduled at 17:00 to Istanbul. Arrival in Istanbul at 22:05 local time and end of our tour.
 
Tours total: 350 Euros, Premium Package: 300 Euros
What's included
* Pegasus Airlines flights between Istanbul – Barcelona, Madrid – Istanbul in Economy Class * Local transportation services * Professional Turkish-speaking guiding services * Accommodation in 3 or 4-star hotels with 2 nights in Barcelona and 2 nights in Madrid, including breakfast * Customs taxes * Panorama city tours as specified in the program * All highway checkpoints and parking fees * Mandatory local guiding services in certain cities
Not included
* Museum and archaeological site entrance fees. * All personal expenses * Guided tours organized by the guide * City taxes (20 EUR per person payable to the guide upon arrival) * Extra tours * Lunch and dinner * All excursions and tours not specified in the program. * Optional driver and guide tips * Outbound departure fee * International travel health insurance
Need to Know
- During the tour, to make shopping and spending possible in all countries included in the program, holding Euros is sufficient. In regions where local currency is used, the guide will assist with currency conversion. - Throughout the trip, it is recommended to prefer comfortable walking or sports shoes. It may also be useful to bring a cardigan or similar clothing for the evening. - Our tours implement a seat rotation system daily; fixed seats and front seats are not guaranteed. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide. - When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a minimum 3-day stay requirement to bring goods (such as alcohol, cigarettes, etc.). - Free shopping limit at the customs when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic beverages: 1 liter (excluding spirits containing more than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne), 2 liters of spirits (including those with less than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 pieces, Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg. - The guide may change the program flow depending on weather and road conditions, provided all locations listed are shown according to the program. - Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before. If canceled less than 30 days before the tour date, a 30% penalty applies; if canceled 20 days or less before, a 100% penalty is applied. Cancellation requests accompanied by medical reports, work permits, or other documents obtained from Turkish authorities, or cancellations of hotel reservations and services outside Turkey are unfortunately not accepted. - Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the last cancellation notice is 20 days before the tour start date. The tour will be canceled by Viyatravel due to insufficient participation. - In cases where only category information is provided without specific hotel names and/or options are available for the same destination, hotels will be announced by Viyatravel 2 days before departure. - In trade fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at locations beyond the specified kilometers. In such cases, Viyatravel will inform the guests 15 days before the departure date. - Triple rooms are provided depending on hotel availability; the third bed in such rooms is smaller than standard beds, consisting of one large bed plus an extra fold or coach bed. Guests accept the possibility of tightness and the type of extra beds for children and third persons. Child discounts apply only for one child sharing with two adults and fitting their age group. - Breakfasts included in the hotel services conform to the local breakfast culture, generally being a continental breakfast with butter, jam, bread, and tea or coffee. These may be served in a separate room allocated for the group. - The panoramic city tours included in the tour package cover a general introduction to the cities and are conducted from within the vehicle with guide narration, not including entrance to museums or historical sites, and lasting no longer than 2-3 hours. These tours may be affected by local authorities, weather, or closed roads; in such cases, they may not be performed, and Viyatravel is not responsible. Certain tours in inaccessible areas or with restrictions on vehicle entry may be conducted on foot or via public transportation within the limits allowed. - During travel, waiting times at customs for passing through land borders may exceed standard durations; Viyatravel is not responsible for delays caused by these waits. - Extra tours are organized by local Viyatravel with a minimum participation of 20 people. If the required number is not achieved, these tours may not be conducted, or their prices, content, and vehicles may vary depending on participant count. The dates and times of extra tours may change according to the opening/closing status of museums or sites, or weather conditions. - Participation in extra tours is optional; guests who do not wish to join agree to wait at a suitable rest stop along the route. These passengers are dropped off before the tour and picked up after it ends. - For tours with flights, check-in and boarding procedures are personal processes that guests must complete at airports or online with airlines before the flight. - Guests who do not be present at the specified airport for check-in and boarding within the announced times, or who miss the flight despite check-in, are not the responsibility of Viyatravel. The costs for new tickets and transfers if they miss their flight are borne by the guests. - Viyatravel acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline, operating under the 1955 Hague Protocol. Flights or schedules may be delayed or changed beforehand; Viyatravel will inform immediately, but passengers accept these risks with the purchase of the trip. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport taxes or service charges. - The vehicle types used in our tours are classified based on the number of passengers as follows: Buses: for 25-46 passengers — Mercedes Travego/Tourismo, NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner, Temsa Safir/Maraton, Man Fortuna Midibuses: for 17-24 passengers — Isuzu Turkuaz, Otokar Mega Minibuses: up to 16 passengers — VW Volt, Mercedes Sprinter - All guests are considered to have accepted the above conditions by purchasing the tour.