Grand Spain Portugal 10 Days 7 Nights GOPT9242

03.10 hrs. Depart for Dubai on flight EK371 (approximately 6 hours). Enjoy a variety of movies on a personal TV screen at every seat. The airline provides dinner during the flight.
06.55 hrs. Arrive in Dubai, transfer to flight EK185. Free time for you to shop for duty-free products at the airport, which has a wide variety of products to choose from.
08.15 hrs. Depart from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Barcelona Airport (BCN). Breakfast on board (approximately 7.10 hours).
12.50 hrs. Arrive at Barcelona Airport, go through immigration and customs.
Travel to Barcelona, ​​the second largest city in Spain and the most important port in the Mediterranean Sea. It is a city full of charm with architecture from various eras. There are public parks, environment and urban planning that blend perfectly. See the construction works in Art Nouveau art. The beautiful and lively performance by the great artist Antonio Gaudi, who gave Barcelona the nickname “City of Gaudi”. Take you to see the beauty of Barcelona, ​​Spain’s most important economic city. Take you to take a picture with the Sagrada Familia, a sacred symbol that is 170 meters high. It was beautifully and uniquely designed in 1882 and is a masterpiece that demonstrates the genius of the famous architect Antoni Gaudi. This cathedral is located on Carrer de Mallorca. This piece of work is different from other works by Gaudi in its calm, natural colors that give a sense of peace, relaxation and coolness because it is a sacred place. The details are well-preserved. Looking at the carved patterns on the outside and inside of the church, it shows the overwhelming faith in religion. It is truly the last piece he dedicated to the church. Currently, the cathedral is still under construction and is expected to be completed in 2026. You are free to capture the grandeur of this cathedral. Take you to see the monument of Christopher Columbus, the great navigator who set sail from Barcelona to discover the Caribbean and the Americas in 1492.
Dinner at a local restaurant (Special Seafood Paella)
Take you to stay at Alimara Hotel Barcelona **** or equivalent

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel
Take you to Montserrat Peak, then take the funicular to Montserrat Peak. Take you to visit Montserrat Abbey, which is located on Montserrat Peak, 1,236 meters above sea level. Montserrat Peak has a strange, bumpy shape. The word Montserrat means knot, which in Catalan, the main language of the people in this area, is used to communicate. It is said that this area used to be a sea because there are still shell fragments everywhere, including the strange-shaped rocks on the peak, which are believed to have been caused by natural pressure millions of years ago. The area where Montserrat Abbey is located, which is hidden on the peak in a spectacular way, is so vast that it makes you wonder how people in the past could bring so many construction materials up to build on such a high mountain. It is like a dream city. Inside the temple, there are many beautiful and stunning artworks to see, especially the sculptures and statues decorating the buildings, which are indescribably beautiful. Surrounding the cathedral are the Catholic Church, hotels, restaurants, souvenir shops, libraries, art galleries, and the Benedictine convent, a Catholic organization that administers the cathedral. The whole place is quiet and peaceful, typical of a religious retreat. The highlight is the famous Black Madonna (The Virgin of Montserrat), which is enshrined here. Most Spanish Catholics believe that this mountain is a sacred place.
Lunch: Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Depart for Zaragoza (310 km, approximately 3.30 hours), the former capital of the Aragon Empire, located in northeastern Spain on the banks of the Ebro River. Along the way, you will experience the diverse and beautiful natural landscapes of central Spain. Zaragoza has been named the City of Culture of Europe. Visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, also known as Santa Maria de Filar. According to early church legend, the Apostle Jacob or St. James did not have much success in his missionary work until he saw the Virgin Mary appear to invite him to Jerusalem. In that vision, she appeared on a pillar carried by angels and is believed to be the same pillar as the one in Zaragoza.
Dinner at a Chinese restaurant.
Check in at Diagonal Plaza Hotel **** or equivalent.

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel
Travel to Segovia (distance 409 km, travel time about 4.30 hours) is the main city of Segovia province in the Castile and Leon region of Spain. It is located at the confluence of the Eresma and Clamores rivers at the foot of Guadarrama Mountain.
Lunch Have lunch at a local restaurant (try the famous roast pork menu)
Afternoon Take a photo with the Segovia Cathedral and the famous Roman Aqueduct. Visit the old city surrounded by walls built in the 8th century and renovated in the 15th century. Then visit the Segovia Castle or Alcazar Castle. Many people call this castle a fairytale castle because of its beauty that can be seen from the outside. It is located on a high cliff where two rivers meet. Built in the 13th century and extended in the 15th - 16th centuries, it was suitable for defending against enemies in the past because it has large ramparts for installing weapons and holes for pouring boiling water and hot gravel to destroy enemy armies approaching the city walls. Inside the castle, there is a museum to display valuable historical items. The attic displays the power of medieval weapons and tools in the past. In 1975, UNESCO registered Segovia as a World Heritage City of Arts and Culture. It's time to travel to Madrid (92 km, about 1 hour), the capital of Spain. Located in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula at an altitude of 650 meters, it is a modern metropolis where King Philip II moved his residence from Toledo here and declared Madrid the new capital, except for around 1601-1607 when King Philip III moved the capital to Valladolid. Madrid is known as one of the most beautiful capital cities in the world. And one of the highest in Europe
Dinner at a Chinese restaurant
Take you to stay at the hotel Praga Hotel Madrid **** or equivalent (stay overnight 1)

