Spain & Beyond
London, Barcelona, Madrid, Sevilla, Córdoba, Granada & Mallorca — April 2026
April 6, 2026 — April 21, 2026
ATW
London
Barcelona
Madrid
Sevilla
Córdoba
Granada
Mallorca
ATW
London
Barcelona
Madrid
Sevilla
Córdoba
Granada
Days
Cities
Activities
Travel Documents
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The Itinerary
Mon, Apr 6
Day 1
ATW → London · Travel day
Rija
Black sweats + grey Walmart shirt + black hoodie. Leave black hoodie in London (Spain is hot).
Leave Home
Booked
ATW
Appleton
1:25pm
1:25pm CT
ORD
Chicago
2:41pm
2:41pm CT
ORD
Chicago
6:00pm
6:00pm CT
LHR
London
7:40am+1
1:40am CT
Tue, Apr 7
Day 2
London · Arrive & settle in
Rija
Yellow cardigan + brown linen dress pants.
Mama
Striped black shirt + black pants + red kitten heels.
Land in London
Mamoo & Mami's House
Chill Rainy Day
CityMapper is great for getting around London — download it. Google Maps works fine too but CityMapper is better for London public transport.
Quick shops: Tesco Express or Sainsbury's Local are everywhere. Boots for pharmacy.
Wed, Apr 8
Day 3
London · Central London & Tattu
Rija
Polkadot dress + cardigan. Heels for Tattu.
Mama
Leather jacket + white sweater + silk hijab + brown pants + white sneakers. Pack heels.
Start from Hounslow
Buckingham Palace
London Eye
Battersea Power Station Lift
Tattu London — Dinner
Booked
Back to Hounslow
Thu, Apr 9
Day 4
London → Barcelona · Fly to Barcelona, first Gaudí hits
Rija
Orange dress for the houses. Or cream and yellow.
Mama
Jeans + yellow shirt.
Wake up
Leave for LHR
Confirm terminal on rebooked boarding pass before leaving. Original was T4 (Vueling) but rebook may be different.
At LHR — check in & security
LHR
London
12:40pm
6:40am CT
BCN
Barcelona
3:50pm
8:50am CT
Check into Alexandra Barcelona Hotel
BookedBooked under Muhammad Ali (Hilton). Conf: #3443478181. Give his name at check-in.
Casa Vicens
Skipped
Honest Greens — Dinner
Park Güell
Booked
Churros — Granja & Chocolateria La Nena
Skipped
Back to Alexandra Hotel
Dinner in Eixample
Skipped
For Spain, Google Maps is the go-to for navigation. CityMapper also works well here.
Quick shops: Mercadona or Carrefour Express. DIA for cheap basics. Farmacia for meds.
Contact lens solution: grab it at any Farmacia (green cross sign, on every block). Ask for 'solución para lentillas' — brands like Opti-Free, Renu, Avizor all available. ~5 min stop.
Barcelona taxis — don't get scammed: base €2.50 + ~€1.30/km weekday, ~€1.60/km nights & weekends. Airport→city flat rate ~€39. Short rides in Eixample €7-12. Minimum fare ~€7. Make sure the meter is ON. Use the 'Free Now' or 'Cabify' apps to avoid haggling and get fixed fares.
Fri, Apr 10
Day 5
Barcelona · Full Barcelona day
Rija
Grey-ish Loewe + black jeans + Onitsuka. Pic day.
Mama
White blazer + black pants + charcoal shirt + sneakers.
Wake up
Get Ready (45 min)
Breakfast at the Hotel — Solomillo (45 min)
Morning Chill at Hotel (90 min)
Leave Hotel — Walk to La Boqueria
La Boqueria Market (40 min)
Lunch — The Burger Maker (60 min)
Priority: The Burger Maker (halal). Alternatives: TKO Tacos | Fa Patxoca | Burritos Sant Pere.
