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.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Wed): make a trip to Magic Fountain (Font Magica), then admire the striking features of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, then contemplate the long history of Casa Batllo, and finally take a stroll through El Barri Gòtic. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Park Guell, then admire all the interesting features of Camp Nou, and then pause for some photo ops at Casa Mila - La Pedrera.

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Seattle, USA to Barcelona is an approximately 16-hour flight. You can also do a combination of shuttle and flight; or do a combination of shuttle, car, and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Seattle to Barcelona is 9 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Seattle in September; daily highs in Barcelona reach 30°C and lows reach 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to travel to Lisbon.

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

On the 21st (Fri), make a trip to Belém Tower, then wander the streets of Alfama, and then step into the grandiose world of Castelo de S. Jorge. Keep things going the next day: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Lisbon Oceanarium, stroll through Quinta da Regaleira, and then take in the exciting artwork at Museu Calouste Gulbenkian.

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Getting from Barcelona to Lisbon by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and bus; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Barcelona to Lisbon is minus 1 hour. In September, daily temperatures in Lisbon can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Sun) to allow time for travel back home.