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel.
Take you to Toledo (70 km, travel time about 45 minutes). The former capital of Spain since the 13th century is a city of history and culture in Spain. The name of the city means the fusion of 3 cultures: Christian, Muslim and Hebrew. The city is located on a high cliff below, surrounded by the Tajo River, which is suitable for protecting from invasions from enemies. Take you to visit the city across the original Roman bridge (Puente de Alcantara). On the hill, you will see Castillo de San Servando, a large fortress built by the Romans to protect the city. Take you to the old city area through the Puerta de Bisagra, one of the most important city gates. Take you to see the combination of Arabic, Mudejar Gothic and Renaissance architecture. Then take you to visit Toledo Cathedral, one of the world's most magnificent Gothic architecture. It took a long time to build. Originally, Muslims used it as a mosque. Later, it was built in the Gothic style in 1226, and Mudejar, Baroque and Neoclassical styles were added, and it was completed 300 years later. The interior is beautifully decorated with wood carvings and marble sculptures. The inner corner is the Alcazar, the work of a great architect in the 16th century. Then, we will take you to take pictures at the viewpoint to see the view of Toledo, which is a view that the famous Spanish painter, El Greco, once reproduced beautifully on a canvas.
Lunch: Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Travel to Madrid to visit the Royal Palace, located on a hill on the banks of the Manzanares River. It is as beautiful and magnificent as any palace in Europe. This royal palace was built in 1738 entirely of stone in the Baroque style, combining French and Italian art. It consists of more than 2,830 rooms, which, in addition to being beautifully decorated, are also a collection of important paintings painted by artists of that era. Including valuables such as antique fans, watches, books, utensils, weapons. Take you to see the Royal Park, which changes species of plants every season. Flowers are beautiful all year round. See the monument of Cervantes, a great Spanish poet, above the monument of Don Quixote in the park. (If the Royal Palace is closed, which the palace will not inform in advance, the company will arrange for you to visit the Summer Palace, Aranjuez (Placio Real De Aranjuez) instead. This palace is the former summer palace of the Spanish king.) It is time to take you to see the Cibeles Fountain, dedicated to the goddess Cibeles. It is a place used for celebrating various festivals in the city. Pass by the Puerta De Alcala, built for King Charles III. Then take you to Plaza Mayor near the Puerta del Sol or Gate of the Sun, which is the central square of the city. It is considered the first kilometer of Spain (kilometer zero) and is also the center of all subway and bus lines. It is also the intersection of the city's main streets, which are crowded with shops and large department stores. Take a photo with the Bear Monument and the Madrona Tree, the symbol of the city. You have free time to shop at your leisure.
Dinner at a Thai restaurant
Take you to the hotel Praga Hotel Madrid **** or equivalent (stay the 2nd night)

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel
Take you to "Cordoba" (397 km, approximately 4 hours). Once occupied by the Romans and the Arab Moors, Cordoba is located on the banks of the Guadalquibia River. It is the center of Muslim culture in Spain. UNESCO has declared Cordoba a World Heritage Site in Spain. This city was the most prosperous city in Europe under the Caliphate system in the 10th century. A university was built focusing on learning literature, science, philosophy and medicine.
Lunch Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon Visit the Mezquita Mosque, which is large and intricately designed, using up to 850 stone pillars, topped with a Roman-style curved beam structure, mixed with Moorish patterns, decorated with glazed tiles, bricks and carved stones throughout the building. The innermost part of the mosque is a “mirror”, which is a sign indicating the direction of Mecca. Later, when Christians occupied Cordoba, a church was built in the center of the mosque and a 93-meter-high bell tower was built in the orangery and fountain area. It is time to travel to “Seville” (142 km, approximately 1.30 hours). It is located in Andalusia. It is a city with cultural heritage and is full of greenery, parks and flower gardens. The festival held in Seville is the most famous because it is the most lively city in Andalusia. This city was ruled by the Moors for more than 800 years, so it has been influenced by Moorish art quite a bit.
In the evening, have dinner and watch the famous Spanish flamenco show.
Take you to stay at the Sevilla Center Hotel **** or equivalent.

