6 days in Barcelona & Lisbon Itinerary

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

On the 2nd (Wed), admire the local landmark of Magic Fountain (Font Magica), admire the landmark architecture of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, then pause for some photo ops at Casa Batllo, and finally take a stroll through El Barri Gòtic. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll through Park Guell, then explore and take pictures at Camp Nou, and then pause for some photo ops at Casa Mila "La Pedrera".

To find ratings, photos, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Barcelona driving holiday app .

Seattle, USA to Barcelona is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of shuttle, car, and flight. You'll lose 9 hours traveling from Seattle to Barcelona due to the time zone difference. In May, daily temperatures in Barcelona can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Lisbon.

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

Start off your visit on the 4th (Fri): don't miss a visit to Belém Tower, wander the streets of Alfama, and then step into the grandiose world of Castelo de S. Jorge. On the next day, meet the residents at Lisbon Oceanarium, then admire the striking features of Quinta da Regaleira, and then take in the exciting artwork at Museu Calouste Gulbenkian.

To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Lisbon trip planner .

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Lisbon takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or drive. The time zone changes from Central European Time (CET) to Western European Time (WET), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.