Rise and shine! You've just woken up in Barcelona, and there's a free morning ahead to spend doing your own spontaneous this-is-what-I-came-for thing, amigos. If you need some suggestions your expert local Trip Leader's got your back. Park Güell and La Sagrada Familia are straight-up must-sees.
Alternatively: explore the crazy that is Las Ramblas or get lost amongst the maze of winding alleys in the Gothic Quarter. Lose yourself, find yourself, then grab some churros for the road – we're heading to Valencia where there's something pretty spesh in store. Here we'll be taking a jaunt around the chill Albufera lagoon in a traditional-style boat, before tucking into some steaming paella (pah-AY-yuh, literally ‘frying pan' in Valencian) for our included lunch. And finally? Time for a treasure hunt: Valencia's hidden gems are all yours to discover this evening. Go get ‘em. (B/L)
Ready to make like Dora? We'll head out early for a walking tour of this unique city – ticking off the Gothic gateway of Torres de Serranos, lively Plaça de la Mare de Déu (that's plaza to me and you), the Cathedral and then onto the foodie heaven that is Central Market. Then: an optional cava tasting experience is on the cards if you're keen to show off your sophisticated palate.
Looking to delve deeper? Valencia's Old Quarter packs some serious old-school charm. Or hire a bike and check out the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences. It's 100% up to you. Tonight, get the gang together and head to El Carmen for colourful street art, hipster bars and live music. This is what you came for.
Today we'll make the scenic journey to Granada – trading the glittering coast for the towering peaks of the Sierra Nevada. Glue your face to the window as your fact-filled Trip Leader gives you the low-down on the last Moorish city in Spain to fall to the Christians. Then: discover what makes this place the hottest destination in Andalusia on a walking tour. And tonight? You're in the home of tapas. Order a beer. Be patient. And your drool-worthy tapas will arrive. Fact: locals toss their paper napkins on the floor, the messier the floor = the more happy locals. Seriously. (B)
You wanted free time to delve deeper and experience more – so here it is. 24 hours of uninterrupted exploration time in this incredible city. Need some suggestions? Organise a tour of the Alhambra. Part Moorish palace, part fortification – this UNESCO World Heritage Site is filled with exquisite gardens, intricate medieval architecture and a fascinating Arabic history. Just book your tix well in advance, this one is on everyone's bucket-list. Rather stay in town? Take in the impressive Moorish architecture of the Albaicín district.
Walk up the Mirador San Nicolas viewpoint for some of the best views in Europe (no joke). Then head to Heladeria Los Italianos for the best dang ice cream you've ever had. Then tonight, it's tapas bar hopping time. What are you going for? Sizzling paella? Fresh prawns? Peppery jamón ham. Or spicy patatas bravas. *wipes drool from face*
Time to see what all the fuss is about – this morning's all about Seville's A-listers and hidden gems. And what better way to delve deeper than with our expert Trip Leader? Thank us later. Tick off the likes of Plaza de Toros, Torre del Oro, the University and Plaza de España on a walking tour – then the rest is 100% up to you.
Need some suggestions? Visit the Real Alcázar. This palace is the most stunning example of Mudéjar architecture found on the Iberian Peninsula. Explore the old gypsy quarter of Triana. Go boating along the Guadalquivir river. Check out the massive Gothic Cathedral. Tonight: dinner's on you (literally – we've seen how you eat tapas).
Flirt with Spain's girl next door and discover why Lisbon is basically the San Francisco of Europe. History. Culture. Food. And some seriously booty-burning hills. Spend a month here, and you wouldn't have seen it all – but we're sure as hell gonna try! Strap in for a combo walking-driving tour of this electric city.
Head to Belém and tick off the likes of Jerónimos Monastery, Padrão dos Descobrimentos monument and the World Heritage-listed Belém Tower. Then: it's past the Monumento aos Restauradores through Praça Dom Pedro IV and across Praça do Comércio to tonight's final dinner together. We're gonna give this trip the send-off it deserves! (B/D)
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