Istanbul, Seville
On the 1st Day of Our Elegant Spain Morocco Tour, we meet at the international departure terminal of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport three hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, we transfer to our special bus waiting for us at the airport following our flight with Pegasus Airlines to Seville, and we start our panoramic city tour. The places we will see include the Spain Square and the Golden Tower. After our city tour, we have some free time determined by our guide to enjoy this beautiful Andalusian city's streets and squares. After our free time, we transfer to our hotel. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel in Seville.
Accommodation: Seville Hotels
Sevilla, Cordoba, Granada
On the 2nd Day of Our Elegant Spain and Morocco Tour After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Cordoba for a panoramic city tour. With its surprising architecture, magnificent history, whitewashed walls, and winding streets, Cordoba is like a fairy tale land, located in the Andalusia region of southern Spain. In the 10th and 11th centuries, it was one of the most populous cities in the world. During that time, Jews, Christians, and Muslims lived peacefully in this city, which became one of Europe's most important cultural centers thanks to the contributions of significant philosophers, scientists, and artists. The city tour of Cordoba, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list, includes a panoramic view of the world's third-largest mosque-cathedral, the Great Mosque of Cordoba, the Alcazar Palace, and the Renaissance Jewish Quarter. After the tour, we proceed to Granada, and upon arrival, we will conduct a tour of the Alhambra (subject to availability of the palace) (excluding the harem entrance). After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel in Granada.
Accommodation: Granada Hotels
Granada, Malaga, Tarifa Port, Tangier
On the 3rd Day of Our Elegant Spain-Morocco Tour After having breakfast at the hotel, we depart for our city tour of Granada. We will visit historical Granada streets, including Grand Via, La Rambla Square, the Arab Bazaar, and the City Hall, showcasing works from the Umayyad and Abbasid periods. After our tour, we will head to Malaga, and upon arrival, we will conduct our city tour. In our Malaga city tour, we will see places such as Paseo de Parque (Park Avenue), Plaza de la Merced, the Cervantes Theatre, Puerto Marina (Port), La Alcazaba, and Gibralfaro Castle, including the fact that Pablo Picasso was born here. Then we will proceed to Tarifa Port to catch the ferry that will take us to Morocco. After a journey of approximately 3 hours by ferry, we will arrive at Tangier, the port city of Morocco, and transfer to our hotel with some free time. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel in Tangier.
Accommodation: Hotels in Tangier
Tanja, Chefchaouen (Blue City), Fes
On the 4th Day of our Elegant Spain Morocco Tour after breakfast at the hotel, we will have a panoramic city tour of Tanja and then head to Chefchaouen, the Blue City, which has long surpassed the borders of Morocco in fame. After a walk through its labyrinthine blue streets, we will have free time for those who wish to shop. After gathering at the time specified by our guide, we will leave Chefchaouen and depart for Fes. In Fes, after a walk around the monumental gate of the royal palace, Bab-el Makhzen, and the surrounding Jewish quarter, Mellah, we will take a tour of the Medina, where we will see the Attarine Medrese, Al Quaraouiyine University, Nejarine Square, the market selling traditional Moroccan jewelry and copper items, workshops known for the best ceramic craftsmanship in the world, and a tannery near the Fes River that still practices traditional leatherworking techniques. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel in Fes.
Accommodation: Fes Hotels
Fes, Rabat, Casablanca
On the 5th Day of our Elegant Spain Morocco Tour, after having breakfast at the hotel, we set off for a city tour of Rabat, the administrative capital of the country. The city of Rabat is located by the Rabat Bou Regreg river, surrounded by eucalyptus and Portuguese mushroom tree forests. Since the exiled king declared his return from this city, Rabat has been serving as the capital of the country. Among the places we will see are the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Afterward, we head to Casablanca for our city tour. Casablanca, which hosted negotiations and intense espionage activities during World War II, owes its fame to the famous Hollywood film Casablanca, which is remembered for the line "Play it again, Sam." Today, Casablanca is an industrial city with one of the largest ports in Africa and the country. The places we will visit in Casablanca include Mohammed V Square, a panoramic view of the Hassan II Mosque, and the lively Corniche waterfront. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Casablanca and have free time. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel in Casablanca.
Accommodation: Casablanca Hotels
Casablanca, Marrakech
On the 6th Day of Our Elegant Spain Morocco Tour, after having breakfast at the hotel, we will head to Marrakech and upon arrival, we will have a city tour. We will have a panoramic city tour to see the Koutoubia minaret and the lively Jmaa el Fna, the largest square in Africa, which brings together the colors of the continent with street performances, snake charmers, and open-air restaurants. Marrakech, an important center for African trade, has also historically influenced Islamic art and philosophy. In the medina (old town) of Marrakech, which still preserves medieval living traditions, we will learn about argan oil and exotic spices, visit the Bahia Palace adorned with country-specific tile work (zelij), and then have free time in its colorful markets. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel and have free time. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel in Marrakech.
