Historic Barcelona and Istanbul
❮Historic Barcelona and Istanbul
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This 8 night sample itinerary includes:
- Hotel for 4 nights in Barcelona
- Flight from Barcelona to Istanbul
- Hotel for 4 nights in Barcelona
Sample of Included Tours: - Guided City Tour in Barcelona
- Sagrada Familia Cathedral Tour in Barcelona
- Gothic Quarter Tour in Barcelona
- Istanbul city Highlights with Blue Mosque and Topapki Palace
- Byzantine and Ottoman History In Istanbul
- Jewish Heritage Tour in Istanbul
Your price will only include confirmed available tours; if an included tour becomes unavailable there may be alternate options available at an additional cost. - Ramadan is a month of spirituality and purification during which participants abstain from eating, drinking, and smoking. Ramadan is typically celebrated in late winter or early spring.
Please verify dates before booking travel because food and entertainment services in hotels and other public places may be affected.
A taste of history of two of the most fascinating countries in Europe!. Start in Spain visiting Barcelona (combining a unique cultural heritage with the best in fashion, architecture, food, style, music and good times) exploring the city, visiting La Sagrada Familia and The Gothic Quarter; and after that, fly to Turkey, to spend unforgettable moments in Istanbul (across the sprawling Bosphorus Strait; world-famous for its rich history and culture, stunning scenery, magnificent structures) where you will visit Blue Mosque and Topapki Palace and discover about the Byzantine, Ottoman and Jewish Heritage . This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Barcelona
Day 1Arrive to Barcelona
Overnight in BarcelonaDay 2Overnight in BarcelonaDay 3Overnight in BarcelonaDay 4Overnight in BarcelonaDay 5Departing from Barcelona
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Istanbul
Day 5Arrive to Istanbul
Overnight in IstanbulDay 6Overnight in IstanbulDay 7Overnight in IstanbulDay 8Overnight in IstanbulDay 9Departing from Istanbul
Spain
Spain is one of the most popular countries in the world for tourists, and the experiences you can have while on vacation here can be just as varied as you are. The best way to experience Spanish life today is to visit one of its largest cities, such as Madrid, the country`s capital; Barcelona, its second city; and provincial capitals such as Seville and Valencia. Andalucia, the epicenter of Moorish rule in Spain, is known for its beautiful landmarks such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Alhambra. The north of the country features such varying experiences as Catholic pilgrimages in Galicia, skiing in the Pyrenees, and immersing yourself in the culture of the gorgeous Basque Country. For beach vacations, Spain is tops, from the Costa del Sol to the Balearic islands of Ibiza and Mallorca to the Canary Islands.
Turkey
Apart from Russia, no other country can stake such a proud claim to bridging `the East and the West` like Turkey, which sits astride two continents. It is called the `Cradle of Civilization`, where there are more Roman archaeological sites than in all of Italy, and more ancient Greek ruins available for viewing by the public than in Greece. The history from the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans, and finally the modern Turkish nation are all on display here, and the Turkish vacation experience can encompass everything from being in the hustle and bustle of a metropolis, to attending a whirling dervish dance ceremony, to sunning yourself on the country`s beautiful shores, to climbing mountains and skiing at top resorts, to enjoying an iconic hot-air balloon ride over the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia.
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Trip Summary
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Barcelona
Barcelona, the old Roman Barcino, is Spain's second city, always on the biting edge of fashion, architecture, food, style, music and good times. Walk its narrow streets and wonderful plazas, or along the Ramblas, stretching from Plaza de Cataluna to the Harbor, encompassing the magic of the city: stalls full of books, birds and flowers. The city's most powerful monuments open a window onto its history: the intricately carved edifices that comprise the medieval Gothic Quarter; the curvilinear modernism (Catalan Art Nouveau) that inspired Gaudi's Sagrada Familia; and the seminal surrealist works of Picasso and Miró, found in museums that peg Barcelona as a crucial incubator for 20th-century art. The recent restoration of the port area began with the development of a harbor for the Olympic Games of 1992. New modern squares, designed by leading artists such as Miro and Barcelo have created a new style alongside Gaudi's modernist buildings. Now the city is ready to show every visitor how it has been transformed into one of the most moderns and active cities in Europe.
Explore The Sagrada Familia, Picasso Museum, La Rambla, Barri Gotic, Park Guell, modernist buildings, Montjuic Hill, Barceloneta and so much more! -
Istanbul
Istanbul is one of the truly great romantic cities. Istanbul is home to a layering of civilization on civilization, of empire built on empire. A stroll through this historic city will reveal ancient Roman hippodromes, peristyles, and aqueducts, the greatest excesses of the Byzantine Empire and the mystique and power of the Ottoman Empire. In this sprawling, continent-spanning city you can tramp the streets where crusaders and janissaries once marched; admire mosques that are the most sublime architectural expressions of Islamic piety; peer into the sultan's harem; and hunt for bargains in the Kapali Carsi. Visit and explore the Ayasofya,Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, Suleymaniye Camii, St. Savior in Chora, the New Mosque, Galata Tower, Taksim Square, the Hippodrome and so much more.
Explore The Sagrada Familia, Picasso Museum, La Rambla, Barri Gotic, Park Guell, modernist buildings, Montjuic Hill, Barceloneta and so much more!
Visit and explore the Ayasofya,Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, Suleymaniye Camii, St. Savior in Chora, the New Mosque, Galata Tower, Taksim Square, the Hippodrome and so much more.