Eddie, Amie, Laura, and Eric · April 1–18, 2027 · 16 nights
A city-to-city journey from Barcelona’s modernism through the heart of Andalusia, ending among Lisbon’s hills and tiled streets.
Flight times are local. Terminal and gate information have not yet been assigned.
Outbound · Thursday, April 1
Depart 5:20 PM Thursday · Arrive 10:10 AM Friday, April 2
Return · Sunday, April 18
LIS 11:05 AM → PHL 1:55 PM · 7h 50m
AA 402 · PHL 4:20 PM → DFW 7:24 PM · 4h 04m
Confirmed Seville lodging · April 12–15
Feria cancellation rule: despite the “free cancellation” room label, this special-period reservation requires cancellation at least 21 days before arrival; later cancellation or a no-show may be charged for the full stay. Check-in begins at 3 PM and check-out is by noon.
The plan favors trains within Spain, one easy flight to Portugal, and no rental car.
April 2–5 · 3 nights
Focus: Sagrada Família, the Gothic Quarter, Gaudí architecture, the waterfront and an evening of tapas.
Light plan: Reserve Sagrada Família for late afternoon—ideally around 4:30–5:30 PM—to see warm western sunlight illuminate the red and orange Passion-side glass. The effect is weather-dependent.
Next: High-speed train to Madrid.
April 5–8 · 3 nights · Toledo by train
Madrid: Prado or Royal Palace, Retiro, central neighborhoods and an evening food crawl.
Toledo: Day trip rather than another hotel change.
April 8–9 · 1 night · compact stop
Focus: Mezquita-Cathedral, Jewish Quarter, Roman Bridge and the flower-filled historic center.
Plan: Arrive by late morning, sightsee through the following morning, then continue to Granada.
April 9–12 · 3 nights · two real sightseeing days
Day one: Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces and Generalife.
Day two: Albaicín, Sacromonte, cathedral area, viewpoints, tapas and flamenco.
April 12–15 · 3 nights
Focus: Real Alcázar, cathedral and Giralda, Santa Cruz, Plaza de España, Triana and Feria atmosphere.
Next: Nonstop flight to Lisbon on April 15.
April 15–18 · 3 nights · final stop
Focus: Alfama, Baixa, Belém, viewpoints, tiled streets and an evening of fado.
Choice: Use one day for Sintra, or keep both complete days in Lisbon for a less rushed ending.
The trip is intentionally rich but not overloaded with extra bases.