Morning: Catch the overnight Qantas flight from Sydney to Berlin, enjoying in‑flight meals and a good night’s rest.
Afternoon: Land at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), transfer to your hotel in the Mitte district and freshen up.
Evening: Take a relaxed stroll to the illuminated Brandenburg Gate and have dinner at a nearby German restaurant.
Find HotelsMorning: Explore Museum Island, visiting the Pergamon Museum and Neues Museum.
Afternoon: Wander through the historic Berlin Cathedral and the lively Alexanderplatz.
Evening: Attend The Cure’s concert at the Mercedes‑Mercedes‑Arena, then enjoy post‑show drinks at a local bar.
Find HotelsMorning: Check out and fly from Berlin to Madrid (direct flight, ~2½ hrs).
Afternoon: Check into a boutique hotel near Puerta del Sol and enjoy a quick tapas lunch.
Evening: Walk to the historic Plaza Mayor and soak up the vibrant Spanish nightlife.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the world‑class Prado Museum, admiring masterpieces by Goya and Velázquez.
Afternoon: Tour the Royal Palace and the adjacent Sabatini Gardens.
Evening: Dine in the bustling La Latina district and sample traditional churros.
Find HotelsMorning: Take a high‑speed AVE train from Madrid to Pamplona (≈3 hrs).
Afternoon: Join the festivities at the iconic Running of the Bulls (Encierro) in Plaza del Castillo.
Evening: Enjoy the lively street parties, music, and fireworks that fill the historic city center.
Find HotelsMorning: Fly to Barcelona (≈1 hr 30 min) and check in near the Gothic Quarter.
Afternoon: Marvel at the soaring Sagrada Família and stroll through Park Güell.
Evening: Wander down La Rambla, ending with dinner at a seaside tapas bar in Barceloneta.
Find HotelsMorning: Take a high‑speed train to Seville (≈5 hrs) and settle into a hotel near Plaza de España.
Afternoon: Explore the magnificent Alcázar of Seville and its lush gardens.
Evening: Experience authentic flamenco at a tablao in the Santa Cruz neighbourhood.
Find HotelsMorning: Travel by train to Valencia (≈3 hrs) and check into a hotel near the City of Arts and Sciences.
Afternoon: Visit the striking City of Arts and Sciences complex, including the Oceanogràfic aquarium.
Evening: Savor a paella dinner on the beach promenade of Playa de la Malvarrosa.
Find HotelsMorning: Fly from Valencia to Madrid for your international connection.
Afternoon: Board the long‑haul flight from Madrid to Sydney (typically with one stopover).
Evening: Arrive back in Sydney, concluding an unforgettable European adventure.
Find HotelsIf you need more time in any city, add an extra night in Madrid for deeper art exploration or in Seville to enjoy more Andalusian culture. For a shorter trip, skip Valencia and fly directly from Barcelona back to Sydney, trimming the itinerary to seven days while still hitting the major highlights.