South France and Spain Tour from Istanbul with Turkish Airlines, NCE-VLC
NOTES
***Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 40 people. In case sufficient participation for the trip cannot be achieved, the final cancellation notification date will be 21 days before the tour departure. Tours cancelled due to insufficient participation will be notified by PCSTUR.
***In cases where only category information is provided without specifying names in the tour program and/or options are available for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by PCSTUR 48 hours prior to the tour departure.
***During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified kilometers. In such cases, information will be provided by PCSTUR 15 days before the tour departure date.
***Triple rooms are subject to hotel availability; in these rooms, the bed allocated for the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or known as coach beds, tour participants booking triple rooms for the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have accepted any potential crowding in the room and the type of bed. Child discounts apply only to one child accompanying two adults within the appropriate age group.
***Breakfasts included in the tour package are served according to the local country's breakfast culture, typically as a limited continental menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall dedicated to the group.
***Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, organized for general introduction to cities, conducted from the vehicle with a guide's commentary, and do not include entry to museums or historical sites. Panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, may not take place if local authorities do not permit visiting or entering on the scheduled day and time, due to closed roads caused by any event, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible. In such cases, PCSTUR is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours. Some tours may be carried out via public transport or on foot, depending on available facilities, at points where road access or vehicle entry is restricted.
***Optional tours are organized by the local PCSTUR we work with, subject to a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If this number is not met, the excursions may not take place, or optional tour prices, content, and vehicles used may vary based on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide depending on whether museums and historical sites at the destinations are open or closed, and weather conditions.
***Optional tours are voluntary and not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in optional tours organized during the trip are deemed to have agreed to wait at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at the roadside rest facility before the optional tour begins and picked up from that point after the main tour is completed.
***PCSTUR acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and special flights, or flight times may change prior to the existing trip and flight. PCSTUR is obligated to notify passengers of such changes as soon as possible. By purchasing the trip, the passenger accepts the risk of schedule changes.
***In cases where only category information is provided without specifying names in the tour program and/or options are available for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by PCSTUR 48 hours prior to the tour departure.
***During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified kilometers. In such cases, information will be provided by PCSTUR 15 days before the tour departure date.
***Triple rooms are subject to hotel availability; in these rooms, the bed allocated for the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or known as coach beds, tour participants booking triple rooms for the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have accepted any potential crowding in the room and the type of bed. Child discounts apply only to one child accompanying two adults within the appropriate age group.
***Breakfasts included in the tour package are served according to the local country's breakfast culture, typically as a limited continental menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall dedicated to the group.
***Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, organized for general introduction to cities, conducted from the vehicle with a guide's commentary, and do not include entry to museums or historical sites. Panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, may not take place if local authorities do not permit visiting or entering on the scheduled day and time, due to closed roads caused by any event, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible. In such cases, PCSTUR is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours. Some tours may be carried out via public transport or on foot, depending on available facilities, at points where road access or vehicle entry is restricted.
***Optional tours are organized by the local PCSTUR we work with, subject to a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If this number is not met, the excursions may not take place, or optional tour prices, content, and vehicles used may vary based on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide depending on whether museums and historical sites at the destinations are open or closed, and weather conditions.
***Optional tours are voluntary and not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in optional tours organized during the trip are deemed to have agreed to wait at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at the roadside rest facility before the optional tour begins and picked up from that point after the main tour is completed.
***PCSTUR acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and special flights, or flight times may change prior to the existing trip and flight. PCSTUR is obligated to notify passengers of such changes as soon as possible. By purchasing the trip, the passenger accepts the risk of schedule changes.
ISTANBUL – MANY
Meeting with our valued guests at the Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal at least 3 hours prior to departure. After completing ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Nice on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1813 at 07:10, arriving at 09:10 local time. Upon arrival, our city tour of Nice begins. Highlights include the famous Promenade des Anglais, Nice Port, Old Nice and its narrow pedestrian streets, Massena Square, the Flower Market, the Palace of Justice, and Jean Médecin Boulevard. In the evening, guests who wish may join an optional extra excursion to Monaco & Monte Carlo (€85). During this tour, we will visit the Principality of Monaco, the world's second-smallest independent state after Vatican City, as well as Monte Carlo, renowned for its glamorous casinos and vibrant nightlife, making it one of Europe's most dazzling destinations. We will return to Nice in the evening and spend the night at our hotel.
Nice-Marseille
After breakfast, we depart from Nice and head towards Marseille. We then set off for the optional Grasse & St. Tropez tour (€50), which will be arranged along the route. Our first stop is Grasse, known as France's perfume capital in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. After some free time in the historic center, we continue to Saint-Tropez, a favorite of high society that captured Europe's attention in the 1950s with Brigitte Bardot's film "And God Created Woman." Here, we enjoy a city tour followed by free time to explore this famous town. Upon arrival in Marseille, we take a panoramic city tour, visiting notable landmarks such as the 19th-century Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica, the Old Port, and Marseille Cathedral. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel for rest and overnight stay.
