10 days in Lisbon & Barcelona Itinerary

Built on seven hills, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, making it the cultural star of Portugal.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima and Cabo da Roca. Get out of town with these interesting Lisbon side-trips: Basilica da Santissima Trindade (in Fatima), Evora (Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana), Centro Historico de Evora, &more) and Batalha Monastery (in Batalha). There's lots more to do: make a trip to Obidos Village, contemplate the long history of Castelo dos Mouros, savor the flavors at Food & Drink, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

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Philadelphia, USA to Lisbon is an approximately 11.5- hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of train, bus, and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 5 hours traveling from Philadelphia to Lisbon. In May, plan for daily highs up to 75°F, and evening lows to 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Barcelona.

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Barcelona is known for parks, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral, catch a live event at Camp Nou, and walk around Parc Guell.

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Getting from Lisbon to Barcelona by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Western European Standard Time (WET) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In May, daily temperatures in Barcelona can reach 71°F, while at night they dip to 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.