Madrid–Barcelona Tour: 4 Nights, 5 Days from Istanbul with Turkish Airlines
Madrid (2) - Barcelona (2)
NOTES
***Our tour program is organized on the condition that a minimum of 40 people participate. If sufficient participation cannot be achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notification date is 21 days before the tour departure. Tours canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified by PCSTUR.
***In cases where only category information is provided in the tour program without specifying a name and/or where there are options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by PCSTUR 48 hours before the trip departure.
***During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances exceeding the specified kilometers. In such a case, information will be provided by PCSTUR 15 days before the tour departure date.
***Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and in such rooms, the bed allocated to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds consist of beds referred to as folding beds and coach beds, tour participants are deemed to have accepted the possible lack of space and bed type in rooms for 3rd person and/or child reservations. Child discounts are valid for one child staying with 2 adults and belonging to the applicable age group.
***The breakfasts included among the services included in the tour program are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally consist of a limited menu called a continental breakfast, comprising butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate room allocated to the group for groups.
***The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours of a maximum of 2–3 hours, organized for the general introduction of the cities and conducted panoramically with the guide’s narration from inside the vehicle, and do not include museum or archaeological site admissions. PCSTUR is not responsible if panoramic tours, including the other tours specified in the program, cannot take place because local authorities do not permit visiting or entering the relevant places on the day and at the time corresponding to the tour, because roads are closed due to any event, or when weather conditions make it impossible to conduct the tour. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot, where possible, at locations with closed roads or where vehicle access is not permitted.
***Extra tours are organized by the local PCSTUR service provider with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers cannot be achieved, the excursions may not take place, or the prices, content, and vehicle to be used for extra excursions may vary according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide depending on whether the museums and archaeological sites at the destinations are open or closed and on weather conditions.
***Extra tours are optional for participants and are not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in the extra tours organized during the tour are deemed to have accepted waiting at an available rest facility along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and will be picked up from the point where they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
*** PCSTUR acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delays on scheduled and special flights, or flight times may change before the existing trip and flight. PCSTUR is obliged to notify passengers of these changes as soon as possible. The passenger purchased the trip by accepting the risk of changes to the schedule.
***In cases where only category information is provided in the tour program without specifying a name and/or where there are options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by PCSTUR 48 hours before the trip departure.
***During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances exceeding the specified kilometers. In such a case, information will be provided by PCSTUR 15 days before the tour departure date.
***Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and in such rooms, the bed allocated to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds consist of beds referred to as folding beds and coach beds, tour participants are deemed to have accepted the possible lack of space and bed type in rooms for 3rd person and/or child reservations. Child discounts are valid for one child staying with 2 adults and belonging to the applicable age group.
***The breakfasts included among the services included in the tour program are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally consist of a limited menu called a continental breakfast, comprising butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate room allocated to the group for groups.
***The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours of a maximum of 2–3 hours, organized for the general introduction of the cities and conducted panoramically with the guide’s narration from inside the vehicle, and do not include museum or archaeological site admissions. PCSTUR is not responsible if panoramic tours, including the other tours specified in the program, cannot take place because local authorities do not permit visiting or entering the relevant places on the day and at the time corresponding to the tour, because roads are closed due to any event, or when weather conditions make it impossible to conduct the tour. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot, where possible, at locations with closed roads or where vehicle access is not permitted.
***Extra tours are organized by the local PCSTUR service provider with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers cannot be achieved, the excursions may not take place, or the prices, content, and vehicle to be used for extra excursions may vary according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide depending on whether the museums and archaeological sites at the destinations are open or closed and on weather conditions.
***Extra tours are optional for participants and are not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in the extra tours organized during the tour are deemed to have accepted waiting at an available rest facility along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and will be picked up from the point where they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
*** PCSTUR acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delays on scheduled and special flights, or flight times may change before the existing trip and flight. PCSTUR is obliged to notify passengers of these changes as soon as possible. The passenger purchased the trip by accepting the risk of changes to the schedule.
