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 12th (Mon): make a trip to The Magic Fountain, admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, then don't miss a visit to Casa Batllo, and finally visit Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic). Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Tue): stroll around Parc Guell, catch a live event at Camp Nou, and then admire the landmark architecture of Casa Mila - La Pedrera.

To find out how to plan a trip to Barcelona, use our trip itinerary maker.

Seattle, USA to Barcelona is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. You'll lose 9 hours traveling from Seattle to Barcelona due to the time zone difference. In September, Barcelona is somewhat warmer than Seattle - with highs of 79°F and lows of 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to fly to Lisbon.

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

On the 14th (Wed), don't miss a visit 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, then explore the historical opulence of Quinta da Regaleira, and then admire the masterpieces at Museu Calouste Gulbenkian.

To find where to stay, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Lisbon trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Lisbon takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Barcelona to Lisbon. Expect a daytime high around 81°F in September, and nighttime lows around 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.