Spain - Andalusia Tour 7 Nights 8 Days from Izmir with SunExpress BCN-BCN
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***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 the tour program provides only category information without specifying names and/or offers options 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 exceeding 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 convertible (known as coach beds), tour participants booking triple rooms for the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have accepted potential crowding in the room and the type of bed.
***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 guide 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 sufficient numbers are not met, 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 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 will be 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 current 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 the tour program provides only category information without specifying names and/or offers options 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 exceeding 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 convertible (known as coach beds), tour participants booking triple rooms for the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have accepted potential crowding in the room and the type of bed.
***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 guide 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 sufficient numbers are not met, 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 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 will be 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 current 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.
İZMİR – BARCELONA-VALENCIA
We will meet our valued guests at the International Departures Terminal of Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport at least 3 hours prior to departure. After completing ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Barcelona on Sun Express flight XQ 894 at 11:35, arriving at 13:15. Upon arrival, we will proceed directly to Valencia and begin our city tour. Following the tour, we will check into our hotel in Valencia for an overnight stay.
VALENCIA-GRANADA
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Granada. Guests who wish may join an optional tour of the Alhambra Palace organized by our guide for an additional fee of 60 euros (subject to availability; note that the harem is not included). The Alhambra, which accepts a limited number of visitors daily, derives its name from the red bricks used in its walls and the red tiles on its roof—“Alhambra” meaning “the Red.” As one of the highest achievements of Islamic architecture, this historic monument has stood as a witness through the centuries. After visiting the Alhambra, we explore Granada, a city rich in history and culture located in the heart of Andalusia. Granada is renowned for its historical heritage, music and dance, breathtaking views, and the Alhambra Palace. It is one of Spain's premier tourist destinations, welcoming millions of visitors each year. During our city tour, we will visit Gran Via Street, BibRambla and Plaza Nueva squares, Granada Cathedral (exterior view), Madraza—the city's first university, the Silk Market, and the former Nasrid Caravanserai. Following the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. In the evening, guests interested in enjoying a lively atmosphere may join an optional Sacramonte Night Tour for an additional 60 euros. On this tour, you will have the opportunity to experience the unique Flamenco interpretations of the Gypsy community living in Granada's traditional stone houses. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Granada-Cordoba-Seville
After breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time. Guests who wish may join an optional excursion to Cordoba for 60 euros. Upon arrival in Cordoba, we will first be greeted by the Guadalquivir River. We will cross the historic Roman Bridge and enter the city through the Roman Gate. Inside this 2,000-year-old city, we will visit its most magnificent structure: the Great Mosque of Cordoba, one of the largest mosques in the world, rising on 850 columns. Accompanied by our guide, we will witness the grandeur of this extraordinary monument while receiving fascinating insights. After the tour of the Great Mosque, we will continue on foot, exploring the pristine old streets and admiring the delicate details of Andalusian architecture, including ancient caravanserais and traditional houses of Cordoba. Following the Cordoba tour, we will proceed towards Seville. Our route includes Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de America, both featuring the iconic Plaza de Espana. We will also see (exterior view) the Seville Cathedral, the third-largest cathedral in the world, which houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus. Adjacent to the cathedral stands the Giralda Minaret, the last remaining part of the mosque upon which the cathedral was built, a lasting tribute to the Andalusian Umayyad Caliphate. Also visible from the outside is the Alcazar, the former palace of the Castilian kings. Next, we will pass through the Archive of the Indies, where records of all maritime expeditions to the Americas up to the 19th century are preserved, before reaching the narrow, historic streets of Santa Cruz, known as "Old" Seville. At the end of our walk, we will see the Torre del Oro (Golden Tower), formerly a tobacco factory and now home to the Maritime Museum, which serves as the main campus of the University of Seville. Guests who wish may optionally join an extra Flamenco Night Tour (without dinner, with one drink included) for 60 euros. After the tour, we will return to Granada and spend the night at the hotel.
Sevilla-Madrid
After breakfast, we set off for Madrid. Upon arrival, we begin our city tour at the Plaza Mayor, a grand square featuring 136 buildings with 437 balconies opening onto its courtyard. In times past, bullfights and the burning of individuals by the Inquisition were watched from these balconies. Highlights of our tour include the heart of the city, Puerta del Sol; the Plaza Mayor; Plaza de Oriente, where the Royal Palace addresses the public; the Puerta de Alcalá, built as an entrance gate to showcase the city's wealth; Gran Via, renowned for its covered rooftops; Plaza Colón; Cibeles Square and its fountain; and the Cervantes Monument. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel for overnight accommodation.
