44 days in Valparaiso, Santiago & Barcelona Itinerary

Navigating through a maze of colorful streets winding up and down steep hills remains an integral part of any Valparaiso tour.

On the 16th (Thu), kick back and relax at Reñaca, stop by Emporio Porteno, then make a trip to Cerro Concepcion, and finally see the interesting displays at La Sebastiana. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Fri): examine the collection at Corporacion Museo de Arqueologia e Historia Francisco Fonck, make a trip to Flower Clock (Reloj de Flores), then get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Paseo Yugoslavo.

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Barcelona, Spain to Valparaiso is an approximately 18- hour combination of flight and shuttle. You can also do a combination of train, flight, and shuttle. Traveling from Barcelona to Valparaiso, you'll gain 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Barcelona in January, with highs in Valparaiso at 26°C and lows at 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to take a bus to Santiago.

Santiago tourism thrives largely thanks to the city's big selection of cultural and entertainment options, including museums, theaters, restaurants, bars, and giant malls.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Santiago: Concha y Toro (in Pirque), Vina Von Siebenthal (in Panquehue) and Region IX Ltd (in Villarrica). The adventure continues: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at San Cristóbal Hill, stroll around Cerro Santa Lucia, browse the eclectic array of goods at Central Market (Mercado Central), and look for gifts at Patio Bellavista.

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Traveling by bus from Valparaiso to Santiago takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can travel to Barcelona.

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

Get out of town with these interesting Barcelona side-trips: Torroella de Montgri (Fundacio Mascort & Museu de la Mediterrania), Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey (in Montserrat) and PlayVR Lloret (in Lloret de Mar). There's lots more to do: admire the striking features of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, don't miss a visit to Casa Batllo, stroll around Parc Guell, and indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink.

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Getting from Santiago to Barcelona by flight takes about 17.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of car and flight. The time zone difference moving from Chile Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 5 hours. In February in Barcelona, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can travel back home.