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Direct Departure from Izmir: Grand Spain and Andalusian Cities, 7 Nights with SunExpress (2027 Winter Season)
Tour Program
Day 1: Izmir – Barcelona – Valencia
Meeting at the SunExpress Airlines counter in front of the International Departures terminal of Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, 3 hours before departure. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Barcelona on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ894 at 11:35. Upon arrival at 13:15 local time, we proceed to Valencia with our vehicle waiting for us in the area. With our arrival, our city tour begins. Valencia is a historical and modern city located on the eastern coast of Spain, surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea. As the third largest city in Spain, Valencia attracts visitors with its rich history, culture and art. During our city tour upon arrival, the City Hall, Gothic Cathedral, Arena, Museum of Arts and Sciences, Historical Market Mercado Central and the Old Silk Exchange will be visited. After our tour, transfer to our hotel, check-in to rooms and free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Valencia – Granada
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we set off towards Granada. Granada is a city full of history and culture located in the heart of the Andalusia region. Granada is famous for its historical heritage, music and dance, breathtaking views, and the Alhambra Palace. The city is one of Spain's leading tourist destinations and hosts millions of visitors each year. During our city tour here, places to be visited include Gran Via Street, BibRambla and City Squares, Granada Cathedral (exterior), Madraza (Granada's first university), Silk Market, and the old Nasri Caravanserai. After our tour, guests who wish may join the Extra Grand Alhambra Palace Tour. (80 Euro) (There is a daily visitor limit at the Alhambra Palace, and our visit to the palace may be conducted excluding the harem depending on availability. We kindly request that you inform your travel agent about your participation status in this tour during reservation.) One of Granada's greatest treasures, the Alhambra Palace, is one of the most striking and impressive examples of Andalusian Islamic architecture. As one of the most visited historical sites in Spain, the Alhambra is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has gained worldwide fame. This famous monument was begun in the 13th century as a defensive fortress and palace on a plateau atop the Sabika hill overlooking Granada, with construction continuing until the 15th century. Due to the red earth used in its construction, it took on a reddish color and was named Alhambra, meaning "Red". Guests who wish may also join our Extra Grand Neighborhoods (Albaicin and Sacromonte Gypsy Quarter) tour after our tour. (60 Euro) Albaicin is a historic and enchanting neighborhood of Granada. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this area is famous for its narrow streets, whitewashed houses, and scenic hills. It bears traces of Andalusian Islamic culture and architecture and reflects Granada's history. After the tour here, we will watch the Gypsy show and their lifestyle while enjoying a drink in fully hand-carved caves. After our tour, return to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Granada – Seville
After the morning breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Seville. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Seville is a city famous for its historical and cultural richness, located in the Andalusia region of Spain. During our city tour along the banks of the Guadalquivir River, we will first visit Maria Luisa Park and Plaza America, which include the Plaza de Espana. We will also see the Seville Cathedral (exterior view), the third largest cathedral in the world, where Christopher Columbus's tomb is located; right next to the cathedral stands the Giralda Minaret, the last remaining part of the mosque upon which the cathedral was built, commemorating the Umayyad Caliphate of Andalusia; and the Alcazar (exterior view), the former palace of the Castilian kings. Later, passing through the Archives of the Indies, where records of all sea voyages to the Americas up to the 19th century are kept, we will reach the narrow old streets of the Santa Cruz neighborhood, known as "old" Seville. At the end of our walk, after viewing the Torre del Oro (Golden Tower)—which served as the main campus of the University of Seville, formerly a tobacco factory and now a maritime museum—we will transfer back to our hotel. In the evening, guests who wish may optionally join the spectacular Flamenco Fire Tour (55 Euro). Seville is one of the birthplaces of flamenco and is considered one of the most important centers of flamenco culture in Spain. The city is renowned for traditional flamenco performances, dance studios, and flamenco festivals and events. During our flamenco evening, you will be utterly mesmerized watching the flamenco dancers. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4: Seville – Cordoba – Mijas – Malaga – Seville
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, guests who wish may join the extra Grand Cities (Cordoba & Mijas & Malaga) tour that will be organized. (140 Euro) Cordoba is a historic city located in the Andalusia region of Spain. It is famous for its historical and cultural richness, impressive architecture, and structures bearing traces of Andalusian Islamic culture. We will reach Cordoba with a 1.5-hour journey, where first the Guadalquivir River will welcome us. We will enter the city by walking over the historic Roman bridge and passing through the Roman gate. In this 2000-year-old city, our first stop will be the Great Mosque of Cordoba, one of the largest mosques in the world, rising on 850 columns. Accompanied by our guide, we will witness the grandeur of this magnificent masterpiece while receiving fascinating information. After our tour inside the Cordoba Mosque, we will continue on foot, exploring the pristine old streets and seeing the ancient caravanserai and houses of Cordoba that reflect all the delicacies of Andalusian architecture. After the tour here, our second stop will be Mijas, a charming and traditional mountain town located in the province of Málaga in the southern part of Andalusia, Spain, famous especially for its whitewashed houses. Situated near the coast of Costa del Sol, Mijas stands out with both its sea views and its historic character. Mijas Pueblo, the historic part of the town, offers a postcard-like image with its narrow streets typical of Andalusian architecture, balconies decorated with flowers, and whitewashed houses. Although the town's origins date back to Ancient Rome and even the Phoenicians, its current character was largely shaped during the Muslim period of Andalusia. One of the most striking points of Mijas is the small bullfighting arena built on the town's hill and the ruins of Mijas Castle. After our tour, our final stop will be Malaga. On our Malaga tour, we will visit places such as Paseo de Parque (Park Avenue), Plaza de la Merced, the Jewish Quarter, Constitution Square, Larios Avenue, Puerto Marina (Harbor), La Alcazaba, and Gibralfaro Castle—the city where the famous painter Pablo Picasso was born. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Ecija. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Seville – Toledo – Madrid