Ciutadella Park (60 min)
Arc de Triomf (15 min)
Onitsuka Tiger — Shoes for Ebrahim (40 min)
Cartier Barcelona — Ring for Ebrahim (40 min)
Farmàcia La Pedrera — Contact Solution (10 min)
Back at Hotel — Freshen Up (40 min)
Get Ready (45 min)
Taxi to Sagrada Família (10 min)
Base €2.50 + ~€1.30/km. 2.6 km ride = ~€6-8 on the meter, min fare ~€7. Use Free Now or Cabify app for fixed fare ~€10-13.
Chill at Sagrada Plaza (50 min)
Sagrada Família (90 min)
Booked
Dinner — Divan (3 min from Sagrada)
HALAL ✓ per multiple Google reviews ('everything was halal'). Serves paella — multiple reviews praise the paella specifically. A few reviews mention touristy vibes (waiters out front, sangria with lots of ice) — heads up but overall 4.7★/4300 reviews. Alternatives: Braseria La Selva (halal steakhouse, but Rija/mom don't eat steak) | Hunger Station (halal kebab/paella nearby).
Back to Alexandra Hotel
Halal paella (not in Gothic Quarter, but nearby): Baritimo — Moll d'Espanya 5, Port Vell, confirmed halal Spanish with paella | LalQila — halal Pakistani that also serves Spanish paella. Note: strictly halal paella IN Gothic Quarter doesn't really exist — traditional paella valenciana has chorizo, so even at halal-friendly spots always ask about chorizo before ordering.
Sat, Apr 11
Day 6
Barcelona → Madrid · Train to Madrid, afternoon exploring
Rija
Matcha set with hat.
Mama
Blue dress + black scarf.
Barcelona Sants
7:50am
12:50am CT
Madrid Atocha
11:07am
4:07am CT
Check into DoubleTree Madrid Prado
BookedBooked under Muhammad Ali (Hilton). Conf: #3446095429. Give his name at check-in.
Puerta del Sol
Chocolatería San Ginés
Plaza Mayor
Mercado de San Miguel
Royal Palace of Madrid
Booked
La Latina
Skipped
Dinner in La Latina
SkippedBack to DoubleTree
Madrid taxis — don't get scammed: base ~€2.50 + ~€1.25/km. Airport→city is a FLAT €33 (it's law, don't let them charge more). Short rides in the center €5-10. Cross-city €10-15. Use 'Free Now' or 'Cabify' apps for fixed fares.
Optional
Sun, Apr 12
Day 7
Madrid → Sevilla · Cibeles, Retiro, then train south
Rija
Yellow cardigan + cream jeans. Or green top with cream jeans or linen thick pants.
Mama
Pink set, comfy.
Start from DoubleTree
CentroCentro (Palace of Cibeles)
Retiro Park
La Latina
Brunch — Salmon Bagel
Madrid Atocha
3:00pm
8:00am CT
Sevilla Santa Justa
5:55pm
10:55am CT
Check into CoolRooms Palacio de Villapanés
BookedBooked under Muhammad Ali (Hilton). Conf: #1000458984. Give his name at check-in. Gold perks: breakfast, wifi, water, room upgrade.
Las Setas
Back to CoolRooms
Sevilla taxis — don't get scammed: Sevilla is cheap. Base ~€1.50 + ~€1/km. Santa Justa train station → CoolRooms (old town) ~€7-10. Short rides €5-8. Airport→center ~€25. Much cheaper than Barcelona/Madrid. Make sure the meter is running.
Breakfast
Optional
Mon, Apr 13
Day 8
Sevilla · Full Sevilla day
Rija
Green dress. Alt: blue Ibi/Riji dress, or white dress with scarf around waist (satin scarf fit). Backup: brown jeans + cream shirt.
Mama
Green pants + printed brown dress as shirt.
Start from CoolRooms
Barrio Santa Cruz
Plaza de España
Lunch
Real Alcázar
Booked
Sevilla Cathedral + Giralda Tower
Booked
Torre del Oro + River Walk
Cooking Class / Dinner
BookedEvening entrance: Calle Callao (end of Calle Castilla, small alley next to bar called "Callao"). Booking ref: 1378735397 (Viator, ticket available Apr 11).
