BIG SPAIN & ANDALUSIA & PORTUGAL TOUR 2027 SUMMER (MAD-SVQ) PC

DAY 1                 ISTANBUL – MADRID

Meeting with our valued guests 3 hours before the flight time in front of the Pegasus Airlines counter at the international departures terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Following baggage and ticket procedures, we fly to Madrid on a scheduled Pegasus Airlines flight. Upon arrival, panoramic Madrid city tour. We begin with the large square called Plaza Mayor. This square contains 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, the large square called Plaza Mayor, Plaza de Oriente, where the Royal Palace addresses the public, Alcala Gate, built as an entrance gate to demonstrate how wealthy the city was, Gran Via, which impresses with its gallery-lined rooftops, Plaza Colon, Cibeles Square and Fountain, and the Cervantes Monument are among the places to be seen. Following our tour, arrival and check-in at our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

DAY 2                 MADRID

Breakfast at the hotel in the morning, followed by free time. Our guests who wish may join the Segovia & Avila & Outlet Tour (90 Euros), organized as an extra activity. During this tour, we will visit the cities of Segovia and Ávila, which have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. After passing through the 11th-century city walls, we will visit the old town of Ávila, see the exterior of the cathedral and the Basilica of San Vicente, Plaza Mayor, and the interior of the Birthplace of Santa Teresa de Jesús. Following our tour, we depart for Segovia. We will see the enormous Roman aqueduct, the exterior of Segovia Cathedral, Plaza Mayor, and the Segovia Alcázar, a magnificent castle reminiscent of Snow White’s Castle in history. Following our tour, we will go to Las Rozas Village, known as the largest outlet in the region. After the free time we will provide for shopping here, we return to our hotel in Madrid. Overnight at our hotel.

DAY 3                 MADRID – PORTO

We begin the day with breakfast at the hotel and then transfer to Porto. However, beforehand, our guests who wish may join the Salamanca Tour (35€ per person), organized by our guide as an extra along the route. During our tour in Salamanca, located on the banks of the Tormes River, Plaza Mayor, included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and the historic Monterrey Palace are among the places to be seen. Following our tour, we continue our journey to Porto. Upon arrival, panoramic Porto city tour. During our tour, the historic buildings of the Rieira district overlooking the Douro River, Bolsa Palace, the Cathedral (Porto Cathedral), House of the Prince, São Francisco Church, São Bento railway station, Ponte de Lous I Bridge, and the Douro River are among the places to be seen. Following our tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

DAY 4                 PORTO – LISBON

After breakfast, we set off for Lisbon. Our guests who wish may join the Fatima & Nazare & Obidos Tour (60€ per person), organized by our guide as an extra along the route. We set off toward Fatima, our first stop. This place, where the Virgin Mary appeared to three little shepherds in 1917 and gave them three secrets, is considered one of the largest pilgrimage and worship centers of Christianity. After Fatima, we head toward the ocean coast and the fishing town of Nazare, famous for its beach. It is impossible not to be impressed by the cliffs of Nazare, where the famous explorer Vasco da Gama came to pray before setting out on long sea voyages. We then visit the medieval heritage town of Obidos, which has preserved its historic character and whose 12th-century walls are still standing, and continue to Lisbon. Upon arrival, panoramic Lisbon city tour. During our tour, Eduardo VII Park, Rossio Square, considered the heart of the city, the famous Liberdade Square, the Tagus River, São Jorge Castle, Alfama District, Alcantara District, Belem Tower, from where explorers were sent off, the Monument to the Discoveries in Belem, and Jeronimus Monastery are among the places to be seen. Then transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

DAY 5                 LISBON

Free time after breakfast. Our guests who wish may join the Sintra & Cascais & Estoril & Cabo de Roca Tour (85€ per person), organized as an extra activity. After seeing the Sintra Royal Palace, the most important summer palace of the Portuguese monarchy, panoramically, the old fishing districts of the towns, Cascais, where summer houses are located, and the Estoril coast are among the places to be seen. Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of the European continent, is our last stop. Free time after the tour. Our guests who wish may join the Fado Night (70€ per person), organized by our guide as an optional activity. Overnight at our hotel.

DAY 6                 LISBON – SEVILLE

After breakfast, we set off for Seville. Upon arrival, panoramic Seville city tour. In this city established on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, we will see Spain Square, the tobacco factory featured in Carmen, the Golden Tower, and the Jewish Quarter panoramically. We conclude our city tour with free time in front of Seville Cathedral. Our guests who wish to spend the evening in an entertaining atmosphere may join the Flamenco Night (65€ per person), organized as an optional activity.

DAY 7                 SEVILLE

Free time after breakfast. Our guests who wish may join the Granada & Alhambra Palace & Ronda Tour (110€ per person), organized by our guide as an extra activity. [The Alhambra Palace tour will be conducted subject to palace availability.] Our first stop on the tour is Granada. Places to be seen during the Granada city tour include Bib Lambra Square, the Christopher Columbus Monument, the City Hall, and the Cathedral (from the outside). Following our tour, we set off to visit the Alhambra Palace. Accepting a limited number of visitors each day, the Alhambra was named Alhambra, meaning "Red," because red brick was used on its walls and red tiles on its roof. Following our visit to the Alhambra Palace, a witness that has survived to the present day as one of the highest achievements of Islamic architecture, we begin our return journey to Seville; our final stop along the route is Ronda. During this tour, we will visit Ronda, considered Spain's most interesting settlement in terms of geographical location and one of Spain's most beautiful towns with its well-preserved historic structure. Ronda, where the first bullfights were initiated, is home to the Historic Roman Bridge and Spain's oldest bullring and museum, which are among the places to be seen. Following our tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

DAY 8                 SEVILLE – ISTANBUL   

After breakfast, transfer to Seville Airport depending on the flight time. Following completion of baggage and check-in procedures, departure for Istanbul on a scheduled Pegasus Airlines flight. Arrival in Istanbul and the end of our tour.