14 days in Barcelona, Madrid & Lisbon Itinerary

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

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Platja mar menuda and Fenals Beach. Family-friendly places like Basilica de la Sagrada Familia and Parc Guell will thrill your kids. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Barcelona: Scuba & Snorkeling (in Sant Feliu de Guixols), Lloret de Mar (Lloret Beach & PlayVR Lloret) and Camino de Ronda (in S'Agaro). There's lots more to do: visit Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), admire the striking features of Casa Batllo, wander the streets of Las Ramblas, and don't miss a visit to Casa Mila - La Pedrera.

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Brisbane, Australia to Barcelona is an approximately 28-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -9 hour difference. Traveling from Brisbane in June, things will get somewhat warmer in Barcelona: highs are around 30°C and lows about 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Madrid.

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

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Parque del Retiro and Prado National Museum. Visiting Balloon Rides and PARAMAX Escuela de Buceo y Rescate will get you outdoors. Go for a jaunt from Madrid to Alpedrete to see Mountain Story trails about 46 minutes away. There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Royal Palace of Madrid, don't miss a visit to Plaza Mayor, wander the streets of Gran Via, and examine the collection at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza.

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You can fly from Barcelona to Madrid in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. When traveling from Barcelona in June, plan for somewhat warmer days in Madrid, with highs around 36°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Lisbon.

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

Kids will appreciate attractions like Lisbon Oceanarium and Mosteiro dos Jeronimos. Get some cultural insight at Belém Tower and Castelo de S. Jorge. Get out of town with these interesting Lisbon side-trips: Parque Natural da Arrabida (in Setubal), Sintra (Nature & Wildlife Tours & Quinta da Regaleira) and Praia de Carcavelos (in Carcavelos). Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of Alfama.

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Fly from Madrid to Lisbon in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Madrid to Lisbon due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Madrid in June, you will find days in Lisbon are slightly colder (32°C), and nights are about the same (18°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.