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Madrid. On the way, guests who wish can join an additional Grand Toledo Tour (70 Euro). Located approximately 70 kilometers from Madrid, Toledo is a historic city protected by UNESCO, having been home to diverse cultures of the Iberian Peninsula and bearing traces of Roman, Visigothic, Muslim, and Christian civilizations. It is renowned for its magnificent medieval architecture and cultural heritage. During our tour of this open-air museum, we will walk through historic narrow streets and see numerous wonders, including the Toledo Cathedral (exterior view), Spain's oldest cathedral, churches converted from Andalusian mosques, and many more. After the tour, we proceed to Madrid. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. As the capital of Spain, Madrid is one of the most visited cities in the country due to its deep history and cultural richness. During our city tour of Madrid, we will visit: the Bullfighting Arena (exterior view), Puerta de Alcalá and Plaza de la Independencia, the Cibeles Monument, the famous Gran Vía street, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Plaza Castilla, Atocha Train Station, the renowned Prado Museum (exterior view), Plaza de España featuring statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, the Royal Palace (exterior view), the nine-arched Plaza Mayor, and Sol Square. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Madrid – Barcelona
After the breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Barcelona. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Barcelona, Spain's second-largest city and the vibrant, enchanting capital of Catalonia, has gained worldwide fame. Washed by the warm waters of the Mediterranean, this magnificent city offers a unique blend of history, art, culture, and entertainment. With its grand architecture, colorful streets, delicious cuisine, and lively nightlife, Barcelona attracts millions of visitors each year. The city is like an open-air museum adorned with Antoni Gaudi's unique works. During our city tour in this beautiful city, we will visit La Sagrada Familia Church, the Christopher Columbus Statue, La Ramblas Street, Plaza España and Plaça de Catalunya, the Bullring, and the Olympic Port. After our tour, guests who wish can join the optional Grand Poble Espanyol & Montjuic Hill tour (30 Euro). We begin our tour by visiting Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village), which was built for the 1929 World Fair and has since become a popular destination for visitors to Barcelona today. Comprising 117 buildings, streets, and squares, here you will see representative structures from all regions of Spain, walk through streets reflecting the architecture of different parts of Spain, explore fascinating craft workshops, and take a short journey across all of Spain. Poble Espanyol also hosts artisans working in ceramics, glass, leather, jewelry, and other craft fields. Then, we head up to Montjuic Hill, which offers much more than just panoramic views of Barcelona. This area, where history, culture, and nature converge, has undergone transformation by hosting major events such as the 1992 Olympic Games. After our photo stop, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 7: Barcelona – Girona & Figueres (Dalí Museum) – Barcelona
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, guests who wish can join the optional tour titled Pearls of Grand Northern Catalonia (Girona & Figueras & Dali Museum) for an additional fee. (70 Euro) Our first stop on this tour is Girona. Girona is a historic city located in northeastern Catalonia, approximately 100 kilometers north of Barcelona, famous for its medieval narrow streets, historical buildings, museums, churches, and walls. On our tour here, we will visit the Lion Statue, Cathedral Square, and the famous Jewish Quarter (El Call). After the tour, we head towards the city of Figueres. Figueres is located northeast of Girona and is known as the birthplace of Salvador Dali. The city is closely associated with the life and works of the famous Spanish painter Salvador Dali. The most important tourist site in Figueres is the Salvador Dali Museum. Dali established a museum here to leave something behind in his birthplace and to exhibit his works. Today, this museum holds the largest collection of Dali's works, and since he designed every part of it, it is referred to as Dali's greatest masterpiece. Inside the museum, there are over 4,000 works created by Dali using various techniques. After the tour, we return to Barcelona. Guests who wish can also join the optional tour titled Gaudi's Grand Masterpiece (Park Guell) & Gothic Quarter for an additional fee. (50 Euro) Our first stop on this tour is Park Guell. One of Antoni Gaudi's magnificent works, Park Guell is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known as the fairy-tale park, it creates a magical atmosphere with its colorful staircases and fantasy pavilions. After seeing this magnificent work of Gaudi, our second stop is the Gothic Quarter. In the Gothic Quarter, you can feel the enchanting atmosphere of the Middle Ages through its narrow and labyrinthine medieval streets, Gothic churches, romantic squares, and Roman walls, while admiring the historic fabric. Among the most important buildings in the quarter are the Barcelona Cathedral, Plaça Reial (Royal Square), Plaça del Rei (King's Square), and La Rambla. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Barcelona – Izmir
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we depart for the airport at the time determined by the guide. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, SunExpress Airlines flight XQ895 departs for Izmir at 14:15. Arrival in Izmir at 19:25 local time and end of our tour.