Accommodation: Marrakech Hotels
Marrakech, Essaouira, Marrakech
On the 7th Day of our Elegant Spain Morocco Tour, our day begins with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a tour of the Atlas Mountains, which surround Marrakech and host many Berber villages, as well as the famous Ourika Valley. After a photo stop in the Ourika Valley, we start our city tour of Marrakech, which has been a favorite spot for many European fashion designers, artists, musicians, and adventurers, especially the French, since the early 1900s. Next, we head to Essaouira, which is listed as a UNESCO "World Heritage" site. Essaouira, a Portuguese port city located on the Atlantic Ocean coast, is known for its blend of art and ancient culture, and is also referred to as Mogador in Portuguese. The city has been a setting for many productions, including Orson Welles' Othello and the popular series Game of Thrones. Our tour of the extraordinary city, where art and culture intersect, includes the Jewish quarter mellah, the Portuguese fortress, the famous fishing port with its blue boats, and the spacious old town center with intercrossing streets, after which we will transfer to our hotel and have free time. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel in Marrakech.
Accommodation: Marrakech Hotels
Marrakech, Casablanca, Istanbul
On the 8th Day of Our Elegant Spain Morocco Tour, after having breakfast at the hotel, we will check out of our rooms. Next, we will tour the Majorelle Garden, one of the most beautiful places in Marrakech. This garden was established by French furniture designer and painter Jacques Majorelle and was brought to its current form by the famous designer Yves Saint Laurent. Following our visit to the Majorelle Garden, we will head to Casablanca Airport. After completing our luggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, we will begin our flight to Istanbul with Pegasus Airlines on a scheduled flight. After a pleasant flight, we will arrive at Sabiha Gökçen Airport, marking the end of our tour.
Local Guide + Museum Entries (Alhambra, Fes Medreseh, Majorelle Gardens, Bahia Palace) + Tourist City Taxes + Headsets €200 per person ***To be paid to the guide during the tour***
ACCOMMODATION AND FLIGHT NOTES
- The check-in times for hotels are between 15:00 – 17:00 / check-out times are between 10:00 – 12:00.
- Departure and arrival times are in local time.
- Flights marked with * arrive at their destination on the calendar day after the departure date.
- Inquire about domestic connection details and price differences.
- Prices are not valid for groups, please inquire about our special prices.
- Entry to the Alhambra Palace is subject to availability.
- The participant accepts that they will join the tours specified in the tour program, will not interrupt the program, and will pay in advance for the expenses incurred such as local guide services, museum & site entrance fees, city taxes, and if applicable, audio system costs, as previously communicated in the tour program. The participant is fully and accurately informed in this regard.
PC1109 SAW-SVQ 10:10-13:50
PC652 CMN-SAW 00:05-06:45
GRANADA
(out of town)
3* Conguista Hotel etc.
4* Luna De Granada etc.
SEVILLA
(out of town)
3***Catalonia Hİspalis
4****Sevilla Congresos
TANJA
(semi-central)
3* Hotel Flandria etc.
FES
(City Center)
4* Zalah Menzeh Hotel etc.
CASABLANCA
(City Center)
4* Hotel Suisse etc.
MARRAKECH
(semi-central)
4* Hotel Ayoub etc.
INCLUSIONS:
- Economy Class Flight Ticket from Istanbul (Saw) to Seville (Svq) and return from Casablanca (Cmn) to Istanbul (Saw) with Pegasus Airlines Scheduled Flights
- Airport Taxes
- 7 Nights Half Board Accommodation in the Selected Hotel Category in Morocco and Out of Town Hotels in Spain
- Airport-hotel-airport Transfers
- All City Transfers with Our Private Buses
- Malaga City Tour
- Ferry Ride Between Tarifa and Tangier
- Seville City Tour
- Cordoba City Tour
- Granada City Tour
- Malaga City Tour
- Tanja City Tour
- Chefchaouen City Tour
- Fes City Tour
- Rabat City Tour
- Casablanca City Tour
- Marrakech City Tour
- Essaouira City Tour
- Professional Turkish Guide and Assistance Services
- Tursab Professional Liability Insurance
EXCLUSIONS:
- Tourist City Taxes
- Visa Fee, Service Charge
- Travel Health Insurance
- Lunches
- All Beverages Including Water at Dinners
- All Personal Expenses and Hotel Extras
- Foreign Departure Tax Fee
- Museum and Site Entrance Fees (200 Euro)
- Driver Tips 5 Euro/ Per Person (Optional)
GENERAL TERMS
1- The General Terms are an integral part of the tour program and cannot be considered independently of the tour program.
