9 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.

Appreciate the collections at Begemot Art & Fashion Gallery and Frederic Mares Museum (Museu Frederic Mares). You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Playas de Calella and Playa de La Barceloneta. Go for a jaunt from Barcelona to Riudellots de la Selva to see Fundacio Mona, Centre de Recuperacio de Primats about 1h 20 min away. Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), kick back and relax at Platja Port Bo, make a trip to Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, and walk around Parc Guell.

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Cairo, Egypt to Barcelona is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Cairo to Barcelona, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In December, Barcelona is slightly colder than Cairo - with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. On the 1st (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Madrid.

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

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Plaza Mayor and Royal Palace of Madrid. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Prado National Museum and Catedral Primada. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Madrid: Toledo (Casco Historico de Toledo & El Transito Synagogue and Sephardic Museum). There's lots more to do: stroll around Parque del Retiro, don't miss a visit to Gran Via, view the masterpieces at Rio Creative Art Center, and awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area.

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Getting from Barcelona to Madrid by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Barcelona in January; daily highs in Madrid reach 12°C and lows reach 2°C. On the 5th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.