Accommodation Overview
Sevilla
HESPERIA SEVILLA
May 9 to May 10
1 night
3 x TRIPLE ROOM COMFORT
Refundable rate
Check in: 3pm
Check out: 12pm or 1pm free extra hour (luggage stored in lockers)
Malaga
Be Mate Malaga Centro
May 10 to May 11
1 night
3 x TRIPLE SUPERIOR APARTMENT
Refundable rate
Check in: 3pm
GRANADA
Eurostars San Antón
May 11 to May 12
1 night
3 x TRIPLE ROOM DOUBLE BED SOFA
Refundable rate
Check in: 3pm
Check out: 12pm and luggage kept in storage room
valencia
Libere RUFAZA & PETIT PALACE RUFAZA
Moontels
Palacio de Rojas Moontels - Moontels
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May 12 to May 13
1 night
Check in: 3pm
May 10 — Seville & Onward to Málaga
Morning — Seville
Seville was founded by the Romans as Hispalis and later became the most important city of Moorish Al-Andalus under the Almohad dynasty in the 12th century, the era that produced the Giralda tower and the Alcázar.
Enjoy a light morning breakfast with no reservation needed at Syra Coffee Tetuan (C. Jovellanos, 3, Casco Antiguo, 41004 Sevilla, Spain) or at Bar El Commercio (C. Lineros, 9, Casco Antiguo, 41004 Sevilla, Spain)
Tour Stop 1 — Cathedral of Seville
The Cathedral of Santa María de la Sede is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Construction began in 1402 on the footprint of the 12th-century Almohad mosque. Only the Giralda tower and the Patio de los Naranjos were preserved.
Inside: five vast naves, 80 chapels, the tomb of Christopher Columbus, and the Retablo Mayor, a gold altarpiece that took 82 years to complete and remains the largest in the world. The climb to the top of the Giralda offers the definitive view of Seville.
Tour Stop 2 — Real Alcázar
The Royal Alcázar of Seville is the oldest royal palace in continuous use in Europe. Spanish monarchs still use its upper floors as an official residence. Originally built in 913 as a Moorish fort, it was transformed after the Reconquista into a Mudéjar palace by King Pedro I in 1364, employing craftsmen from Toledo and Granada to create a building that deliberately combined Islamic and Christian artistic traditions. The intricate tilework, carved plasterwork and cedar ceilings of the Palacio Mudéjar are considered the finest examples of the style anywhere in Spain. The gardens, covering nearly five hectares, are a sequence of formal pools, fountains, orange groves and pavilions.
Evening
Drive from Seville to Málaga, which takes 2 hours.
Enjoy dinner Arrebeto at 7:30pm under Maria Santiago for 9 pax.
Late night
After dinner drinks :
- La Polivalente : a trendy cultural bar with regular live music, performances, and a fun local atmosphere, great for a more alternative vibe.
- Bon Bon Jazz Bar Málaga : a stylish jazz and cocktail bar offering live jazz performances in a lively but more relaxed setting.
- Rocking Beatas : a fun piano bar known for live performances, sing-alongs, and a very social nightlife atmosphere.
May 11— Malaga - Granada
Roman Theatre
Free, literally at the foot of the Alcazaba. A proper Roman theatre from the 1st century BC, still largely intact.
Picasso Museum
Pablo Picasso was born in Málaga in 1881. The museum is in a 16th-century palace and holds over 200 of his works. About an hour.
Lunch at El Pimpi (C. Granada, 62, Distrito Centro, 29015 Málaga, Spain) at 12:30pm for 9 pax, reserved under the name Santiago.
The Cathedral
Known locally as La Manquita ("the one-armed lady") because one of its two towers was never finished. The city ran out of money, reportedly after donating funds to American independence. Worth a look from outside at minimum.
Afternoon
The Alcazaba
In the afternoon, visit the Moorish fortress built in the 11th century, right in the centre of town, directly beside the Roman Theatre. One of the best-preserved in Spain. About 45 minutes to walk through.
Calle Larios & the Centre
Málaga's main pedestrian street, good for a quick walk and coffee.
Churrería Casa Aranda (C. Herrería del Rey, 2, Distrito Centro, 29005 Málaga, Spain)
Evening in granada
Drive from Málaga to Granada in 1hr 30mins, before having dinner. Three options depending on preference:
La Authentica Carmela , there's no reservations only walk in.
