Madrid
- 10:00Royal Palace of MadridMadridSight
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The itinerary covers Madrid for two days, Barcelona for three and Lisbon for two. It begins with Madrid's main sights and Retiro Park, followed by a train to Barcelona for its Gaudí buildings, Gothic quarter and beach. A flight then takes the trip to Lisbon for the Alfama district and Belém monuments.
Seven days covers the main sites in each city with tight pacing. Book the Madrid to Barcelona train two weeks ahead and the Barcelona to Lisbon flight at least a month ahead for the lowest fares.
Yes. Book online three to four weeks ahead, and earlier in spring and summer. Entry is timed and slots can sell out weeks in advance.
High-speed trains run every hour and take two and a half hours. Book seats in advance on the Renfe site for the cheapest fares.
About one hour fifty minutes. Lisbon's airport is on the metro red line, so getting into the city is quick.