Anita & Jeff
- Europe 2023 -
Here is a little bit of information for each destination of the trip!!
General Tips!
- Make sure to check with your Cell provider – some plans like Verizon offers a plan with one free day international per paid month or you may think about getting a SIM card directly in Europe
- Credit Cards – some require that you place a travel notice
- Cash – I recommend changing Euro here to have $ when you get there
- Enroll in STEP US Program - https://step.state.gov/step/
- Download apps (airlines, etc)
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Compression socks for the flight
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If you have TSA or Global Entry, make sure that it is in your paper/electronic Boarding pass
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Make sure to place your meds in the Carry-on
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Maybe bring a Portable Charger Power Bank for your phone
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If you are checking bags, make sure to pack a change of clothes in your carry-on
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If you are arriving early at your destination and possible the room is not ready, make sure to set some items that
you can easily grab from your bag. - Make sure to check the air tickets and other info time on the website or app - this info is for Ref only
- Viator Link for booking experiences! - Click here
Documentation
It is always a good idea to check all the entry requirements using this website - cibtvisas.com
Insurance info - Policy 960264696
Important Insurance link - Claim Documents | Travel Insurance | Travel Guard
International Driver License has to be at your local AAA. If you renew the License in the last two years, take a photo of the old license.
Itinerary
September 12th - Departing from BNA to BCN - United #21 & #992 - Arriving at BCN 8.20AM - Conf ANP038
Barcelona - September 13th to Sep 17th
Lodging - Kimpton Vividora Hotel - Conf 72633711407621
Click Here for Hotel info - no Breakfast
$2,361.51 Collected by Expedia - Due at property: $60.01
Click Barcelona_Sep13 for the reservation info
- Sep 14th: Barcelona in a Day Tour: Sagrada Familia, Park Guell & Old Town - Viator - 8.45AM - Conf BR-1058038619 - $278.26 - Click here for details.(link may change when payment is done) Barcelona_Sep14_Viator
- Sep 15th - Mediterranean Cooking Class in Barcelona - Viator - Conf BR-1059824035 - $240.96 - Reservation Barcelona_Sep15_Viator
- Sep 16th - Dinner reservation: Restaurant Botafumeiro - 8PM - Confirmation Barcelona_Sep16_Dinner
Tour Options/Ideas:
- Complete Gaudí Tour: Casa Batlló, Park Guell & Sagrada Família - Click here
- Barcelona Tapas and Wine Experience Small-Group Walking Tour - Click here
- Skip the Line: Park Guell and La Sagrada Familia Guided Tour - Click here
- Barcelona Old Town and Gothic Quarter Walking Tour - Click here
- Barcelona in a Day Tour: Sagrada Familia, Park Guell & Old Town - Click here
- Private Best Three Organic Farming Wineries Tour + Local Lunch - Click here
These are some ideas if you would like to do it on your own:
- Walk Las ramblas
- Plaza catalunia
- Paseo de Gracia
- La Pedrera
- El Nacional.
- Cathedral Barcelona
- Plaza de Sant Jaume
- Street Ferran
- Plaza real
- Monumento a Colon,
- Barceloneta
- Basilica Santa Maria del Mar,
- Barrio gotico/Born
- Museo Picasso?
- Mont Montjuic (Subway Station Paral-lel). Plaza Espana (fountains)
- Top of Shopping Las Arenas
- Sagrada Familia
- Av Gaudi to hospital Sant Pau
- Casa Batlló
- Park Guell
- La boqueria
Septembre 17th - BCN to PMI -
Vueling - Conf ZJH6QT
$185.98
Confirmation: BCN_PMI_Sep17
Mallorca - September 17th to September 21st
Lodging - Iberostar Playa De Muro - Conf 72633714996074
Click Here for Hotel info - with Breakfast
$1,620.76 Collected by Expedia
Due at property: $28.78
Click Mallorca_Sep17 for the reservation info
Car Rental - Pick up the car at PMI - Company Alamo - Conf #C426846276
EUR 198.11 - Reservation Mallorca_CarRental
Tour Options/Ideas:
- Palma
- Formentor
- Drach caves
- Alcudia - also at night
- Valdermosa & Port de Soller
- Sa Calobra beach
Septembre 21st - PMI to GRX (Granada) -
Vueling - Conf UGTKRZ
$148.98
Confirmation: PMI_GRX_Sep21
Granada - September 21st to September 23rd
Lodging - Hotel Villa Oniria -
Conf 72634419618083
Click Here for Hotel info - with Breakfast
$563.53 Collected by Expedia
Click Granada_Sep21 for the reservation info
- Sep 22nd - Alhambra & Generalife Skip the Line Premium Tour including Nasrid Palaces - Viator - 9AM - Conf BR-1053451739 - $143.86 - Click here for details. Reservation Granada_Sep22_Viator
Make sure to get the tickets from the link!
Tour Options/Ideas:
Granada Tapas Crawl Tour - Click here
These are some ideas if you would like to do it on your own:
- Alhambra with Generalife and Palacios Nazaries
- Cathedral and Capilla Real
- Albaicin, with viewpoint of San Nicolás and tapas restaurants
- Sacromonte – Gitano Neighborhood
Train - Reference (PNR) YB22CK - departing at 1:40 PM - $80.53
Tickets - Train_Granada to Cordoba
Cordoba - September 23rd to September 24th
Lodging - Las Casas de la Juderia Hotel -
Conf 72634425129816
Click Here for Hotel info - with Breakfast
$323.10 Collected by Expedia
Click Cordoba_Sep23 for the reservation info
Tour Options/Ideas:
Mosque and Jewish Quarter Guided Tour with Priority Access - Click here
Private 3-hour Walking Tour of Cordoba with official tour guide - Click here
These are some ideas if you would like to do it on your own:
- Mezquita - Cathedral
- Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos
- Puente Romano
- Torre de Calahorra
- Plaza de la Corredera
- Calleja de las flores
- Synagogue
Train to Seville, directly there, every 45 min Aprox
Seville - September 24th to September 26th
Lodging - Hotel Colón Gran Meliá -
Conf 72635332932698
Click Here for Hotel info - with Breakfast
$859.61 Collected by Expedia
Click Seville_Sep24 for the reservation info
September 25th - Introduction to Seville Tour - Confirmation #188796 - Tickets Seville_Sep25_TourGuide
September 25th - Flamenco Show - Confirmation #12032459 - Tickets Seville_Sep25_Flamenco
These are some ideas if you would like to do it on your own:
- Real Alcázar
- Plaza de España
- Cathedral
- La Giralda
- Torre del Oro
- María Luisa Park
- Archivo de Indias
- Santa Cruz Neighborhood
Septembre 26th - SVQ (Seville) to BCN
Vueling - Conf PGICGZ
$131.98
Confirmation SVQ_BCN_Sep26
Barcelona - September 26th to September 27th
Lodging - Kimpton Vividora Hotel -
Conf 72637542273810
Click Here for Hotel info - no Breakfast
$450.14 Collected by Expedia
Due at property: $14.96
Click Barcelona_Sep26 for the reservation info
Some ideas for this night or even for the other days nights -
o La Casa Batllo with drinks and a concert - casabatllo.es – you will need to check the calendar and get the tickets online in advance. They are nights with shows and drinks and it is a really good experience.
o Dinner could be at El Nacional Barcelona | The city's gastronomic experience (elnacionalbcn.com)
o And drinks at the top of W hotel
o Terrat at the Mandarin Hotel Oriental
September 27th
Return Home!!
BCN-BNA - Departing at 02:50 PM
Always check the App for the latest info!
