9 days in Barcelona & Lisbon Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sun): admire the local landmark of The Magic Fountain, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral, then get to know the fascinating history of Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), and finally stop by Las Ramblas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Mon): don't miss a visit to Casa Mila - La Pedrera, make a trip to Casa Batllo, then admire the striking features of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, and finally walk around Parc Guell.

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Seattle, USA to Barcelona is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 9 hours traveling from Seattle to Barcelona. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Seattle in September: high temperatures in Barcelona hover around 79°F and lows are around 65°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Lisbon.

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

Explore Lisbon's surroundings by going to Sintra (Park and National Palace of Pena & Quinta da Regaleira). There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, observe the fascinating underwater world at Lisbon Oceanarium, explore the world behind art at Museu Nacional do Azulejo, and make a trip to Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco).

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You can fly from Barcelona to Lisbon in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Barcelona to Lisbon is minus 1 hour. In September in Lisbon, expect temperatures between 81°F during the day and 61°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.