What's Included
- Air tickets for the Izmir – Barcelona- Izmir route with SunExpress Airlines
- Airport taxes
- Airport – hotel – airport transfers and intercity transfers
- 7 Nights – 8 Days room – breakfast accommodation in 3* / 4* Hotels
- Panoramic city tours of Valencia, Granada, Seville, Madrid, Barcelona
- Professional Turkish guide service
Not Included
- Visa Fee
- Exit Tax
- Travel Health Insurance
- All services not explicitly included in the package price
- Museum and historical site entrance fees
- Extra tours and personal expenses
- Tourist City and Accommodation Taxes + Headphone System + Guide and Driver Tips (50 Euro) (To be paid to the guide on the first day of the tour)
General Information
Extra Tour Package: 555 Euro instead of 485 Euro
- Magnificent Alhambra Palace (80 Euro)
- Magnificent Neighborhoods (Albaicin and Sacromonte Gypsy) (60 Euro)
- Magnificent Flamenco Fire (55 Euro)
- Magnificent Cities (Cordoba & Mijas & Malaga) (140 Euro)
- Magnificent Toledo Tour’s (70 Euro)
- Magnificent Poble Espanyol & Montjuic Hill (30 Euro)
- Magnificent Pearls of Northern Catalonia (Girona & Figueras & Dali Museum) (70 Euro)
- Gaudi’s Magnificent Work (Park Guell) & Gothic Quarter (50 Euro)
(Children aged 0 – 12 receive a 50% discount on the non-discounted price)
Important Notes:
• For this tour, a passport valid for at least 6 months covering the minimum tour duration is required.
• Atlas International acts as an intermediary between the passenger and Atlas International airline and is subject to the 1955 Hague Protocol dated 28.09.
• During registration, the name, date of birth, and passport number appearing in the passport must be entered into the system. Flight tickets are issued based on this information. Any flight ticket cancellations or changes resulting from incorrect information will be charged to the guests as no-show fees.
• The city where the plane lands may vary. Atlas International cannot be held responsible for time changes made by airlines or any possible delays.
• Airline rules apply to group tickets; according to group ticket regulations, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight also cannot be used.
• For most flights departing from Turkey, checked baggage weight is 20 kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. On domestic flights within the destination countries, this weight may drop to 15 kg. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not the responsibility of Atlas International.
• In case of insufficient number of participants for the package tour, cancellation will be communicated to the consumer 20 days in advance.
• The tour route specified in the tour program is an example route, and changes may occur in the actual tour itinerary. City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the arrival time in the city. The visits specified in the programs may be carried out on a different day(s) than specified due to the guide's discretion for any reason.
• City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the arrival time in the city.
• The visits specified in the programs may be carried out on a different day(s) than specified due to the guide's discretion for any reason.
• Extra tours can only be conducted with a minimum participation of 20 people. If participation is lower, they may be conducted at the guide's discretion and, if necessary, with adjusted prices. Atlas International cannot be held responsible for the inability to conduct these tours or excursions.
• Extra tours along the route will take place only if at least 10 people from the group participate. Guests who do not wish to participate will be waited at the rest stop.
• Tours or excursions that are not permitted by local authorities for any reason will not be conducted. Atlas International cannot be held responsible for the inability to conduct these tours or excursions.
• Entrance fees for museums and historical sites are not included in the prices.
• Atlas International reserves the right to change hotel names, provided the star category remains the same.
• All hotel names mentioned in the programs, etc. (and similar) are written as examples to indicate star category and distance. Staying at the named hotel does not mean it will be booked.
• Triple rooms have an extra bed arrangement; the third bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is an additional foldable/collapsible bed.
• If children under 18 years old (not considered adults) do not participate in the tour with one or both parents, it is mandatory to carry the required consent letters during travel.
• In case of cancellation or changes, the “Atlas International Sales Contract” applies.
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