Express Spain 2026 TK (VLC-BCN) Barcelona (2) & Madrid (2)
1. DAY ISTANBUL – VALENCIA – MADRID
We meet our valued guests 3 hours before the flight time at the Turkish Airlines counter in the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport. After baggage and ticket procedures, we fly to Valencia on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. Upon arrival, we transfer to Madrid, and after arriving in the city in the evening, we begin our panoramic Madrid city tour. We start with Plaza Mayor, the large square known as the city’s heart. This square has 136 buildings and 437 balconies opening onto its courtyards. In the past, bullfights and people executed by the Inquisition were watched from these balconies. Sights to see include Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de Oriente, the place where the Royal Palace addresses the public, the Alcalá Gate, built as a city entrance to display the city’s wealth, Gran Via with its gallery-like roofs, Plaza Colón, Cibeles Square and Fountain, and the Cervantes Monument. After the tour, we return to the hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.
2. DAY MADRID
After breakfast at the hotel, the rest of the day is free. Guests who wish may join the optional Toledo Tour (80 Euro). Toledo is a true open-air museum and one of the most important cities on UNESCO’s World Heritage list as the former capital of Spain. The country’s most magnificent cathedral houses works by world-famous painters and rivals some of the world’s most important museums. Known as the city of El Greco, Toledo has remained unchanged since the 16th century. Buildings bearing traces of Roman, Visigoth, Arab, Gothic, and Renaissance architecture, narrow streets, paintings by El Greco, traditional pastry shops, Damascene stores, and of course its famous cathedral make it a very attractive tourist destination. Another tradition in Toledo is the production of marzipan, dating back to the time when the Arabs conquered the city. A visit to Toledo would not be complete without tasting this delicious sweet. After a walk through the Jewish Quarter, we head back to Madrid. Accommodation at our hotel.
3. DAY MADRID – BARCELONA
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Barcelona by private coach. On the way, guests who wish may join the optional Zaragoza Tour (35 Euro) organized by our guide along the route. On this tour, we will see the Ebro River, the city’s main cathedral, the Pilar Cathedral, La Seo Cathedral, San Pablo Church, Plaza España, and Pilar Bridge. After the tour, we continue our journey. Upon arrival, we begin our panoramic Barcelona city tour. The capital of the Catalonia Autonomous Community and the second-largest city in Spain, home to the magnificent works of the famous architect Antoni Gaudí, attracts four times its population in tourists thanks to its landmarks. Sights include the “Unfinished Church” known as La Sagrada Familia, Spain and Catalunya Square, Gaudí’s Houses (Casa Batlló and Casa Milà), Catalunya Square, La Rambla Street, and Port Olímpic. After the city tour, transfer to the hotel. In the evening, guests who wish may join the optional Barcelona Night & Gothic Quarter Tour (35 Euro) organized by our guide. On this tour, we will have the chance to see illuminated Barcelona, known as the city that never sleeps. Then we head to the Gothic Quarter, which we have not visited before. After visiting Barcelona Cathedral, the Temple of Augustus, and the district’s most famous street, Carrer del Bisbe, there will be free time for dinner. Afterwards, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.
4. DAY BARCELONA
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Girona & Figueres & Mercat de la Boqueria Tour (95 Euro) organized by our guide. We begin our tour in Girona, located on the banks of the Onyar River and at first glance reminiscent of Florence, the wealthiest city in the region. With its narrow streets and cathedral, Girona is a charming medieval town worth seeing; it is also the city where the film Perfume was shot. On our panoramic tour, we will see the Lion statue, Cathedral Square, the houses with mezuzahs, the Jewish Quarter, La Rambla, and its famous shops. After free time, we head toward Figueres, with the scenery of the Pyrenees. This town has such an impressive atmosphere that it inspired the boundary-breaking artist Salvador Dalí throughout his life. Here we will visit the museum-house personally decorated by the famous surrealist painter Salvador Dalí. In this museum, where each work is valued at millions of dollars, we will visit the museum containing his mind-bending works and the pieces in which he portrayed his eternal love Gala, followed by free time. Afterwards, we move toward the city center and La Rambla Street. Our next stop is the market Mercat de la Boqueria, located on Barcelona’s most touristic street, La Rambla. Considered Spain’s most famous shopping point, and with “mercat” meaning “market” in Spanish, it is one of the most authentic places where you can experience the local shopping culture and observe the habits of the local people. Free time will be given here. In the evening, guests who want to spend time in a lively atmosphere may join the optional Flamenco Night (65 Euro). Accommodation at our hotel.
5. DAY BARCELONA – ISTANBUL
We leave the hotel early in the morning with our breakfast boxes (check-out will take place at 03:30) and transfer to Barcelona Airport. After completing baggage and check-in procedures, we depart for Istanbul on a scheduled Pegasus Airlines flight. Arrival in Istanbul and end of the tour.
What's Included
- Economy class airline ticket on Turkish Airlines scheduled flights on the Istanbul (IST) – Valencia (VLC) / Barcelona (BCN) – Istanbul (IST) routes
- Airport taxes
- 4 nights’ accommodation with bed and breakfast in 3-star hotels
- Airport-hotel-airport transfers
- All intercity transfers
- Panoramic Barcelona and Madrid city tour
- City taxes (€25)
- Professional Turkish-speaking guiding services
Not Included
Visa fee and service fee
Travel health insurance
Exit tax fee
Lunch, dinner, and other meals
Hotel extras and personal expenses
Additional tours, en-route extra tours, and optional activities
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
All services not specified as included in the price
