Spain & Andalusia Tour Full of Discovery with Direct Flight from Izmir

Tour details

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT
This tour is operated with a minimum participation requirement of 30 people. If sufficient participation is not reached, the final cancellation notice date is 20 days before the tour start date. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through our agency.

VISA & PASSPORT

Ordinary Passport         ✅      Visa Required
Green Passport             ❌      Visa Not Required
Service Passport       ❌       Visa Not Required
Starting from the end date of the trip, you must have a passport that is valid for 6 months and not older than 10 years.

For destinations requiring a visa, the visa application must be made with the documents specified in the “Documents Required for Visa” list that your agency will provide to you. In order to avoid problems with customs police at the border of the country to be visited due to torn, worn, wet and/or similarly damaged passports, such passports should be renewed, and if the country applies a visa to T.C. citizens, the relevant visa must be on the new passport. Otherwise, responsibility belongs to the passenger. As our guests under 18 may be asked by the border police to present a document showing the joint consent of the parents when traveling alone or with only one of their mother or father; we recommend that our guests under 18 and their parents be sensitive about this issue.

SAMPLE HOTELS

BARCELONA Accommodation:

4* Alexandre Fira Congress etc: (1st Tour /2nd Tour / 4th Tour / 5th Tour / 6th Tour / 7th Tour / 8th Tour / 9th Tour / 10th Tour / 11th Tour / 12th Tour /13th Tour )
4* Exe Parc del Valles etc: (3rd Tour)
4* Exe Barbera Parc etc: (14th Tour/15th Tour)

MADRID Accommodation:
4* Ramada Getafe etc: (1st Tour /2nd Tour / 3rd Tour / 5th Tour / 7th Tour / 12th Tour /13th Tour)
4* Eurostar Puerta Madrid etc: (4th Tour/9th Tour/10th Tour/11th Tour), 4*Eurostarts arenas de Pinto etc.( 15th Tour)
4* Exe Plaza etc: (6th Tour), 4*Exe Moncloa etc.:(8th Tour), 4*Exe Madrid Norte etc:(14th Tour)

SEVILLA Accommodation:
4* Exe Sevilla Palmera etc: 1st Tour, 4* Eurostar Al-Andulus etc. (14th Tour)
5* Eurostar Torre Sevilla etc: (2nd Tour /3rd Tour/ 4th Tour / 5th Tour / 6th Tour / 7th Tour / 8th Tour / 9th Tour / 10th Tour)
4* Exe Isla Cartuja etc: (11th Tour/12th Tour), 4* MA Sevilla Congressos etc. (13th Tour/15th Tour)

GRANADA Accommodation:

5* Hotel Granada Palace etc: (1st Tour /11th Tour / 12th Tour / 13th Tour)   4* Macia Real de la Alhambra etc: 2nd Tour / 4th Tour /8th Tour/10th Tour)
4* Eurostar San Anton etc: (3rd Tour/5th Tour/6th Tour/7th Tour /9th Tour)
5* Barcelo Granada Congress etc: (14th Tour/15th Tour)

VALENCIA Accommodation:

4* Port Feria etc: 1st Tour
4* Olympia Hotel & Spa etc: (2nd Tour /3rd Tour/ 8th Tour / 9th Tour / 10th Tour / 11th Tour / 14th Tour)
4* Eurostar Acteon etc: (4th Tour/6th Tour/15th Tour), 4* Hotel Mas Camerana etc. (5th Tour/7th Tour/12th Tour/13th Tour)

BARCELONA Accommodation:

4* Alexandre Fira Congress etc: (1st Tour /2nd Tour /3rd Tour /4th Tour / 5th Tour / 6th Tour / 7th Tour / 8th Tour / 9th Tour / 10th Tour / 11th Tour / 12th Tour /13th Tour /14th Tour/15th Tour )

 

CURRENCY
The official currency of Spain is the Euro (EUR), and it is widely used throughout the country.

TIME ZONE
Spain uses Central European Time (CET) and is 1 hour behind Turkey.