2- If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip; VENÜS TUR may cancel the tour up to 21 days before the departure date. In such a case, cancellation information will be communicated to the guest. The entire tour fee will be refunded to the guest. For the refund of additional services purchased outside the tour; the domestic flight connections purchased from VENÜS TUR will be refunded to the guest, while visa services and travel health insurance, if they have been utilized for a visa application on behalf of the guest, cannot be refunded since these services are considered used; if a visa application has not been made, the visa and travel health insurance will be canceled and the fee will be refunded. If the guest has acquired the domestic flight connection from a different service provider independent of VENÜS TUR, they cannot demand any fee refund from VENÜS TUR in the event that the trip is canceled by VENÜS TUR. Any financial and moral losses resulting from the cancellation of the tour are accepted in advance by the guest upon purchasing the tour, and VENÜS TUR cannot be held responsible.
3- If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, VENÜS TUR has the right to show goodwill by not canceling the tour. In this case, since the tour will be provided individually for the guest, the included guide services will only cover the airport transfers for international round trips.
Cancellation and Change
4- Our guests have the right to cancel without penalty until 30 days prior to the tour departure date, provided that they notify VENÜS TUR in writing. In the case of less than 31 days remaining until the start date, a penalty equivalent to 50% of the remaining tour fee will apply for the cancellation, and for cancellations made 15 days or less before the start date of the trip, the entire tour fee must be paid as a penalty. In the event of cancellation requests, the refund conditions for additional services such as domestic flight connections, visa services, and travel health insurance may vary according to the duration of the cancellation request, so it is necessary to inquire in advance about the refund conditions. VENÜS TUR cannot make any commitment regarding the cancellation refund of additional services.
Guide Services and Extra Tours
5- The days and times of the tours specified in the program can be changed by the guide based on the status of museums and historical sites, whether they are open or closed, and the weather conditions. Different guides may accompany our guests during the tours.
6- The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are conducted for the general introduction of the cities and are panoramic tours that last a maximum of 2-3 hours without including museum or historical site entries with commentary from the guide in the vehicle. If panoramic tours, along with other tours specified in the program, cannot be carried out due to restrictions from local authorities regarding access or closures caused by any event, as well as in cases where it becomes impossible to conduct due to weather conditions, VENÜS TUR cannot be held responsible. Some tours may be conducted using public transport or on foot where access is not permitted due to closed roads or vehicle entry restrictions.
7- Our guide may change the days of city tours and/or additional tours based on the number of participants, the status of the museum and historical sites being closed. This rule also applies in the event of changes in flight times.
8- In tours conducted with speed boats, it is important to avoid heavy meals and excessive drinking of water right before boarding. Guests with stomach, back, neck issues or pregnant guests should inform their guides about their conditions.
9- There is no refund for participation in services such as tours or meal services included in the prices if not participated.
About Flights
10- VENÜS TUR acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger, and in the event of disputes, the relevant provisions of Turkish legislation, along with the Hague Protocol and Warsaw Convention, will be applicable.
11- Delays or changes in flight times may occur in scheduled and charter flights. VENÜS TUR is obliged to inform about these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has acknowledged the risks of flight time changes/cancellations by purchasing the tour.
12- Children between 0-2 years of age only pay the applicable airport tax.
13- According to airline rules, if the outbound flight of airline tickets purchased round-trip is not used, the return flight will be canceled by the airline.
14- Check-in and boarding procedures for participants in flights are personal responsibilities and must be performed by the guests before the flight at airports, at the relevant airline counters, or online through the airline's websites.
15- Last-minute delays and gate changes during flights will be announced audibly at airports and shown on the information boards in the area. This information should be monitored directly by the guests.
16- VENÜS TUR is not responsible for passengers who are not present at the specified airport at the times indicated according to airline rules for participation in the tour, fail to complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or complete check-in and boarding procedures on time but do not board the plane. All expenses related to obtaining new round-trip tickets and transfers in the visited region for passengers who have missed the flight are borne by them.
17- The general baggage weight limit for Turkish departures is 20 kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. If there are domestic flights in the destination, this weight may drop to 15 kg. The rules for excess baggage weight/fees are determined by the airlines and are not the responsibility of VENÜS TUR.
18- For guests wishing to upgrade their tickets with miles (to business or first class); upgrades may be performed depending on the airline's availability (check with the airline to see if you have membership). A mile guarantee is not provided for each flight. Check whether the tickets in the program are in upgradeable class.
19- In some airlines, meal and online check-in services may incur additional charges.
Other Matters
20- VENÜS TUR will not accept responsibility for any changes or cancellations made directly by guests contacting the hotel. In such cases, the cancellation conditions of VENÜS TUR will apply.
