Portugal -Spain and Turkey From Toronto (15 Days)

Portugal -Spain and Turkey From Toronto (15 Days)

Tour Info

Duration: 14 Nights, 15 Days

Place Covered: Faro 3 Nights Malaga 4 Nights Istanbul 5 Nights Cappadocia 2 Nights

Package ID: 4

Tour Price

ID Hotel / Cruise Ship ستاره Double RoomSingle Room
1 Faro hotel is Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort 5 4,250CA$ 5,250CA$
Malaga Riu Costa del sol 4
Capadocia doubletree by hilton 5
Istanbul Windsor hotel istanbul 5

Tour Highlights

Flight info Departure Air transat Toronto Faro April 25 9:00 pm

Price per person in DBL 4250$ special offer register before Feb 5 3800, single price 5250 special 4800

Itinerary

Day 1 Faro, Portugal April 26

Arrival to Faro Airport transfer visit Albuferia old town free time for enjoy the day and lunch at old town then transfer to Hilton vilamoura check in hotel relax  afternoon

Day 2 Faro April 27

Silves and Caldas de Monchique Tour

At 9 am we'll pick you up from your hotel in Albufeira and head northwest to Silves. The journey will take approximately 30 minutes.

Once we arrive, we'll soon discover the Moorish influences of the ancient capital of the Algarve when exploring its historic center. We'll first see the exterior of Silves Castle, one of the best-preserved Moorish fortresses in Portugal. As we admire its characteristic red-brick facade we'll tell you about the history of this monument, whose origins date back to the 8th century. Nearby, we'll also see the Cathedral, a Gothic-style building erected over the remains of an ancient mosque.

We'll hop back on the minibus and drive to Caldas de Monchique, a small town famous for its hot springs and its spectacular scenery. Exploring this village, we'll feel the calm and peace that made the Romans consider this place a haven of peace.

Day 3 Faro April 28

Free time for relaxing and transfer to beach area

Day 4 Malaga, Spain April 29

After breakfast we will departure to Seville, It is 230 km bus ride, we start at 8:30 arrive Seville around 11. Seville is the capital and largest city of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville. It is situated on the lower reaches of the River Guadalquivir, in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula. An amazing Tour to visit the Royal Alcázars of Seville, historically known as al-Qasr al-Muriq and commonly known as the Alcázar of Seville, is a royal palace in Seville, Spain, built for the Christian king Peter of Castile. It was built by Castilian Christians on the site of an Abbadid Muslim alcazar, or residential fortress. This amazing visit will take 2 hours we will old town Seville for lunch (not included) after visit we will discover the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See, better known as Seville Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Seville, Andalusia, Spain. It was registered in 1987 by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, along with the adjoining Alcázar palace complex and the General Archive of the Indies. Around 4 pm we will visit Spanish square then will continue to Malaga Ares Costa Del sol arrive and check in 4* hotel 

Day 5 Malaga April 30

Free time for relaxing after noon discover the beautiful city of Marbella , is a city and resort area on southern Spain’s Costa del Sol, part of the Andalusia region. The Sierra Blanca Mountains are the backdrop to 27 km of sandy Mediterranean beaches, villas, hotels, and golf courses. West of Marbella town, the Golden Mile of prestigious nightclubs and coastal estates leads to Puerto Banús marina, filled with luxury yachts, and surrounded by upmarket boutiques and bars

Day 6 Malaga May 1

Half day tour visit Málaga is a port city on southern Spain’s Costa del Sol, known for its high-rise hotels and resorts jutting up from yellow-sand beaches. Looming over that modern skyline are the city’s 2 massive hilltop citadels, the Alcazaba and ruined Gibralfaro, remnants of Moorish rule. The city's soaring Renaissance cathedral is nicknamed La Manquita ("one-armed lady") because one of its towers was curiously left un built. Afternoon free time

Day 7 Granada May 2

free time for optional tour Visiting one of the seven wonder of the world The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the most famous monuments of Islamic architecture and one of the best-preserved palaces of the historic Islamic world, in addition to containing notable examples of Spanish Renaissance architecture.

This tour takes 10 hours starts 9 am till 7 pm including lunch 110 euro

Day 8 Istanbul May 3

After breakfast at 9 am departure to airport flying Istanbul by Turkish airline arrival to Istanbul local time 5:30 pm transfer to Hotel and rest

Day 9 Istanbul May 4

After breakfast we will start mysterious city of Istanbul a mixed combination of east and west. Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks also remain. The iconic Byzantine Hagia Sophia features a soaring 6th-century dome and rare Christian mosaics. Lunch included.

Day 10 Istanbul May 5

After breakfast We will start boat tour visiting The Bosporus Strait or Bosphorus Strait is a natural strait and an internationally significant waterway located in Istanbul in northwestern Turkey. It forms part of the continental boundary between Asia and Europe, and divides Turkey by separating Anatolia from Thrace. You have a chance to take amazing picture with historical background of beautiful Istanbul. After finishing boat tour we will discover Asian part of city and will have lunch at the top peak point of Istanbul with amazing view.

Day 11 Istanbul May 6

lets shop in Istanbul, Istanbul is a paradise for shopping lovers, and you can explore famous shopping streets in different neighborhoods in Istanbul

The Turks, and in particular the Istanbulities, have for several years become accustomed to shopping in major shopping centers. These centers are flourishing everywhere in Istanbul, there are some in every neighborhood and new ones are being built start shopping from historical small shops to amazing modern shopping malls and high end brands you will see more high brands shopping store in Istanbul rather than New York. First pickup and return transfer will be provided.

Day 12 Cappadocia May 7

Let’s start our day with most spiritual event in Turkey Rumi Tombs located in Konya in central Anatolia, with early flight we will arrive this city and will spend 6 hours tour and lunch there With amazing 15 minutes of Sema dance during the visit. after noon we will continue to Cappadocia, an amazing wonderful land scape of the world. Cappadocia, a semi-arid region in central Turkey, is known for its distinctive “fairy chimneys,” tall, cone-shaped rock formations clustered in Monks Valley, Göreme and elsewhere. Other notables sites include Bronze Age homes carved into valley walls by troglodytes (cave dwellers) and later used as refuges by early Christians. The 100m-deep Ihlara Canyon houses numerous rock-face churches. Arrive at 8 pm have dinner at Hotel and rest.

Day 13 Cappadocia May 8

Full day tour in Cappadocia lunch included.  Explore the beautiful city of Cappadocia on a full-day guided tour. Admire the main highlights of the city like Goreme Open Air Museum, Paşabağı, Old Greek Village of Çavuşin, and more while learning about the history and culture of the city from your guide.

Arrive in Göreme at some of the best views in the region. Continue to the Underground City, the biggest and deepest underground settlement, which boasts eight levels connected by narrow tunnels.

Enjoy time to explore the stalls, stores, churches, wineries, kitchens, and other sections open to visitors, while your guide provides insightful commentary.

Day 14 Cappadocia May 9

morning free time in Cappadocia, afternoon flight to Istanbul transfer to Hotel and take rest

Day 15 Istanbul - Toronto May 10

11 pm transfer to airport to fly back to Toronto by Turkish airline.