8 days in Spain & Lisbon Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 8th (Sun): admire the landmark architecture of Royal Palace of Madrid and then admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum.

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Singapore, Singapore to Madrid is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Singapore to Madrid due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Singapore in March, expect Madrid to be cooler, temps between °C and °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to take a train to Barcelona.

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

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Getting from Madrid to Barcelona by train takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Barcelona when traveling from Madrid in March, with lows around °C. You'll set off for Valencia on the 9th (Mon).

A charming old city originally founded as a Roman colony, Valencia is the country’s third-largest urban center.

On the 9th (Mon), test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, observe the fascinating underwater world at Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, and then get to know the resident critters at Bioparc Valencia.

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You can drive from Barcelona to Valencia in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. March in Valencia sees daily highs of °C and lows of °C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Alicante.

As Valencia’s second largest city and one of the most well-known along the Costa Blanca, Alicante has an enchanting atmosphere that blends rich history with animated beach life.

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Traveling by car from Valencia to Alicante takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In March, plan for daily highs up to °C, and evening lows to °C. You will leave for Granada on the 10th (Tue).

Granada boasts numerous well-preserved examples of exquisite Moorish architecture, not the least of which is the Alhambra, an ancient citadel and royal palace.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Tue): appreciate the extensive heritage of Mirador de San Nicolas, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Royal Chapel of Granada, take in nature's colorful creations at Generalife, thensteep yourself in history at Plaza de los Aljibes, and finally admire the striking features of Alhambra.

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Drive from Alicante to Granada in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Alicante in March: high temperatures in Granada hover around °C and lows are around °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can drive to Seville.

A city of rich Moorish heritage, Seville is the cultural and financial center of southern Spain, and the site of numerous festivals throughout the year.

On the 11th (Wed), contemplate the long history of Plaza de España, admire the striking features of Torre del Oro, don't miss a visit to Plaza de Santa Marta, thentake a stroll through Barrio Santa Cruz, thenadmire the striking features of Torre Giralda, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral de Sevilla.

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Drive from Granada to Seville in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Granada in March, plan for a bit warmer nights in Seville, with lows around °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to travel to Lisbon.

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

On the 12th (Thu), take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, thendon't miss a visit to Belém Tower, thenadmire nature's wide array of creatures at Lisbon Oceanarium, and finally explore the historical opulence of Castelo de S. Jorge.

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You can fly from Seville to Lisbon in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Western European Standard Time (WET), which is usually a -1 hour difference. In March, daily temperatures in Lisbon can reach °C, while at night they dip to °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to travel to Madrid.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Fri): make a trip to Puerta del Sol, thensteep yourself in history at Plaza Mayor, and then see the interesting displays at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza.

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You can fly from Lisbon to Madrid in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Western European Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 1 hour. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Lisbon in March, with highs in Madrid at °C and lows at °C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Fri) to allow time for travel back home.