21- When the hotel(s) are presented with only category information and/or optional offerings for the same destination without hotel names in the tour program, they will be notified by VENÜS TUR 48 hours before the tour departure.
22- During special periods such as fairs, conferences, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used farther away than the specified locations or distances. In such cases, VENÜS TUR will inform 15 days before the departure date of the tour.
23- At the time of booking for the purchased tour; guests should accurately enter the name, birth date, and passport number as stated in the passport into the system. Flight tickets will be issued based on this information. Penalty fees for cancellations or changes of flight tickets due to incorrect information will be charged to the guests.
24- To use mobile phones abroad, check with the service provider before leaving Turkey to ensure your phone is activated for international use.
25- The hotel check-in time is 15:00, and check-out time is 12:00.
26- Requests regarding the room (high floor, close to common areas, smoking/non-smoking, bed type) are communicated to the hotel by VENÜS TUR. Every effort is made to ensure that the booked rooms align with guest preferences according to hotel availability. However, the realization of these requests depends on the availability at the time of check-in and cannot be guaranteed by VENÜS TUR.
27- Breakfasts offered in hotels differ from the rich Turkish breakfast commonly known. Typically offered as continental breakfast, they usually consist of limited options such as butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee and may be served in a separate room allocated for groups.
28- In some cases, a double-bed room may be provided instead of a twin-bed room. Most European hotels offer rooms with two beds that can be combined if necessary.
29- The child and extra bed policy may vary depending on each hotel and room type.
30- Any extra beds and baby cots are provided upon request and according to hotel availability and must be approved by the hotel.
31- The capacity for extra beds or baby cots in the room is a maximum of 1.
32- In triple rooms, there is an application for extra beds; the bed allocated for the 3rd person in these types of rooms is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Extra beds consist of fold-out and coach beds. Our guests acknowledge that they accept the potential crowding and bed type in standard rooms due to the extra beds to be added in their three-person room and/or reservations with children.
33- During hotel reservations, if the number of children staying with adults and their ages are reported incorrectly by our guests, the relevant hotels may charge extra fees. In such cases, the responsibility lies with the guest who provided inaccurate information. The hotel may request identification to verify children's ages.
34- In reservations for 2 adults + 1 child, an extra bed may not be available for the child. Child rates are valid only for children staying with two adults. Child discounts apply to “one child” within the applicable age group when staying with both adults.
35- The exchange rates of the day are reflected in TL prices. Current exchange rates are applicable at the time of payment. Additional requests, some extra services (mini-bar, laundry, etc.) you may take at the hotel will be subject to additional fees. These expenses are not included in the purchase price and must be paid directly to the hotel during your stay.
36- Some countries have different applications regarding city, tourism, or local-level taxes. Any such city, tourism, or other taxes applied will be collected from the guest by the hotel during check-in or check-out.
37- The distances given in the programs are based on maps. Travel durations may extend due to traffic, weather conditions, geographical location of the country visited, road work, and other conditions.
38- VENÜS TUR may change the order of the cities in the program and the main airline to be flown, without altering the content of the program, in case of mandatory situations or if deemed necessary.
39- Personal belongings, bags, suitcases, passports/IDs of participants in the tour are their own responsibility, and VENÜS TUR is not responsible for forgotten/lost/stolen belongings. Any costs incurred for the delivery of forgotten items found to the country and/or individual are the responsibility of the item owner.
40- Participants in the tour are required to carry their travel health insurance policies and any relevant medications and reports related to any health issues with them.
41- A deposit in cash or credit card issued by a formal institution may be requested by the hotel at check-in for any potential extra expenses. The deposit requested during check-out is a transaction between the hotel and the guest, and VENÜS TUR has no intervention in this process.
Visa and Passport
42- There is no visa requirement for Turkish citizens.
43- Our guests must ensure that their passports are valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of travel.
44- To ensure the passport is stamped at customs during border crossings, there must be at least 2 blank pages in the passport.
45- Being exempt from visa requirements for entering the countries on this tour does not guarantee entry/exit; the border police have the authority to refuse to allow you into or out of the country, and VENÜS TUR is not responsible for this; responsibility lies with the passenger.
46- Guests who are not Turkish citizens or those who hold dual citizenship and will participate in the tour using a different country’s passport must inquire about the visa procedures of the country they will be traveling to with the relevant consulates, otherwise VENÜS TUR will not be responsible for the results that arise.
47- Passports that are torn, worn, wet, and/or damaged may cause problems with the customs police at the border of the country to be visited; therefore, it is necessary to renew the passports. In case of not renewing, the responsibility lies with the passenger.
48- Guests under 18 years of age may be asked for a document showing the joint consent of their parents during entry and exit from the country while traveling alone or with only one parent; therefore, it is advisable for guests under 18 and their parents to be sensitive to this issue.