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Barcelona & Lisbon
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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10:30 AMAerobus to Plaça Catalunya
~€7, 35 min
Book Aerobus ticket
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11:00 AMDrop bags at Kabul Hostel
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11:30 AMBrunch at Federal Café
Passatge de la Pau, 11
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1:30 PMWalk Las Ramblas → La Boqueria Market
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3:00 PMExplore Gothic Quarter
Barcelona Cathedral, Plaça Sant Jaume
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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
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
11:00 AMSagrada Família
PRE-BOOK: sagradafamilia.org (~€26)
Book tickets (~€26)
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1:30 PMLunch near Sagrada Família
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3:00 PMPark Güell
PRE-BOOK: parkguell.barcelona (~€10)
Book tickets (~€10)
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5:30 PMWalk through Gràcia neighborhood
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7:30 PMDinner & drinks in Gràcia
Try Bodega 1900 or Carrer de Verdi
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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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10:30 AMPicasso Museum
Book ahead (~€12)
Book tickets (~€12)
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1:00 PMWalk to Barceloneta Beach
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1:30 PMLunch at a chiringuito
Try La Mar Salada
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3:30 PMCasa Batlló
Book ahead (~€35) – worth it for the rooftop
Book tickets (~€35)
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6:00 PMSunset drinks at W Hotel Eclipse Bar
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8:30 PMDinner in El Born
El Xampanyet (cava & tapas)
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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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2:30 PMExplore Montjuïc Castle
Amazing city views
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4:30 PMFira de Nadal Christmas Market
Near Sagrada Família
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7:00 PMFarewell dinner – Cervecería Catalana
Best tapas in Barcelona
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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.
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
Book Aerobus
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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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12:00 PMTaxi to Príncipe Real loft
~€15-20 from airport
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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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8:00 PMFado dinner at Tasca do Chico
Bairro Alto – reserve ahead
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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.
10:00 AMCoffee at Fábrica Coffee Roasters
Príncipe Real
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11:00 AMTram 15E to Belém
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11:30 AMJerónimos Monastery
UNESCO site (~€10)
Book tickets (~€10)
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1:00 PMPastéis de Belém
THE original pastéis de nata – get them warm! 🤤
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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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6:00 PMSunset at Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
Bring wine from a shop!
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8:30 PMDinner in Chiado
Taberna da Rua das Flores
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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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10:30 AMSão Jorge Castle
Best panoramic views (~€10)
Book tickets (~€10)
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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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3:00 PMGet lost in Alfama's alleys
Find hidden viewpoints
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5:30 PMCoffee break at Dear Breakfast
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7:00 PMDrinks at Noobai Café
Terrace with river views
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9:00 PMDinner at Time Out Market
Food hall with best of Lisbon's chefs
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11:30 PMPensão Amor
Former brothel, now epic bar
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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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8:30 AMTrain from Rossio Station → Sintra
40 min, ~€4.50 round trip
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9:30 AMBus 434 to Pena Palace
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10:00 AMPena Palace
PRE-BOOK: parquesdesintra.pt (~€14)
Book tickets (~€14)
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1:00 PMLunch in Sintra town
Try travesseiros (local pastry)
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2:30 PMQuinta da Regaleira
Underground tunnels, mystical gardens (~€10)
Book tickets (~€10)
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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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11:00 PMLux Frágil
Lisbon's best club, right on the river
Visit website
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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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1:30 PMLX Factory – Brunch at Landeau Chocolate
Famous chocolate cake
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3:30 PMBrowse vintage shops & street art at LX Factory
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5:30 PMMAAT Museum
Cool architecture + art (~€9)
Book tickets (~€9)
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7:30 PMWalk along the river at sunset
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9:00 PMDinner at Café de São Bento
Famous steak in Príncipe Real
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11:00 PMRooftop drinks at Park Bar
Hidden on top of a parking garage
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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.
11:00 AMSlow morning at the loft
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12:30 PMCervejaria Ramiro
Legendary seafood – go early to avoid lines
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3:00 PMTrain to Cascais
30 min from Cais do Sodré – coastal town
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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.
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)
~20 min, ~€15
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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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