20 days in Spain, Bordeaux & Paris Itinerary

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

Barcelona is known for sightseeing, parks, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, explore the world behind art at Museu Picasso, and stroll around Ciutadella Park.

For where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, go to the Barcelona visit site.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Barcelona is an approximately 18-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Barcelona. In April, Barcelona is colder than Kuala Lumpur - with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to fly to Bordeaux.

With a long history of producing regional wines since the Romans brought grapevines here during the first century, so many people consider Bordeaux to be the wine capital of the world.

Explore Bordeaux's surroundings by going to Chateau Cantenac (in Saint-Emilion), La Rochelle (Vieux Port & Aquarium La Rochelle) and La Grande Dune du Pilat (in Pyla-sur-Mer). And it doesn't end there: get to know the fascinating history of Place de la Bourse, snap pictures at Pont de Pierre, make a trip to The Water Mirror, and admire the landmark architecture of Tour Pey-Berland.

For maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Bordeaux trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Bordeaux takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Barcelona in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Bordeaux, with lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) to allow enough time to take a train to Paris.

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Step out of Paris with an excursion to Palace of Versailles in Versailles--about 48 minutes away. There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, contemplate the long history of Arc de Triomphe, make a trip to Eiffel Tower, and admire the striking features of Sainte-Chapelle.

For photos and other tourist information, you can read our Paris trip planner.

You can take a train from Bordeaux to Paris in 3 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. When traveling from Bordeaux in May, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Paris: temperatures range from 20°C by day to 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) to allow time to fly 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.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Thu): contemplate the long history of Royal Tobacco Factory, then contemplate the long history of Royal Alcázar of Seville, then steep yourself in history at Plaza de España, and finally admire the striking features of Setas de Sevilla (Metropol Parasol). Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the striking features of Plaza de Santa Marta, then take a stroll through Barrio Santa Cruz, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral de Sevilla.

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You can fly from Paris to Seville in 5.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Paris in May, with highs in Seville at 30°C and lows at 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can drive to Granada.

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

On the 6th (Sat), appreciate the extensive heritage of Albayzin, then pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia de San Ildefonso, and then explore the historical opulence of Alhambra. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: make a trip to Carrera del Darro, take in nature's colorful creations at Generalife, and then admire the masterpieces at Tienda Souvenirs La Alborea.

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Traveling by car from Seville to Granada takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Seville in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Granada, with lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can fly to Barcelona.

To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Barcelona trip itinerary website.

Traveling by flight from Granada to Barcelona takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. When traveling from Granada in May, plan for slightly colder days in Barcelona, with highs around 25°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 16°C. You'll set off for Madrid on the 8th (Mon).

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

Start off your visit on the 8th (Mon): stroll around Parque del Retiro, explore the world behind art at Prado National Museum, and then make a trip to Puerta del Sol.

To see photos, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Madrid vacation builder.

You can fly from Barcelona to Madrid in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Expect little chillier evenings in Madrid when traveling from Barcelona in May, with lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can fly to Barcelona.

Explore Barcelona further: stroll around Parc Guell, examine the collection at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral, and browse the fresh offerings at La Boqueria.

To find more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Barcelona attractions site.

Getting from Madrid to Barcelona by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.