Marseille
After breakfast, there is free time. For guests who wish to participate, an extra tour of Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, and Arles (75 EUR) will be organized. Our first stop is Aix-en-Provence, a city that captivates us with its natural beauty. During the tour, we will visit the Fontaine de la Rotonde, the Place des Prêcheurs, Place des Carmes, Saint-Sauveur Cathedral, and Cours Mirabeau. In addition to these highlights, we will also see the panoramic remains of the Roman amphitheater, which could hold 25,000 spectators, and stroll through its charming narrow streets. After the tour, we will transfer back to the hotel and have free time. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Marseille-Barcelona
After breakfast, we depart for Barcelona. Upon arrival, we begin our city tour of Barcelona. The panoramic city tour includes La Sagrada Familia, also known as the "Unfinished Church," Spain and Catalonia Square, Gaudi's Houses (Casa Batlló and Casa Milà), Catalunya Square, La Rambla Street, and Port Olímpic. After the city tour, you will have free time for the rest of the day. Overnight at our hotel.
Barcelona
After breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time for the rest of the day. Guests who wish may join our guide's optional extra tour to Girona and Figueras (€100). Our tour begins in Girona, the region's wealthiest city, nestled along the Onyar River and reminiscent of Florence at first glance. This charming medieval city, with its narrow streets and cathedral, is also famous as the filming location of the movie "Perfume." During our panoramic tour, we will see the Lion Statue, Cathedral Square, houses with mezuzahs, the Jewish Quarter, Rambla, and its renowned shops. After free time, we set off towards the town of Figueres, accompanied by views of the Pyrenees mountains. The town possesses such an inspiring atmosphere that it has served as a lifelong source of inspiration for the boundary-defying artist Salvador Dalí, admired worldwide. Here, we will visit the museum house personally decorated by the surrealist master himself. In this museum, where each artwork is valued at millions of dollars, we will explore exhibits including his immortal love Gala and his mind-bending creations. Following our visit, we transfer back to our hotel for overnight stay.
Barcelona
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join an optional guided tour of Park Güell and the Gothic Quarter for an additional fee of 80 euros. This UNESCO-protected site, known as the Fairy Tale Park, is a masterpiece by Antoni Gaudí. Its colorful main staircase and whimsical pavilions create a magical atmosphere. Following the tour, we head to the Gothic Quarter, where you will enjoy your time without boredom amidst medieval architecture, romantic squares, Roman walls, churches, labyrinthine streets, cafés, and souvenir shops. After this tour, guests who wish may also join an optional Sitges tour for an additional fee of 50 euros. Located 35 km southwest of Barcelona, Sitges is a town with the spirit of a typical Mediterranean village and has become one of the most popular destinations in recent years due to its perfect setting between mountains and sea. Our visit begins on the enchanting steps of the San Bartolome-Santa Tecla Cathedral, winding through historic streets. Built upon the remains of earlier Romanesque and Gothic churches, this 17th-century cathedral rises majestically. After admiring this magnificent cathedral, our next stop takes us through the historic streets of Sitges, where the Maricel Palace and Museum—rare examples of Modernism from the medieval old town—offer a veritable paradise for art lovers. Directly opposite stands the Cau Ferrat Museum, the former home of Santiago Rusiñol, one of the leading figures of the Modernist movement in Catalonia. He began exhibiting his paintings here in Sitges, playing a major role in making the town widely known. Wandering through the narrow streets that host the annual Sitges Festival—a gathering of thousands drawn by horror and fantasy film categories—we admire the colorful houses and charming bars before heading to the beach, where we will spend the rest of the day enjoying ourselves like the locals. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. In the evening, guests who wish may join an optional Flamenco show for an additional fee of 65 euros. You will be enchanted while watching Flamenco, the dance of love, pain, rebellion, and passion. After completing our tour and having lunch at leisure, we return to our hotel for overnight accommodation.
Barcelona-Valencia
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Valencia. Located on Spain's eastern coast and surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, Valencia is a city that blends history with modernity. As Spain's third-largest city, it attracts visitors with its rich heritage, culture, and art. Upon arrival, our city tour will include the City Hall, Gothic Cathedral, Bullring, Museum of Arts and Sciences, the historic Mercado Central market, and the Old Silk Exchange. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel, check into our rooms, and enjoy free time. Overnight stay at the hotel.
VALENCIA – ISTANBUL
Free time until the time determined by our guide after breakfast at the hotel. Then transfer to the airport. Departure from Istanbul Airport with Turkish Airlines flight TK1302 at 18:55, arrival at 23:40 local time, and end of our tour.
NOTE: FLIGHT SCHEDULES FOR MAY 16
May 16 TK 1815 IST NCE 16:20-18:25
May 23 TK 1314 VLC-IST 11:05-15:05
NOTE: FLIGHT SCHEDULES FOR MAY 16
May 16 TK 1815 IST NCE 16:20-18:25
May 23 TK 1314 VLC-IST 11:05-15:05
What's Included
- THY scheduled flight tickets for Istanbul – Nice outbound/Valencia – Istanbul return in economy class
- Airport taxes
- 7 nights accommodation with breakfast at 3-star hotels
- Private vehicle transfers between airport, hotel, and airport
- Panoramic city tours
- Turkish-speaking guide services
- Airport taxes
- 7 nights accommodation with breakfast at 3-star hotels
- Private vehicle transfers between airport, hotel, and airport
- Panoramic city tours
- Turkish-speaking guide services
Not Included
- Departure tax fee
- Schengen visa
- Travel health insurance
- Personal expenses
- City and Hotel Tax (50 Euro collected by the guide)
- Extra tours
- Driver tip
- Schengen visa
- Travel health insurance
- Personal expenses
- City and Hotel Tax (50 Euro collected by the guide)
- Extra tours
- Driver tip