Arrive in Barcelona, drop luggage at Pullman Barcelona Skipper (Accor). Note normal check-in from mid-afternoon; hotel will hold bags so you can start exploring immediately.
Casual all-day breakfast/brunch with good options for coffee and pastries; Pullman also offers a hearty breakfast buffet if you prefer to stay at the hotel. Great fuel for a walking day.
Antoni Gaudí's masterpiece — an essential visit for its architecture and light-filled interior; book a timed ticket in advance. Typical winter opening ~9:00am–6:30pm (confirm before visit).
Tapas, fresh seafood, and market energy on La Rambla; quick, lively place to sample local produce and bites. Market stalls typically open from early morning to ~8:30pm.
Picasso Museum showcases formative works (usual hours ~10:00am–7:00pm; closed some Mondays). If you prefer outdoors, explore El Born's boutiques and cafés.
Cable car offers sunset views over the harbor; Montjuïc Castle grounds are pleasant to visit—check cable car and castle winter hours (often ~10:00–17:30).
Iconic tram route through Lisbon's old quarters followed by a stroll through Alfama's lanes and viewpoints; day-time tram hours are typically morning–early evening.
Early commuter train (~40 minutes) takes you to Sintra village; trains start early but check current schedules. Good to leave early to beat crowds at Pena Palace.
Mystical gardens, underground tunnels and ornate palace — a highlight of Sintra. Usual hours ~10:00am–6:00pm; allow time to explore the grounds and initiatic well.
Accor operates ibis/Novotel/ibis Styles options in the Canary Islands—book an island Accor property close to your chosen base (Los Cristianos/Playa de las Américas for south coast or Santa Cruz for north). Check exact property availability and location when booking.
Cable car (Teleférico del Teide) takes you towards Mount Teide's upper station — in winter cable car hours commonly start ~9:00am and finish mid-afternoon; check weather and book tickets well ahead.
Tenerife boasts top seafood restaurants; if you want a Michelin experience, reserve in advance. Otherwise choose a reputable local restaurant for fresh fish and Canarian sides.
Evening flight Tenerife → Zurich (may include a connection). Flights typically take ~4–6 hours including direct or single-connection options; choose timing that arrives in Switzerland in the evening or early next morning — you will continue by rail to the Zermatt area next day.
If you arrive in Switzerland late, you may overnight near the airport at an Accor property (Novotel or ibis near Zurich Airport) or continue by night and travel to Brig/Visp/Zermatt next morning.
From Zurich (or Geneva) take intercity train to Brig/Visp then change to Matterhorn Gotthard Railway up to Zermatt; total travel ~3.5–4 hours. Note: Accor presence in Zermatt village is limited — see note below.
Important: There are very few (if any) Accor hotels inside Zermatt village due to local ownership patterns. The nearest Accor-branded hotels are commonly in Brig or Visp (30–60 minutes by rail). If you want to stay in Zermatt village itself you will likely need a non-Accor hotel; otherwise stay at the Accor property in Brig/Visp and commute by train.
Scenic rack railway to the Gornergrat viewpoint for iconic Matterhorn panoramas — trains run year-round but check first/last train times in winter; allow time for photography and a warm drink at the summit.
Enjoy a relaxing breakfast, then choose a short morning activity — village stroll, Matterhorn Museum (usually ~09:00–17:00), or a short snowshoe/ski if time permits.
Depart for Zurich airport by intercity train; travel time ~3.5–4 hours depending on connections. Ensure you have at least 2–3 hours at the airport for an intercontinental flight.
Overnight long-haul flight returning to Delhi. Aim for a late-evening departure so you arrive in Delhi the next morning (2026-02-09). Confirm exact flight time and terminal in advance.