Elegant Mega Portugal & Madrid & Andalusia Tour - with Turkish Airlines (Mad-Agp)
Day 1 ISTANBUL – MADRID – SALAMANCA – CUIDAD DE RODRIGO
We meet at the international departure terminal of Istanbul Airport three hours before the flight. After our luggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, we transfer to our special bus waiting at the airport after our flight with Turkish Airlines to Madrid. Our program starts with a panoramic city tour. Notable locations include Puerto del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Paseo de la Castellana, the bullfighting arena, Gran Via, and Plaza de Espana. Afterwards, we will head to Salamanca for a tour. During our city tour, we will experience the magnificent atmosphere of Plaza Mayor, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and get to know Salamanca University's historical areas closely, as well as discover the elegance of Gothic and Renaissance architecture at Salamanca Cathedral as we explore the city's historical and cultural fabric. After the tour, transfer to Cuidad de Rodrigo. After visiting Cuidad de Rodrigo, a medieval town with its walls, cathedral, and castle, we will transfer to our hotel and have free time. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 2 CUIDAD DE RODRIGO – PORTO
After breakfast at the hotel, we will move to Porto with our guests and have a city tour. Notable places include Bento Train Station, Sao Francisco Church, Stock Exchange Palace, Porto Cathedral, historical wine cellars, Liberdade Square, Batalha Square, the oldest and typical settlement area of the city, the Ribeira District, Clerigos Tower, the famous shopping street of Santa Catarina, Don Luis 1st Bridge, Arrabida Bridge, and the new and modern area of Boa Vista. After the tour, transfer to our hotel in Porto and have free time. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 3 PORTO – NAZARE – FATIMA – OBIDOS – LISBON
After breakfast at the hotel, we will move to Lisbon with our guests. On the way, we will conduct our tour of Obidos, Nazare, and Fatima. Our tour includes visits to Fatima, known as a holy place in Portugal, Nazare, a charming fishing village with a beautiful coastline, and Obidos, with its two-story white houses and historical walls wrapped in ivy. After the tour, we will head to Lisbon and after our arrival, we will have a panoramic city tour of Lisbon. During our tour, we will see Rossio Square, Belem Tower, Monument to the Discoveries, Marquis of Pombal Square, Jeronimos Monastery, and Santa Justa Elevator. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel and have free time. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 4 LISBON – SINTRA – CABO DA ROCA – CASCAIS – ESTORIL
After breakfast at the hotel, we will move with our guests for our Atlantic Beauties tour. First, we will have the opportunity to see the stunning landscapes of the Sintra Mountains while heading to Sintra with its 19th-century romantic architecture and vibrant colors. We walk through the narrow and cobblestoned streets of the UNESCO-protected historical city of Sintra, visiting its impressive fountains and crossing its hidden passages. Next, we will visit Cabo de Roca, the westernmost point of the European continent, where dramatic views and trails along the cliffs await us. Following this, we head to Cascais, a seaside town where the nobles of the 19th century spent their summer vacations. Our tour ends in Estoril, located in the luxurious area of the Portuguese Riviera, known for its luxury hotels, beaches, and the famous Estoril casino; one of the most enchanting places that will captivate you. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel in Lisbon and have free time. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 5 LISBON – HUELVA
After breakfast at the hotel, we will head to Huelva, and after our arrival, we will have a city tour. During our tour, we will discover the beautiful city of Huelva located in the southwest of Spain, known for its historical and cultural richness. First, we will see La Merced Cathedral, one of the city's most important historical buildings. This baroque cathedral will enchant us with its impressive architecture. Next, we will see the Monumento a Colón, a statue connected to Christopher Columbus's journeys to America, which is a symbol highlighting Huelva's significant role during the Age of Exploration. As we walk through the city, we will encounter narrow streets and typical Andalusian houses. Later, we will take a walk along the Odiel River to explore the natural beauty of Huelva. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Huelva and have free time. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 6 HUELVA – RONDA – GRANADA
After breakfast at the hotel, we will move with our guests to Ronda. Ronda is characterized as the last castle surrendered to the Spaniards by the Moors when leaving the peninsula. Therefore, it bears traces of both Islam and Christianity. It is built on a steep ravine and is a typical white Andalusian village where the world's oldest bullfighting arena is located. The places to visit include Casa Del Rey Moro, Palacio Mondragon, and Puente Nuevo. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Granada and have free time. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 7 GRANADA – ALHAMBRA – CORDOBA – SEVILLA
After breakfast at the hotel, we will start with a panoramic city tour of Granada. In the historical streets of Granada, we will visit Grand Via, La Rambla Square, the Arab Bazaar, and the City Hall Square. After that, our guests will have the opportunity to participate in the tour of the Alhambra Palace (subject to availability) (excluding entrance to the harem). In this tour, UNESCO World Heritage Site Alhambra Palace will be visited, known for its Arabesque architecture, pools, and gardens. We will then proceed to Cordoba. After our arrival, we will have a panoramic city tour. Cordoba is like a wonderland, with its astonishing architecture, glorious history, white painted walls, and winding streets, located in the Andalusian region of southern Spain. In the 10th and 11th centuries, it was one of the most populous cities in the world. In that era, Jews, Christians, and Muslims lived peacefully together in this city, contributing to making it one of the most important cultural centers in Europe. During the Cordoba city tour included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, we will see the world’s 3rd largest mosque/cathedral, the Great Mosque (Panoramic), Alcazar Palace, and Renaissance-era Jewish Quarter. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Sevilla and have free time. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 8 SEVILLA – MALAGA – ISTANBUL
After breakfast at our hotel, we will check out of the rooms and conduct a panoramic city tour of Sevilla. Notable places include Spain Square, the Golden Tower, and Maria Luisa Park, known for its pools and gardens, as well as the Santa Cruz district. Afterward, at the time specified by our guide, we will transfer to Malaga airport. After luggage, ticket, and customs procedures, we will fly back to Istanbul with the scheduled flight of Turkish Airlines. With our arrival at Istanbul Airport, our tour and services will conclude.
