İSTANBUL – BİLBAO – SAN SEBASTIAN
After completing baggage drop, ticketing, and passport control procedures, which we will carry out by being present at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Terminal 3 hours before our flight time, we fly to Bilbao at 10:20 with Pegasus Airlines scheduled flight PC1113. After our arrival in Bilbao at 12:40 local time, we depart to organize our San Sebastian city tour. In our tour, which we will carry out upon arrival in San Sebastian, located in Spain’s Basque Region and known as one of the summer resort centers of the European aristocracy since the 19th century, Playa de La Concha, Playa de Ondarreta, Bahía de La Concha, Ayuntamiento (City Hall), Cathedral del Buen Pastor, Kursaal Congress Palace, María Cristina Bridge, Hotel María Cristina, the Former Casino Building, Parte Vieja (Old Town), and Monte Urgull are among the places to be seen panoramically. Continuing along La Concha Bay, we offer free time for sightseeing and personal activities in the Parte Vieja area, where we will see examples of 19th- and 20th-century civil architecture and historic streets along the coastline. After the free time provided, we proceed to our hotel in the Bilbao region. Upon arrival at the hotel, room assignment and free time to rest
BILBAO – (Leon Tour) – (Guimaraes Tour) – PORTO
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we set off for Porto. On the way, guests who wish may join our extra Leon Tour (40 Euro) program. Located in northwestern Spain, the city of Leon developed into one of the important centers of the Kingdom of Castile during the Middle Ages. Since the city has preserved its historic center structure, its architectural texture has largely survived to the present day. During our panoramic city tour in Leon, where Gothic and Baroque period works are found together, places to be seen include Plaza Mayor, San Marcelo Square, Plaza del Grano, Basilica of San Isidoro, the Old Town Hall, Casa Botines, the Old City Walls, and Santa María de Regla Cathedral. After viewing Leon Cathedral, built in the 13th century and regarded as one of the most remarkable Gothic architectural structures in both the city and Europe with its stained-glass windows, we will complete our city tour by continuing along Darro, Ancha, and Calle del Cid streets in the historic center. At the end of the tour, we continue our journey toward Porto. On the way, guests who wish may join our extra Guimaraes Tour (40 Euro) program. Guimaraes, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, was the first capital of Portugal in the 12th century. Largo da Oliviera Square, named after centuries-old olive trees, Guimaraes Castle, Rua de Santa Maria street, which hosts wonderful architecture dating back to the Middle Ages, and the various restaurants and shops located on this street are among the places to be seen. After our Guimaraes excursion, we arrive at our hotel in the Porto region and provide room assignment and free time to rest.
PORTO – (Porto Masterpieces Tour) – (Obidos Tour) – LISBON
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we set off for Lisbon. On the way, guests who wish may join our extra Porto Masterpieces Tour (55 Euro) program. Porto is a historic city located in northern Portugal on the banks of the Douro River. On our panoramic city tour, we will see the city’s UNESCO-protected historic fabric and landmarks. In our tour, we first proceed along Avenida dos Aliados. This avenue, one of Porto’s widest boulevards, is among the areas to be seen panoramically with its granite-stone historic buildings and views of the city hall. Next, we will see São Bento Train Station from the outside. The blue-and-white azulejo tiles on the station’s interior walls depict scenes from Portuguese history. On our route, Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto) will be seen panoramically from the outside. Located on one of the city’s highest points, the cathedral area is one of the places where a short stop will be made to photograph Porto’s historic center. Then we continue panoramically along Ribeira District, which stands out with its narrow streets and traditional houses. Afterwards, the UNESCO-listed Luís I Bridge will be seen panoramically. The bridge’s iron structure creates one of the city’s most recognizable silhouettes. From here, we reach the Clérigos Tower and Livraria Lello area; the tower will be seen panoramically from the outside and the exterior facade of Lello can be photographed. We complete the tour by seeing Bolhão Market and the surrounding commercial axis. This area, where local products are sold, is one of the places where we can observe Porto’s daily life. At the end of the Porto Masterpieces Tour, we continue our journey toward Lisbon. On the way, guests who wish may join our extra Obidos Tour (50 Euro) program. In the medieval town of Obidos, surrounded by walls on a hill and with its cobblestone streets evoking the architectural features of the Renaissance, Baroque, and Gothic periods, our visit includes the Roman-origin Obidos Castle, St. John Baptist Church, and Rua Direita, the town’s main street and one that attracts the most visitors, as the main places to be seen. After the Obidos Tour, we arrive at our hotel in the Lisbon region. Room assignment and free time to rest.
