Super Promo Andalusia Tour Route V2

Tour details

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT  

This tour is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 40 people.  If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour start date. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through your agency.

VISA      

Ordinary Passport              Visa required                       

Green Passport                   Visa not required

Service Passport            Visa not required             

You must have a passport valid for 6 months from the end date of the trip 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 send you.

To avoid any 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 must be renewed, and if the country applies visas to T.C. citizens, the relevant visa must be in the new passport. Otherwise, responsibility belongs to the passenger.

Since our guests under the age of 18 may be asked by the police officer at the country entry-exit points for a document showing the mutual consent of the parents when traveling alone or with only one of their parents, we recommend that our guests under 18 and their parents be sensitive about this matter.

HEALTH 

There is no vaccination requirement upon entry to Spain. We do not think there will be any health-threatening issues with meals taken at the region's good restaurants and hotels. Nevertheless, when you are not with the group, we recommend that you be careful about food and drink, definitely consume bottled water, avoid ice, milk and dairy products, eat meat and fish that you are sure are well cooked, and choose fruits that can be peeled, such as bananas and pineapples.

FLIGHT TIMES

Istanbul                -           Malaga                 4 hr 30 min

Sevilla                   -           Istanbul                4 hr 20 min

OPTIONAL TOURS  & ACTIVITIES       

Optional tours and activities are organized by the local agency we work with, with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people, and there is no obligation to participate. If sufficient numbers are not reached, the trips may not take place, or the prices, content, and vehicle used for optional tours/activities may vary according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of optional tours/activities may be changed by the guide according to whether the museums, archaeological sites, or venues at the destinations are open or closed, and according to weather conditions.

ACCOMMODATION     

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

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 made up of foldaway and coach bed beds, participants making 3rd-person and/or child reservations are deemed to have declared that they accept the possible cramped conditions in the rooms and the bed type.

Child discounts are valid for only one (1) child 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 visited and are generally offered as a limited menu called continental breakfast, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group for groups.

CURRENCY     

The currency of Spain is Euro (EUR).

It is useful to have Euro (EUR) with you.

TIME ZONE      

Spain is 2 hours behind Turkey in summer time and 1 hour behind in winter time.

For example, when it is 18:30 in Turkey in summer, it is 17:30 in Spain.

PHONE USE     

Your mobile phone line can be used if it is open for international calls (roaming).

CLOTHING AND NECESSARY ITEMS    

If you are going in the summer season, we recommend that you bring T-shirts, short- and long-sleeved shirts, cotton pants, shorts, comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket, and a light sweater for the evenings that can be easily put on and taken off.  In addition, you may also bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs against possible noise, a camera, a video camera, and their chargers and spare memory cards. In the winter period, we recommend clothing that allows you to move comfortably and keeps you warm.

CUISINE            

Spanish cuisine derives from a complex history in which invasions and conquests of Spain changed traditions and introduced new ingredients. Thus, Spain's current and old cuisine combines old and new traditions. Gazpacho soup, Fajita, and delicious snack Tapas are among the important flavors of the cuisine.

ELECTRICITY            

The power outlets are the same as in Turkey.

SHOPPING          

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

IMPORTANT NOTES            

Having a valid passport and/or having obtained a visa (for visa-required destination/passport) does not mean that entry into the country is guaranteed. The passport police have the authority to deny you entry to the country. Bin Rota is not responsible for this situation; responsibility belongs to the passenger.

The agency is an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955. There may be a delay risk on scheduled and special flights, or times may change before the current trip and flight. The agency is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. Our passengers have purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change. Children between 0-2 years of age do not pay airport tax and airport service fees

Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours of up to 2-3 hours organized for the general introduction of cities and conducted panoramically with commentary from the vehicle, excluding museum and site entrance fees. Bin Rota is not responsible if panoramic tours, including the other tours specified in the program, cannot be carried out on the day and time of the tour because local authorities do not allow sightseeing or entry, or due to closed roads because of any event, or when weather conditions make the tour impossible. Some tours may, where possible, be conducted by public transportation or on foot in places where roads are closed or vehicle entry is not allowed.

