NEW YEAR
WITH ANKARA DEPARTURE AJET AIRLINES
VIVA SPAIN AND ANDALUSIA TOUR
The land of Zil, Shal and Gül’s 1 Week Spain and Andalusia…
NON-STOP DIRECT FLIGHT !!!
6 Nights 7 Days
Barcelona – Girona – Figueras – Valencia – Granada – Cordoba – Seville – Malaga – Marbella – Ronda – Madrid – Toledo
Tour Departure Dates
December 28
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Ankara – Barcelona
Meeting in front of the AJET Counter at the International Departures Terminal of Ankara Airport. After ticket, baggage and passport procedures, we depart for Barcelona on Ajet Airlines flight VF607 at 11:35. Arrival in Barcelona at 13:30. After passport, baggage and customs procedures, our panoramic city tour will include: The Plaza de Espana, Montjuic Hill, Port of Barcelona, Christopher Columbus Monument (Columbus Square), La Sagrada Familia Basilica, Spain and Catalunya Squares, Gaudi's houses (Casa Batllo and Casa Mila), La Rambla, Port Olimpic. After our tour, free time. Guests who wish can join the extra Barcelona Gothic and El Born Neighborhood Tour (30 Euro). On this tour, accompanied by our guide, we will take a walking tour through the Gothic Quarter, traveling through the beauties of historic Barcelona dating back 2000 years. Walking along La Rambla street, we will see the 19th-century La Boqueria (Covered Market), then dive into side streets to see the magnificent remains of Roman-era Barcelona, Augustus Temple, Jewish Quarter, Palace of the Barcelona Barons, Royal Archives of Aragon Building, Barcelona Gothic Cathedral, Bisbe Bridge, Sant Jaume Square. Then we will move to the El Born neighborhood, where we will see the Catalan Culture Center, located in streets where the 18th-century Catalan uprisings took place, which have emerged through excavations and hold an important place in Catalan history, and the "people's cathedral," Maria del Mar Cathedral, which has been the subject of films. At the end of our tour, you will have a chance to catch your breath during the free time given at Passeign del Born, the center of bohemian life with famous cafes and bars in El Born, and taste the flavors of Catalan cuisine. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Checkin Montserrat 4*, Holiday Inn Molins de Rei 3* etc.
Route: Barcelona
Day 2 Barcelona - Valencia
After breakfast, free time. Guests who wish can join the extra Girona & Figueras and Dali Museum Tour (80 Euro). This region is historically very rich with works left after dozens of invasions and reigns since the Iberians. All structures were built from stone and reflect the spirit of the past perfectly as they have been well preserved until today. With its museums, churches, cobblestone narrow streets and medieval walls, it is a favorite among tourists. Lion statue, Cathedral Square, Jewish Quarter are among the places to visit. After our tour, we set off towards Figueras City. Its importance lies in the fact that the surrealist artist Salvador Dali was born here in 1904. Dali established a museum in this place where he was born to leave a mark and exhibit his works. Today, this museum holds the largest collection of Dali and is known as Dali's greatest work because he designed every part of it. Inside the museum, there are over 4000 works created by Dali using different techniques. After the tour, return to the hotel and meet all guests before heading to Valencia. Overnight at our Valencia hotel.
Morning Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Mas Camarena 4*, Olympia Ronda II 3* etc.
Route: Barcelona-Girona 101 km, Girona-Figueras 45 km, Figueras-Barcelona 138 km. Barcelona-Valencia 350 km.
