Spain & Portugal | 8-Day Dream Itinerary

Two countries, endless charm—historic cities, fiery flamenco, and coastal sunsets—all at a budget-friendly price! ✈️ Day 1: Madrid Morning: Puerta del Sol + Plaza Mayor (Madrid’s beating heart). Breakfast: Dip churros in thick chocolate at San Ginés. Afternoon: Prado Museum: Goya & Velázquez masterpieces. Night: Flamenco show: Raw passion at Corral de la Morería. 🏰 Day 2: Toledo’s Time Capsule Medieval old town: Jewish, Christian & Moorish fusion. Toledo Cathedral + Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes. 🌍 Day 3: Gibraltar → Seville Gibraltar Rock: Cable car up for two-ocean views. Fly to Seville: Wander Santa Cruz (setting of Carmen). 🌞 Day 4: Seville’s Icons Seville Cathedral (climb La Giralda!). Plaza de España + Maria Luisa Park (rent a rowboat!). Tapas: Salmorejo & espinacas con garbanzos. 🔥 Day 5: Granada’s Alhambra Albaicín quarter: Whitewashed alleys + tea houses. Alhambra: Book tickets months ahead for Nasrid Palaces! 🇵🇹 Day 6: Lisbon, Portugal Belém Tower + Jerónimos Monastery (try pastéis de nata!). Alfama: Get lost in tiled streets + fado music at night. 🌊 Day 7: Sintra & Cascais Sintra: Pena Palace (rainbow castle) + Quinta da Regaleira (mystic well). Cascais: Beach stroll + sunset cocktails. 🛫 Day 8: Lisbon Free Day Last-minute gems: Tram 28 ride or LX Factory hipster hub. 💡 Pro Tips ✔️ Transport: City passes (like Lisboa Card) save €€. ✔️ Eat like a local: Bacalhau (cod) in Portugal, jamón in Spain. ✔️ Book Alhambra early! #SpainPortugal #EpicItinerary #BudgetTravel