Express Spain Tour - 2026 Winter Period (BCN-MAD)

Day 1                        Istanbul – Barcelona

Meeting with our valued guests at the international departures terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport, in front of the Pegasus Airlines check-in counter, 3 hours before the flight time. After baggage and ticket procedures, flight to Barcelona on Pegasus Airlines scheduled service. Upon arrival, panoramic Barcelona city tour. The capital of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia and Spain's second-largest city, home to the magnificent works of the famous architect Antoni Gaudi, attracts as many as four times its population in tourists thanks to its masterpieces. Among the sights to see are La Sagrada Familia, also known as the “Endless Church,” Spain and Catalunya Square, Gaudi's Houses (Casa Batllo and Casa Mila), Catalunya Square, La Rambla Street, and Port Olimpic. After the city tour, transfer to the hotel. In the evening, guests who wish may join the Barcelona Night & Gothic Quarter Tour 35 Euro), organized as an extra by our guide. On this tour, we will have the opportunity to see Barcelona, known as the sleepless city of Europe, illuminated at night. Afterwards, we head to the Gothic Quarter, which we have not visited before. In this district, after visiting Barcelona Cathedral, the Temple of Augustus, and Carrer del Bisbe, the most famous street in the area, free time for dinner. Then transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.

Day 2                        Barcelona

After breakfast, guests who wish may join the Girona & Figueras & Mercat de la Boqueria Tour (95 Euro)’, organized as an extra by our guide. We begin our tour with Girona, the richest city in the region, founded on the banks of the Onyar River and at first glance reminiscent of Florence. Girona, a charming medieval city worth seeing with its narrow streets and cathedral, is also the city where the film adaptation of Perfume was shot. In our panoramic tour, we will see the Lion statue, Cathedral Square, the houses with mezuzahs, the Jewish Quarter, La Rambla, and famous shops. After free time, we set off towards the city of Figueras, accompanied by views of the Pyrenees Mountains. The town has such an impressive atmosphere that it was a source of inspiration throughout the life of the boundary-breaking painter Salvador Dali, admired by the whole world. Here we will visit the museum house decorated by the famous surrealist painter “Salvador Dali” with his own hands. In this museum, where the value of each of his works is expressed in millions of dollars, after our visit to the museum containing his mind-bending works in which he depicted his immortal love Gala, there will be free time. Then we move towards the city center and La Rambla Street. Our next stop is the market place Mercat de la Boqueria, located on Barcelona’s most touristy street, La Rambla. Considered Spain’s most famous shopping spot, and meaning “market” and “marketplace” in Spanish, “mercat” is one of the most authentic places where you can experience the country’s shopping culture and observe the habits of the local people. We give free time at this point. In the evening, guests who wish to spend time in a fun atmosphere may join the Flamenco Night (65 Euro), organized as an extra. Accommodation at our hotel.

Day 3                        Barcelona – Madrid

After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for Madrid by private bus. Along the way, guests who wish may join the Zaragoza Tour (35 Euro), organized as an extra by our guide en route. On our tour, the Ebro River, the Pilar Cathedral, the city’s central cathedral, La Seo Cathedral, San Pablo Church, Plaza Espana, and the Pilar Bridge are among the sights to see. After our tour, we continue on our way to Madrid. We begin our panoramic Madrid city tour with the large square called Plaza Mayor. There are 136 buildings and 437 balconies opening onto courtyards in this square. In the past, bullfights and people burned by the Inquisition were watched from these balconies. Among the sights to see are the heart of the city, Puerta Del Sol, the large square called Plaza Mayor, Plaza De Orient, where the Royal Palace addresses the public, Alcala Gate, built as an entrance gate to show how wealthy the city is, Gran Via with its gallery-lined rooftops, Plaza Colon and Cibeles Square and Fountain, and the Cervantes Monument. After our tour, we return to the hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.

Day 4                        Madrid

After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the Toledo Tour (80 Euro), organized as an extra. Toledo is a true open-air museum and Spain’s former capital, and one of the most important cities on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The country’s most magnificent cathedral has become comparable to some of the world’s leading museums by hosting works by world-famous painters. Known as the city of El Greco, Toledo has managed to remain unchanged from the 16th century to the present day. With structures bearing traces of Roman, Visigothic, Arab, Gothic, and Renaissance architecture, narrow streets, El Greco’s paintings, typical pastry shops, Damascene shops, and of course its famous cathedral, it is a tourist stop worthy of the name. Another tradition in Toledo is the production of almond paste, dating back to the time when the Arabs conquered the city. A visit to Toledo cannot be considered complete without tasting this mouth-watering confection. After our walk in the Jewish quarter, we depart for Madrid. Accommodation at our hotel.

Day 5                        Madrid – Istanbul   

After breakfast, transfer to Madrid Airport depending on the flight time. After completing baggage and check-in procedures, depart for Istanbul on Pegasus Airlines scheduled service. Arrival in Istanbul and end of our tour.