Day 1 ISTANBUL – MADRID – SALAMANCA – CUADAD DE RODRIGO
We meet at Sabiha Gökçen Airport international departures terminal three hours prior to our flight. After luggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, we will take Pegasus Airlines scheduled flight to Madrid. Upon arrival, we will transfer to our private bus waiting at the airport. Our program begins with a panoramic city tour. The sights include Puerto del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Paseyo de la Castellana, the bullfighting arena, Gran Via, and Plaza de Espana. Afterwards, we will move towards Salamanca for our tour. During our city tour, we will experience the magnificent atmosphere of Plaza Mayor, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and we will explore the historic sites of Salamanca University to learn closely about the city's educational heritage. We will then visit the Salamanca Cathedral, where you can see the elegance of Gothic and Renaissance architecture, discovering the city's historical and cultural texture. After the tour, we will move on to Cuidad de Rodrigo. After seeing the walls, cathedral, and castle of this medieval town, we will transfer to our hotel and have free time. Accommodation in our hotel.
Day 2 CUADAD DE RODRIGO – PORTO
After breakfast at the hotel, we will move to Porto for a city tour. The sights include Bento Station, Sao Francisco Church, Stock Exchange Palace, Porto Cathedral, historic wine cellars, Liberdade Square, Batalha Square, the oldest and typical settlement area of the city, the Riberia District, Clérigos Tower, the most famous shopping street Santa Catarina, Dom Luis 1 Bridge, Arrabida Bridge, and the new modern area of the city, Boa Vista. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Porto and have free time. Accommodation in our hotel.
Day 3 PORTO – NAZARE – FATIMA – OBIDOS – LISBON
After breakfast at the hotel, we will head to Lisbon. On the way, we will perform our tour of Obidos, Nazare, and Fatima. During our tour, we will visit Fatima, known as a sacred site of Portugal, the charming fishing village of Nazare with its remarkable beach, and Obidos with its two-story white houses and historically walled streets covered in ivy. After the tour, we will proceed to Lisbon and, upon arrival, we will have a panoramic city tour. During our tour, we will see Rossio Square, Belem Tower, Discoveries Monument, Marquis of Pombal Square, Jeronimos Monastery, and Santa Justa Elevator. After our tour, we will transfer to our hotel and have free time. Accommodation in our hotel.
Day 4 LISBON – SINTRA – CABO DA ROCA – CASCAIS – ESTORIL
After breakfast at the hotel, we will set off for our Atlantic Beauties tour. First, we will head to the historic city of Sintra while enjoying the magnificent view of Sintra mountains decorated with 19th-century romantic architecture and vibrant colors. We will pass through the narrow cobblestone streets of UNESCO protected historical Sintra, visit its impressive fountains, and pass through its secret passages. Afterwards, at Cabo de Roca, the westernmost point of the European continent, we will be greeted by dramatic landscapes and paths spanning the cliffs. Then we will head to Cascais, a coastal town where the nobles spent their summer months during the 19th century. We will conclude our tour in Estoril, located in the luxurious area of the Portuguese Riviera, known for its opulent hotels, lavish beaches, and famous Estoril casino. After our tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Lisbon and have free time to rest. Accommodation in our hotel.
Day 5 LISBON – HUELVA
After breakfast at the hotel, we will move to Huelva, and upon arrival, we will start our city tour. We will discover Huelva, located in southwestern Spain, known for its historical and cultural wealth. First, we will see the La Merced Cathedral, one of the most important historical buildings in the city; this baroque-style cathedral will amaze us with its impressive architecture. Then we will see the Monumento a Colón statue, associated with Cristobal Colon's journeys to America, symbolizing Huelva's significant role during the age of exploration. While walking around the city, we will encounter narrow streets and typical Andalusian houses. Afterwards, we will take a walk along the Odiel River to explore Huelva's natural beauty. Following the tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Huelva and have free time. Accommodation in our hotel.
Day 6 HUELVA – RONDA – GRANADA
After breakfast at the hotel, we will head to Ronda. Ronda has the distinction of being the last castle surrendered to the Spaniards when the Umayyads retreated from the peninsula. Thus, it is notable for being influenced by both Islamic and Christian religions, marked with indelible traces. It is a typical white Andalusian village built on both sides of a steep limestone gorge and home to the world's oldest bullfighting arena. The sights include Casa Del Rey Moro, Palacio Mondragon, and Puento Nuevo. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Granada and have free time. Accommodation in our hotel.
Day 7 GRANADA – ALHAMBRA – CORDOBA – SEVILLA
After breakfast at the hotel, we will take a panoramic city tour of Granada. We will visit Grand Via, La Rambla Square, the Arab Bazaar, and City Hall Square amidst the artifacts from the Umayyad and Abbasid periods. Then guests can join the tour of Alhambra Palace (subject to availability) (harem entrance excluded). In this tour, we will visit the Alhambra Palace, which is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List, famous for its Arabesque architecture, pools, and gardens. Afterward, we will move to Cordoba. Upon arrival, we will have a panoramic city tour. Cordoba is a wonderland with its surprising architecture, magnificent history, whitewashed walls, and winding streets. Located in the Andalusia region of southern Spain, Cordoba was one of the most populous cities in the world during the 10th and 11th centuries. In that period, Jews, Christians, and Muslims lived peacefully in this city, which became one of Europe’s most significant cultural centers contributed by important philosophers, scientists, and artists. During our Cordoba city tour, we will see the world’s third-largest mosque/cathedral, the Cordoba Mosque (panoramic), the Alcazar Palace, and the Renaissance-era Jewish Quarter. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Sevilla and have free time. Accommodation in our hotel.
Day 8 SEVILLA – ISTANBUL
After breakfast at our hotel, we will check out of our rooms and start our Sevilla city tour. The sights include Spain Square, the Golden Tower, Maria Luisa Park, famous for its pools and gardens, and the Santa Cruz district. After the tours, at the time indicated by our guide, we will transfer to the airport. After luggage, ticket, and customs procedures, we will take Pegasus Airlines scheduled flight to Istanbul. With our arrival at Sabiha Gökçen Airport, our tour and services conclude.
Alhambra Palace (Excluding Harem) + Local Guide + Tourist City Taxes
150€ per person
***Payment to the guide during the tour is mandatory***
ACCOMMODATION AND FLIGHT NOTES
Hotel check-in times are between 15:00 – 17:00 / Check-out times are between 10:00 – 12:00.
Departure and arrival times are local times.
* Flights marked with an asterisk arrive at the destination on the next calendar day after the date of departure.
Please inquire about domestic connection details and price differences.
Prices are not valid for groups; please inquire about our special pricing.
Entrance to the Alhambra Palace is subject to availability.
Huelva accommodation may be provided in Sevilla or the surrounding areas.
Participants agree to attend the tours specified in the tour program and ensure that they will not disrupt the program; they further accept in advance that they will pay the amounts previously communicated in the tour program for local guides, museum & monument entrance fees, city taxes, and any audio system costs, if applicable. Participants have been fully and adequately informed on this topic.
April & May & June & July & August 2, 14, 28 & September & October
PC1099 SAW MAD 10:00 13:30
PC1110 SVQ SAW 15:45 21:00
August 9
PC1101 SAW MAD 12:30 16:00
PC1110 SVQ SAW 15:45 21:00