Portugal-Andalusia Tour 7 Nights 8 Days from Istanbul with Turkish Airlines
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***Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 40 people. If sufficient participation cannot be achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notification date is 21 days before the tour departure. Pcs Tur will notify participants of tours canceled due to insufficient participation.
***In cases where only category information is provided without specifying names in the tour program and/or where there are options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by Pcs Tur 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, Pcs Tur will provide information 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 known as folding beds and coach beds, tour participants are deemed to have declared that they accept the possible limited space and bed type in rooms for 3rd-person and/or child reservations. Child discounts are valid for one child –within the applicable age group– staying with 2 adults.
***Among the services included in the tour program, breakfasts taken at the hotel are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally consist of a limited menu of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, known as a continental breakfast, and may be served for groups in a separate room allocated to the group.
***The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting no more than 2–3 hours, organized for the general introduction of cities and conducted panoramically with a guide's commentary from inside the vehicle, without including museum or archaeological site admissions. Pcs Tur is not responsible if panoramic tours, including 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, roads are closed due to any event, or 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 Pcs Tur company from which we receive service, with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers cannot be reached, the excursions cannot be conducted, or the prices, content, and vehicle 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 extra tours organized during the tour are deemed to have accepted waiting at an available rest facility along the route. These passengers are dropped off at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and are picked up from the point where they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
*** Pcs Tur 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 charter flights, or the times may change before the existing trip and flight. Pcs Tur is obliged to notify passengers of these changes as soon as possible. The passenger purchased the trip accepting the risk of a change in schedule.
***In cases where only category information is provided without specifying names in the tour program and/or where there are options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by Pcs Tur 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, Pcs Tur will provide information 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 known as folding beds and coach beds, tour participants are deemed to have declared that they accept the possible limited space and bed type in rooms for 3rd-person and/or child reservations. Child discounts are valid for one child –within the applicable age group– staying with 2 adults.
***Among the services included in the tour program, breakfasts taken at the hotel are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally consist of a limited menu of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, known as a continental breakfast, and may be served for groups in a separate room allocated to the group.
***The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting no more than 2–3 hours, organized for the general introduction of cities and conducted panoramically with a guide's commentary from inside the vehicle, without including museum or archaeological site admissions. Pcs Tur is not responsible if panoramic tours, including 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, roads are closed due to any event, or 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 Pcs Tur company from which we receive service, with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers cannot be reached, the excursions cannot be conducted, or the prices, content, and vehicle 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 extra tours organized during the tour are deemed to have accepted waiting at an available rest facility along the route. These passengers are dropped off at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and are picked up from the point where they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
*** Pcs Tur 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 charter flights, or the times may change before the existing trip and flight. Pcs Tur is obliged to notify passengers of these changes as soon as possible. The passenger purchased the trip accepting the risk of a change in schedule.
ISTANBUL-PORTO (OPO)
Meeting our valued guests at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport at least 3 hours before the flight. Following the ticketing, baggage check-in, and passport procedures, we depart for Porto at 07:55 on Turkish Airlines’ scheduled flight TK1449. Upon arrival in Porto at 09:55 local time, we leave the airport and begin our Porto city tour. Among the sights we will see are the historic buildings of the Ribeira district overlooking the Douro River, the Bolsa Palace, Porto Cathedral, the House of the Prince, the Church of São Francisco, São Bento Railway Station, the Dom Luís I Bridge, and the Douro River, completing our panoramic city tour. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Following the tour, we transfer to our hotel and spend the night there.
PORT
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join our optional Portugal Masterpieces: Braga & Guimarães tour (75 euros). Our first stop is Braga, one of Portugal’s important cities. In Braga, we will visit one of its significant religious sites, the Church of Bom Jesus do Monte. This magnificent structure, reached by climbing 650 steps, is one of the finest examples of northern Portugal’s granite architecture. On holy days, devout people climb these steps on their knees to reach the sacred site. After Braga, we will head to Guimarães, the former capital of Portugal. Protected by UNESCO, Guimarães is a charming city with its typical houses and squares. After visiting Guimarães, we will travel to Porto along the scenic road overlooking the ocean. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.
PORTO-LISBON
After breakfast, we set off toward Lisbon. A Fatima & Óbidos tour will be arranged along the route (€40). Our first stop is Fatima, where the Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children in 1917 and revealed three secrets. This site is considered one of the largest pilgrimage and worship centers in Christianity. We then visit the medieval town of Óbidos, which has preserved its historic character and where the 12th-century walls are still standing, before continuing to Lisbon.