Hotel Check-in Time; Approximately 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 3 Valencia - Granada
After breakfast, we complete check-out procedures from the hotel, meet in the lobby at the time specified by our guide, and head to the center for our Valencia city tour. Upon arrival in Valencia, our panoramic city tour will include: The Science and Culture Center, a world wonder designed by Santiago Calatrava, Spain's most famous living architect, Gothic Cathedral, Micalet Bell Tower, Lonja Market where exchange shopping took place in the 15th century, Arena, Town Hall Square, old market area. After our city tour, we set off towards Granada. Upon arrival in Granada, our panoramic city tour will include: The main avenue of the city Grand Via, historical La Rambla Square, Town Hall Plaza del Carmen. After our Granada city tour, we will carry out an extra tour of the Alhambra Palace (harem section subject to availability) with guests who wish (60 Euro). Granada was a Muslim city in the Middle Ages, and this city was protected by a magnificent fortress known as Alhambra, located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, which became the subject of fairy tales. The Alhambra Palace dominated the skies of Granada with its location and 37 towers accompanying its high walls. Construction took more than 150 years. However, what makes the Alhambra Palace the most visited place in Spain is more than just being a well-protected military shelter. It is a palace where pleasure and enjoyment were enjoyed in its elegant courtyards, deadly intrigues, and at the same time the largest and most beautiful example of Islamic architecture in the West. The enchanting palace, which seems to have come out of the 1001 Nights tales, was lost to Queen Isabel by Sultan 12. Muhammad (Boabdil) at an unexpected moment and in an unforeseen way. In the same year, it was declared the royal capital of the Spanish Kingdom, and royal decisions launching Christopher Columbus's voyage were made here. All stories of the palace known today were compiled by the famous writer Washington Irving under the title Tales of the Alhambra. During our Alhambra Palace tour, we will visit the Cennet-ül Arif gardens, Summer Palace, and Alcazaba Fortress. Unforgettable memories, stories, and photos await you on this fairy-tale and enchanting journey. After our tour, transfer to our hotel.
Morning Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Don Juan 3*, Checkin Urban Nevada 3* etc.
Route: Valencia-Granada 450 km.
Hotel Check-in Time; Approximately 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 4 Granada-Cordoba-Sevilla-Granada
After breakfast, free time all day. We will meet in the lobby at the time specified by our guide with guests who wish to take the extra Cordoba and Sevilla tour (120 Euro). In the city that was the capital of the region during the Roman Empire period, we will first be greeted by the Guadalquivir River. We will walk across the historic Roman bridge, pass through the Roman gate, and enter the city. After seeing the remains of the old Islamic libraries of the 2000-year-old city, we will visit the Mezquita-Catedral, the most magnificent structure of the city, one of the largest mosques in the world, rising on 850 columns, with our guide. After witnessing the grandeur of the Cordoba Mosque during our tour, our stop will be the old streets. Along our way, there are Cordoba's flower streets, old caravanserais reflecting all the delicacies of Andalusian architecture, and a sample Cordoba house. After our city tour, free time. At the meeting time determined by our guide, we will head to Seville. Among the places we will see during our panoramic city tour upon arrival are: Spain Square, Golden Tower, Paula Nuns Monastery, Maria Luisa Park famous for its pools and gardens, Santa Cruz Square. After our city tour, transfer to our Granada hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Morning Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Route: Hotel Don Juan 3*, Checkin Urban Nevada 3* etc.
Route: Granada-Cordoba 205 km, Cordoba-Sevilla 145 km, Seville – Granada 247 km.
Hotel Check-in Time; Approximately 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 5 Granada – Malaga – Marbella- Ronda – Granada
After breakfast, free time all day. We will meet in the lobby at the time specified by our guide with guests who wish to carry out the extra Malaga, Marbella and Ronda Tour (120 Euro). After our tour of Malaga, a lively city offering both historical and modern life together, we will continue our journey and stop at the famous beaches of Marbella, one of Europe's society favorites. We will see its beautiful beach, society yachts, quality shops and shopping malls. After free time for shopping, we will head towards Ronda. The romantic capital of Spain, whose magnificent beauty reminds us of Italian Tuscany, awaits us in Ronda. Ronda is one of the oldest and most historical mountain towns in Spain. In Ronda, where bullfighting was first started, New Bridge (Puente Nuevo), Spain's oldest bullring (from outside) and museum are among the places to visit. After our tour, we will head to Granada. With guests who wish, we will carry out the extra Gypsy Night, Albayzin (55 Euro) tour. We will watch the Gypsy Show in natural caves in Sacromonte, the old Gypsy Quarter listed in the World Cultural Heritage list, while enjoying a drink, and afterwards we will continue our tour in Albaicin, the old Muslim Quarter also listed in the World Cultural Heritage list. Overnight at our Granada hotel.
Morning Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Route: Hotel Don Juan 3*, Checkin Urban Nevada 3* etc.
