7 days in Barcelona & Madrid Itinerary

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Visit Playa de La Barceloneta and La playa de Tamariu for some beach relaxation. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic) and Parc Guell. Change things up with a short trip to Ava Gardner Statue in Tossa de Mar (about 1h 30 min away). The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, admire the landmark architecture of Casa Batllo, and don't miss a visit to Las Ramblas.

For photos, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Barcelona trip planner.

Cairo, Egypt to Barcelona is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Cairo to Barcelona. Traveling from Cairo in December, things will get slightly colder in Barcelona: highs are around 17°C and lows about 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Madrid.

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

Devour Madrid Food Tours has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum, take a stroll through Gran Via, then indulge your senses at Devour Madrid Food Tours, and finally make a trip to Puerta del Sol.

To find photos, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Madrid trip planner.

Getting from Barcelona to Madrid by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Traveling from Barcelona in January, things will get little chillier in Madrid: highs are around 12°C and lows about 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.