10-Day City Experiences Itinerary for Barcelona and Valencia

1. Day 1: Gothic Quarter and Sagrada Familia (Barcelona)
   Walking distance (1.5 km) from Plaça Catalunya

   Explore the Gothic Quarter and admire Gaudí’s masterpiece, Sagrada Familia.

2. Day 2: Park Güell and Casa Batlló (Barcelona)
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   40 minutes by metro from Sagrada Familia

   Stroll through the whimsical Park Güell and marvel at Casa Batlló's colorful façade.

3. Day 3: La Boqueria and Montserrat (Barcelona)
   25 minutes by train from Plaça de Catalunya

   Visit Barcelona’s famous food market, La Boqueria, and take a day trip to Montserrat's monastery.

4. Day 4: City of Arts and Sciences (Valencia)
   15 minutes by bus from Valencia Nord station

   Explore the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, featuring a planetarium and aquarium.

5. Day 5: Central Market and Valencia Cathedral (Valencia)
   Walking distance from City of Arts and Sciences

   Stroll through the vibrant Central Market and marvel at Valencia Cathedral's mix of Gothic and Renaissance styles.

6. Day 6: Bioparc and Turia Gardens (Valencia)
   15 minutes by metro from Valencia city center

   Visit the immersive Bioparc, followed by a walk through the scenic Turia Gardens.

7. Day 7: Antoni Gaudí’s Casa Vicens (Barcelona)
   25 minutes by metro from Plaça de Catalunya

   Visit the lesser-known Casa Vicens, one of Gaudí's earliest works.

8. Day 8: Santa Maria del Mar and Picasso Museum (Barcelona)
   Walking distance from Gothic Quarter

   Admire the Gothic architecture of Santa Maria del Mar and explore the Picasso Museum's collection of the artist's early works.

9. Day 9: L’Oceanogràfic and Port of Valencia (Valencia)
   15 minutes by metro from Valencia city center

   Discover the largest aquarium in Europe, L’Oceanogràfic, and stroll through the Port of Valencia.

10. Day 10: Beach Day (Barcelona or Valencia)
    Various options for beaches in both cities

    Spend a relaxing day at the beach, soaking up the Mediterranean sun.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Sagrada Familia (2 hours, €26)
• Park Güell (1.5 hours, €10)
• Casa Batlló (1 hour, €25)
• La Boqueria (1 hour, Cost varies)
• Montserrat (5 hours, train ticket €28 roundtrip)
• City of Arts and Sciences (3 hours, €39)
• Valencia Cathedral (1 hour, €8)
• Bioparc (3 hours, €26)
• Turia Gardens (2 hours, Free)
• Casa Vicens (1 hour, €16)
• Santa Maria del Mar (1 hour, Free)
• Picasso Museum (2 hours, €12)
• L’Oceanogràfic (4 hours, €32)
• Beach Day (7 hours, Free)

Total Estimated Costs: €172

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider taking a day trip to the charming city of Tarragona from Barcelona, or exploring the Albufera Natural Park in Valencia.

If you have less time, consider skipping Casa Vicens or the Picasso Museum in Barcelona, or L’Oceanogràfic in Valencia.