NEW YEAR
WITH ANKARA DEPARTURE AJET AIRLINES
VIVA SPAIN AND ANDALUSIA TOUR
The land of Zil, Shal and Gül’s 1 Week in Spain and Andalusia…
NON-STOP DIRECT FLIGHT !!!
6 Nights 7 Days
Barcelona – Girona – Figueras – Valencia – Granada – Cordoba – Sevilla – Malaga – Marbella – Ronda – Madrid – Toledo
Tour Departure Dates
28 December
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Ankara – Barcelona
Meeting in front of the AJET Counter at the International Departures Terminal, 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 (Spain Square), Montjuic Hill, Port of Barcelona, Christopher Columbus Statue (Colon Square), La Sagrada Familia Basilica, Plaça d'Espanya and Catalunya Square, Gaudi's houses (Casa Batllo and Casa Mila), La Rambla, and Port Olimpic. After the tour, free time. Guests who wish can join the optional Barcelona Gothic Quarter and El Born Neighborhood Tour (30 Euro). With our guide, during this walking tour in the Gothic Quarter, we will embark on a journey through the beauties of historic Barcelona, dating back over 2000 years. Walking along La Rambla street, we will see the 19th-century La Boqueria (Covered Market) and then dive into side streets to see the magnificent remains of Roman-era Barcelona, including Augustus Temple, the Jewish Quarter, the Palace of the Counts of Barcelona, the Royal Archives of the Crown of Aragon building, the Barcelona Gothic Cathedral, Bisbe Bridge, and Sant Jaume Square. Then we will move to the El Born neighborhood to see the Catalan Cultural Center, where streets from the 18th-century Catalan uprisings were unearthed by excavations, and the famous "People's Cathedral" of Maria del Mar, which has been featured in films. At the end of the tour, you will have free time to rest and taste the flavors of Catalan cuisine at Passeig del Born, the bohemian center famous for its cafes and bars. Transfer to our hotel after the tour ends. Overnight at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place 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 optional Girona & Figueras and Dali Museum Tour (80 Euro). The region is historically very rich with artifacts left after dozens of invasions and rule since the Iberians. All structures are built of stone and reflect the spirit of the past perfectly as they have been well preserved until today. Its museums, churches, cobbled narrow streets, and medieval walls make it a favorite among tourists. Among the places to see are the Lion Statue, Cathedral Square, and the Jewish Quarter. After our tour, we set off towards the city of Figueras. Its importance lies in the fact that the surrealist artist Salvador Dali was born here in 1904. To leave a mark and exhibit his works in the place where he was born, Dali established a museum. Today, this museum holds the largest collection of Dali works, and since he designed every corner of it, it is known as Dali's greatest work. 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 towards Valencia. Overnight at our Valencia hotel.
Morning Breakfast: Taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place 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; Estimated 20:00 depending on traffic conditions
Day 3 Valencia - Granada
After breakfast, we complete check-out procedures from the hotel, meet in the lobby at the time indicated by our guide, and head towards the center for our Valencia city tour. During our panoramic city tour upon arrival in Valencia, among the places to see are: The Science and Culture Center, a world wonder designed by Santiago Calatrava, Spain's most famous living architect, the Gothic Cathedral, Micalet Bell Tower, Lonja Market (used for barter trade in the 15th century), Arena, City Hall Square, and the old market area. After our city tour, we set off towards Granada. During our panoramic city tour upon arrival in Granada, among the places to see are: the main avenue Grand Via, the historical La Rambla Square, and City Hall Square Plaza del Carmen. After our Granada city tour, we carry out an optional visit to the Alhambra Palace (harem section subject to availability) with interested guests (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 and featured in 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 elegant courtyards, deadly intrigues took place, and it is also the largest and most beautiful example of Islamic architecture in the West. This enchanting palace seems to have come out of the 1001 Nights tales; Sultan Muhammad XII (Boabdil) lost it unexpectedly and undesirably to Queen Isabel. In the same year, it was declared the royal capital of Spain, and royal decisions launching Christopher Columbus's voyage were made here. All known stories of the palace 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 Generalife Gardens, Summer Palace, and Alcazaba Fortress. Unforgettable memories, stories, and photos await you on this fairytale-like and enchanting trip. After our tour, transfer to our hotel.
Morning Breakfast: Taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Don Juan 3*, Checkin Urban Nevada 3* etc.
Route: Valencia-Granada 450 km.
Hotel Check-in Time; Estimated 20:00 depending on traffic conditions
Day 4 Granada-Cordoba-Sevilla-Granada
After breakfast, free time all day. We meet in the lobby at the time indicated by our guide with interested guests to proceed to the optional Cordoba and Sevilla tour (120 Euro). In this city, which was the capital of the region during the Roman Empire, we will first be greeted by the Guadalquivir River. Crossing the historic Roman bridge and passing through the Roman gate, we will enter the city. After seeing the remnants of ancient Islamic libraries in this 2000-year-old city, we will visit the Mezquita-Catedral, the most magnificent structure of the city and 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 next stop will be the old streets. Along our way, we will see Cordoba's flower streets, old caravanserais reflecting all the subtleties of Andalusian architecture, and sample typical Cordoba houses. After the city tour, free time. We will depart for Sevilla at the meeting time determined by our guide. During our panoramic city tour upon arrival in Sevilla, among the places to see are: Spain Square, Golden Tower, Monastery of Paula Nuns, Maria Luisa Park famous for its pools and gardens, and Santa Cruz Square. After our city tour, transfer to our Granada hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Morning Breakfast: Taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Route: Hotel Don Juan 3*, Checkin Urban Nevada 3* etc.
