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 Parc Guell. 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 °C and lows are around °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 Royal Palace of Madrid 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, Acueduct of Segovia, &more). And it doesn't end there: stroll around Parque del Retiro, admire the masterpieces at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and make a trip to Puerta del Sol.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Madrid itinerary planning site.

You can take a train from Barcelona to Madrid in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Barcelona in September since evenings lows in Madrid dip to °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.