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

DAY 1                 ISTANBUL – MADRID

Meeting with our esteemed guests in front of the Pegasus Airlines counter at the international departures terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport 3 hours before the flight departure time. Following the baggage and ticket procedures, flight 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 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 heart of the city, Puerta del Sol, the large square called Plaza Mayor, Plaza de Oriente, where the Royal Palace addresses the public, Alcalá Gate, built as an entrance gate to demonstrate how wealthy the city was, Gran Vía, impressive with its gallery-covered roofs, Plaza Colón, Cibeles Square and Fountain, and the Cervantes Monument are among the places to be seen. After our tour, arrival and check-in at our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

DAY 2                 MADRID

After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Our guests who wish may join the Segovia & Avila & Outlet Tour (90 Euros), which will be organized as an extra. 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 city walls dating back to the 11th century, we will visit the old town of Ávila, the exterior of the cathedral and the Basilica of San Vicente, Plaza Mayor, and the interior of the Birthplace of Santa Teresa de Jesús. After 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. After 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, before that, our guests who wish may join the Salamanca Tour (35€ per person), which our guide will organize as an extra along the route. During our tour in Salamanca, located on the banks of the Tormes River, Plaza Mayor and the historic Monterrey Palace, which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, are among the places to be seen. After 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 train station, Ponte d Lous I Bridge, and the Douro River are among the places to be seen. After our tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

DAY 4                 PORTO – LISBON

After breakfast, we set off toward Lisbon. Our guests who wish may join the Fatima & Nazare & Obidos Tour (60€ per person), which our guide will organize 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 in Christianity. After Fatima, we head toward the ocean coast and the fishing town of Nazaré, famous for its sandy beach. It is impossible not to be impressed by the cliffs of Nazaré, where the famous explorer Vasco da Gama came to pray before embarking on long sea voyages. Later, we visit the medieval heritage town of Óbidos, which has managed to preserve its historic character and whose 12th-century walls are still standing, and then depart for Lisbon. Upon arrival, panoramic Lisbon city tour. During our tour, 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 Alcântara District, Belém Tower, from where explorers were bid farewell, the Monument to the Discoveries in Belém, and Jerónimos Monastery are among the places to be seen. Then transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

DAY 5                 LISBON

After breakfast, free time. Our guests who wish may join the Sintra & Cascais & Estoril & Cabo de Roca Tour (85€ per person), which will be organized as an extra. 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, home to summer residences, are among the places 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 join the Fado Night (70€ per person), which our guide will organize as an optional activity. Overnight at our hotel.

DAY 6                 LISBON – SEVILLE

After breakfast, we set off toward Seville. Upon arrival, panoramic Seville city tour. In this city established on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, we will take a panoramic tour of Plaza de España, the tobacco factory where Carmen passed through, the Golden Tower, and the Jewish Quarter. 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), which will be organized as an optional activity.

DAY 7                 SEVILLE

After breakfast, free time. Our guests who wish may join the Granada & Alhambra Palace & Ronda Tour (110€ per person), which our guide will organize as an extra. [The Alhambra Palace tour is conducted subject to palace availability.] The first stop on our tour is Granada. Places to be seen during the Granada city tour include Bib Lambra Square, the Christopher Columbus Monument, the Town Hall, and the Cathedral (from the outside). After our tour, we depart to visit Alhambra Palace. Accepting a limited number of visitors each day, Alhambra was named Alhambra, meaning "Red," because red brick was used on its walls and red tiles on its roof. After visiting 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 one of Spain's most interesting settlements due to its 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 arena and museum, which are among the places to be seen. After our tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

DAY 8                 SEVILLE – ISTANBUL   

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