ISTANBUL–VALENCIA-BARCELONA
Meeting our valued guests at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport at least 3 hours before the flight. Following ticketing, baggage, and passport procedures, departure for Valencia at 08:50 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1301. Arrival at 10:55. Upon arrival, we will proceed toward Barcelona. We will then set out to begin our city tour. During our panoramic city tour, La Sagrada Familia, also known as the “Unfinished Church,” Spain and Catalunya Squares, Gaudí’s houses (Casa Batlló and Casa Milà), Catalunya Square, La Rambla Street, and Port Olímpic will be among the places visited. After the city tour, free time for the rest of the day. Overnight at our hotel.
Barcelona
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a full day at leisure. Guests who wish may join the Girona, Figueres & Outlet Tour, organized as an optional excursion by our guide (€110). 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 town 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 Monument, Cathedral Square, houses with mezuzahs, the Jewish Quarter, La Rambla, and its famous shops. Following free time, we depart for the town of Figueres, traveling with views of the Pyrenees Mountains along the way. The town has such an impressive atmosphere that it inspired the world-renowned, unconventional painter Salvador Dalí throughout his life. Here, we will visit the museum house decorated by the famous surrealist painter Salvador Dalí himself. Following our visit to this museum, which contains mind-bending works—including paintings depicting his eternal love, Gala—and where the value of each piece is expressed in millions of dollars, we will transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Barcelona
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Park Güell & Gothic Quarter tour. (80 Euros) This park, protected by UNESCO and known as a fairytale park, is a work of Antoni Gaudí. With its colorful main staircase and fantastical buildings, it creates a magical atmosphere. After our visit, we will head toward the Gothic Quarter. With its medieval buildings, romantic squares, Roman walls, churches, labyrinthine streets, cafés, and souvenir shops, you will enjoy spending time in the Gothic Quarter without getting bored. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel. In the evening, guests who wish may join the optional Flamenco tour. (65 Euros) You will be captivated while watching Flamenco, the dance of love, pain, rebellion, and passion. After completing our tour, we will have lunch at leisure and then transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Valencia – Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, we check out of our rooms. Guests who wish may join our catamaran tour (€45). Afterwards, transfer to the airport. Departure at 18:30 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1314 to Istanbul Airport, arriving at 00:15, marking the end of our tour.