FOOD CULTURE
Spanish cuisine is a vibrant and rich reflection of Mediterranean culinary culture. While olive oil, seafood, vegetables, and meat dishes form the basis of the cuisine, the shared tapas culture stands out. Paella, Tapas, Gazpacho, Tortilla Española, and Churros are among the best-known flavors of Spanish cuisine.

POWER OUTLETS
The electrical outlets used in Italy are generally compatible with Turkey. However, since different socket types may be encountered in some older facilities, it is recommended that you bring a plug adapter so you can use your electronic devices without problems.

SHOPPING
There are shopping centers in city centers and small stalls selling souvenirs.

TOURS & OPTIONAL TOURS and ACTIVITIES
*All City and Cultural Tours written in the program are included in the price.

*If optional tours and activities or program options such as boat trips are explicitly stated in the program, they are organized with a minimum participation of 15 people, and participation is not mandatory. If the sufficient number is not reached, the excursions cannot be carried out, or the prices, content, and vehicle to be used for optional tours/activities may vary depending on the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of extra tours/activities may be changed by the guide according to whether museums, historical sites, or venues at the destinations are open or closed and according to weather conditions.

*The agency reserves the right to change the tour route when deemed necessary, provided that the content remains the same.

*Excursions or tours that are not permitted to be visited or entered by local authorities or for different reasons are not operated. The Agency cannot be held responsible for the inability to carry out such excursions or tours.

ACCOMMODATION
During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used farther than the specified km distances. 

*Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed offered to the 3rd person in such rooms may be smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed and 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or coach beds, participants booking for a 3rd person and/or child are deemed to have accepted the possible cramped space in the rooms and the bed type. 

*Child discounts are valid for children staying with 2 adults and matching the age group specified in the pricing section.

*Breakfasts taken at the hotel among the services included in the tour program are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country in question.

*For possible disruptions or technical problems reported to us by hotel management, our agency reserves the right to change the hotel names, provided that their category remains the same.

CLOTHING and NECESSARY ITEMS
For the summer season, we recommend bringing t-shirts that can be easily put on and taken off, short- and long-sleeved shirts, cotton trousers, shorts, comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket for the evenings, and a thin sweater. In addition, we recommend bringing a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs against possible noise, a camera, a video camera and their chargers, spare memory cards, and chargers. For the autumn and winter period, we recommend comfortable clothing that will keep you warm, an umbrella, and a light raincoat.

ABOUT AIRLINE TICKETS and FLIGHTS
*Flight times and airline ticket reservation number information are shared by our agency before the tour date. Since this is a group reservation, you can complete your baggage and customs procedures only with your passport at the specified time and counter even without your ticket. Our agency handles the check-in process.

*At the time of registration, the name, date of birth, passport, and ID number as shown in the passport must be entered into the system. Airline tickets are issued according to this information. Ticket cancellations or changes caused by incorrect information will be charged to guests as no-show fees.

*Our agency is an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delay on scheduled and special flights, or times may change before the current trip and flight. Routes may vary depending on the city where the plane lands. All times must be confirmed 48 hours before departure. Our agency is obliged to inform you of such changes as soon as possible. Our passengers have purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change.

*Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport tax and airport service fees.

FLIGHT DURATIONS
Izmir               ✈︎          Barcelona       ⏱︎    3 hours 40 min
Barcelona    ✈︎          Izmir                  ⏱︎    3 hours 10 min

TRANSPORTATION and LOCAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
*Wearing your seat belt is mandatory during the journey. For passengers aged 0-4, it is mandatory to bring a “child car seat” for the vehicle. In the event of non-compliance with the rules, our agency cannot be held responsible for any traffic fines or sanctions that may be applied.

*All vehicles offered by local vehicle service providers for transportation and transfer services are inspected in accordance with European Union rules and conditions. Vehicles that pass inspection provide service if they are comfortable and flawless regardless of their model and age.

