18 Days of Adventure: Barcelona to Marrakesh

Jade Puga

8 Jan 2024

Embark on an epic journey through vibrant cities and exotic landscapes. From the architectural wonders of Barcelona to the sun-soaked beaches of Ibiza, the cultural richness of Madrid, the charm of Porto and Lisbon, and the enchanting allure of Marrakesh, this itinerary promises an unforgettable adventure.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Barcelona's Architectural Gems

$168

$ 6

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

6 - 9 min

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Gaudi's Catalan art nouveau period building with quarrylike facade, hosting exhibitions & concerts.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$50

10 - 12 min

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Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$56

Day 2Captivating Parks and Gothic Marvels in Barcelona

$86

$ 6

Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$22

18 - 22 min

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Art nouveau concert hall known for its ornate facade & opulent auditorium with a stained-glass dome.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$44

8 - 12 min

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14th-century, Gothic-style church with soaring columns & 3 naves, plus grand stained glass windows.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

Day 3Picasso, Cathedrals, and Maritime Marvels in Barcelona

$81

Medieval mansions housing extensive collection of influential Spanish cubist's works & masterpieces.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$36

8 - 11 min

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Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

12 - 17 min

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Medieval harbor with a large maritime museum displaying a replica galleon, plus art, maps & models.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

Day 4Exploring History and Art in Barcelona

$74

$ 11

Barcelona's history museum in a medieval setting, featuring remains of Roman streets & buildings.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

18 - 22 min

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17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

9 - 11 min

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Palatial, hilltop museum for 11th- to 20th-century Catalan art plus important Romanesque collection.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$34

Budget breakdown: $984 In total

Activities & Food:$926

Transport:$59

Trip to Ibiza

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Barcelona's Architectural Gems

$25

Archaeological site & museum combining a Phoenician necropolis & exhibits of finds from the tombs.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

8 - 11 min

Directions

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

3 - 4 min

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Panoramic water views from a hilltop castle surrounded by medieval fortifications & narrow laneways.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Captivating Parks and Gothic Marvels in Barcelona

$50

$ 10

Walkways over salt flats, expansive wetlands & nesting grounds for migratory birds.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

35 - 42 min

Directions

Unique exhibition showcasing aquatic life, including fish & sea sponges, in an underground cavern.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

45 - 54 min

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Guided tours of a cave used by smugglers with a waterfall light show, a cafeteria & a souvenir shop.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $984 In total

Activities & Food:$926

Transport:$59

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Barcelona's Architectural Gems

$34

$ 4

Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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18th century neoclassical fountain depicting the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by 2 lions.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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18th-century, ridge-top palace for state occasions, plus tours with rooms full of art and antiques.

1:15 PM - 3:15 PM

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$34

Day 2Captivating Parks and Gothic Marvels in Barcelona

$32

Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Art museum with Velazquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces in vast 12th- to 19th-century collection.

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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$32

Day 3Picasso, Cathedrals, and Maritime Marvels in Barcelona

$118

$ 4

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

Sprawling museum for Spanish 20th-century art collection with works by Gris, Dali, Picasso & Miro.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$24

12 - 17 min

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Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$30

15 - 18 min

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81,000-capacity ground for Real Madrid, with regular matches plus tours of stadium and trophy room.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$64

Budget breakdown: $984 In total

Activities & Food:$926

Transport:$59

Trip to Porto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Barcelona's Architectural Gems

$18

Hilltop Romanesque cathedral, with a fortress-like interior, a rose window & Gothic cloisters.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

Directions

Lavishly designed historic book store with an art nouveau exterior & a winding wooden staircase.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$18

12 - 17 min

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Landscaped gardens designed in the 19th century offering fountains, paths & Douro River views.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Captivating Parks and Gothic Marvels in Barcelona

$25

$ 7

Arched bridge carrying low-level road & a high-level metro line between Porto & Vila Nove de Gaia.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

Directions

Iconic 12-floor concert hall & top floor restaurant designed by Rem Koolhaas & completed in 2005.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

7 - 9 min

Directions

18-hectare park, part of the Serralves Foundation, with formal gardens, wooded areas & sculptures.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $984 In total

Activities & Food:$926

Transport:$59

Trip to Lisbon

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Barcelona's Architectural Gems

$30

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

12 - 17 min

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Late Gothic Manueline-style monastery housing archaeology & maritime museums in its wings.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$20

6 - 9 min

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Large, airy bakery cafe offering Portuguese baked goods including tarts & breads.

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

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Free

Day 2Captivating Parks and Gothic Marvels in Barcelona

$33

$ 9

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

11 - 16 min

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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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This historical industrial complex houses an array of arty retailers & unique restaurants.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Landmark medieval fortified tower on tiny river island with rooftop terrace offering estuary views.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

Day 3Picasso, Cathedrals, and Maritime Marvels in Barcelona

$78

$ 5

11th-century, hilltop Moorish castle & royal residence with palace ruins & archaeological museum.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$24

27 - 33 min

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Modern, waterside aquarium with ocean habitats for sharks, rays, penguins & tropical fish.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$54

Budget breakdown: $984 In total

Activities & Food:$926

Transport:$59

Trip to Marrakesh

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Barcelona's Architectural Gems

$28

$ 2

Vast, intricately designed palace with 160 rooms, courtyards & 8 acres of gardens.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$14

11 - 16 min

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Once hidden mausoleum surrounded by gardens, decorated with colorful tiles, marble & stucco.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$14

10 - 12 min

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Ornamental gardens dating to the 18th century, now featuring fountains, lush foliage & walkways.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Captivating Parks and Gothic Marvels in Barcelona

$16

Remains of a 16th-century palace whose garden walls & ornamental orange orchard still stand.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$16

8 - 12 min

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Museum displaying ornate artisanal Moroccan objects, from an 11th-century chest to modern carpets.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Picasso, Cathedrals, and Maritime Marvels in Barcelona

$ 2

Museum of Moroccan photography housing a permanent collection & offering rotating exhibitions.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Elegant, ornate 19th-century palace complex with traditional Islamic gardens, plus a shop & cafe.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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This large 12th-century Almohad-style mosque features a plaza with gardens & a fountain.

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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12th-century botanical garden with a scenic pavilion, artificial lake & mountain views.

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

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Free

Day 4Exploring History and Art in Barcelona

$30

Garden by artist Jacques Majorelle, with exotic plants, water features & a museum of Berber culture.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

4 - 5 min

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Cubed, brickwork museum paying homage to Yves Saint Laurent with a café, bookshop & auditorium.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $984 In total

Activities & Food:$926

Transport:$59