Northern Spain Portugal Madrid Segovia Porto Lisbon 11 Days 8 Nights GOPT9260

18.00 hrs. All members gather at Suvarnabhumi Airport, International Departure Terminal, 4th floor, Turkish Airlines counter, with staff to check luggage and boarding pass on the plane.
23.30 hrs. Depart for Istanbul by Turkish Airlines flight TK069.

06.10 hrs. Arrive at Istanbul Airport, Turkey, wait for connecting flight
07.55 hrs. Depart for Madrid, Spain by Turkish Airlines, flight TK1857
10.25 hrs. Arrive at Madrid Airport, the capital of Spain. After going through immigration and customs, travel to Segovia (92 km), a World Heritage city in the Castile and Leon region of Spain.
Noon Lunch at a restaurant
Afternoon After lunch, visit the old city surrounded by walls built in the 8th century (on a Roman stronghold) and renovated in the 15th century. Visit the ‘Ancient Aqueduct’ (Roman Aqueduct of Segovia), which was built in the late 1st century. Take a photo with ‘Cathedral of Segovia’ then travel to ‘Valladorid’ (110 km)
Evening Dinner at the hotel restaurant
Accommodation: HOTEL NOVOTEL VALLADORID or similar

Morning Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
After the meal, visit Valladolid, the capital city of both Valladolid and Castile-León. Enter Plaza Mayor, a square located in the heart of the old city, home to many important places such as Valladolid City Hall, Clock Tower, Museums, and many more. Visit the ‘San Pablo Church’, an ancient church built between 1445 and 1468. The building stands out with its Gothic architecture. The front is decorated with statues and a large wooden cross. Stop to take a photo with the University of Valladolid, one of the largest universities in Spain and one of the oldest universities in the world, founded in 1241. By King Alfonso VIII of Castilla // Travel to Burgos (120 km)
Noon Lunch at a restaurant
Afternoon Visit Burgos, the former capital of the Kingdom of Castilla-Leon, which was united for five centuries, with a masterpiece of Spanish Gothic architecture, the Cathedral of Burgos (Catedral de Burgos), which was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984. This cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The architecture of the cathedral is Gothic, including a dome full of stars that covers the tomb of El Cid, the hero of the Spanish people. The cathedral was built during the reign of King Fernando III of Castile in 1221. Then travel to Bilbao (155 km)
Evening Dinner at a restaurant in the hotel
Accommodation: OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, BILBAO or similar

Morning Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
After the meal, visit the largest city in the Basque Country. Stop to take a photo with the Guggenheim Bilbao Museum, located on the banks of the Nerbion River. It is a building that people around the world have praised as the most “amazing” building of the century. Visit the old town, surrounded by old buildings from the 14th century. Visit the Cathedral of St. James, “Catedral de Santiago (St. James' Cathedral) in Gothic style, the oldest building in Bilbao, and the Church of St. Nicholas, “Iglesia de San Nicolás”, built in the 18th century, in the Baroque style mixed with Neoclassical style, looking luxurious and solemn. In the past, fishermen often came to pray for good luck before setting sail every time // Travel to the city of Santillana del Mar (124 km)
Noon Lunch at a restaurant
Afternoon Visit the city of ‘Santillana del Mar’, a small city in the Cantabria region. Take a walk around the ancient city, where old buildings are preserved in excellent condition. The houses and walkways are still made of stone, built in the past since the 15th century // Travel to Gijon (150 km) through the beautiful scenery of Asturias. Visit ‘Gijon’, a city of culture, the old town, which used to be a fishing village that has now developed into a luxurious and modern leisure port
Dinner at the hotel restaurant
Accommodation: AC HOTEL, GIJON or similar

Morning Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
After breakfast, travel to Oviedo (35 km), the beautiful capital of Asturia, which combines modernity with an 8th-century old city that still preserves the true Spanish culture. Visit the old town of Oviedo, “Casco Antiguo”, home to the monument of King Alfonso II on Piazza Alfonso el Castro. Visit the Oviedo Cathedral, a Gothic church built from the 13th to the 16th centuries and declared a World Heritage Site in 1998. Visit the old town hall, built in 1622-1623 // Then travel to the city of “Lugo”, stopping for a meal along the way.
Noon Lunch at a restaurant
Afternoon Arrive in the city of “Lugo”, visit the city built over 3,500 years ago, located on the banks of the Mino River and flourishing during the Roman era. Due to gold mining in the area in the late 3rd century, a wall was built around the city, 2,266 meters long, with 85 towers. The city wall is considered complete and has been preserved for more than 1,500 years and was listed as a World Heritage Site in 2000. See the Cathedral of Santa Maria, “Catedral de Santa María”, a cathedral that has been altered many times since its original construction in the 12th century, in Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque styles. See the town hall, “Concello de Lugo”, built in 1738, one of the most beautiful and impressive Baroque buildings in Galicia.
Evening Dinner at a restaurant
Accommodation: HOTEL AUDITORIA SANTIAGO & SPA or similar

