Day 1 Izmir – Barcelona
We’ll meet in front of the SunExpress counter at the International Departures Terminal of İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport three hours before the flight. After completing baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we’ll depart for Barcelona at 11:35 on Flight XQ894; arrival is at 1:15 p.m. local time.
We begin our city tour with the vehicle waiting for us. Barcelona, Spain’s second-largest city and the capital of Catalonia, is an open-air museum that blends history, art, culture, and entertainment, adorned with the works of Antoni Gaudí. On our tour, we’ll see the Sagrada Familia, the Christopher Columbus Monument, Montjuïc Hill, La Rambla, the Plaza de España and Plaza de Cataluña, the old bullring (Arenas), and the Olympic Port. Transfer to the hotel, free time, and overnight stay in Barcelona.
Day 2 Barcelona – (Girona & Figueres – Dalí Museum) – (Flamenco Night)
After breakfast, guests who wish to do so may join the optional “Gorgeous Gems of Northern Catalonia” Tour (70 €).
Our first stop is Girona, located about 100 km north of Barcelona; it is famous for its narrow medieval streets, city walls, churches, and museums. We’ll explore the Lion Statue, Cathedral Square, and the famous Jewish Quarter, El Call. Then we’ll head to Figueres, the birthplace of Salvador Dalí. The city’s main attraction is the Dalí Theater-Museum, designed by Dalí himself and considered his greatest work; it houses the world’s largest collection of Dalí’s works, featuring over 4,000 pieces created using various techniques. Return to the hotel.
Guests who wish to stay in the evening can attend the extra “Magnificent Flamenco Fire” show (55 €); flamenco, an important part of Spain’s cultural heritage, is an expression of passion through dance and music. Overnight stay in Barcelona.
Day 3 Barcelona – (Park Güell & the Gothic Quarter) – (Sitges)
After breakfast, guests who wish to do so can join the optional “Gaudí’s Magnificent Masterpiece: Park Güell & Gothic Quarter Tour” (60 €). Park Güell, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known as the “fairy-tale park” for its colorful staircases and whimsical pavilions. Next, in the Gothic Quarter—with its labyrinthine medieval streets, Gothic churches, Roman walls, and romantic squares—we’ll see Barcelona Cathedral, Plaça Reial (Royal Square), Plaça del Rei (King’s Square), and La Rambla.
Afterward, guests who wish to do so can join the optional Grand Sitges Tour (40 €). This Mediterranean town southwest of Barcelona is known for its turquoise sea, beaches, art galleries, and famous fantasy film festival. We begin our tour on the steps of the Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla Church, built in the 17th century atop the ruins of Romanesque and Gothic churches. In the medieval city center, we’ll visit the Maricel Palace and Museum—a rare example of Modernism—and the Cau Ferrat Museum, the former home of Santiago Rusiñol, one of the pioneers of the Catalan Modernist movement. We’ll then make our way down the narrow streets, lined with colorful houses and charming bars, to the beach. Return to the hotel; overnight stay in Barcelona.
Day 4 Barcelona – Izmir
After breakfast, transfer to the airport at the time specified by our guide. Following baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, depart for Izmir at 2:15 PM on SunExpress flight XQ895; arrival at 7:25 PM local time, marking the end of our tour.