Upon arrival, we take a panoramic city tour of Lisbon. The sights included in our tour are Eduardo VII Park, Rossio Square, considered the heart of the city, the famous Liberdade Avenue, the Tagus River, São Jorge Castle, the Alfama and Alcântara districts, Belém Tower, from where explorers departed on their voyages of discovery, the Monument to the Discoveries in Belém, and the Jerónimos Monastery. We then transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Lisbon
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Sintra, Cascais, Estoril & Cabo da Roca Tour (100 euros). On this tour, we will first travel approximately 40 minutes to Sintra, where we will visit the “Palácio de Vila” (City Palace), famous for its kitchen chimneys and tiles and known as a synthesis of various architectural styles. Afterwards, you will have free time to explore the narrow, pedestrian-only streets in the city center and have lunch. In the afternoon, we will set foot at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Europe. Proceeding along the ocean coast, we will first pass Cape Guincho and then arrive at the “Boca do Inferno” cliffs near Cascais. We will descend into the center of Cascais and explore its fishing harbor. On the way back to Lisbon, we will pass through the affluent district of Estoril, famous for its casino, before arriving at the hotel. Guests who wish may join the dinner-and-Fado evening (85 euros). After the tour, transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.
LISBON-SEVILLE
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Seville. Continuing toward Seville, we will visit Maria Luisa Park, which includes Plaza de España and Plaza de América; Seville Cathedral, the world’s third-largest cathedral and the burial place of Christopher Columbus, from the outside; and the Giralda Tower, located right next to the cathedral and the last surviving part of the mosque over which the cathedral was built, bearing the memory of the Umayyad State of Andalusia. The Alcázar, the palace of the Castilian kings, will also be seen from the outside.
We will then pass through the Archivo de Indias, where records of all maritime expeditions to the American continent from the Age of Discovery through the 19th century were kept, and reach the old narrow streets of the Santa Cruz district of Seville. At the end of our walking tour, we will see the former tobacco factory, now used as the central campus of the University of Seville, as well as the Torre del Oro, or Golden Tower, which is now a maritime museum. After the tour, transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.
Seville
Free time after breakfast. Guests who wish may join the Ronda Tour (€80), organized as an optional excursion by our guide. Ronda is considered one of the most fascinating settlements in Spain due to its geographical location. We will explore Ronda, one of Spain’s most beautiful towns, with its well-preserved historic buildings. The Historic Roman Bridge and Spain’s oldest bullfighting arena and museum are among the sights to be visited in Ronda, where the first bullfights were held. Following the tour, we will transfer to the hotel. In the evening, guests who wish may join the Flamenco Night (€60, including one drink). Overnight at our hotel.
SEVILLE-GRANADA
After breakfast, we depart for Granada. On the way, guests who wish may join an optional Córdoba tour (€80). Accompanied by our guide, we will visit the former Great Mosque of Córdoba, one of the largest mosques in the world, built on 850 columns and now known as the Mezquita-Cathedral. After witnessing the grandeur of the Mosque of Córdoba, we will continue to the old streets. Along the way, we will see Córdoba’s flower-lined streets, an old inn reflecting the finest details of Andalusian architecture, and a traditional Córdoba house. Following our city tour, we continue to Granada. Upon arrival, guests who wish may join an optional tour of the Alhambra Palace (€60; access to the harem section is subject to availability). After the tour, we will be transferred to our hotel, where we will spend the night.
Granada-Málaga (AGP)-Istanbul
Free time after breakfast. At the time specified by our guide, we depart for Malaga. Following our city tour of Malaga, we proceed to Malaga Airport and depart on Turkish Airlines flight TK1306 at 17:40. We arrive at Istanbul Airport at 23:55 local time, marking the end of our tour.
What's Included
- Turkish Airlines scheduled flights – airfare between Istanbul–Porto–Malaga / Istanbul
- - 3*- 4* 7 nights’ accommodation with breakfast in hotels
- 12-hour disposal vehicle service throughout the tour
- Turkish-speaking Tour Leader
-Panoramic city tours of Porto, Lisbon, Seville, Granada and Malaga
- - 3*- 4* 7 nights’ accommodation with breakfast in hotels
- 12-hour disposal vehicle service throughout the tour
- Turkish-speaking Tour Leader
-Panoramic city tours of Porto, Lisbon, Seville, Granada and Malaga
Not Included
- Schengen visas
- All personal expenses and hotel extras.
- Overseas departure fee (It is recommended that payment be made to the relevant banks before the travel date and that the receipt be kept with you during the trip.)
- Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
- Lunches and dinners
- Extra tours not included in the program
- Tips for the driver and guide
- City and hotel taxes (The guide will collect 50 euros)
- Any services not explicitly stated above or in the program as being included
- All personal expenses and hotel extras.
- Overseas departure fee (It is recommended that payment be made to the relevant banks before the travel date and that the receipt be kept with you during the trip.)
- Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
- Lunches and dinners
- Extra tours not included in the program
- Tips for the driver and guide
- City and hotel taxes (The guide will collect 50 euros)
- Any services not explicitly stated above or in the program as being included