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel.
Visit Plaza De Espanya to see the semicircular buildings that combine the Spanish architecture that are lined up in a long line. Each archway has the provincial seal in alphabetical order. On the opposite side is Maria Luisa Park, which used to be a beautiful and romantic royal park. Free time for you to take pictures of the beautiful surroundings. Then visit the Seville Cathedral, which is the third largest after St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and St. Paul's in London and the largest in Spain. Built in Gothic style, the interior is decorated in a magnificent way. It was built to replace the original mosque, with the intention of making it unparalleled in grandeur. In the treasure trove, there are paintings and religious utensils made of gold and silver, all of which are priceless. In the middle of the church is the tomb of Christopher Columbus, which was built in a magnificent manner. Take you to see and take pictures with Giralda Tower. This holy tower is a tower built by Muslims. It is a rectangular building 93 meters high. Next to the cathedral is an orangery and a fountain for use in Muslim body cleansing ceremonies.
Lunch at a Chinese restaurant.
Afternoon Take you to Evora (distance 267 km, travel time approximately 3.30 hours). It is a city and municipality in central Portugal. It is also the capital city of Evora and Alentejo region. Evora has a history of five millennia or five thousand years. When it was first built, the city was called Ibora. The Celts built it to be their capital city. Take you to visit the old town of Evora (Old town), which has beautiful architectural buildings that are still intact, reflecting the past capital. It's time to take you to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, located on the banks of the Tejo River (131 km, approximately 1.30 hours). Passing through major motorways, you will enjoy the scenery of rural life, farmers, gardeners and the Cock forest. Throughout the journey, you will see different landscapes, both on the ocean and on the mainland. Lisbon is a city with a history of more than 800 years and experienced an earthquake in the 17th century, which damaged many old buildings. The important leader of the city at that time, the Marquis de Pombal, began to restore and re-plan Lisbon to be modern. The construction of modern streets and buildings has become a beautiful Lisbon with its own unique identity until today.
Dinner at the hotel
Take you to check in at the Mercure Lisboa Almada Hotel **** or equivalent (night 1)

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel
Take you to Sintra (33 km, approximately 30 minutes) a city of romantic architecture surrounded by beautiful mountains. It is home to many palaces, including Pena Palace, Royal Palace, Monserrate Palace, and Quinta de Regallera Palace. In addition, King Chulalongkorn visited this city during his European tour. Sintra was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1995. Take you to see the old town of Sintra, which dates back to the 11th century, and visit Pena National Palace, a palace located on a hill above Sintra. This palace is considered one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. Today, this palace has become one of the most visited tourist attractions in Portugal. In the past, the palace was used as the residence of the Portuguese kings since the 14th century. The interior is decorated with exquisite decorations. Especially the tiled floor is said to be the most beautiful in Portugal.
Lunch: Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Take you to see the Cabo da Roca cape, which is considered the westernmost point of the European continent. It is the westernmost point of Portugal and of Europe. It is located in Sintra National Park, about 45 km from Lisbon, the capital city. The cape extends west to the Atlantic Ocean. This area is a cliff about 100 meters high, formed by sea erosion, which creates large waves over 30 meters high and is considered the largest in the world. From here, you can see the beauty of the vast Atlantic Ocean at sunset. It is a very beautiful sight. There is also the Cabo da Roca Fortress, which has been important since the 16th century for coastal protection and navigation. The lighthouse on this cape is still in use today. When it is time, we will take you back to Lisbon.
Evening: Have dinner at a local restaurant.
Take you to stay at the Mercure Lisboa Almada Hotel **** or equivalent (2nd night).

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel.
Visit Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, located on the banks of the Tejo River. It has a history of over 800 years. It experienced an earthquake in the 17th century, which damaged many old buildings. The important leader of the city at that time, the Marquis de Pombal, began to renovate and re-plan the city of Lisbon to be modern. The construction of modern streets and buildings has made Lisbon a beautiful city with its own unique identity until today. Take a photo of the Belem Tower, originally built in the middle of the water as a fortress to guard and look after shipping. It was the starting point for sailing to explore and discover the world of Vasco da Gama and other Portuguese navigators. It is another beautiful Manueline architecture. Then take a photo with the Monument of Discovery, built in 1960 to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the death of Prince Henry the Navigator. Then visit the Jeronimos Cathedral. Built in honor of Vasco da Gama, who successfully sailed to India in 1498, this cathedral is a masterpiece of Manueline architecture. It took 70 years to complete and was certified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983.
Lunch: Have lunch at a Chinese restaurant.
Afternoon: Travel to Freeport Lisboa Fashion Outlet, a large outlet near Lisbon where you can enjoy shopping for souvenirs and clothing brands such as ZARA, MANGO, and many more.
17.00 hrs. Travel to Lisbon Airport (LIS) to check in and get a Tax Refund.
20.45 hrs. Depart for Dubai on flight EK194 (approximately 7.30 hours). Food and beverages are served on board.