Late night
After dinner drinks :
- La Guaracha Cocktail Club : a lively nightlife bar known for Latin music, cocktails, dancing, and a strong late-night party atmosphere. Great for groups and social evenings out.
- NOIR Craft Cocktail Bar : a modern and stylish cocktail bar offering high-quality drinks in a relaxed but slightly upscale setting. Perfect for a more polished nightlife experience.
- Hanalei Cocktail Bar : a tropical-style cocktail bar with creative drinks, upbeat music, and a fun lively crowd. It’s one of the popular nightlife spots near the city center.
May 12 — granada to alicante & valencia
Morning — Alhambra Guided Tour
Breakfast at Café Fútbol (Pl. de Mariana Pinedo, 6, Centro, 18009, Granada, Spain) to start the day at a spacious and traditional walk-in terrace.
Meet the guide at the Alhambra (in front of the main entrance next to the Ticket Office). at 9:00 AM. Tour runs 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
The tour covers three areas:
- The Alcazaba: the original 9th-century military fortress, the oldest part of the complex, with panoramic views of the city and the Sierra Nevada.
- The Generalife: the summer palace and gardens of the Nasrid sultans, laid out in the 13th century with water channels, rose gardens and cypress walks that have barely changed in 700 years.
- The Palace Gardens: linking the two.
Tickets :
12:00 — Tour done
Lunch at Verde Rama at 12:30 for 9 pax
Depart Granada expect a 3.5 hrs to 4 hours
drive to Valencia
EVENING — Valencia Arrival
A brief walk through the Mercado Central and the Silk Exchange (La Lonja de la Seda), a UNESCO World Heritage Site built between 1482 and 1548, the finest secular Gothic building in Spain.
Evening — Dinner
Table is reserved under Maria Santiago for dinner at Gran Mercat (Av. de María Cristina 12, 46001 Valencia, Spain) for 9 pax at 8:30 pm.
LATE NIGHT
After dinner drinks :
- Café de las Horas : a famous old-town cocktail bar with dramatic vintage décor and a unique atmosphere. It’s especially known for serving one of the best Agua de Valencia cocktails in the city.
- Jimmy Glass Jazz Bar : a well-known jazz venue offering live performances, cocktails, and a cozy intimate setting. It’s ideal for a relaxed but lively late-night experience.
- La Fábrica de Hielo : a creative beachside venue with live music, craft drinks, and an artsy social atmosphere. It’s especially popular in the evenings for a more local nightlife vibe.
may 13 — valencia to barcelona
Breakfast — at valencia
Start the day with breakfast at Central Bar by Ricard Camarena (Central Market of Valencia, Pl. de la Ciutat de Bruges, s/n, Ciutat Vella, 46002 València, Spain).
Located in the Central Market of Valencia, take the time to stroll around in one of Europe’s biggest fresh food markets.
Morning — at valencia
Across the street, find a UNESCO-listed Gothic building, La Lonja de la Seda. Built in the late 1400s, it represents the peak of Valencia’s Golden Age. Then take the time to discover the old town streets of Valencia. The historic center Ciutat Vella gives access to Plaza de la Virgen and Valencia Cathedral.
midday — lunch at valencia
Lunch at Casa Carmela at 1pm. (C/ d’Isabel de Villena, 155, Poblats Marítims, 46011 València, Spain)
afternoon — barcelona arrival
Travel time to Valencia to Barcelona is 4hrs 30mins drive.
Evening — Dinner
Upcoming reservation at El Tribut (Moll de Gregal, Local 2, Sant Martí, 08005 Barcelona, Spain) at 8:30pm for 9 pax.
May 14 — Barcelona & Montserrat
Guided Tour 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Barcelona's defining architectural moment came between 1880 and 1930: the Modernisme movement, led by Antoni Gaudí, transformed the Eixample district into the most concentrated collection of Art Nouveau architecture in the world. Gaudí devoted the last 43 years of his life entirely to the Sagrada Família, was run over by a tram in 1926 and died three days later. The building he gave his life to remains under construction today, over 140 years after the first stone was laid.
morning — Breakfast
Walk-in breakfast at Cervecería Catalana (Carrer de Mallorca, 236, Eixample, 08008 Barcelona, Spain).
sagrada Família
Gaudí's unfinished basilica and the most visited monument in Spain. Construction began in 1882. The interior, completed in 2010, is a forest of branching stone columns rising to vaulted ceilings that filter light through stained glass in extraordinary combinations of amber, gold and blue. The Nativity façade (1894–1930, the only facade Gaudí lived to see completed) and the Passion façade tell the story of Christ's birth and death in stone of radically different character.
