viva la vida
Level: Easy
Travel Time Range: from 1 to 11 Days

Travel Guide & Routes Europe ● Travel Itinerary Viva La Vida

Fiery rhythms, picturesque cities, Mediterranean vibes, exquisite food, and delicious drinks – that’s the Viva la Vida route! Come with me and enjoy life at its best!

let's travel together

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quick guide
  1. How many days do you have available for traveling?
  2. Where do you want to start?
  3. Verify the transportation time.
  4. Plan your sightseeing.
  5. Book your accomodation.

You’ve selected your travel vibe—great! Now it’s time to plan your trip.

First, determine how many days you have for traveling. The route is organized in a recommended order that can be managed by bus, train, car, or flight. If flights are necessary, this will be indicated in the legend.

You can start at any destination along the route according to your available travel days (in this case, the week note in the legend won’t apply to your trip). Click on a city to access the corresponding travel guide.

The number of days suggested for each location represents the minimum recommended stay including travel time. It is crucial to account for travel time between destinations, which usually takes several hours. Make sure to decide where you want to spend the most time and check bus and train schedules before booking accommodations or planning your sightseeing.

When you have leftover days between two destinations, prioritize the second-to-last location (for example, if you have 4 days left and the minimum stay at the second-to-last destination is 3 days, stay there for all 4 days and end your trip there).

If you find the schedule too rushed or prefer a slower pace, feel free to extend your stay in various places and disregard the recommended days. The travel level is intended as a guideline to indicate how easy it is to follow the itinerary, the remoteness of locations, and whether prior travel experience would be beneficial to avoid feeling overwhelmed.

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