*Including the tours specified in the program, in cases where the tour cannot be carried out because local authorities do not allow visits or entry on the day and time corresponding to the tour, or due to closed roads because of any event, or due to weather conditions, our Agency is not responsible for the inability to carry out the tours in question. Some tours may, if possible, be conducted by public transport or on foot in areas with closed roads or where vehicle access is not permitted.

*During your trip, seat numbers are assigned and fixed according to the reservation order. Even if the assigned seat numbers are the same in numbering, the direction, location, or position may differ. Seating is arranged according to the vehicle conditions in the relevant country.

LOSSES, OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS, PASSPORT and ID LOSSES
*When leaving the hotels where you stay during your trip, please make sure that you have taken all your belongings. In cases where forgotten items are found, the expenses incurred in delivering them to the country and/or person belong to the owner of the item.

*If your passport is lost or stolen, since our Agency official/guide must continue with the Tour Program as promised to the other traveling guests, they must know that they will act at their own responsibility for all organization related to passport procedures, return travel, or joining the tour in the country where the loss/theft occurred. Our Agency accepts no responsibility for any difficulties or problems that may arise in this regard.

*The Agency is not responsible for items forgotten, lost, or stolen during the tour

HEALTH
*We do not think you will encounter any health-threatening problems with meals taken in good restaurants and hotels in the region. However, when you are not with the group, we recommend that you be careful about eating and drinking, definitely consume bottled water, avoid ice, milk, and dairy products, eat meat and fish products that you are sure are well cooked, and for fruit, eat fruits with peelable skins such as bananas and pineapples.

We strongly recommend that, in the event of health problems or injuries that may occur due to reasons beyond your control, you obtain a report and invoice from the health facilities where you receive treatment. It will be beneficial to you if needed for insurance procedures.

PAYMENT METHOD
*You can make your payments in cash, or by transfer through the banks clearly stated on our website, up to the amount permitted by law, and if necessary, you can also pay by credit card.

*Whatever currency and amount the payments made at the time of tour registration were in, refunds in case of cancellation will also be made in the same currency and amounts.