Morning Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
After the meal, travel to the city of ‘Santiago de Compostela’ Santiago de Compostela (100 km). Visit the holy city of Christians because the body of St. James or St. James, the Apostle of Jesus, is buried here. It is considered the third most important city in Christianity, after Jerusalem and Rome. It was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1985. Visit the ‘Church of Santiago de Compostella’, a Romanesque church built between 1075-1078. Visit the commercial district, the Parador Hotel building, which used to be a hospital for pilgrims. Now it is a luxurious and beautiful hotel in the city.
Noon Lunch at a restaurant
Afternoon Travel to the city of ‘Braga’ Braga (185 km), a city known as “The Rome of Portugal” Take the train up the hill to see the ‘Bom Jesus do Monte’ church, which was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2019. It has stood tall on a hill since the late 14th century. The simple neoclassical building with a Baroque staircase is beautifully decorated. See the old town and take a picture of the ‘Cathedral of Braga’ (Braga Cathedral), the country’s oldest cathedral located in the heart of the city. It was built in a combination of Gothic and Baroque styles. The cathedral was built in the 3rd century.
Evening Dinner at a restaurant
Accommodation: MERCURE HOTEL CENTRO, BRAGA or similar accommodation

Morning Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
Travel to the city of ‘Porto’ Porto (80 km) Visit the ancient Roman city and an important central city in northern Portugal. Visit the old port area that was once very prosperous in the past. It is now a World Heritage Site in 1997. Visit the city center square surrounded by medieval buildings such as the City Hall, churches, and castles. Visit the ‘Porto Cathedral’ built in the 12th century. Visit the Lello bookstore, the most beautiful in the world, Lello & Irmão Bookstore. This bookstore is like the inspiration for J.K. Rowling to use it as an idea for the atmosphere of the Hogwarts Library in the Harry Potter novel. When you enter, you will feel like you have really stepped back in time to the atmosphere of Hogwarts.
Noon Lunch at a restaurant
Free time for shopping at “Liberty Square”, the city’s shopping center, which is home to various leading shops and souvenir shops. Let you shop for souvenirs to your heart's content. Take you to Porto Port. Take you on a sunset cruise at the mouth of the Douro River (Douro river sunset cruise). Let you capture the beautiful atmosphere along the riverbank, which is the origin of Port wine (a unique characteristic of Porto).
Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant with a taste of delicious wine.
Accommodation: EUROSTAR PORTO DOURO or similar accommodation

Morning Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
After breakfast, travel to Coimbra (124 km) Visit Coimbra, the former capital of Portugal in 1145, located on a hill above the Mondego River. It is believed to have been built during the Roman era. Visit the city hall, Baroque churches, clock towers, and the oldest library in Portugal. Visit the old town of Coimbra, which has well-preserved old buildings.
Noon Lunch at a restaurant
Afternoon Travel to Obidos (134 km) Visit the ancient fortress city, which currently has a population of only ten thousand people. The name of the city comes from ancient Latin, meaning strong fortress. It was founded by the Roman Empire and occupied by the Moors in the 7th century. Another 400 years later, it was occupied by Afonso Henrique, the first king of Portugal. You have time to walk around the old town, which still preserves its originality from ancient times. It was as if time had stopped in the early Middle Ages when King Denis gave the city of Óbidos to Queen Isabel of Aragon as a wedding gift in 1282. The fortress and castle of Óbidos are considered one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. Time to return to Lisbon. Then travel to Lisbon (120 km).
Evening Dinner at a restaurant / Transfer to accommodation
Accommodation: HOLIDAY INN LISBON or similar

Morning Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
Take you to the city of 'Sintra' SINTRA Take you to take a local bus (Shuttle bus) up to the entrance of "Pena National Palace" (Pena National Palace). The palace is very diverse in art, combining Moorish, Gothic and Baroque. The castle is decorated with towers and pink and yellow domes with balconies, which when walking through this balcony makes you feel like you are stepping into a fairy tale world. In addition, on the high hill there are the remains of a Moorish castle dating back to the 8th century, which was certified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1995.
Noon Lunch at a restaurant
Take you to 'Cape Roca' CAPO DA ROCA (17 km), the westernmost cape of Europe. Surrounded by nature, you can see a wide view of the Serra de Sintra mountain range and for centuries the continent ended here. It is also home to a lighthouse inaugurated in 1772, one of the oldest buildings in the world. Then return to Lisbon. Enter shopping on Avenida da Liberdade, a shopping street built in the late 19th century inspired by Paris's Champs-Élysées. This tree-lined street connects two squares (Praça dos Restauradores and Praça Marquês de Pombal) and is known for its luxury shops. It runs from the old town through the city center and ends at Marquês de Pombal Square, where the statue of Marquês de Pombal stands proudly on a tall column. Enjoy shopping for many famous products.
Evening Dinner at a restaurant
Accommodation: HOLIDAY INN LISBON or similar

Morning Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
After the meal, see the 'Belem Tower', a fortress guarding the incoming and outgoing ships and the starting point of the ships to explore and discover the world of Vasco da Gama // See the Discovery Monument, built in 1960 to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the death of Prince Henry the Navigator. Take a picture of the Cristo Rai Monument, similar to the one in Rio de Janeiro. The beautiful and impressive monument of Christ the King stands tall above the Tagus River, providing a beautiful view of the city. View of the 25 de Abril Bridge, "25 April Bridge", the longest suspension bridge in Europe, from Brazil. See the beautiful Jeronimos Monastery with a combination of Manuelian art by carving stones with patterns related to sailing. It is also the place where Vasco da Gama's body is kept. When the time is right, we will take you to Lisbon Airport
16:35 hrs. Departure to Istanbul by Turkish Airlines Flight TK1760

00.15 hrs. Arrive at Istanbul Airport, Turkey, wait for connecting flight (1.30 hours)
01.55 hrs. Depart for Suvarnabhumi Airport by Turkish Airlines Flight TK068
15.00 hrs. Arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport safely