Direct Departure from Ankara: Splendid Spain and Andalusian Cities, 7 Nights - with Ajet (2026 Summer Season) (BCN-MAD)

Ankara – Barcelona Meeting in front of the AJet Airlines counter at Ankara Esenboğa Airport international departures terminal 3 hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure to Barcelona at 11:10 with AJet Airlines flight VF607. Upon arrival at 14:25 local time, our panoramic city tour begins with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Barcelona is a world-renowned city as Spain’s second-largest city and the vibrant, enchanting capital of the Catalonia region. Bathed by the warm waters of the Mediterranean, this magnificent city offers a unique blend of history, art, culture, and entertainment. With its splendid architecture, colorful streets, delicious cuisine, and lively nightlife, Barcelona attracts millions of visitors every year. The city is like an open-air museum adorned with the unique works of Antoni Gaudí. During our city tour, places to be seen include the Sagrada Familia Church, the Christopher Columbus Monument, La Rambla Street, Spain and Catalunya Squares, the Bullring, and the Olympic Port. After the tour, guests who wish may join the extra Görkemli Poble Espanyol & Montjuic Hill tour. (30 Euro) We begin our tour by visiting Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village), built for the 1929 World Fair and now a popular destination for visitors to Barcelona, consisting of 117 buildings, streets, and squares. Here we will see sample structures from all regions of Spain, walk through streets reflecting the architecture of different parts of the country, visit interesting handicraft workshops, and feel as if we are taking a short journey across Spain. Poble Espanyol also hosts artisans working in ceramics, glass, leather, jewelry, and other crafts. Then we head to Montjuic Hill, which offers much more than a panoramic view of Barcelona. This area, where history, culture, and nature meet, underwent a transformation by hosting major events such as the 1992 Olympic Games. After our photo stop, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Barcelona After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the extra Görkemli Pearls of Northern Catalonia (Girona & Figueres & Dali Museum & Park Güell & Gothic Quarter) tour. (120 Euro) Our first stop on the tour is Girona. Girona is a historic city in the northeast of Catalonia, about 100 kilometers north of Barcelona, and is famous for its medieval narrow streets, historic buildings, museums, churches, and walls. On our tour here, the Lion Statue, Cathedral Square, and the famous Jewish Quarter (El Call) will be among the places seen. After the tour, we head to Figueres. Figueres is a city located northeast of Girona and is known as the birthplace of Salvador Dalí. The city is closely associated with the life and works of the famous Spanish painter Salvador Dalí. The most important tourist attraction in Figueres is the Salvador Dalí Museum. Dalí established a museum here to leave something in the place where he was born and to exhibit his works. This museum, which currently has the largest Dalí collection and was designed by Dalí himself, is regarded as Dalí’s greatest work. The museum contains more than 4,000 works created by Dalí using different techniques. Then we proceed to Park Güell. One of Antoni Gaudí’s magnificent works, Park Güell is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known as a fairy-tale park, it creates a magical atmosphere with its colorful stairways and imaginative pavilions. After seeing this wonderful work by Gaudí, our final stop is the Gothic Quarter. In the Gothic Quarter, you can feel the enchanting atmosphere of the Middle Ages and admire the historical fabric through its narrow, labyrinth-like streets, Gothic churches, romantic squares, and Roman walls. Among the most important structures in the district are Barcelona Cathedral, Plaça Reial (Royal Square), Plaça del Rei (King’s Square), and La Rambla. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Barcelona – Valencia After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Valencia. Valencia is a historic and modern city on Spain’s eastern coast, surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. As Spain’s third-largest city, Valencia attracts visitors with its rich history, culture, and art. Upon arrival, our city tour will include the City Hall, Gothic Cathedral, Bullring, Museum of Arts and Sciences, Historic Market Mercado Central, and the Old Silk Exchange. After the tour, transfer to our hotel, check-in, and free time. Overnight at the hotel. Valencia – Granada After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Granada. Upon arrival in Granada, our city tour begins. Granada is a city full of history and culture in the heart of the Andalusia region. It is famous for its historical heritage, music and dance, breathtaking views, and the Alhambra Palace. The city is one of Spain’s leading tourist destinations and welcomes millions of visitors every year. During our city tour, places to be seen include Gran Via Street, Bib-Rambla and City Hall Squares, Granada Cathedral (from the outside), the Madraza, Granada’s first university, the Silk Market, and the old Nasrid Caravanserai. After the tour, guests who wish may join the extra Görkemli Alhambra Palace tour. (80 Euro) (The Alhambra Palace has a daily visitor limit, and our visit to the palace may be carried out without the harem section depending on availability. It is very important that you inform your agency of your participation in this tour at the time of reservation.) The Alhambra Palace, one of Granada’s greatest treasures, is one of the most striking and impressive examples of Andalusian Islamic architecture. One of Spain’s most visited historic sites, the Alhambra is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is renowned worldwide. This famous monument was begun in the 13th century and continued until the 15th century on the plateau atop Sabika Hill overlooking Granada, as a fortress and palace. It was named Alhambra, meaning “red,” due to the red color of the earth used in its construction. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. In the evening, guests who wish may join the extra Görkemli Neighborhoods (Albaicín and Sacromonte Gypsy Quarter) tour. (60 Euro) Albaicín is a historic and enchanting neighborhood of Granada. