Family Travel Itinerary: Malaga to Seville, Granada, Barcelona & Paris with Anguillara Sabazia

Day 1: Tuesday, 11 November – Malaga to Seville

Morning: Depart Malaga early morning by Avant high-speed train to Seville. Recommended departure around 08:00 from Málaga María Zambrano station; arrive Seville Santa Justa by 10:30 (approx. €25-30 per adult, children discounted). Check into Petit Palace Marqués Santa Ana.

Afternoon: Explore the Seville Cathedral and the iconic Giralda Tower. Both are kid-friendly and historically fascinating. Grab lunch at El Pintón, known for Spanish tapas with a warm ambiance suitable for families.

Evening: Stroll along the Plaza de España and enjoy a family dinner at La Azotea, which offers creative, affordable local dishes with options for children.

Day 2: Wednesday, 12 November – Seville to Granada

Morning: Breakfast at hotel. Depart Seville Santa Justa by train around 09:00 with RENFE media and long-distance trains to Granada (approx. 3 hours, €20-25 per adult, children discount). Check into Hotel Anacapri.

Afternoon: Visit the Alhambra – pre-book tickets via official site. Book timed entry at ~14:00 to explore the Nasrid Palaces, Generalife Gardens, and Alcazaba fortress with a family-friendly guided tour.

Evening: Dinner at Restaurante Jardines de Zoraya, with a flamenco show option suitable for children. Early evening stroll in the Albayzín neighborhood.

Day 3: Thursday, 13 November – Granada to Barcelona

Morning: Breakfast and quick visit to Mirador de San Nicolás for panoramic Alhambra views. Take the early AVE train from Granada (~7:00 or 8:00) to Barcelona Sants (approx. 6.5-7 hours, €40-60 per adult, kids discounted). This is the most economical high-speed train option.

Afternoon: Arrive Barcelona, check into Hotel Ginebra. Start a light walk along La Rambla and visit the La Boqueria Market for fresh snacks.

Evening: Family dinner at Cívico 7, a kid-friendly spot with Mediterranean dishes. Early night to recover from train travel.

Day 4: Friday, 14 November – Barcelona Sightseeing

Morning: Visit Park Güell (book tickets in advance at official site). Kids enjoy the colourful mosaics and open spaces. Use Metro line L3 for economical transport.

Afternoon: Explore Sagrada Família – purchase combo tickets including tower access (official website). Lunch at La Paradeta for fresh seafood with casual, kid-friendly service.

Evening: Relax at Barceloneta Beach, followed by dinner at El Xalet de Montjuïc, offering views and spacious seating for families.

Day 5: Saturday, 15 November – Barcelona to Paris, then Marne-la-Vallée Chessy

Morning: Take early train from Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon (TGV ~6.5h, departure around 07:10, prices approx. €45-75 per adult with advance booking, kids discounted) via SNCF.

Afternoon: Arrive Paris at ~14:00. Transfer via RER A train to Marne-la-Vallée Chessy station (approx. 40 min, around €7 euros). Check into local family accommodation near Disneyland Paris.

Evening: Relax at hotel or enjoy an early evening at Disney Village with casual dining options like Annette’s Diner, a family-friendly American-themed restaurant.

Day 6: Sunday, 16 November – Disneyland Paris

Morning & Afternoon: Full day at Disneyland Paris. Buy a 1-day family combo pass at official Disneyland Paris site which includes both parks. Use shuttle or RER for economical transport. Plenty of kid-friendly rides and dining options inside park.

Evening: Return to hotel and rest or enjoy light dinner at hotel restaurant.

Day 7: Monday, 17 November – Travel to Anguillara Sabazia, Italy

Morning: Take RER back to Paris Gare de Lyon early morning to catch flight to Rome. Best priced flight with checked 20kg luggage per person found via Skyscanner; airlines like Vueling or Ryanair typically have flights ~€80-€120 per adult, kids discounted.

Afternoon: Arrive Rome Fiumicino (FCO). Book train from Rome Termini to Anguillara Sabazia via Trenitalia (about 40 min, ~€5 per ticket). Check into local accommodation.

Evening: Dinner in Anguillara Sabazia at Osteria del Porto, welcoming for families with varied Italian menu.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Málaga to Seville train: 2.5-3 hrs, approx €110 total for family
• Seville Cathedral & Giralda: 2 hrs, €25 family ticket
• Seville restaurants: €40 approx. for family meals
• Seville to Granada train: 3 hrs, approx €90 family total
• Alhambra tour & tickets: 3 hrs, €50 family total
• Granada dining with Flamenco: €60 family total
• Granada to Barcelona train: 7 hrs, approx €200 family total
• Barcelona local transit & visits: Park Güell, Sagrada Família combined tickets €60 family
• Barcelona meals: €45 approx. family total
• Barcelona to Paris TGV train: 6.5 hrs, approx €300 family total
• Paris RER to Marne-la-Vallée Chessy: 40 min, €28 family total
• Disneyland Paris 1-day family tickets: €250 approx.
• Flight Paris to Rome with 20kg baggage each: Approx €400 total for family
• Rome to Anguillara Sabazia train: 40 min, €20 family total

Total Estimated Cost: Approx. €1,808

Tips

• For families preferring a slower pace, consider adding an extra day each in Seville and Barcelona to minimize long train travel and allow more rest.
• If time is limited, reduce the Barcelona stay to one full day and skip Disneyland Paris, heading directly to Italy after Paris arrival.
• Book all trains and attraction tickets 2-3 months in advance to secure best prices and timed entries, especially for Alhambra and Disneyland.
• Public transport cards or family day passes in Barcelona and Paris can reduce local transit costs significantly.
• For longer stays or multiple visits to Paris museums, consider buying the Paris Museum Pass for savings if adding more attractions.