EXPRESS SPAIN WINTER 2026 (BCN-MAD)

1. DAY                 ISTANBUL – BARCELONA

Meeting with our valued guests in front of the Pegasus Airlines counter at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departures terminal 3 hours before the flight time. After luggage and ticket procedures, flight to Barcelona with Pegasus Airlines scheduled flight. Upon arrival, Barcelona panoramic city tour. As the capital of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain, it attracts tourists four times its population due to its magnificent works by famous architect Antoni Gaudi. “The Unfinished 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 Olympica are among the places to be seen. After the city tour, transfer to the hotel. In the evening, guests who wish can participate in our guide's extraBarcelona Night & Gothic Quarter Tour for 35 Euros. In this tour, we will have the opportunity to see the illuminated state of Barcelona, known as the city that never sleeps in Europe. After that, we head towards the Gothic Quarter, where we will visit Barcelona Cathedral, the Temple of Augustus, and the region's most famous street, Carrer del Bisbe, followed by free time for dinner. Afterwards, transfer to the hotel. Overnight accommodation at our hotel.

2. DAY                 BARCELONA

After breakfast, guests who wish can participate in our guide's extraGirona & Figueras & Mercat de la Boqueria Tour (95 Euros). We start our tour in Girona, the richest city in the region, located on the banks of the Onyar River, which at first glance resembles Florence. Girona, a picturesque medieval town with its narrow streets and cathedral, is also where the perfume film was shot. During our panoramic tour, we will see the Lion Statue, Cathedral Square, Mezuzah houses, Jewish Quarter, Rambla, and famous stores. After free time, we set off towards Figueras with views of the Pyrenees mountains. The town has such an impressive atmosphere that it has inspired world-famous painter Salvador Dali throughout his life. Here, we will visit the museum house decorated by the famous surrealist painter "Salvador Dali" with his own hands. After our visit to the museum, which contains mind-bending works depicting his immortal love Gala, whose every piece is valued in millions of dollars, we head towards La Rambla Street, the most touristy street in Barcelona. Our next stop is the market place, Mercat de la Boqueria, located on La Rambla, considered one of the most famous shopping spots in Spain and “mercat,” meaning “market” and “marketplace” in Spanish, where you can experience the shopping culture in the country, seeing the habits of the locals. We give free time here. In the evening, guests looking to have a fun evening can participate in Flamenco Night (65 Euros). Overnight accommodation at our hotel.

3. DAY                 BARCELONA – MADRID

After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for Madrid by our private bus. Along the way, guests who wish can participate in the extra Zaragoza Tour (35 Euros) organized by our guide. In this tour, we will see the Ebro River, the main cathedral of the city, Pilar Cathedral, La Seo Cathedral, San Pablo Church, Plaza Espana, and Pilar Bridge. After the tour, we continue our way to Madrid. Our panoramic Madrid city tour starts with Plaza Mayor, a large square with 136 buildings and 437 balconies leading to courtyards. In the past, bullfights and the people burned by the inquisition were watched from these balconies. The heart of the city, Puerta Del Sol, the Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace's public speaking place, Plaza De Orient, Alcala Gate, which was built as the main entrance to show the city's wealth, Gran Via with its colonnaded roofs, Plaza Colon, Cibeles Square, and Fountain, and Cervantes Monument will be among the places to visit. Afterwards, we return to the hotel. Overnight accommodation at our hotel.

4. DAY                 MADRID

After breakfast at the hotel, there will be free time. Guests who wish can participate in the extra Toledo Tour (80 Euros). Toledo is a true open-air museum and the former capital of Spain, one of the most important cities on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The country’s most magnificent cathedral has become a competitor to the world’s top museums, hosting works by world-renowned painters. Known as the city of El Greco, Toledo has managed to remain unchanged since the 16th century. With its structures reflecting Roman, Visigoth, Arabic, Gothic, and Renaissance architecture, narrow streets, El Greco's paintings, typical patisseries, Damasceno stores, and of course its famous cathedral, Toledo is a tourist pilgrimage site. Another tradition in Toledo is the production of marzipan, which dates back to the time when Arabs conquered the city. One must not leave Toledo without tasting this mouthwatering confection. After a walk in the Jewish Quarter, we move back to Madrid. Overnight accommodation at our hotel.

5. DAY                 MADRID – ISTANBUL   

After breakfast, transfer to Madrid Airport according to the flight time. After completing luggage and check-in procedures, departure to Istanbul with Pegasus Airlines scheduled flight. Arrival in Istanbul and end of our tour.