LISBON – (Lisbon Masterpieces Tour) – (Atlantic Coast Tour) – (Lisbon Night Tour with Dinner) – (Fado Show)
After breakfast, we offer a full day of free time. During this free time, guests who wish may join our extra Lisbon Masterpieces Tour (55 Euro) program. Lisbon, the capital of Portugal and like Istanbul a city with two sides, is also Europe’s 6th most visited city by tourists throughout the year. Governed throughout history by the Phoenicians, Romans, North African Muslims, and finally the Portuguese, Lisbon hosts many historical monuments with this history dating back to 1200 BC. During our tour in Lisbon, the city’s historic district where Rossio Square and St. George’s Castle are located, and the Santa Justa Lift are among the main places to be seen. After the city tour, we offer free time in the city center. Continuing our city tour, Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries, built during the age of geographical discoveries and carrying a symbolic significance for Portugal, will be seen and free time will be given for a photo stop. Then Avenida de Liberdade, known as Lisbon’s Champs Elysees and famous for its cafes, quality shops, and restaurants, is among the places to be seen, and we will have the opportunity to discover Lisbon from different angles. At the end of the tour, we offer free time. During this free time, guests who wish may join our extra Atlantic Coast Tour (80 Euro) program. Our first stop will be the town of Sintra. Sintra will greet us with boutique shops, colorful and ornate houses resembling castles, and cobblestone streets. However, the most important feature that led the town to be included on the UNESCO World Heritage List is its architectural monuments and buildings from the Romantic Period. After our visit to Sintra, which we will carry out along streets and avenues surrounded by palaces and churches, our next stop will be Cabo da Roca, referred to as “the End of the World” and the westernmost point of the European Continent. After a short break for you to take photos of the ocean and the famous beaches frequented by surfers, we continue our tour with a panoramic sightseeing excursion in Cascais, a fishing town. At the end of the tour, we return to our hotel in the Lisbon region and have free time to rest. After the free time provided for room assignment, guests who wish may join our extra Lisbon Night Tour with Dinner (55 Euro) program. In our tour, we first proceed to the banks of the Tagus River and follow the Cais do Sodré and Ribeira das Naus line panoramically. The illuminated waterfront offers Lisbon’s modern face with a pleasant view in the evening hours. Then we will panoramically see the outer surroundings of the historic Alfama slopes, which are not included in our daytime tour. The illuminated silhouette of the narrow streets allows us to observe the city’s traditional texture in the evening. Next, we panoramically see the evening ambiance of Praça do Comércio from the outside. The square’s yellow arcades and the lighting along the riverbank create one of Lisbon’s most impressive evening views. After the night tour, we complete our tour with dinner at a local restaurant and offer free time. During this free time, guests who wish may join our extra Fado Show (45 Euro) program. In our tour, we attend the Fado Show, where we will listen to Fado music, unique to Portugal, which became world-famous through the emotional and melancholic laments of sailors’ wives. After the tour, we return to our hotel in the Lisbon region.
LISBON – (Outlet Tour) – (Caceres Tour) – SALAMANCA
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we set off for Salamanca. On the way, guests who wish may join our extra Outlet Tour (30 Euro) program. We offer free time at the outlet center, which features stylish stores of many prestigious brands, cafes and restaurants, and areas for personal activities, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy and experience pleasant and affordable shopping. After the free time we provide, we continue our journey to Salamanca. On the way, guests who wish may join our extra Caceres Tour (40 Euro) program. Located in Spain’s Extremadura region, Cáceres stands out with its historic texture that has survived from the Middle Ages to the present day almost unchanged, and for this feature it is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In our panoramic city tour, which we will begin on foot from Plaza Mayor, we will see traces of the Roman, Visigoth, and Andalusian periods. Torre de Bujaco and the old city walls, Arco de la Estrella Arch, and Concatedral de Santa María, which combines Gothic and Renaissance elements, are among the places to be seen panoramically. After our walking tour, during which Palacio de los Golfines de Abajo, Palacio de Carvajal, and Plaza de San Jorge will also be seen panoramically, we continue our journey to Salamanca after the free time provided. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Salamanca region, room assignment and free time to rest.
SALAMANCA – (Avila Tour) – SEGOVIA – BILBAO
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we depart to organize our Salamanca city tour. Salamanca is a city in northwestern Spain, built on the banks of the Tormes River, and is an active center of culture, commerce, and tourism, hosting the Salamanca University, the first university in Spain and the oldest in Europe, with rich ancient history stretching from the Carthaginians to the Romans. In Salamanca, which was added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List in 1988 together with its historical and cultural riches, we will carry out a sightseeing excursion and offer a short free time at Plaza Mayor, which is listed among Europe’s most beautiful squares, before departing to organize our Segovia city tour. On the way, guests who wish may join our extra Avila Tour (40 Euro) program. We will explore Ávila, surrounded by the best-preserved medieval walls in Europe. During the walking tour in the historic city center, the magnificent walls that have become the city’s symbol, impressive squares, and outstanding examples of Romanesque and Gothic architecture will be among the places to be seen panoramically. Then we head to Segovia, famous for its magnificent aqueduct that has survived since Roman times. In our city tour, the historic aqueduct, one of the most important works of Roman engineering, the fairy-tale-like Alcázar of Segovia, the Segovia Cathedral distinguished by its elegant architecture, and historic streets will be among the places to be seen panoramically. This special tour, where we will experience history, architecture, and Castile’s unique atmosphere together, will offer an unforgettable experience for our guests who want to discover Spain’s most enchanting cities. At the end of the tour, we continue our journey toward our hotel in the Bilbao region. Upon arrival at the hotel, room assignment and free time to rest.
BILBAO – ISTANBUL
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we depart to organize our Bilbao city tour. Bilbao appears as one of the most important cities in Spain’s north and the Basque Autonomous Region. Built along the Nervión River, the city combines its industrial past with modern architecture. In our panoramic city tour, as we first proceed along the banks of the Nervión River, we see modern structures and historic texture intertwined. After viewing the city’s symbol, the Guggenheim Museum, and the bridges over the river panoramically, we reach Casco Viejo, the historic center of Bilbao. Santiago Cathedral, located in this center, which stands out with its narrow streets, structures reflecting traditional Basque architecture, and small squares, will be our panoramic visit point. Following our sightseeing excursion along Gran Vía street, where we can observe Bilbao’s modern face with its shopping areas, administrative buildings, and orderly urban planning, and after the short free time to be provided, we complete our Bilbao city tour and depart for Bilbao Airport for our return flight to Istanbul. After completing ticketing, baggage drop, and passport control procedures at the airport, we fly to Istanbul at 14:00 with Pegasus Airlines scheduled flight PC1114. Arrival at Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 20:00 local time and the end of our tour.