11 days in Kuala Lumpur, Barcelona & Lisbon Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): explore the world behind art at Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, then Head underground at Batu Caves, then go for a walk through KLCC - Bukit Bintang Pedestrian Walkway, and finally shop like a local with BB Park Bukit Bintang. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Tue): buy something for everyone on your list at Central Market Kuala Lumpur, then browse the different shops at Pavilion KL, and then admire the striking features of Petronas Twin Towers.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Kuala Lumpur online day trip planner.

If you are flying in from Malaysia, the closest major aiports are Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport. December in Kuala Lumpur sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Barcelona.

Get some historical perspective at Basilica de la Sagrada Familia and Barcelona Cathedral. Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic) and Casa Mila - La Pedrera are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Next up on the itinerary: admire the striking features of Casa Batllo, look for gifts at Casa Gispert, walk around Parc Guell, and take in the pleasant sights at Passeig de Gracia.

For reviews, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Barcelona travel route website.

You can fly from Kuala Lumpur to Barcelona in 18 hours. The time zone changes from Malaysia Time (MYT) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -7 hour difference. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Kuala Lumpur in December; daily highs in Barcelona reach 17°C and lows reach 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can fly to Lisbon.

Get a sense of the local culture at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos and Park and National Palace of Pena. Get some historical perspective at Quinta da Regaleira and Avenida da Liberdade. There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Castelo de S. Jorge, make a trip to Belém Tower, buy something for everyone on your list at Armazens do Chiado, and look for gifts at A Outra Face da Lua.

To see reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Lisbon travel route planner.

Fly from Barcelona to Lisbon in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Barcelona to Lisbon is minus 1 hour. In December, daytime highs in Lisbon are 18°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to fly back home.