Back to CoolRooms
Tue, Apr 14
Day 9
Sevilla → Córdoba → Granada · Half day Córdoba, then train to Granada
Rija
Blue dress — euro walkway vibe for the gardens. Or brown pants + cream top. Brown dress if it comes in. Pack for rain.
Mama
Blue outfit.
Wake + check out of CoolRooms
Wake: 05:45. Leave hotel 06:45 at the latest.
Taxi → Sevilla Santa Justa
Drive: 1.9 km / 8 min (Google). Walking fallback: 1.3 km / 19 min. Target platform: 07:10.
Sevilla Santa Justa
7:35am
12:35am CT
Córdoba
8:17am
1:17am CT
Drop Luggage at Mezquita — Bounce
BookedMezquita
BookedTASK FROM BABA: "Could you please take some photos inside the Córdoba Mosque, particularly of the areas that have been converted into chapels. There is also at least one Christian grave, likely belonging to a member of the clergy, located within the main hall. If possible, photos of that as well, along with any nearby cluster of graves. I missed capturing these." — The chapels are rooms on the edges of the main hall. Look along the outer walls as you walk through. Send pics to Baba after.
Calleja de las Flores
Roman Bridge
Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos — Gardens
Interior is temporarily closed. Gardens (main part) are open.
San Basilio Patios
Restaurante Damasco
Nap · ice cream · rings & bracelets
Pick Up Luggage at Mezquita — Bounce
Taxi → Córdoba Train Station
18 min drive / 25 min walk. Fare ~€8–10.
Córdoba
6:35pm
11:35am CT
Granada
8:17pm
1:17pm CT
Check into Hotel Anacapri
Booked27 min drive · 11 min bus · 24 min walk. Fare ~€10–14. Booked under Rija Asim (Expedia). Itinerary: 72072729810542. Check-in 3pm, check-out noon.
Córdoba taxis — don't get scammed: Small city, short rides €5-8. Mezquita→train station ~€7-10. Minimum ~€4. Very cheap, don't overthink it.
Granada taxis — don't get scammed: Train station→Hotel Anacapri ~€8-10. Airport (GRX)→center ~€25-30. Short rides in center €5-8. Alhambra run from center ~€7-10.
Wed, Apr 15
Day 10
Granada · Alhambra day
Rija
Brown dress could work here. Otherwise cream shirt + brown jeans.
Mama
Cream outfit + brown.
Start from Hotel Anacapri
Alhambra
Booked
La Alcaicería Bazaar
TASK FROM EBRAHIM: Find the Arabic calligraphy guy — he writes your name in beautiful Arabic script on decorative tiles. Most likely in this bazaar or near Alfaguara Tea House in the Albaicin. Watch the TikTok below to see what he does. Get Ebrahim's name written and bring it back.
Albaicín
Check for Alfaguara Tea House while walking — calligraphy guy might be here too if not at the bazaar.
Jerusalem Café
La Terraza de Juan Ranas
Skipped
Sacromonte Cave Flamenco
BookedViator · Conf 1761856537 · Booking ref 1379160419 · 2 adults. Ends back at same location.
Mirador de San Nicolás
Castillo de Aleppo — Syrian dinner
Thu, Apr 16
Day 11
Granada → Mallorca · Fly to Mallorca, settle in
Rija
Blue stripe shirt + cream cardigan + light linen pants. Beachy aura. Or green top.
Mama
Pink shirt.
Start at Hotel Anacapri — pack up & check out
Taxi: Hotel Anacapri → GRX (Granada airport)
Granada taxis — short rides in center €5–8, hotel→GRX ~€25–30 (~30 min). Make sure the meter is on.
GRX
Granada
12:45pm
5:45am CT
PMI
Palma
2:00pm
7:00am CT
Taxi: PMI (Palma airport) → Port de Sóller
Arrive in Port de Sóller
Food + Explore the Town
Check into Hotel Marina
BookedBooked under Rija Asim (Booking.com). Conf: 6798524688. PIN: 3305. Check-in 2pm, check-out 10am. Breakfast included.
