19 days in Madrid, Barcelona & Lisbon Itinerary

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

Explore Madrid's surroundings by going to Segovia (Postigo del Consuelo, Acueduct of Segovia, &more) and Toledo (Puerta de Bisagra, Catedral Primada, &more). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum, steep yourself in history at Plaza Mayor, admire the landmark architecture of Royal Palace of Madrid, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Mercado San Miguel.

To see more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Madrid trip planning tool.

Bangkok, Thailand to Madrid is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Bangkok to Madrid is minus 6 hours. Traveling from Bangkok in April, things will get colder in Madrid: highs are around 22°C and lows about 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to fly to Barcelona.

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: walk around Parc Guell, admire the masterpieces at Museu Picasso, wander the streets of Las Ramblas, and don't miss a visit to Casa Mila - La Pedrera.

For more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Barcelona trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Madrid to Barcelona takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in April, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to fly to Lisbon.

Built on seven hills, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, making it the cultural star of Portugal.

Change things up with these side-trips from Lisbon: Sintra (Castelo dos Mouros, Safaris, &more). Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, admire the masterpieces at Museu Nacional do Azulejo, take a stroll through Alfama, and don't miss a visit to Belém Tower.

For more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Lisbon trip planner.

Fly from Barcelona to Lisbon in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Barcelona to Lisbon, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.