Alhambra Palace (Excluding the Harem) + Local Guide + Tourist City Taxes
150€ per person
***Payments to our guide during the tour are mandatory***
Accommodation in Huelva can be provided in Sevilla or its surroundings.
March 21
TK1857 IST MAD 07:55 10:25
TK1306 AGP IST 17:40 00:05*
June 7 & August 16, 30
TK1859 ISTMAD 13:25 16:55
TK1306 AGPIST 18:20 23:30
June 21, July 5, August 2
TK1857 ISTMAD 07:00 10:30
TK1306 AGPIST 18:20 23:30
July 19
TK1357 ISTMAD 10:00 13:35
TK1306 AGPIST 18:20 23:30
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation of 40 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the last cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. The canceled tour due to insufficient participation will be communicated to you through your agency.
- In cases where only category information is provided without specifying names and/or there are alternatives for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by your agency 48 hours before the tour operation.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the stated kilometers. In such cases, your agency will provide information 15 days before the tour departure.
- Triple rooms can be provided subject to hotel availability, and in such rooms, the bed assigned to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Extra beds are of the open-close type or bed known as coach beds; thus, the third person in the room and/or families with child reservations are deemed to have accepted the potential crowding and bed type in the rooms. Child discounts are applicable only for one child who falls within the age group and accompanied by 2 adults.
- Breakfasts included in the tour program are served according to the breakfast culture of the country you are in and are usually presented as a limited menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall assigned for groups.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for the general introduction of cities and are panoramic tours made with guiding narration from inside the vehicle, which do not include museum or site entrance fees, lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours. Panoramic tours, as well as other tours mentioned in the program, are subject to cancellation if local authorities do not permit entrance, access is restricted due to any event, or if the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions. In such cases, the agency is not responsible for the unavailability of the tours. Some tours may be conducted as public transport or on foot if there are closed roads or areas where vehicle entry is not permitted.
- Extra tours are organized by the local agency we work with, subject to a minimum participation of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not achieved, the trips may not be held, or the content, prices, and vehicles used for the extra trips may vary based on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide based on the opening/closing situation of museums and archaeological sites and depending on weather conditions.
- Participation in extra tours is optional and not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in the extra tours organized during the trip accept to wait at a suitable rest facility along the way. These passengers will be dropped at the rest facility before the extra tour begins and will be picked up from the point they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
- If only category information is provided or alternative information is available for the same destination, you can learn about the hotel(s) you will be staying at 48 hours before the trip.
- In promotional and early booking campaigns, cancellations and changes by guests are not allowed.
- The agency acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delays on scheduled and charter flights, or the hours before the current tour and flight may change. The agency is obliged to inform these changes as soon as possible. Our passengers have purchased the tour with knowledge and acceptance that flight details may change. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport taxes and fees for airport services.
VISA
- There is a visa requirement for Turkish citizens. For visa applications, it is required to apply with a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel completion with the documents listed by our agency in the "Documents Required for Visa" list.
- Guests traveling with a Turkish green passport must renew their passports if the issue date is older than 10 years; otherwise, they may not be admitted to the destination country and/or may not be able to fly according to the airline company. In such cases, the responsibility lies with the passenger.
- There is no visa requirement for holders of green passports, and a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel is sufficient.
- Having a visa does not guarantee entry into the country; the passport police have the authority to refuse entry. The agency is not responsible for such situations, and the responsibility lies with the passenger.
- To avoid issues with customs police at the border when traveling to the country due to torn, worn, wet, or similarly damaged passports, those passports should be renewed, and if it is a country requiring a visa for Turkish citizens, the relevant visa must be on the new passport. Otherwise, the responsibility lies with the passenger.
- We recommend that our guests under the age of 18 show sensitivity regarding the possibility that customs officers may ask for a document showing collective consent from both parents when traveling alone or with only one parent.
What's Included
Not Included
Tourist city taxes
Travel health insurance
Lunch and dinner not specified in the program
All personal expenses and hotel extras
Outbound exit fee
Museum and archaeological site entry fees
Driver tips 10 Euro / per person (optional)