Optional
Fri, Apr 17
Day 12
Mallorca · Sóller, Deià, Valldemossa
Rija
Checkered top + white skirt. Mountain town vibes.
Mama
Lime skirt + white.
Start from Hotel Marina
Vintage Tram to Sóller
Sóller Town
Halal-friendly food: Sa Fàbrica de Gelats (ice cream, check ingredients) or any café for fresh-squeezed OJ + pa amb oli (bread, olive oil, tomato — all vegetarian, all safe).
Deià
Halal-friendly food: Deià is tiny but most spots serve fresh seafood (all halal — fish, prawns, calamari) + vegetarian options. Ask for grilled fish of the day. Avoid anything with jamón or pork-based broths.
Valldemossa — lunch
SkippedHalal-friendly lunch: Go seafood. Can Costa does a solid paella de mariscos (seafood paella — no pork). Most restaurants here do grilled fish + salads. Coca de patata (potato bun) from Aromas is vegetarian. No dedicated halal spots in the village — seafood + vegetarian is the strategy for all of Tramuntana.
Back to Hotel Marina
Halal food strategy for Tramuntana: no dedicated halal restaurants in any of these mountain villages. The move is SEAFOOD (all halal — grilled fish, prawns, paella de mariscos, calamari) + VEGETARIAN (tumbet, pa amb oli, salads, Mallorquín veggie dishes). Ask for no jamón / no pork. Avoid anything with caldo de cerdo (pork broth). Seafood paella is the safest bet at sit-down restaurants.
Mallorca taxis — don't get scammed, this is the priciest taxi day of the trip: Palma Airport (PMI) → Port de Sóller ~€65-85 (long 30 min ride). PMI → Palma ~€25. Within Port de Sóller €5-10. CONFIRM THE METER IS RUNNING. If the driver quotes a flat fee, make sure it matches these ranges.
Breakfast included at Hotel Marina — eat at hotel. Or: Reynes Cycling Cafe (maps.app.goo.gl/3U9UgDMnF6fAJra7A)
Optional
Sat, Apr 18
Day 13
Mallorca → London · Fly back to London
Rija
Grey sweats + blue Walmart shirt. Nice dinner outfit for the evening.
Easy Morning
Check Out
Drive to Airport
PMI
Palma
2:50pm
7:50am CT
LHR
London
4:30pm
10:30am CT
Arrive at Hounslow
Mum's Extended Cousins Visit
Dinner
Back to Hounslow
Sun, Apr 19
Day 14
London · Dress shopping day — dress + jewelry + Ebrahim's outfit. Evening TBD.
Rija
Polkadot dress + blue cardigan.
Mama
Pink and black dress.
Woke up in Hounslow
Dress shopping -- GOT THE DRESS
Jewelry shopping
High Tea at The Dorchester (skipped)
Skipped
Food
Found Ebrahim's outfit
Evening -- TBD
Back to Hounslow
Mon, Apr 20
Day 15
London · Hampton Court + tulips
Rija
Blue British dress.
Mama
Dress or repeat.
Start from Hounslow
Hampton Court Palace
Back to Hounslow
Tue, Apr 21
Day 16
London → ATW · Fly home
Rija
Black sweats + grey Walmart shirt + black hoodie.
Head to Airport
LHR
London
12:15pm
6:15am CT
ORD
Chicago
2:55pm
2:55pm CT
ORD
Chicago
4:47pm
4:47pm CT
ATW
Appleton
6:01pm
6:01pm CT
Home
Post-trip agenda
Money / refunds to chase after the trip. Not time-sensitive.
British Airways
Delay compensation + Day 4 hotel late-check-in refund (both stem from the BA delay).
Apple Card
Follow up on travel credit / refund protection.
She's home!
The Journey
16 days across 7 cities — London, Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Mallorca.
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