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its narrow streets, whitewashed houses, and scenic hills. It bears traces of Andalusian Islamic culture and architecture and reflects Granada’s history. After the tour here, we will watch a gypsy show and learn about their way of life in fully handmade cave dwellings, accompanied by a drink. After the tour, return to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Granada – Seville – Écija After an early breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Seville. 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, we will first visit Maria Luisa Park, where Plaza de España and Plaza America are located, then the Seville Cathedral (from the outside), the world’s third-largest cathedral and the burial place of Christopher Columbus, as well as the Giralda Minaret, the last surviving part of the mosque on which the cathedral was built, preserving the memory of the Andalusian Umayyad State. Next, we will pass through the Archives of the Indies, which kept records of all sea voyages to the Americas until the 19th century, and reach the narrow streets of Santa Cruz, known as “Old” Seville. At the end of our walk, after seeing Torre del Oro, or the Gold Tower, formerly the tobacco factory and now the naval museum used as the central campus of Seville University, we head to Écija. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Écija is a historic city in southern Spain, in the Andalusia region, belonging to the province of Seville. Often called the “Peacock of Andalusia” or the “City of Towers,” Écija is known for its rich Baroque architecture and magnificent historical buildings. In Roman times, it was known as “Astigi” and was an important center of the Hispania Ulterior province. During the Andalusian Umayyad period, the city was also an important cultural and economic center. Today, walking through the streets of Écija, one can feel a historic atmosphere filled with elegant palaces, churches, and tall bell towers from the Baroque era. In particular, the 18th-century Santa María and San Juan churches are among the finest examples of Baroque art. For travelers interested in history, art, and traditional Andalusian architecture, Écija is like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. As you stroll through the narrow streets of the city, you can find traces of both Roman and Islamic periods. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Écija – Córdoba – Mijas – Málaga – Écija After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the extra Görkemli Cities (Córdoba & Mijas & Málaga) tour. (140 Euro) Córdoba is a historic city in Spain’s Andalusia region, known for its historical and cultural richness, impressive architecture, and structures bearing traces of Andalusian Islamic culture. After a 1.5-hour journey, we arrive in Córdoba, where the Guadalquivir River welcomes us first. We will enter the city by walking over the historic Roman bridge and through the Roman gate. The city’s most magnificent structure, the Great Mosque of Córdoba, one of the world’s largest mosques and rising on 850 columns, will be visited with our guide, who will share fascinating information as we witness the grandeur of this remarkable monument. After our visit to the Córdoba Mosque, we continue on foot through the city, seeing the pristine old streets, the old inn, and the houses of Córdoba that reflect the delicacy of Andalusian architecture. After the tour here, our second stop is Mijas, a charming and traditional mountain town in southern Spain’s Málaga province, famous especially for its whitewashed houses. Located near the Costa del Sol coast, Mijas stands out with both its sea views and historical fabric. Mijas Pueblo, the historic part of the town, offers a postcard-like scene with narrow streets, balconies decorated with flowers, and whitewashed houses in typical Andalusian architecture. Although the town’s origins go back to Ancient Rome and even the Phoenicians, its current appearance was largely shaped during the Muslim Andalusian period. One of the most notable points in Mijas is the small bullring built on the hilltop and the ruins of Mijas Castle. After the tour, our final stop is Málaga. In our Málaga tour, the city where the famous painter Pablo Picasso was born, places to be seen include Paseo del Parque, Plaza de la Merced, the Jewish Quarter, Constitution Square, Larios Street, Puerto Marina (the harbor), La Alcazaba, and Gibralfaro Castle. After the tour, transfer back to our hotel in Écija. Overnight at the hotel. Écija – Toledo – Madrid After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Madrid. On the way, guests who wish may join the extra Görkemli Toledo tour. (70 Euro) Located about 70 kilometers from Madrid, Toledo is a historic city under UNESCO protection that has hosted the different cultures of the Iberian Peninsula and bears traces of Roman, Visigothic, Muslim, and Christian civilizations. It is known for its magnificent medieval architecture and cultural heritage. In this open-air museum city, our tour will take us through historic narrow streets, where we will see Toledo Cathedral, one of Spain’s oldest cathedrals, from the outside, churches converted from Andalusian mosques, and many other wonders. After the tour, we continue to Madrid. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Madrid, the capital of Spain, is one of the country’s most visited cities thanks to its deep historical and cultural richness. During our city tour in Madrid, we will first see the Bullring (from the outside), Alcalá Gate and Independence Square, Cibeles Monument, the famous Gran Via, Bernabeu Stadium, Plaza Castilla, Atocha Train Station, the famous Prado Museum (from the outside), Plaza de España with the statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, the Royal Palace (from the outside), the 9-gate Plaza Mayor, and Sol Square. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Madrid – Ankara After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport at the time determined by the guide. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, AJet Airlines flight VF606 departs for Ankara at 15:25. Arrival at 20:55 local time, and the end of our tour.