Magnificent Cities of Portugal and Andalusia Tour

Meeting 3 hours before departure in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. After baggage, ticketing, and passport procedures, departure for Porto with Turkish Airlines flight TK1449 at 07:55. Following our arrival at local time 09:45, our Porto city tour begins with our vehicle waiting for us at the area. Porto is the second largest city in the country and is famous for its unique architecture, colorful houses, and narrow streets. During our city tour here, our first stop is Boavista, known as the modern commercial and business center. Afterwards, our next stop will be the borders of Fort Queijo located on the Atlantic Ocean coast. Passing through the Foz neighborhood, an old fishing village where the Douro River empties into the ocean, we proceed along the riverbanks towards central Porto. Our route will start from Carmo Square. Passing through the historic bookstore Lello and Clerigos Church, we will descend to Aliados Square. Bento Station, Sao Francisco Church, the Stock Exchange Palace, Porto Cathedral, Liberdade Square, Batalha Square, Santa Catarina Street (the city's most famous shopping street), Luis I Bridge, and Arrabida Bridge will be among the places we will see. Our tour will end with the exploration of the Ribeira district, located on the banks of the Douro River, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. At the end of the tour, guests who wish can join the optionally organized Magnificent Guimaraes & Bom Jesus de Monte & Braga tour. (70 Euros) Guimaraes is a historic city located in the north of Portugal and is one of the country's most important cultural and historical centers. Also known as the "birthplace of Portugal," Guimaraes holds great historical significance as the place where the Kingdom of Portugal was founded in the 12th century. The city resembles an open-air museum with its narrow streets, stone buildings, and medieval structures. In this beautiful city, chosen as the European Capital of Culture in 2012, the medieval castle, churches that are original works of Portuguese architecture, magnificent gardens, historic houses, and streets will remain in our memories. After our tour, we depart for our next stop, Bom Jesus do Monte. Built in neoclassical style by Carlos Amarante between 1784-1857, we descend downwards via the labyrinth-like confounding stairs in front of the Bom Jesus Cathedral and move towards Braga. Known as the "Rome of Portugal" because it was built by the Romans 2,000 years ago, Braga is one of the oldest settlements in the country. Its charming historic streets, colorful squares, and traditional buildings will take you back centuries while strolling. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. In the evening, guests who wish can join the Magnificent Porto Boat Tour. (20 Euros) We recommend you not to miss this tour where you will observe Porto from a different perspective on the Douro River. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Lisbon. Our first stop on the way is Fatima. This place, where the Virgin Mary appeared to three little shepherd children in 1917 and gave three secrets, is one of the largest pilgrimage and worship centers of Christianity. Afterwards, our next stop is Obidos. When you arrive in Obidos, you will feel as if you have journeyed back centuries. The residents of this small town still walk around in their traditional attire on certain days of the week, bringing history back to life. In our enjoyable walking tour of the city, this small town with its narrow streets, small churches, beautiful houses, and shops will stay in our memories. After our tour, departure for Lisbon. Lisbon is the capital and largest city of Portugal and is one of the oldest capitals in Europe. Located on the Atlantic Ocean coast, this historic city draws attention with its impressive views, colorful neighborhoods, and rich cultural heritage. On our tour, we will first visit the church section of the Jeronimos Monastery, and then stop for a photo break at the Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries along the Tagus River. After a short walk in the Alfama district—the city's oldest neighborhood, which suffered the least damage from the 1755 earthquake, derived its name from the Arabic word for bath, and can only be explored on foot—we will return to our vehicle. Passing through Praça do Comercio, the Baixa district, Rossio and Restauradores squares, which we will see along the way, we will complete our tour after a photo break given on the upper terrace of Eduardo Park overlooking Marques de Pombal Square at the end of Liberdade Avenue, featuring chic boutiques, and transfer to our hotel. In the evening, guests who wish can join the optionally organized Magnificent Fado Night Tour with Dinner. (75 Euros) Fado is an emotional musical style that tells the history, romance, loss, and nostalgia of the Portuguese people. Following this magnificent night where you will experience a slice of the Portuguese spirit with a pleasant meal and drink, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join the optionally organized Magnificent Pearls of Lisbon (Sintra & Cascais & Estoril & Cabo de Roca) tour. (75 Euros) Sintra is a charming town located north of Lisbon, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is famous for its rich history and extraordinary nature. Sintra's most striking structure is the Pena Palace, built in the 19th century. With its colorful and fairytale-like structure, visible from the hills of the city, this palace has become the symbol of Sintra. Following our tour here, our second stop will be Cabo de Roca, the westernmost tip of Europe. Moving along the ocean coasts, we first reach Cape Guincho and then the "Boca do Inferno" cliff near Cascais. Afterwards, we depart for Cascais, our third stop. After exploring the fishing port in Cascais, a charming resort town located on the Atlantic Ocean coast, our next stop is the Estoril district, famous for its Casino. Historically, Estoril became one of Europe's most popular holiday destinations in the early 20th century, favored particularly by royal families and wealthy tourists. One of the most famous places in the