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Madrid, Barcelona and Lisbon in 7 Days

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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.

7 daysMadridBarcelonaLisbonTrain and flightBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Madrid

  1. 10:00Royal Palace of MadridMadridSight
  2. 11:30MadridSight
  3. 13:00MadridSight
  4. 16:00MadridSight
Day 2

Madrid to Barcelona

  1. 9:00MadridWalk
  2. 12:30Train to BarcelonaMadridTransfer
  3. 17:00BarcelonaWalk
  4. 18:00BarcelonaSight
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Day 3

Barcelona: Gaudí

  1. 9:00BarcelonaSight
  2. 12:00BarcelonaSight
  3. 16:00BarcelonaSight
Day 4

Barcelona: El Born and the beach

  1. 9:30BarcelonaSight
  2. 11:00BarcelonaSight
  3. 13:30BarcelonaSight
  4. 16:30BarcelonaWalk
Day 5

Barcelona to Lisbon

  1. 10:00BarcelonaSight
  2. 14:00Flight to LisbonBarcelonaTransfer
  3. 20:00LisbonWalk
Day 6

Lisbon: Alfama

  1. 9:30LisbonSight
  2. 10:30LisbonSight
  3. 13:00LisbonSight
  4. 14:30LisbonWalk
Day 7

Lisbon: Belém

  1. 9:30LisbonSight
  2. 12:00Pastéis de BelémLisbonSight
  3. 13:00LisbonSight
  4. 14:30LisbonSight
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Questions about this trip

Is 7 days enough for Madrid, Barcelona, and Lisbon?

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.

Do I need to book Sagrada Família tickets ahead?

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.

How long is the train from Madrid to Barcelona?

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.

How long is the flight from Barcelona to Lisbon?

About one hour fifty minutes. Lisbon's airport is on the metro red line, so getting into the city is quick.

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