What's included
  • Round-trip non-stop flight tickets from Izmir to Barcelona and back with Sun Express Airlines, check-in fees
  • 7 nights accommodation in 4* and 5* hotels
  • 7 breakfasts
  • All city and cultural tours specified in the program
  • Included in the price! Alhambra Summer Palace and Gardens entrance tickets + headset + palace guiding services
  • Included in the price! Girona-Figueres excursion
  • Included in the price! Salvador Dali Museum entrance tickets
  • Included in the price! Visit to Barcelona La Roca Village Outlet Centre
  • Turkish guiding service
  • Local guiding services
  • Transportation services by bus and parking, passage - checkpoint payments
  • City entrance, tourist accommodation tax and fees, parking fees
  • Mandatory insurance for agencies
  • TÜRSAB mandatory professional liability insurance
  • Travel and health insurance (a surcharge applies for guests over 65)
Not included
  • Exit fee for departure from the country (Can be obtained by guests via the Mobile APP, relevant banks, or the GİB application.)
  • All Lunches and Dinners
  • All kinds of extra expenses guests make at hotels
  • Optional Flamenco Night at the Gypsy Caves ( 55 € - including 1 drink - per person)
  • Entrance fees to Museums, Archaeological Sites, and National Parks that guests may wish to visit on their own
  • Entrance fees to Museums, Archaeological Sites, and National Parks that guests may wish to visit on their own
Tour Program
Izmir - Barcelona
We meet at the specified time in the morning at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport International Terminal and complete our passport and baggage procedures. Then we take our direct flight on a SunExpress Airlines aircraft and arrive in Barcelona local time. We take our seats in the vehicle waiting for us and check into our hotel in Barcelona.
Barcelona - Zaragoza - Madrid
After breakfast at our hotel, we head to Zaragoza, the capital of the Autonomous Community of Aragon. Upon arrival in Zaragoza, during our tour with our guide, we will see the Ebro River, the city’s central cathedral, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, La Seo Cathedral, Plaza España, and the Stone Bridge. After free time is given, we depart for Madrid. Upon arrival in Madrid, the capital of Spain and the second-largest city in the European Union after Berlin with a population of 3.5 million, we will take part in a short orientation tour with our guide, followed by a brief stop for dinner before settling into our hotel, where we will stay for 2 nights. Our accommodation will be at our hotel in Madrid.
Toledo - Madrid
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for Toledo, the first known capital of the Castile-La Mancha Autonomous Community and of Spain. Known as the “City of Three Cultures” because it was ruled by the Romans, the Visigoths, and the Arab Muslims, and with its architectural fabric preserved intact until the 21st century, the entire city has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. We arrive at the medieval city of Toledo, surrounded on three sides by the Tagus River. During our visit here, we will see Toledo Cathedral, one of the largest cathedrals in the Christian world, built in Gothic style in 1277 and completed in 1493, which is now one of Toledo’s most important landmarks. After some free time here, we begin our city tour of Madrid, a city that blends its historic fabric wonderfully with modern architecture, with its historic monuments, theaters, and museums. Among the places we will see are the Royal Palace, the official residence of the Royal Family; Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, and Plaza de Cibeles, some of the most important squares in Europe and Spain; the Neptune Fountain; the Alcala Gate; Retiro Park; Atocha Train Station; Gran Via; and the famous Santiago Bernabeu Football Stadium, home to Madrid’s football team and with a capacity of 82,000. At the end of our tour, during the free time we provide, guests who wish may visit Madrid’s famous museums or shop from well-known brands on its popular streets. After the tour, we settle into our hotel in Madrid.
Madrid - Córdoba - Seville
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for the city of Cordoba, which once served as the capital of the Roman Empire. Having experienced its golden age during the period of the Umayyads of al-Andalus and preserving its historical texture and works reflecting Islamic culture, Cordoba was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1984. Upon arrival, we will see some of the city’s highlights, including the Historic Roman Bridge, the Roman Gate, the Great Mosque of Cordoba—also the city’s most magnificent structure and one of the largest mosques in the world—Old Town, Cordoba’s flower-lined streets, old inns, and Cordoba Houses. After our tour and a short free time, we head to the city of Seville, the capital of Andalusia. We begin our city tour of Seville, known as the gateway of the Spanish Empire to the colonies and a city where traces of the wealth gained from the colonies can be seen in every corner. First, we will see Plaza de Espana, then the Seville Cathedral, where Christopher Columbus’s tomb is located and which is the third-largest cathedral in the world. Right next to the cathedral, we will see the Giralda Minaret, the last remaining part of the mosque on which the cathedral was built, preserving the memory of the Umayyad State of al-Andalus, and the Alcazar, the palace of the Kingdom of Castile shaped by a blend of Andalusian and Christian architecture, as well as the “Torre del Oro,” or Golden Tower, formerly the main campus of Seville University, then an old tobacco factory, and today a maritime museum. After our tour and the free time we will provide, we check in to our hotel. Accommodation will be at our hotel in Seville. 4* Hotel Exe Sevilla Palmera or similar, or 5* Eurostars Torre Sevilla or similar.
