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.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Fri): make a trip to The Magic Fountain, admire the striking features of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, then don't miss a visit to Casa Batllo, and finally take a stroll through Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic). Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll around Parc Guell, see where the action happens at Spotify Camp Nou, and then make a trip to Casa Mila - La Pedrera.

For other places to visit, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Barcelona trip builder tool.

Seattle, USA to Barcelona is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Traveling from Seattle to Barcelona, you'll lose 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Seattle in July, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Barcelona, with lows around 71°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) so you can fly 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 3rd (Sun): don't miss a visit to Belém Tower, take a stroll through Alfama, and then explore the historical opulence of Castelo de S. Jorge. Keep things going the next day: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Lisbon Oceanarium, then step into the grandiose world of Quinta da Regaleira, and then take in the exciting artwork at Museu Calouste Gulbenkian.

To find photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Lisbon day trip planner.

You can fly from Barcelona to Lisbon in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Western European Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Lisbon when traveling from Barcelona in July, with lows around 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Tue) to allow time for the flight back home.