What's included
  • Round-trip economy class airline ticket on Turkish Airlines on the Istanbul (IST) - Malaga (AGP) / Sevilla (SVQ) - Istanbul (IST) routes
  • Airport taxes
  • 4 nights accommodation with breakfast in a 4-star hotel
  • Airport-hotel-airport transfers
  • Panoramic Seville city tour
  • Panoramic Cordoba city tour
  • Panoramic Granada city tour
  • Panoramic Malaga city tour
  • Included Alcazar Palace & Seville Cathedral Tour worth 60 Euro
  • Included Cordoba Old City & Mosque Tour worth 65 Euro
  • Professional Turkish-speaking guiding and assistance services
  • Hotel and tourist city taxes
  • TURSAB mandatory professional liability insurance
  • Travel and health insurance (a surcharge applies for those over 65)
Not included
  • Visa fee and service charge
  • International departure tax
  • Domestic connecting flight ticket
  • Driver tips and gratuities are excluded.
  • Lunch and dinner
  • All kinds of personal expenses and hotel extras
  • Optional tours and activities
  • Museum and site entrance fees not specified in the included services
Tour Program
Istanbul - Malaga
We meet our guide at Istanbul Airport International Terminal. After our scheduled Turkish Airlines flight to Malaga, we begin a panoramic city tour with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Among the places to be seen are Plaza de la Merced, the square where the famous painter Pablo Picasso was born; the city’s magnificent cathedral, “La Manquita”; the historic shopping street Calle Marqués de Larios; and the port area, Puerto Marina. We also view the Alcazaba Palace and Gibralfaro Castle panoramically. After our panoramic tour, we depart for our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Málaga - Granada
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for our hotel in Granada. Upon arrival, free time. For those who wish, we depart from the hotel for the Alhambra Palace Tour (entrance ticket included, 70 Euros), which our guide will organize optionally. The Alhambra Palace, listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, is one of the most important historical structures of Andalusia, with its enchanting Arab architecture, elegant gardens, and captivating pools. (Note: Since tickets are issued in the name of the guest and are limited, in high season it may not be possible to obtain tickets for the harem on late bookings.) After the tour, at the meeting time determined by our guide, we set off for Malaga. Overnight at our hotel.
Grenada
After breakfast at our hotel, we will take a panoramic city tour of Granada. On this tour, we will discover the historical texture of Granada from both the Christian and Andalusian Umayyad periods. Places to be seen include Gran Via, Bib Rambla Square, the Arab Markets, and the Town Hall Square. After the city tour, free time. In the evening, we depart with our guests who wish to join our guide’s optional Albaicin & Sacromonte Gipsy Quarter Night Tour (40 Euro). On this tour, we will watch an unforgettable Flamenco show in the historic gypsy settlements located directly opposite the Alhambra Palace, at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. After the show, we will visit the Sacromonte and Albaicin districts and have the opportunity to view the Alhambra Palace under the lights. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Granada - Cordoba - Seville
After breakfast at our hotel, we set off toward the heart of Andalusian history, Córdoba. Upon arrival, we begin our Córdoba Old City & Mosque Tour. Córdoba became one of the most populous cities in the world in the 10th and 11th centuries, and it emerged as one of Europe’s leading centers of science, art, and culture. At the same time, this ancient city, where Jews, Christians, and Muslims lived together in peace for centuries, is now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During our tour, we will visit historically and culturally significant landmarks such as the Roman Bridge, the City Walls, the Muslim and Jewish Quarters, and Calle de las Flores (Flower Street), one of the city’s iconic spots. We will then visit the Córdoba Mosque (Mezquita), whose construction began in 785 and was completed in 987, and which is regarded as one of the most impressive works of Western Islamic art. This architectural masterpiece fascinates its visitors with its elegant details and historic atmosphere. After the tour, we continue our journey to Seville. Upon arrival, we transfer to our hotel. In the evening, guests who wish may join the Flamenco Show Night, a classic Spanish experience, which our guide will organize optionally (50 Euro). At the end of the night, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Sevilla - Istanbul
After breakfast at our hotel, we will take a panoramic tour of Seville, the capital of Andalusia, until transfer time. Among the places to be seen are the impressive Plaza de España, the historic Torre del Oro, the Maria Luisa Park, with its pools and lush gardens, and the enchanting Santa Cruz Quarter, with its narrow streets and authentic atmosphere. Following our panoramic city tour, we begin our Alcázar Palace & Seville Cathedral tour. On this tour, we will visit the Alcázar Palace, one of the most elegant examples of Andalusian architecture, and Seville Cathedral, which holds the title of the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. After the tour, we transfer to the airport. Following baggage and passport procedures, we return to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines’ scheduled flight. Arrival in Istanbul. With our arrival, our tour comes to an end.