13 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like El Barri Gòtic and Basilica of the Sagrada Familia. There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Casa Batllo, admire the landmark architecture of Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral, and browse the fresh offerings at La Boqueria.

To find other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Barcelona trip itinerary site.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Barcelona is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Malaysia Time (MYT) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 7 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Kuala Lumpur in September: high temperatures in Barcelona hover around 30°C and lows are around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) to allow time to take a train to Madrid.

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

Prado National Museum and Acueduct of Segovia are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Madrid: Toledo (Museo de Santa Cruz, Catedral Primada, &more) and Segovia (Old City, Alcazar of Segovia, &more). And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Royal Palace of Madrid, explore the world behind art at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, walk around Parque del Retiro, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

To find reviews, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Madrid trip app.

Traveling by train from Barcelona to Madrid takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect little chillier evenings in Madrid when traveling from Barcelona in September, with lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can travel back home.