Trip Planning

• 18th Jun: Flight out (2240)
• 19th Jun: Arrive 0900 in barcelona
  • 3 nights (3-4 recommended)
• 22nd Jun: Barcelona to madrid
  • $50 train
  • 3 nights (2-3 recommended)
• 25th Jun: Madrid to seville
  • $60 train
  • 2 nights (2-3 recommended)
• 27th Jun: Seville to lisbon
  • Flexibus $50. Alternative: train to faro to lisbon
  • 3 nights (3-4 recommended. Includes sintra day trip)
• 30th Jun: Lisbon to porto
  • Gipsyy vs flixbus $20. Alternative: train (cp, alfa pendular)
  • 2 nights (2-3 recommended)
• 1st Jul: flight to Amestdam (Depart 1125, Arrive 1505)
  • 2 nights
• 3rd Jul : flight back to Spore (Depart 2050)
• 4th Jul : Arrive Spore 1530

Warning
Consider breaking up the 4 nights in Porto for earlier trips to Algarve (Portugal), Granada (Spain) and/or other places.

Itineraries

Barcelona

Day 1

Arrival in Barcelona. Chill

Day 2

• 9am: Placa de Catalunya. Cathedral. Barri Gotic Walk
• 11am: Go back to Placa de Catalunya and follow “Ramblas Ramble”
• 12pm: Grab lunch in El Born or the Barri Gotic
• 2pm: Tour Palace of Catalan Music in El Born
• 3pm: Explore El Born, and visit Picasso Museum
• Evening: Sample tapas at several bars in El Born. Free and easy sightseeing (see book)

Day 3

• 9am: Eixample, tour La Pedrera and/or Casa Batllo or Casa Amatller
• 12pm: Lunch in Eixample, then tour Sagrada Familia
• 3pm: Explore harborfront La Rambla de Mar and Old Port

Madrid

Day 1

Barcelona to Madrid (train). Chill

Day 2

• Morning: Self guided city walk from Puerta del Sol to Royal Palace (tour) and back
• Afternoon: Self-guided walk of glitzy Gran Via or self-guided bus tours of busy Paseo de la Castellana or funky Lavapies district
• Evening: Tapas dinner

Day 3

• Morning: Take a brish, 20-minute walk along Calle de las Huertas to the Prado (art museum with Mona Lisa 2. Reserve in advance!)
• Afternoon: Retiro Park, Reina Sofia (another art museum, closed Tuesday)

Seville

Day 1

• Madrid to Sevilla
• Cathedral and the Alcazar (buy tickets in advance!)
• Wander through Barrio Santa Cruz

Day 2

• Stroll along bank of Guadalquivir River and cross Isabel II Bridge to explore the Triana neighborhood and to savor views of the cathedral and Torre del Oro
• Flamenco show (music and dance performance)

Lisbon + Sintra

Day 1

• 10am: Explore the historic neighborhood of Alfama
• 12pm: Visit Sao Jorge Castle and enjoy panoramic views of the city
• 130pm: Lunch at a traditional Portuguese restaurant
• 3pm: Take a tram ride on the famous Tram 28, passing by key landmarks
• 5pm: Visit the Lisbon Cathedral and nearby viewpoints
• 7pm: Dinner at a local restaurant in the Bairro Alto neighborhood
• 9pm: Experience Fado, traditional Portuguese music, at a Fado house

Day 2

• 9am: Visit Belem and explore the Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery
• 11am: Taste the famous Pasteis de Belem (Portuguese tart)
• 12pm: Take a stroll along the riverside promenade
• 130pm: Lunch at a local cafe
• 3pm: Explore LX Factory, an artsy and cultural hub
• 5pm: Visit the National Museum of Ancient Art
• 7pm: Dinner in a seafood restaurant in the Docas area
• 9pm: Explore the lively nightlife in the Bairro Alto neighborhood

Day 3

• 9am: Day trip to Sintra to visit Pena Palace and explore the historic center
• 1pm: Lunch in Sintra
• 3pm: Visit Quinta da Regaleira and its beautiful gardens
• 5pm: Return to Lisbon
• 7pm: Dinner at a traditional Portuguese restaurant
• 9pm: Take a leisurely walk along the Tagus River promenade

Day 4

• 9am: Explore the neighborhood of Baixa, visit the Rossio Square and Rua Augusta Arch
• 11pm: Visit the Lisbon Oceanarium at Parque das Nacoes
• 1pm: Lunch at a local restaurant
• 3pm: Discover the Chiado neighborhool and explore its trendy shops and cafes
• 5pm: Take a ride on Elevador de Santa Justa for panoramic views
• 7pm: Farewell dinner at a rooftop restaurant with city views
• 9pm: Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the narrow streets of Alfama

Porto

• Morning: Travel to Porto (2.5 hr to 3hr)
• Afternoon: Explore the city’s historic center
• Visit the iconic Ribeira district and stroll along the Duoro River (evening)
• Livraria Lello bookstore
• Clerigos Tower and Clerigos Church
• Sao Bento Train Station for tiled
• Traditional taverns in Ribeira: sample local delicacies like francesinha (portuguese sandwich), bacalhau (salted codfish) or fresh seafood.

Attractions to visit:

• Ribeira district
• Wine cellars
• Dom Lis I Bridge

Amsterdam

• Anne Frank House: World War II
• Jordaan neighborhood: picturesque canals, charming streets. Take a stroll
• Rijksmuseum: Dutch art
• Canal Cruise
• Albert Cuyp Market
• Leideplein square for nightlive
• Van Gogh Museum
• De 9 Straatjes: shops and cafes
• Museum Het Rembrandthuis
• Red light district (de wallen)
• Brown cafes or canal side restaurants
• Bitterballen (deep fried meatballs) or dutch pancakes
• Zaanse Schans for windmills

Main attractions

Barcelona (3-4 days)

• Sagrada Familia
• Park Guell
• Gothic Quarter
• LAs Ramblas

Madrid (3-4 days)

• Prado and Reina Sofia museums
• Royal Palace

Seville (2-3 days)

• Alcazar
• Seville Cathedral
• Santa Cruz Neighborhood