7 days in Barcelona & Madrid Itinerary

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

Barcelona is known for sightseeing, parks, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll around Parc Guell, ponder the design of The Magic Fountain, admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral.

To find more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Barcelona trip itinerary planner.

Cairo, Egypt to Barcelona is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Cairo in April, expect Barcelona to be little chillier, temps between 22°C and 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to fly to Madrid.

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Fri): contemplate the long history of Royal Palace of Madrid and then don't miss a visit to Puerta del Sol. Keep things going the next day: walk around Parque del Retiro, admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum, and then contemplate the long history of Plaza Mayor.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Madrid road trip site.

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Madrid takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Barcelona in April, Madrid is a bit cooler at night with lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can fly back home.