9 days in Barcelona, Ibiza & Lisbon Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 7th (Sun): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral, admire the landmark architecture of Casa Amatller, then admire the landmark architecture of Casa Batllo, then admire the landmark architecture of Casa Mila - La Pedrera, and finally stroll around Parc Guell. On the 8th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: wander the streets of Las Ramblas, then admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, then take a stroll through Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), and finally get a taste of the local shopping with La Boqueria.

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Chicago, USA to Barcelona is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 7 hour difference. In May, plan for daily highs up to 71°F, and evening lows to 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Ibiza Town.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Tue): admire the striking features of Edificio Las Boas, then stop by Dalt Vila, and then explore the historical opulence of Castell de Eivissa. Keep things going the next day: choose your vessel at CharterAlia Boat Hire Ibiza and then step off the mainland to explore Es Vedra.

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Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Ibiza Town takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. In May, daily temperatures in Ibiza Town can reach 74°F, while at night they dip to 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Lisbon.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lisbon: Sintra (Park and National Palace of Pena, Sintra National Palace, &more). There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, wander the streets of Alfama, make a trip to Elevador de Santa Justa, and pause for some photo ops at Padrao dos Descobrimentos.

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Traveling by flight from Ibiza Town to Lisbon takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Ibiza Town to Lisbon. In May, daytime highs in Lisbon are 75°F, while nighttime lows are 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.