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Barcelona & Lisbon
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| Day 1 | Arrive, explore, pub crawl | barcelona |
| Day 2 | Sagrada Família, Park Güell | barcelona |
| Day 3 | Picasso, beach, BIG NIGHT | barcelona |
| Day 4 | Montjuïc Castle, Christmas market | barcelona |
| Day 5 | Fly to Lisbon, Fado | barcelona |
| Day 6 | Belém monastery, pastéis, Pink Street | lisbon |
| Day 7 | São Jorge Castle, Tram 28 | lisbon |
| Day 8 | Sintra day trip, Lux Frágil | lisbon |
| Day 9 | LX Factory, MAAT Museum | lisbon |
| Day 10 | Ramiro seafood, Cascais trip | lisbon |
| Day 11 | Fly home | lisbon |
Nat and Josh's trip to
Barcelona
& Lisbon
Our Itinerary. Dec 12 - 23.
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Sat, Dec 13,Gothic Quarter
Day 1
You're finally here! After landing and dropping your bags, you'll dive straight into Barcelona with a walk down Las Ramblas and through the Gothic Quarter. Take a power nap because tonight you're hitting the pub crawl that comes free with your hostel stay – it ends at a club, so pace yourself but don't hold back.
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9:00 AMArrive Barcelona El Prat Airport
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11:00 AMDrop bags at Kabul Hostel
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1:30 PMWalk Las Ramblas → La Boqueria Market
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5:00 PMCheck into hostel, shower, power nap
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8:30 PMPre-drinks on Kabul rooftop
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10:30 PMKabul Pub Crawl
Free with stay, ends at a club
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Sun, Dec 14,Gràcia
Day 2
Today's all about Gaudí – you'll see the Sagrada Família (book ahead, it's worth every euro) and Park Güell, two places that'll make you question how one person could be so creative. After soaking in the architecture, wander through Gràcia for dinner and drinks, then hit El Born for a chill bar hop. Keep it mellow tonight because tomorrow's your big night out.
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10:00 AMFree hostel breakfast
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1:30 PMLunch near Sagrada Família
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5:30 PMWalk through Gràcia neighborhood
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10:30 PMBar hop in El Born
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Mon, Dec 15,El Born
Day 3
Start with Picasso in the morning, then hit the beach for lunch at a chiringuito – this is the Barcelona vibe. Casa Batlló's rooftop is absolutely worth the splurge, and sunset drinks at the W Hotel will set the mood. But the real star tonight? This is your BIG NIGHT. Razzmatazz or Opium – both are legendary. Full send, no regrets.
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1:00 PMWalk to Barceloneta Beach
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6:00 PMSunset drinks at W Hotel Eclipse Bar
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11:00 PMBIG NIGHT – Razzmatazz or Opium
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Tue, Dec 16,Montjuïc
Day 4
Sleep in, you've earned it. Take the cable car up to Montjuïc for the best city views, then hit the Christmas market for some festive vibes. Your farewell dinner at Cervecería Catalana is the best tapas spot in the city – go hungry. One last Barcelona night, but keep it reasonable since you're flying to Lisbon tomorrow.
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11:00 AMSleep in, recover
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1:00 PMCable car up to Montjuïc
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10:00 PMLast Barcelona night out
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Wed, Dec 17,Príncipe Real
Day 5
Quick flight to Lisbon and you're in a whole new world. Your loft in Príncipe Real is going to be amazing – way nicer than the hostel. After settling in, you'll explore the neighborhood and Bairro Alto, then cap off the night with an authentic Fado dinner. The music will give you chills, and then the bars spill onto the streets. Welcome to Lisbon.
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7:00 AMWake up
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7:30 AMCheck out of Kabul Hostel
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8:00 AMTaxi/Aerobus to Barcelona Airport
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10:15 AMFlight BCN → LIS (Ryanair FR 3078)
2h 5m flight
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11:20 AMArrive Lisbon (1hr time zone change)
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1:00 PMCheck into your amazing loft!
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2:00 PMLate lunch in Príncipe Real
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4:00 PMExplore Príncipe Real & Bairro Alto
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11:00 PMWine & bars in Bairro Alto streets
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Thu, Dec 18,Belém
Day 6
Head to Belém for the UNESCO monastery and the original pastéis de nata – get them warm, they're life-changing. The Belém Tower and Monument to the Discoveries tell the story of Portugal's golden age. Back in the city, grab wine from a shop and watch sunset from a miradouro, then hit Pink Street. Thursday nights here are wild.
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11:00 AMTram 15E to Belém
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2:30 PMBelém Tower + Monument to the Discoveries
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5:00 PMTram back to center
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11:00 PMPink Street (Cais do Sodré)
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Fri, Dec 19,Alfama
Day 7
São Jorge Castle has the best views in the city – you'll see all of Lisbon from up there. Ride the iconic Tram 28 through the narrow streets, then get lost in Alfama's maze of alleys. Time Out Market for dinner is a food hall with the best chefs in the city, and then Pensão Amor (yes, it was a brothel) is one of the coolest bars you'll ever see. Friday night in Cais do Sodré is electric.
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12:30 PMRide Tram 28
Through narrow historic streets
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1:30 PMLunch in Alfama
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5:30 PMCoffee break at Dear Breakfast
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Sat, Dec 20,Sintra
Day 8
Sintra is like stepping into a fairytale – colorful Pena Palace perched on a hill, mystical Quinta da Regaleira with underground tunnels you can explore. It's only 40 minutes from Lisbon but feels like another world. Book your tickets ahead, especially for Pena Palace. Back in the city, keep it chill at dinner because tonight you're hitting Lux Frágil – Lisbon's best club, right on the river. Saturday night here is legendary.
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9:30 AMBus 434 to Pena Palace
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5:30 PMTrain back to Lisbon
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8:00 PMChill dinner at the loft or nearby
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Sun, Dec 21,LX Factory
Day 9
Sleep in, you need it after Lux. LX Factory is a converted industrial complex with the best brunch spot (get the chocolate cake at Landeau, it's famous for a reason), vintage shops, and street art everywhere. The MAAT Museum has wild architecture, and then a sunset walk along the river. Keep it chill tonight – you've got one more big night tomorrow.
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12:00 PMSleep in, recover from Lux
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3:30 PMBrowse vintage shops & street art at LX Factory
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7:30 PMWalk along the river at sunset
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Mon, Dec 22,Cascais
Day 10
Cervejaria Ramiro is legendary – go early because the lines get insane, but the seafood is worth every minute. Then take the train to Cascais, a beautiful coastal town just 30 minutes away. Walk the promenade, breathe in the ocean air. Back in Lisbon, pack your bags, have one last dinner in Bairro Alto, and then go all out. Your flight isn't until 11:55 AM tomorrow – you can actually sleep in, so make this last night count.
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11:00 AMSlow morning at the loft
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4:00 PMWalk along Cascais promenade
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6:30 PMTrain back to Lisbon
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8:00 PMPack bags, get organized
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9:30 PMFarewell dinner in Bairro Alto
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11:30 PMLast night out – Bairro Alto bar crawl
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Tue, Dec 23,Airport
Day 11
One last morning in Lisbon. Your flight leaves at 11:55 AM – no crazy early wake up call, which is perfect after last night. Leave the loft by 9 AM, get to the airport, and you're on your way home. What a trip.
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8:00 AMWake up (normal time!)
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8:30 AMFinal pack, check loft
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9:00 AMTaxi to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
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9:30 AMCheck in for flight
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11:55 AMFlight LIS → Fort Lauderdale (via IAD)
Lufthansa • 1 stop
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8:13 PMArrive Fort Lauderdale
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