MADRID
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, you will have free time. During this period, we will offer an optional Toledo Tour (80 EUR) for guests who wish to join. Undoubtedly one of the most important cities in Spanish history, Toledo is the capital of the Castilla-La Mancha region, located 70 km southwest of Madrid. With its landscape bearing traces of all civilizations that have ever come to Spain, it offers visitors unforgettable memories. Built on protected steep cliffs surrounded by high walls and encircled by the Tagus River, Toledo has always been a city of great value throughout history—from the Romans to the Visigoths, from Al-Andalus to the Kingdom of Spain. Also serving as the center of Judaism on the Iberian Peninsula until the late 15th century, Toledo houses many significant structures, including Europe's oldest surviving synagogue, dozens of churches converted from mosques, and the magnificent cathedral where Spain was once religiously governed. It is almost like a mosaic where three Abrahamic religions and their peoples have interwoven. Until the Empire moved its capital to Madrid in 1561, Toledo served as the political, cultural, commercial, and military center. The city also inspired Cervantes' immortal work Don Quixote, with much of the story taking place within the city and its surroundings. For all these reasons, Toledo has earned its place on UNESCO's World Heritage List. During our visit, we will see several notable sites: the famous viewpoint offering a breathtaking view of the city dating back to the 16th century, perfect for capturing photo-perfect moments; San Martín Bridge; San Juan Monastery; the Jewish Quarter; Santo Tome Church; Santa Maria Cathedral Square; the main shopping street where you can find everything unique to the city; and Zocodover Square, the heart of Toledo. In the free time after the tour, you may taste Mazapan, a traditional almond paste specialty of Toledo, or try Manchego, Spain's world-renowned aged sheep cheese named after this region. As a souvenir, you can explore traditionally crafted swords, knives, or accessories made using medieval techniques—the very methods used even in Hollywood films—since Toledo was once famous for producing some of the finest steel in the Middle Ages. Additionally, you can purchase Telkari products, a legacy from the Andalusian period known as Damascening (Damasquinado), featuring intricate motifs adorned with gold wires of varying thicknesses. After our tour, guests who wish may optionally join an extra Segovia & Outlet Tour (60 EUR). On this excursion, we will visit Segovia and Ávila, both declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites. After passing through the 11th-century walls, we will explore Ávila's old town, visiting the exterior of the cathedral, San Vicente Basilica, Plaza Mayor, and the interior of Santa Teresa de Jesús' Birthplace. Following this, we will head to Segovia. There, we will admire the massive Roman aqueduct, the facade of Segovia Cathedral, Plaza Mayor, and the magnificent Alcázar of Segovia—a castle reminiscent of the fairy tale Snow White's castle. Afterward, we will proceed to Las Rozas Village, known as the largest outlet in the region. After enjoying free time for shopping, we will return to our hotel in Madrid. Overnight stay at our hotel.
MADRID-ZARAGOZA-BARCELONA
After breakfast, we will depart for Barcelona. Guests who wish may join an optional tour of Zaragoza (€30), organized by our guide. Highlights of the Zaragoza tour include the Ebro River, Pilar Cathedral (the city's central cathedral), La Seo Cathedral, San Pablo Church, Plaza España, and the Pilar Bridge. Our destination is Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia and Spain's second-largest city, renowned for the magnificent works of architect Antoni Gaudí. Thanks to these architectural treasures, Barcelona attracts a number of tourists four times its own population. Following the tour, we will transfer to and arrive in Barcelona. The panoramic city tour will include iconic sights such as La Sagrada Familia (known as the "Unfinished Church"), Plaça de l'Espanya and Plaça de Catalunya, Gaudí's houses (Casa Batlló and Casa Milà), La Rambla Avenue, and Port Olímpic. After the city tour, we will transfer to our hotel. You will have free time until the time determined by your guide, followed by another transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Barcelona
After breakfast at the hotel, 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 town, with its narrow streets and cathedral, is also famous as the filming location for 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 city 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 Salvador Dalí, the boundary-defying painter admired worldwide. Here, we will visit the museum house personally decorated by the renowned surrealist artist Salvador Dalí. In this museum, where each artwork is valued at millions of dollars, we will explore pieces depicting his immortal love, Gala, and other mind-bending masterpieces. Following our visit, we transfer back to our hotel for overnight stay.
BARCELONA – IZMIR
After breakfast at the hotel, we will check out of our rooms. Then, we will transfer to the airport. We depart from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport at 14:15 on Sun Express flight XQ 895, arriving at 00:15, marking the end of our tour.
What's Included
- Sun Express scheduled flight tickets for the Izmir – Barcelona – Izmir round trip in economy class
- Airport taxes
- 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in the specified regions
- Private vehicle transfers between airport, hotel, and airport
- Panoramic city tours
- Turkish-speaking guide services
- Airport taxes
- 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in the specified regions
- 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
- Hotel and city taxes (50 Euro will be paid to the guide)
- Extra tours
- Driver tip
- Schengen visa
- Travel health insurance
- Personal expenses
- Hotel and city taxes (50 Euro will be paid to the guide)
- Extra tours
- Driver tip