Route: Granada-Cordoba 205 km, Cordoba-Sevilla 145 km, Sevilla – Granada 247 km.
Hotel Check-in Time; Estimated 20:00 depending on traffic conditions
Day 5 Granada – Malaga – Marbella- Ronda – Granada
After breakfast, free time all day. We meet in the lobby at the time indicated by our guide with interested guests to carry out the optional Malaga, Marbella, and Ronda Tour (120 Euro). After our tour of Malaga, a vibrant city offering both historical and modern life, we will continue our journey and stop at the famous beaches of Marbella, one of Europe's social favorites. We will see its beautiful beach, yachts of the elite, quality shops, and shopping malls. After free time for shopping, we will head towards Ronda. The romantic capital of Spain, whose magnificent beauty resembles Italian Tuscany, awaits us in Ronda. Ronda is one of the oldest and most historic mountain towns in Spain. Among the places to see in Ronda, where bullfighting began, are the New Bridge (Puente Nuevo), Spain's oldest bullring (exterior view) and its museum. After our tour, we will head towards Granada. With interested guests, we will carry out the optional Gypsy Night and Albayzin (55 Euro) tour. In the old Gypsy neighborhood Sacromonte, listed in the World Heritage List, we will watch a Gypsy Show while enjoying a drink in natural caves, and afterwards, we will continue our tour in the old Muslim neighborhood Albaicin, also listed in the World Heritage List. Overnight at our Granada hotel.
Morning Breakfast: Taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place 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; Estimated 20:00 depending on traffic conditions
Day 6 Granada- Madrid-Toledo- Madrid
After breakfast, we meet in the lobby at the time indicated by our guide and set off towards Madrid. Once declared the capital of the Kingdom of Spain, Madrid, which was once a modest rural settlement amidst lush green lands, is one of Europe's youngest capitals. Its city architecture, showcasing the expansion stages of the city and different art forms ruling in different periods, captivates visitors. 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, one of the most luxurious streets of the 1900s, admiring the colossal statue of Cybele, the nature goddess depicted on her chariot drawn by lions, at the Cibeles Fountain. This elegant and sophisticated district will welcome you with both its Art Nouveau and Modernist architecture and its colorful, lively life. Then we will reach 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 quick dinners. After San Miguel, we will go to Plaza Mayor, the most valuable square of the city, truly an architectural symphony. At the end of our tour, we will go to Puerta del Sol (Sun Gate) square, named after the eastern city gate of Madrid during the Muslim era that witnessed the sunrise. In this busiest place in Madrid, where crowds have never been lacking for centuries, you will enjoy a colorful break amidst the pleasant music of street artists and musicians. Afterwards, transfer to the hotel, and with interested guests, we will carry out the optional Toledo and Cathedral Tour (80 Euro) . Toledo, the capital of the Castilla-La Mancha region located 70 km southwest of Madrid, is undoubtedly 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. Surrounded by the Tagus River, built on steep cliffs, and encircled by high walls, the city has always been a valuable city throughout history, from Romans to Visigoths, from Andalusians to the Kingdom of Spain. Also, until the late 15th century, Toledo was the center of Judaism on the Iberian Peninsula; it hosts many important structures ranging from Europe's oldest surviving synagogue to dozens of churches converted from mosques and the magnificent cathedral where Spain was religiously administered, forming a mosaic where three heavenly religions and peoples intermingled. Until the Empire moved its capital to Madrid in 1561, Toledo was the political, cultural, commercial, and military center. It also served as inspiration for Cervantes' immortal work "Don Quixote of La Mancha," and a large part of the story takes place in this city and its surroundings. For all these reasons, Toledo has found its place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Among the places we will see during our tour are: the famous viewpoint where you can photograph the magnificent view of the city remaining from the 16th century 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 Zocodover. During the free time after the tour, you can taste Mazapan, almond paste unique to Toledo, and try Manchego, sheep cheese recognized worldwide by Spain and named after this region. As a souvenir, you can examine swords, knives, or accessories made using traditional methods and even used in Hollywood movies, due to this place being the production site of the most famous steel of the Middle Ages. Additionally, you can purchase telkari products, a legacy from the Andalusian period of the city, known as Damascene Work (Damasquinado), decorated with beautiful motifs with gold wires of different settings. After the end of free time, we return to Madrid. We set off for the optional Dinner Flamenco Night (75 Euro) with interested guests. After the show ends, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Morning Breakfast: Taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place 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; Estimated 20:00 depending on traffic conditions
Day 7 Madrid-Ankara
On the last day of the tour, after breakfast, free time, and we carry out the optional Outlet Tour (30 Euro) with interested guests. After our tour, we complete our check-out procedures from the hotel at the time indicated 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 journey...
Morning Breakfast: Taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Total Extras 650 EUR / Advantageous Package 550 EUR