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Madrid, Barcelona and Lisbon in 14 Days

Photo: Ingo Mehling, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

This 14-day trip begins in Madrid with the Royal Palace, Prado Museum and a full day in Toledo. It moves by train to Barcelona for sequential days on Gaudí buildings, the Gothic Quarter, Gràcia and Montjuïc. The itinerary ends in Lisbon with Belém, Alfama, a Sintra day trip and Tram 28.

14 daysMadridBarcelonaLisbonIncludes ToledoIncludes SintraBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Madrid: the Royal Palace

  1. 10:00Royal Palace of MadridMadridSight
  2. 11:30MadridSight
  3. 13:00MadridSight
  4. 14:00MadridSight
  5. 17:00MadridSight
Day 2

Madrid: the Prado and the Retiro

  1. 10:00MadridSight
  2. 14:00MadridWalk
  3. 16:30MadridSight
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Day 3

Toledo

  1. 9:30ToledoDay trip
  2. 11:00ToledoSight
  3. 13:30ToledoSight
  4. 15:00ToledoSight
  5. 16:30ToledoSight
Day 4

Madrid to Barcelona

  1. 10:00MadridWalk
  2. 14:00Train to BarcelonaMadridTransfer
  3. 19:00BarcelonaWalk
Day 5

Barcelona: Gaudí

  1. 9:00BarcelonaSight
  2. 12:00BarcelonaSight
  3. 19:00BarcelonaSight
Day 6

Barcelona: the Gothic Quarter and El Born

  1. 9:30BarcelonaSight
  2. 11:00BarcelonaSight
  3. 13:00BarcelonaSight
  4. 16:00BarcelonaSight
Day 7

Barcelona: Gràcia and Park Güell

  1. 9:30BarcelonaSight
  2. 12:30BarcelonaSight
  3. 17:30BarcelonaSight
Day 8

Barcelona: Montjuïc

  1. 10:00BarcelonaSight
  2. 12:00BarcelonaSight
  3. 14:30BarcelonaSight
  4. 20:00BarcelonaSight
Day 9

Barcelona to Lisbon

  1. 9:30BarcelonaSight
  2. 11:00BarcelonaWalk
  3. 15:00Flight to LisbonBarcelonaTransfer
Day 10

Lisbon: Alfama

  1. 9:30LisbonSight
  2. 10:30LisbonSight
  3. 13:00LisbonSight
  4. 14:30LisbonWalk
Day 11

Lisbon: Belém

  1. 9:30LisbonSight
  2. 12:00LisbonSight
  3. 13:30LisbonSight
  4. 15:00LisbonSight
Day 12

Lisbon: Baixa and Chiado

  1. 10:00LisbonSight
  2. 11:00LisbonSight
  3. 12:00LisbonSight
  4. 14:00LisbonSight
  5. 16:00LisbonWalk
Day 13

Sintra

  1. 9:00SintraDay trip
  2. 12:30SintraSight
  3. 15:00SintraSight
Day 14

Lisbon: Tram 28 and the tiles

  1. 10:00LisbonTransfer
  2. 11:00LisbonSight
  3. 14:00LisbonSight
  4. 17:00LisbonWalk
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Questions about this trip

Is 3 days enough for Madrid?

Three days covers the Royal Palace, the Prado and the Retiro, with the third day spent in Toledo. Book the train to Barcelona two weeks ahead for the best fares.

Do I need to book Sagrada Familia tickets ahead?

Yes, reserve Sagrada Familia tickets online at least one week in advance. Timed slots fill up fast, especially from April through October.

How do I travel from Barcelona to Lisbon?

Direct flights take under three hours and usually cost less than the train. Book flights two to three weeks ahead and allow extra time for airport transfers.

Do I need to book Pena Palace tickets in advance?

Book Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira tickets online before arrival to skip queues. Arrive at opening or after 3 p.m. for shorter waits and lower crowds.

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