24 days trip to Europe - Portugal + Spain (first time solo and Europe)
Hi everyone! I’m from Brazil, and since this will be my first time in Europe, I’d really appreciate some feedback and suggestions about my itinerary.
I’ll arrive in Lisbon on June 6th and stay there with my cousin until June 12th.
After that, my trip will be:
Porto — June 12th to June 16th
(arriving early in the morning on June 12th)
Day 1
- São Bento Station
- Avenida dos Aliados
- Bolhão Market
- Chapel of Souls (Capela das Almas)
- Casa Guedes Rooftop
Day 2
- Livraria Lello
- Clérigos Tower
- Carmelitas Church
- Carmo Church
- Meia-Nau Porto
- Vitória Viewpoint
- Pastel de Nata baking class
Day 3
- Luís I Bridge
- Beira Rio Market
- World of Wine
- Taylor’s Port Cellars
- Jardim do Morro
- Douro Marina boat tour
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Madrid — June 16th to June 20th
(arriving in the afternoon)
Day 1
- Puerta del Sol
- Chocolatería San Ginés
- Plaza Mayor
- Almudena Cathedral
- Royal Palace of Madrid (only visiting from the outside)
- Sabatini Gardens
- Temple of Debod
Day 2
- Gran Vía
- Metrópolis Building
- Círculo de Bellas Artes
- Cibeles Palace
- Puerta de Alcalá
- Retiro Park
- Prado Museum (I’ll try to get the free entrance)
Day 3
- Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
- Free afternoon
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Seville — June 20th to June 24th
(arriving in the afternoon)
Day 0 (afternoon)
- Triana Bridge
- Triana neighborhood
- Pura Esencia flamenco show
Day 1
- Royal Alcázar of Seville
- Plaza de España
- María Luisa Park
- Torre del Oro
- La Carbonería (maybe)
Day 2
- Seville Cathedral
- Giralda
- Santa Cruz neighborhood
- Metropol Parasol (Setas de Sevilla)
- Alameda de Hércules
Day 3
- Flamenco Dance Museum
- Calle Tetuán
- Calle Sierpes
- Museum of Fine Arts of Seville
- Convent of Santa Inés
- Palacio de las Dueñas
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Barcelona — June 24th to June 28th
(arriving at night)
Day 1
- Plaça de Catalunya
- La Boqueria Market
- Gothic Quarter
- Barcelona Cathedral
- Plaça Reial
- El Born
- Palau de la Música Catalana (Pop Classics concert)
Day 2
- Sagrada Família
- Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau
- La Pedrera
- Casa Batlló (I’m considering the inside tour, but I’m not sure if it’s worth it)
- Casa Amatller
- Arc de Triomf
- Ciutadella Park
- Barceloneta Beach (maybe — I’m not sure if I’ll have enough time)
Day 3
- Padoca (a nice Brazilian café)
- Bogatell Beach (is it worth visiting?)
- Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
- National Art Museum of Catalonia
- Palau Sant Jordi
- Montjuïc Castle
I’d love to hear your opinions and suggestions about the route, timing, and overall itinerary.
P.S.: I already have some events booked throughout the trip, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask!