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From Gaudí to Fado: A Mediterranean Adventure

Helena W.

Helena W.

4 Jan 2024

Embark on a 19-day journey through Barcelona, Seville, and Lisbon, immersing yourself in the vibrant cultures of Catalonia, Andalusia, and Portugal. Discover architectural wonders, indulge in delicious cuisine, and soak up the rich history and charm of these enchanting cities.

Trip to Barcelona

Day 1Unveiling Barcelona's Architectural Gems
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$38

Museu de la Ciència CosmoCaixa
Imposing modernist building housing science museum with planetarium & living Amazonian rainforest.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
Day 2Delving into Seville's Cultural Tapestry
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$22

Park Güell
Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$22
Day 3Exploring Lisbon's Historic Treasures
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$118

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$ 6

Casa Batlló
Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$62
12 - 15 min

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La Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$56
Day 4
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$45

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$ 6

Montjuïc Castle
17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$20
18 - 22 min

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Cathedral of Barcelona
Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25

Budget breakdown: $779 In total

Activities & Food:$745
Transport:$34

Trip to Seville

Day 1Unveiling Barcelona's Architectural Gems
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$38

Casa de Pilatos
Palace with internal courtyards filled with Greek & Roman statues, plus a collection of artworks.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$20
12 - 17 min

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Archivo de Indias
Renaissance building listed as World Heritage site, displaying documents on the Spanish Empire.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$18
Day 2Delving into Seville's Cultural Tapestry
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$55

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$ 4

Monasterio de Santa Paula
15th-century convent with a sacred-art collection on view & a shop with products made by the nuns.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$8
9 - 14 min

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Palacio Marqueses de la Algaba
This restored palace in the city center houses Mudéjar art & hosts cultural events in the courtyard.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$10
8 - 12 min

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Setas de Sevilla
Sculptural wooden structure with an archaeological museum, rooftop walkway & viewpoint.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$32
16 - 20 min

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Puente de Triana
Historic iron arch bridge completed in 1852, connecting the Triana neighborhood to Seville's center.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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$5
Day 3Exploring Lisbon's Historic Treasures
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$8

Plaza de España
Landmark square with a large water feature, seats with painted ceramic tiles & an ornate pavilion.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Palacio de San Telmo
1600s baroque palace, now a government building, with a red-&-yellow facade & an elaborate portal.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Hospital los Venerables
Historic baroque building showcasing art by painter Diego Velázquez & others, with a library.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$8
Day 4
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$38

Royal Alcázar of Seville
Landmark Moorish royal palace with fountain-filled gardens, ornate arches & 16th-century tiles.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$30
10 - 15 min

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Hospital de la Caridad
Working 1600s hospital, founded by the aristocrat Miguel Mañara, with a baroque, art-filled chapel.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$8
Day 5
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$30

Archeological Museum of Seville
Museum displaying the Treasure of El Carambolo, found locally, plus Roman relics including mosaics.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$18
2 - 3 min

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Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions, Sevilla
Ethnographic museum, with exhibitions on folk art & traditions, based in a neo-Mudéjar building.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$13
Day 6
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$33

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$ 4

Monastery of Santa Maria de las Cuevas
Historic monastery-turned-museum featuring a range of contemporary art, plus concerts & workshops.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
13 - 16 min

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Conjunto Arqueológico de Itálica
Expansive, well-preserved, ancient Roman city featuring temple ruins & a huge amphitheater.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$20
Day 7
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$28

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$ 4

Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo
Historical monastery-turned-museum featuring contemporary artwork, plus workshops & concerts.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$15
10 - 12 min

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Centro Cerámica Triana
Museum in an old factory preserving local history by exhibiting hand-painted tile, pottery & kilns.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$13
Day 8
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$71

Catedral de Sevilla
Large Gothic cathedral featuring iconic Moorish bell tower with city views, plus Columbus' tomb.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$46
1 - 2 min

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La Giralda
Spanish Renaissance-style minaret topped by a Gothic & baroque bell tower built centuries later.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
Day 9
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$58

Plaza de toros de la Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla
Grand royal bullring dating from 1761, still used for bullfights, plus a museum of bullfighting art.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$38
10 - 15 min

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Seville Museum of Fine Arts
Masterpieces by Greco and Velazquez in a 2-story museum of fine art in ornate, 17th-century palace.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$20

Budget breakdown: $779 In total

Activities & Food:$745
Transport:$34

Trip to Lisbon

Day 1Unveiling Barcelona's Architectural Gems
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$25

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$ 5

Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Statue built in 1940 and made permanent in 1960 to mark 500 years since Henry the Navigator's death.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$10
3 - 4 min

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MAAT
Museum in an old riverside power station, with renewable energy & electrical phenomena exhibits.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$15
Day 2Delving into Seville's Cultural Tapestry
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$20

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$ 5

Jerónimos Monastery
Late Gothic Manueline-style monastery housing archaeology & maritime museums in its wings.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$20
23 - 28 min

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Ponte 25 de Abril
Over 2km-long, this striking Golden Gate-style suspension bridge links Lisbon with Almada.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 3Exploring Lisbon's Historic Treasures
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$32

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$ 5

Belém Tower
Landmark medieval fortified tower on tiny river island with rooftop terrace offering estuary views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$20
28 - 34 min

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Santa Justa Lift
Cast-iron elevator with filigree details, built in 1902 to connect lower streets with Carmo Square.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8
6 - 9 min

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Arco da Rua Augusta
Ornate 18th-century triumphal arch with sculpted figures & views over the city center.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$4
13 - 20 min

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Miradouro de Santa Luzia
This popular observation deck with a pergola offers dramatic views of Lisbon & the Tagus River.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$13

Praça do Comércio
Waterside public plaza with a notable arch & statue, lined with outdoor cafes & shopping venues.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$13
Day 5
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$24

Castelo de S. Jorge
11th-century, hilltop Moorish castle & royal residence with palace ruins & archaeological museum.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$24
LX Factory
This historical industrial complex houses an array of arty retailers & unique restaurants.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$54

Oceanário de Lisboa
Modern, waterside aquarium with ocean habitats for sharks, rays, penguins & tropical fish.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$54

Budget breakdown: $779 In total

Activities & Food:$745
Transport:$34