1st DAY ISTANBUL – BARCELONA
Meeting with our esteemed guests at the Pegasus Airlines counter in Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Terminal. After baggage and ticket processing, flight to Barcelona. Upon arrival, panoramic city tour of Barcelona. Barcelona attracts four times its population in tourists due to its landmarks. During our panoramic city tour, sights to be seen include La Sagrada Familia, also known as the "Endless Church," 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.
2nd DAY BARCELONA
After breakfast at the hotel, we will move for an optional Girona & Figueras Tour (80 Euro). We begin our tour in Girona, the richest city of the region, situated on the banks of the Onyar River, which resembles Florence at first glance. Girona is a charming medieval city worth seeing with its narrow streets and cathedral, and it is also the filming location for the perfume movie. During our panoramic tour, we will see the Lion statue, Cathedral Square, Mezuzah houses, Jewish Quarter, Rambla, and famous shops. After free time, we head towards Figueras with beautiful views of the Pyrenees Mountains. This town is so impressive that it has been a source of inspiration for the world-famous painter Salvador Dali throughout his life. Here, we will visit the museum home that the famous surrealist painter "Salvador Dali" decorated himself. This museum, where the value of each of his artworks can be expressed in millions of dollars, features his mind-bending pieces and his immortal love Gala. After visiting the museum, our tour concludes. Those interested can join the optional evening event, Flamenco Night (65 Euro).Accommodation at our hotel.
3rd DAY BARCELONA – MARSEILLE
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Then we depart for Marseille, but before that, we will move for an optional Carcassonne Tour (45 Euro). In this city, whose history dates back to the 6th century BC, you will feel as if you have traveled back to the Middle Ages during our tour. Carcassonne, one of the most magnificent fortified cities that has survived to the present day, was restored and added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1997. After our tour, our journey continues to Marseille. Upon our arrival, a panoramic city tour will be conducted where we will see the 19th-century Notre Dame de la Garde basilica, the Old Port, and the Marseille Cathedral. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.
4th DAY MARSEILLE
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Then, for those interested, we will depart for an optional Aix-en-Provence & Avignon & Arles Tour (85 Euro). Our first stop is Aix-en-Provence, which enchants us with its natural beauty. During our tour, we will see the Fountain of the Dolphins, Albertas Fountain and Cardeurs Squares, Saint Sauveur Cathedral, and Cours Mirabeau. Our next destination is the city of Avignon. Since 1947, the Theater Festival (Festival d’Avignon), the medieval city walls, the Palace of the Popes (Palais des Papes), and the world-famous Pont St. Bénézet Bridge (Pont d’Avignon), which is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage, will be among the sights we will see. Our next stop will be Arles. This city, which is home to some of Van Gogh's most important paintings such as "Starry Night" and "Langlois Bridge with Woman with Umbrella," is also known for being the place where he cut off his ear during a fit of rage. Van Gogh hosted Gauguin during his almost 14-month stay in this city. In addition to the place where the artist painted "Starry Night," we will also visit the 25,000-seat amphitheater built during the Roman period and its charming narrow streets. After the tour, we will transfer to the hotel and have free time. Accommodation at our hotel.
5th DAY MARSEILLE – NICE
After breakfast, we leave Marseille and head towards Nice. However, before that, we will depart for an optional Grasse & St.Tropez Tour (60 Euro). We head towards Grasse, the perfume capital of France, located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. After some free time in the historic center, we move on to Saint-Tropez, which became the center of European interest in the 1950s after Brigitte Bardot’s film 'And God Created Woman.' Here, we will take a city tour and have some free time to explore this famous town. After that, we will have a panoramic city tour of Nice upon arrival. During our tour, we will see the famous Promenade des Anglais, Nice Harbor, the Old Nice and its narrow streets, Massena Square, Flower Market, Courthouse, and Jean Medecin Boulevard. In the evening, those interested can join the optional Monaco & Monte Carlo Tour (95 Euro). During our tour, we will visit the Principality of Monaco, the second smallest independent state in the world after Vatican City, and Monte Carlo, one of the most glamorous spots in Europe with its dazzling casinos and vibrant nightlife. Depending on traffic conditions, we will return to Nice in the evening, enjoying various views along the way. After the tour, transfer to the hotel for rest. Accommodation at our hotel.
6th DAY NICE – MILAN
After breakfast, we move towards Milan. However, before that, we will proceed for an optional San Remo Tour (35 Euro). We will visit San Remo, established by Romans and one of the largest tourism centers of the Italian Riviera. Afterward, we proceed to Milan. Upon arriving, we will have a panoramic city tour. During our tour, we will see the famous Milan Castle 'Castello Sforzesco,' and the ‘Galleria,’ which made its mark during the 19th-century Industrial Revolution. The Galleria is known as Europe’s first covered shopping center. The famous French engineer Gustave Eiffel was inspired to create the Eiffel Tower in Paris from this building. The Duomo, with its gothic art and 2000+ sculptures, is the fourth largest cathedral in the world. During your free time, you can see the richness of the displays on the streets known as the fashion center ‘via monte napoleone’ and ‘via la spiga.’ After the city tour, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.
7th DAY MILAN
After breakfast, you will have free time. Those interested can join the optional Como Lake & Outlet & Lugano (Switzerland) Lake Tour (85 Euro). During our tour, we will visit the stunning lake Como and its surroundings located at the foothills of the Alps. Afterward, there will be an opportunity to shop at the outlet where you can find world-famous brands. After the outlet visit, we will head to Lugano, one of the elegant and wealthy lake towns in Switzerland located at the foothills of the Alps. After enjoying the lakeside cafes famous for their beautiful views, we will return to Milan and transfer to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.
8th DAY MILAN – BERGAMO – ISTANBUL
After breakfast at our hotel, transfer to Bergamo Airport. After completing check-in procedures, departure to Istanbul. Arrival in Istanbul and end of our tour.
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