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

DAY 1                 ISTANBUL – SEVILLE

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, departure to Seville on a scheduled Pegasus Airlines flight. Upon arrival, panoramic Seville city tour. In this city founded on the banks of the Guadalgivir River, we will see the Plaza de España, the tobacco factory where Carmen passed through, the Golden Tower and the Jewish Quarter panoramically. We will complete our city tour with free time in front of Seville Cathedral. Our guests who wish to spend the evening in an entertaining atmosphere may participate in the Flamenco Night (65€ per person), organized as an optional activity.

DAY 2                 SEVILLE

Free time following breakfast. Our guests who wish may join the extra Granada & Alhambra Palace & Ronda Tour (110€ per person), organized by our guide. [The Alhambra Palace tour is subject to palace availability.] Our first stop on the tour is Granada. The sights 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 depart to visit the Alhambra Palace. The Alhambra, which accepts a limited number of visitors each day, was named Alhambra, meaning "Red," because its walls are made of red bricks and its roof is covered with red tiles. Following our visit to the Alhambra Palace, a witness that has survived to the present day as one of the highest points Islamic architecture could reach, we begin our return journey to Seville; our final stop along the route is Ronda. On this tour, we will visit Ronda, considered Spain's most interesting settlement in terms of its geographical location and one of Spain's most beautiful towns with its well-preserved historical character. Ronda, where the first bullfights were initiated, is home to the Historic Roman Bridge and Spain's oldest bullring and museum, among the sights to be seen. Following our tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

DAY 3                 SEVILLE – LISBON

Following breakfast, we set off toward Seville. Upon arrival, panoramic Lisbon city tour. During our tour, the sights to be seen include Eduardo VII Park, Rossio Street, considered the heart of the city, the famous Liberdade Square, the Tagus River, São Jorge Castle, the Alfama District, the Alcantara District, Belém Tower, from where departures for discoveries were made, the Monument to the Discoveries in Belém and Jerónimos Monastery. Afterwards, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

DAY 4                 LISBON

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

DAY 5                 LISBON – PORTO

Following breakfast, we set off toward Porto. 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 young 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 embarking on long sea voyages. Afterwards, we visit the medieval heritage town of Obidos, which has managed to preserve its historical character and whose 12th-century walls are still standing, and continue to Porto. Upon arrival, panoramic Porto city tour. The sights to be seen during our tour include the historic buildings of the Rieira district overlooking the Douro River, the Bolsa Palace, the Cathedral (Porto Cathedral), the House Of The Prince, São Francisco Church, São Bento train station, Ponte d Lous I Bridge and the Douro River. Following our tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
 

DAY 6                 PORTO – MADRID

We begin the day with breakfast at the hotel and then transfer to Madrid. 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, the sights to be seen include Plaza Mayor, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the historic Monterrey Palace. Following our tour, we continue our journey to Porto from where we left off. 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 sights to be seen include Puerta del Sol, the heart of the city, the large square called Plaza Mayor, Plaza de Oriente, where the Royal Palace addresses the public, the Alcala Gate, built as an entrance gate to showcase how wealthy the city was, Gran Via with its eye-catching gallery-style rooftops, Plaza Colon, Cibeles Square and Fountain, and the Cervantes Monument. Following our tour, arrival and check-in at our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

DAY 7                 MADRID

Free time following breakfast at the hotel. Our guests who wish may join the extra Segovia & Avila & Outlet Tour (90 Euros). On this tour, we will visit the cities of Segovia and Ávila, which have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. After passing through the walls dating from the 11th century, we will visit the old city of Ávila, see the exterior of the cathedral and the Basilica of San Vicente, and visit Plaza Mayor and 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 have for shopping here, we return to our hotel in Madrid. Overnight at our hotel.

DAY 8                 MADRID – ISTANBUL   

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