city is the Estoril Casino, a large casino. After our tour here, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, our Seville city tour begins. Seville is a city in Spain's Andalusia region, famous for its historical and cultural richness. During our city tour in Seville, located on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, the places to see include the Maria Luisa Park and Plaza America (where Plaza de Espana is also located), the Seville Cathedral (from the outside) which is the third largest cathedral in the world and also houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus, right next to the cathedral the Giralda Minaret—the last surviving piece of the mosque built by the Umayyad Caliphate that has reached the present day—and the Alcazar, the palace of the kings of Castile (from the outside). Afterwards, passing through the General Archive of the Indies, where records of all maritime expeditions to the American continent from the age of discovery until the 19th century were kept, we will reach the old narrow streets of the Santa Cruz neighborhood, referred to as "old" Seville. At the end of our walk, after seeing the former tobacco factory used as the central campus of the University of Seville and Torre del Oro (the Golden Tower), which is now a naval museum, transfer to our hotel in Seville. In the evening, guests who wish can join the optionally organized Magnificent Flamenco Fire Tour. (55 Euros) Seville is one of the birthplaces of flamenco and is considered one of Spain's most important centers in terms of flamenco culture. The city is famous for traditional flamenco performances, dance studios, and flamenco festivals and events. You will be virtually enchanted while watching flamenco dancers during the Flamenco night we will organize. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, departure for Granada. On the way, guests who wish can join the optionally organized Magnificent Towns Ronda & Marbella tour. (65 Euros) Ronda is a famous mountain town located in Spain's Andalusia region, standing out with its historical and natural beauties. The city is particularly known for its deep valley and Puente Nuevo, the historic bridge located upon it. Built in the 18th century, this bridge has become the symbol of Ronda and is established over the El Tajo Canyon, which divides the city in two. Ronda also features a historic bullfighting arena and is considered one of the oldest bullfighting rings in the world. Our second stop on our tour is Marbella. Located in southern Spain in the Andalusia region on the Costa del Sol coast, this city is where jet-setters live and stands out with its luxury lifestyle. Places to see during our tour here include Casco Antiguo (the city center), Puerto Banus marina, and luxury stores. After our tour, transfer to our hotel in Seville. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, our guests who wish can join the optional magnificent Cordoba & Granada & Al Hambra tour. (120 Euro) Our first stop on the tour is Cordoba. Cordoba is a historic city located in the Andalusia region of Spain. It is famous for its historical and cultural riches, impressive architecture, and structures bearing the traces of Andalusian Islamic culture. Cordoba is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Spain. In Cordoba, which we will reach with a 1.5-hour journey, the Guadalquivir River will greet us first. We will enter the city by walking over the historic Roman Bridge and passing through the Roman Gate. Entering the Great Mosque of Cordoba (Mezquita), one of the largest mosques in the world, rising on 850 columns and being the most magnificent structure of the 2000-year-old city, we will witness the grandeur of this magnificent work accompanied by our guide and receive impressive information. In our tour, which we will continue on walking after our tour at the Great Mosque of Cordoba, we will see the spotless old streets, the old inn reflecting all the subtlety of Andalusian architecture, and the houses of Cordoba. After our tour, departure for 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 premier touristic destinations, welcoming millions of visitors every year. During our city tour here, Gran Via Street, Bib-Rambla and Municipality Squares, Granada Cathedral (from the outside), Madraza, the first university of Granada, the Silk Bazaar, and the old Nasrid Caravanserai will be among the places to see. After our tour, we go to the Al Hambra Palace. The Alhambra Palace, one of the greatest treasures of Granada, is one of the most eye-catching and impressive examples of Andalusian Islamic architecture. Alhambra, one of Spain's most visited historical sites, is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and has gained worldwide fame. This famous work began to be built in the 13th century as a defense fortress and palace on the flatland over the Sabika hill overlooking Granada, and its construction continued until the 15th century. Because of the red color it got from the red soil used in its construction, it was called Alhambra, which means ‘‘The Red’’. After our tour, transfer to our hotel in Seville. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, our guests who wish can join our optional magnificent Jerez & Cadiz & Strait of Gibraltar tour. (90 Euro). Our first stop on our tour is the town of Jerez, famous for its vineyards and horses. Afterwards, we will move on to Cadiz on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. In Cadiz, the cliffs beaten by the magnificent waves of the Atlantic Ocean, the Cadiz Cathedral with its magnificent golden dome, old fisherman's neighborhoods, and fish restaurants in the narrow streets of the historic city will be among the points we will see. Our last stop on our tour is Gibraltar. After our tour at this extreme point connecting the African and European continents, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel and check-out procedures, free time. Afterwards, transfer to Seville Airport at the time specified by our guide. After luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure for Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK1300 at 17.35. Arrival at 23.55 local time and end of our tour.