Route: Granada – Málaga: 125 km Málaga – Marbella: 60 km Marbella – Ronda: 50 km Ronda – Granada: 180 km
Hotel Check-in Time; Approximately 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 6 Granada- Madrid-Toledo- Madrid
After breakfast, we will meet in the lobby at the time specified by our guide and set off towards Madrid. Madrid, a provincial settlement that was not very noticeable amidst green fields until it was declared the capital of the Spanish Kingdom, is one of Europe's youngest capitals. Its city architecture, which shows the expansion stages of the city and different art forms ruling in different periods, enchants its visitors. The capital Madrid is the city with the most impressive night lighting in the country. During our tour; we will find ourselves suddenly on Gran Via, the most luxurious street of the 1900s, while watching the huge statue of Cybele, the nature goddess depicted on her chariot drawn by lions, at the Cibeles Fountain and its enchanting view. This elegant and sophisticated district will welcome you with both its Art Nouveau and Modernist architecture and its colorful and lively life. Then we will come to the Palacio Real, the most powerful yet artistic and historical magnificent palace of the city. Here we will also see Mercado de San Miguel, the world-famous gourmet market accepted as a meeting point for pleasant conversations and on-the-go dinners by people. After San Miguel, we will go to Plaza Mayor, the most valuable square of the city, which is a real architectural symphony. At the end of our tour, we will go to Puerta del Sol (Sun Gate) square, named after the city gate located in the east during the Muslim period of the city and witnessing the sunrise. In this square, Madrid's busiest place where crowds have never been missing for centuries, you will enjoy a colorful break, free time with pleasant music from street artists and musicians. Afterwards, transfer to the hotel and with guests who wish, we will carry out an extra Toledo and Cathedral Tour (80 Euro). Undoubtedly, Toledo, the capital of the Castilla-La Mancha region located 70 km southwest of Madrid, is one of the most important cities in Spanish history. With its image carrying traces of all civilizations that have come to Spain, it offers unforgettable memories to its visitors. The city, surrounded by the Tagus River, built on protected steep cliffs and surrounded by high walls, has always been a valuable city throughout history from Romans to Visigoths, from Andalusia to the Spanish Kingdom. Also, Toledo, which was the center of Judaism on the Iberian Peninsula until the late 15th century, houses many important structures ranging from Europe's oldest synagogue still standing, dozens of churches converted from mosques, to the magnificent cathedral where Spain was religiously governed, and is like a mosaic where three heavenly religions and peoples intermingled. Until the Empire moved its capital to Madrid in 1561, the city of Toledo was the political, cultural, commercial and military center; it also served as an inspiration source for Cervantes' immortal work Don Quixote of La Mancha, and a large part of the story takes place in this city and its surroundings, and for all these reasons, Toledo has found its place on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Among the places we will see during our tour; the famous lookout hill where you can photograph the magnificent view of the city remaining from the 16th century almost like a painting, San Martin Bridge, San Juan Monastery, Jewish Quarter, Santo Tome Church, Santa Maria Cathedral Square, the shopping street where you can find everything unique to the city, and the central square of the city Zocodover Square. During the free time after the tour, you can taste Mazapan, almond paste unique to Toledo, and try Manchego, matured sheep cheese recognized worldwide by Spain and named after this region. As a gift, you can examine swords, knives or accessories made with traditional methods and even used in Hollywood movies, due to the fact that it is the place where the most famous steel of the Middle Ages was produced. In addition, you can purchase telkari products, which are a legacy from the Andalusian period of the city, called Damascening (Damasquinado), decorated with beautiful motifs with gold wires in different settings. After the end of free time, we return to Madrid. We set off for an extra Dinner Flamenco Night (75 Euro) with guests who wish. After the show ends, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Morning Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Exe Getafe 4*, HIEX Alcorcon 3* etc.
Route: Granada – Madrid: 420 km Madrid – Toledo: 75 km Toledo – Madrid: 75 km
Hotel Check-in Time; Approximately 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 7 Madrid-Ankara
On the last day of the trip, after breakfast, free time and with guests who wish, we carry out an extra Outlet Tour (30 Euro). After our tour, we complete our check-out procedures from the hotel at the time specified by our guide and transfer to Madrid Airport. After ticket, baggage and passport procedures, we depart for Ankara on Ajet Airlines flight VF606 at 12:50. Arrival in Istanbul at 19:20. Hope to see you on your next trip ...
Morning Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a location determined by the guide.
Total Extras 650 EUR / Advantageous Package 550 EUR