ISTANBUL (IST) - MADRID
Meeting you, our valued guests, at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport at least 3 hours before the flight. Following the ticketing, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Madrid on Turkish Airlines’ *** scheduled flight at ***. Arrival in Madrid at *** local time. Upon arrival, we leave the airport and begin our Madrid city tour. We start with Plaza Mayor, the large square. This square has 136 buildings and 437 balconies opening onto courtyards. In the past, bullfights and people burned by the Inquisition were watched from these balconies. The city’s heart, Puerta del Sol; Plaza Mayor; Plaza de Oriente, where the Royal Palace addresses the public; the Alcala Gate, built as an entrance to demonstrate how wealthy the city was; Gran Via, admired for its gallery-style rooftops; Plaza Colon; Cibeles Square and Fountain; and the Cervantes Monument are among the places to be seen. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay.
MADRID-TOLEDO-MADRID
After breakfast at the hotel, we will have free time. Guests who wish may join the Toledo Tour, which our guide will organize as an optional excursion (€65). Toledo is a true open-air museum and the former capital of Spain, as well as one of the most important cities on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Home to the country’s most magnificent cathedral and works by world-renowned painters, it has become a rival to the world’s leading museums. Known as the city of El Greco, Toledo has managed to preserve its character unchanged since the 16th century. With buildings bearing traces of Roman, Visigothic, Arab, Gothic, and Renaissance architecture, narrow streets, El Greco’s paintings, traditional pastry shops, Damascene craft stores, and, of course, its famous cathedral, it is a major tourist attraction. Another tradition in Toledo dating back to the time of the Arab conquest is the production of marzipan. A visit to Toledo is not considered complete without tasting this mouthwatering sweet. After our walk through the Jewish Quarter, we will depart for our hotel in Madrid. Overnight at the hotel.
Madrid–Zaragoza–Barcelona
After breakfast, we will depart for Barcelona. Guests who wish may join the Zaragoza Tour (€30), which will be arranged as an optional extra by our guide. During the tour, the Ebro River, the city’s central cathedral, the Basilica-Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar, La Seo Cathedral, San Pablo Church, Plaza España, and the Pilar Bridge will be among the sights visited. The capital of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia and Spain’s second-largest city, Barcelona is home to the magnificent works of the renowned architect Antoni Gaudí and attracts four times its population in tourists thanks to its remarkable landmarks. Following the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Barcelona
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the Girona & Figueras Tour (€70), which will be organized as an optional excursion by our guide. We begin our tour in Girona, located on the banks of the Onyar River and reminiscent of Florence at first glance. Known as the wealthiest city in the region, Girona is a charming medieval city worth seeing, with its narrow streets and cathedral. It is also where scenes from the film Perfume were shot. During our panoramic tour, we will see the Lion Statue, Cathedral Square, houses with mezuzahs, the Jewish Quarter, La Rambla, and its famous shops. After some free time, we depart for Figueras, enjoying views of the Pyrenees Mountains along the way. The town has such an impressive atmosphere that it inspired Salvador Dalí, the world-renowned and unconstrained painter, throughout his life. Here, we will visit the museum-house decorated by the famous surrealist painter Salvador Dalí himself. After visiting this museum, which houses his thought-provoking works—including paintings of his eternal love, Gala—each valued at millions of dollars, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
BARCELONA – ISTANBUL (IST)
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the city center by private vehicle. During our panoramic city tour, the sights to be seen include La Sagrada Familia, also known as the “Unfinished Church,” Plaça d’Espanya and Plaça de Catalunya, Gaudí’s houses (Casa Batlló and Casa Milà), La Rambla, and Port Olímpic. After the city tour, transfer to our hotel. Free time until the time designated by our guide, followed by a transfer to the airport. After completing the ticketing, baggage, and passport procedures, departure for Istanbul on a scheduled flight operated by Turkish Airlines at ****. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at **** local time, marking the end of our tour.
What's Included
- Economy class flight tickets with THY scheduled flights: Istanbul – Madrid outbound/Barcelona – Istanbul return
- Airport taxes
- 2 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in Madrid, 2 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in Barcelona
- Airport–hotel–airport transfers by private vehicle
- Panoramic city tours
- Turkish-speaking guide services
- Airport taxes
- 2 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in Madrid, 2 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in Barcelona
- Airport–hotel–airport transfers by private vehicle
- Panoramic city tours
- Turkish-speaking guide services
Not Included
- International departure fee
- Schengen visa
- Travel health insurance
- Personal expenses
- City taxes payable at the hotel
- Optional excursions
- Driver's tip
- Schengen visa
- Travel health insurance
- Personal expenses
- City taxes payable at the hotel
- Optional excursions
- Driver's tip