20 days in Madrid, Barcelona & Paris Itinerary

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Madrid: Casco Historico de Toledo (in Toledo) and Segovia (La Juderia & Old City). The adventure continues: stroll around Parque del Retiro, examine the collection at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, explore the world behind art at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, and indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink.

To find reviews, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Madrid journey maker website.

Bangkok, Thailand to Madrid is an approximately 18-hour flight. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Bangkok to Madrid due to the time zone difference. In April, Madrid is cooler than Bangkok - with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. On the 18th (Tue), you're off to Barcelona.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Passeig de Gracia and La Virreina Centre de la Imatge. There's still lots to do: take a stroll through Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), admire the landmark architecture of Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau, explore the world behind art at Museu Picasso, and stroll around Ciutadella Park.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Barcelona travel itinerary planner.

Getting from Madrid to Barcelona by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In April in Barcelona, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 13°C at night. On the 24th (Mon), you're off to Paris.

For shopping fun, head to Le Marais or Edwart Chocolatier - Marais. When in Paris, make a side trip to see Palace of Versailles in Versailles, approximately Versailles away. The adventure continues: admire the landmark architecture of Louvre Museum, wander the streets of Montmartre, explore and take pictures at Eiffel Tower, and explore the galleries of Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou.

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

You can fly from Barcelona to Paris in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Barcelona in April, with highs in Paris at 18°C and lows at 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sun) to allow time for the flight back home.