Sevilla - Granada
After breakfast at our hotel in Seville, we check out of our rooms and depart this beautiful city, heading to Granada, the pearl of Andalusia, rich in Andalusian heritage and historical background. Upon arrival, our first stop is the Alhambra Palace, one of the finest examples of Islamic architecture, with its magnificent gardens and stunning decorations. After an exterior introduction to the palace, we begin our visit to the Alhambra Palace, where, accompanied by our guide and the palace guide, we will also tour the palace’s gardens and courtyard (included in the price). We complete our program, during which we will explore this dazzling site, and after the explanations here, we proceed to Granada’s old city center, where we continue our tour to see Granada Cathedral and Isabel de Catholica Square, named after the queen who conquered the city in the 15th century. After the tour, we will have free time, during which those who wish may shop in Granada’s authentic bazaars. After regrouping, we head to our hotel. Those who wish may join us for a dreamlike evening program in Granada’s Gypsy quarter, the Sacromonte area, where we will watch Zambra dances, the Andalusian style of flamenco, performed by Gypsies in traditional cave houses carved into the rocks, and listen to their traditional music. (Extra €55 – optional, includes 1 alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink) The program also includes seeing San Nicolas Hill, with its magnificent view, and the Albaicin district, the former Arab quarter. At the end of the evening, transfer to the hotel and overnight stay at our hotel in Granada. 5* Granada Palace Hotel or similar, or 4* Eurostars San Anton Hotel or similar
Granada - Valencia
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for Valencia, the capital of the “Comunitat Valenciana” autonomous region, where the shores of the Costa del Azahar lie to the east of the Mediterranean. Arriving in Valencia, the third largest city in the country after Madrid and Barcelona, a destination that must be seen in the world for its historical and cultural richness, we visit the City of Arts and Sciences. During our city tour, some of the places we will see are the El Micalet Cathedral, one of the city’s most impressive structures built in the 14th and 15th centuries; the Bullring (Plaza de Toros de Valencia), built in the Arab-Islamic architectural style; the De La Virgen, the city’s ancient structures known as Serranos Gates (Torres de Serranos) and the Bell Tower; the city’s most famous square; and the City of Arts and Sciences Complex, which will be seen from the outside. After some free time following the tour, we head to our hotel. Tonight’s accommodation will be at our hotel in Valencia.
Valencia - Barcelona
After having breakfast at our hotel, we head to Barcelona, which can be called the Istanbul of Spain, a city whose many architectural works and historical treasures have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and which hosts museums of world-famous artists. Upon our arrival in Barcelona, we first see the Camp Nou Stadium, the football stadium of Barcelona FC, with a capacity of 100,000 and the largest in Europe and the fifth largest in the world, in a panoramic view. We then begin our exploration of Barcelona with the Sagrada Familia, known as the unfinished cathedral, whose construction began in 1882 and is still ongoing. Next, we visit Gaudi’s famous works, Casa Mila and Casa Batllo, the Amatller and Lleo Houses, Catalonia Square, the Columbus Monument, and, with our guide’s directions, the El Born/Gothic Quarters, one of Barcelona’s most authentic areas. As we stroll through its historic atmosphere and labyrinth-like streets, you will see the magnificent Barcelona Cathedral and be amazed by its captivating architecture. After our tour, we enjoy free time on La Rambla, Barcelona’s 24-hour lively avenue, lined with cafés, restaurants, and shops, and then we proceed to our hotel in Barcelona for check-in.
Barcelona - Girona - Figueres - Dalí Museum - La Roca Village Outlet - Izmir
After breakfast at our hotel, we check out and head to Figueres, the birthplace of one of the world’s most famous painters, Salvador Dalí. Upon arrival, we visit Figueres and enter the Salvador Dalí Museum (included in the price), where, with our guide’s explanations, we see Dalí’s fascinating works and enjoy some free time. Afterward, we travel to the historic city of Girona, established at the confluence of the Ter, Onyar, Galligants, and Güell rivers. Once we arrive in this beautiful city, where Christianity, Islam, and Judaism coexisted for centuries and left behind incredible works, we begin our city tour. The Old Town Center with its medieval architecture, the Great Cathedral, and the Jewish Quarter are among the places to see. After the tour, we head to La Roca Village, one of Spain’s largest outlet centers. Here, you will have the opportunity to shop at more than 150 stores of world-famous brands and enjoy some pleasant time. After meeting again with our valued guests at the points specified by our guide, we set off back to Barcelona and then to İzmir. After transferring to Barcelona Airport for our evening flight, we board the SunExpress Airlines plane that will take us to Adnan Menderes Airport. After midnight local time, and on the following calendar day, we arrive in İzmir. We bid farewell until we meet again on another tour program.