11 days in Barcelona & Madrid Itinerary

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

Your list of things to see and do now includes Barcelona Cathedral, La Boqueria, Parc de Montjuic, and other attractions. Get some cultural insight at Basilica of the Sagrada Familia and Parc Guell. There's lots more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of El Barri Gòtic, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de La Barceloneta, make a trip to Casa Batllo, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Sant Pau del Camp.

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Shiraz, Iran to Barcelona is an approximately 12-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2.5 hours traveling from Shiraz to Barcelona. Traveling from Shiraz in September, expect nights in Barcelona to be somewhat warmer, around 21°C, while days are little chillier, around 30°C. You will leave for Madrid on the 17th (Tue).

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Prado National Museum and El Transito Synagogue and Sephardic Museum. Get some cultural insight at Royal Palace of Madrid and Catedral Primada. Get out of town with these interesting Madrid side-trips: Toledo (Church of Santo Tomé, Casco Historico de Toledo, &more). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, explore the world behind art at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, walk around Parque del Retiro, and shop like a local with Gran Via.

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You can take a train from Barcelona to Madrid in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. Traveling from Barcelona in September, plan for slightly colder nights in Madrid, with lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) early enough to travel back home.