Park Güell
Commissioned in 1900 as a residential garden city and abandoned in 1914 after only two of sixty planned houses were built. The city of Barcelona purchased it as a public park in 1922. The monumental zone, the mosaic terraces, the hypostyle hall of 86 Doric columns, the serpentine bench covered in trencadís tilework, is the most celebrated public space in Gaudí's work and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
midday — Lunch
Lunch at : Cerveseria Catalana
Montserrat
Drive to Montserrat, a serrated mountain massif 50km northwest of Barcelona, rising to 1,236 metres. The Benedictine monastery was founded in 1025 around a Romanesque chapel built to house La Moreneta, the Black Madonna, a carved wooden statue from the 12th century, the patron saint of Catalonia and one of the most venerated in Spain. Visit the Basilica and approach the statue above the high altar. Return to Barcelona for overnight.
evening — dinner
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May 16 — Porto
Free Walking Tour — Porto Old Town
1 hour (4:30pm – 5:30pm)
Meeting Point: R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 352–354, 4050-418 Porto
Places to visit:
- S. João Theatre
- Statue of King Pedro V
- Batalha Cinema
- Church of St Ildefonso
- St Bento Station
- Cathedral
- Luís I Bridge
- Stop at Jardim do Morro for photos
Please just show the tickets for the Fatima tour.
The free walking tour does not include tickets or entry to the different places to visit.
Evening — Riverfront
Sunset drink on the riverfront. Dinner in the Ribeira area.
May 17 — Fátima & Coimbra
A day trip from Porto through two of Portugal's most significant destinations.
Morning — Depart Porto for Fátima
Leave Porto from Calçada da Vandoma and drive south to Fátima (approx. 1.5 hours). One of the most visited Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world, Fátima draws millions each year.
Brief stop in the village of Aljustrel, where the Shepherd children lived before visiting the Sanctuary of Fátima. The vast esplanade, the Chapel of the Apparitions, and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. Even for non-religious visitors, the scale and atmosphere are striking.
Midday — lunch at Fátima
Time to explore the sanctuary grounds, light a candle, and visit the small museum. Lunch in Fátima before continuing north to Coimbra.
Afternoon — Coimbra
Arrive in Coimbra, one of Portugal's oldest and most beautiful cities, home to one of the oldest universities in the world (founded 1290).
Walk up through the old town to the University of Coimbra, the Joanine Library inside is considered one of the most beautiful baroque libraries on earth.
Late Afternoon — Old Town Coimbra
Wander the steep medieval streets of the Alta and Baixa districts. Coimbra has its own style of Fado music, more melancholic than Lisbon's, keep an ear out.
Evening — Return to Porto
Drive back to Porto (approx. 1.5 hours). Estimated time arrival will be at 5pm, which leaves you plenty of time before dinner.
Late night
After drinks dinner :
- Torto : Stylish, modern cocktail bar with creative drinks, DJs, and a lively but relaxed vibe.
- Wine Quay Bar : Small wine bar right on the Douro river with sunset views, perfect for wine and tapas.
- Dick’s Bar (The Yeatman Hotel) : Luxury hotel bar with panoramic views over Porto and an extensive wine and cocktail list.
- Apotecário : True speakeasy-style “flavor lab” where cocktails are tailor-made to your taste.
- 17th Restaurant & Bar : Stylish rooftop in central Porto with skyline views, sunset drinks, and a lively atmosphere.
May 18 — Porto & Departure
A morning to soak up the city before heading to the airport.
Morning — INdependent Walking Tour of Porto
① São Bento Station Start here. 10 minutes inside maximum just to see the azulejo panels. Free entry.
↓ 3 min walk
② Igreja de São Francisco The most spectacular interior in Porto entirely gilded in baroque gold. Entry fee applies (~€5). Allow 20 minutes.
↓ 5 min walk
③ Rua das Flores The most beautiful street in the centre. Walk the full length — 10 minutes end to end. Good for coffee and a pastry stop at one of the cafés along the way.
↓ 8 min walk
④ Porto Cathedral (Sé) Climb up to the cathedral terrace for the best view over the Douro and the Ribeira. Free to enter the main church. Allow 15–20 minutes.
Midday — Last Lunch in Porto
Grab a final meal in the city. Try a francesinha, Porto's iconic layered sandwich smothered in a spiced beer and tomato sauce. Or keep it simple with fresh seafood near the waterfront.
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