Spain & Portugal in 8 Days: Madrid, Seville and Lisbon: Day-by-Day Itinerary
Royal palaces and the Prado in Madrid, Moorish Seville, then Lisbon’s trams and fairy-tale Sintra — Iberia in one route.
Spain & PortugalCity breakCulture & historyFoodBy train
Length8 days / 7 nights
CitiesMadrid, Seville, Lisbon, Sintra
CurrencyEUR Euro
Best time to goApr–Jun and Sep–Oct are best; Andalusia is extremely hot in July–August.
Day-by-day overview
Day 1 Arrive in MadridDay 2 Prado × Royal PalaceDay 3 Toledo day tripDay 4 AVE to SevilleDay 5 Alcázar × to LisbonDay 6 Lisbon classicsDay 7 Sintra day tripDay 8 Fly home from Lisbon
Day 1Arrive in Madrid
12:00🚗 Transport
15:00🏨 Stay
16:30📍 Sight
Plaza Mayor & Puerta del Sol
Suggested time2.5 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationPlaza Mayor Madrid 🧭
🚶 Lots of walking📸 Photo spot
20:30🍽 Food
Day 2Prado × Royal Palace
09:30📍 Sight
Prado Museum
Suggested time3 hrs
Ticketsbook
LocationPrado Museum 🧭
Book timed entry; free hours exist but are crowded.
🎟 Book ahead
14:00📍 Sight
Royal Palace of Madrid
Suggested time2 hrs
Ticketsbook
LocationRoyal Palace of Madrid 🧭
May close for state events.
📸 Photo spot
17:30📍 Sight
Day 3Toledo day trip
09:00🚗 Transport
10:00📍 Sight
Toledo Cathedral & Alcázar viewpoint
Suggested time4 hrs
Ticketsbook
LocationToledo Cathedral 🧭
📸 Photo spot
15:00📍 Sight
Old town lanes & Mirador del Valle
Suggested time2.5 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationMirador del Valle Toledo 🧭
📸 Photo spot🚶 Lots of walking
18:00🚗 Transport
Day 4AVE to Seville
08:00🏨 Stay
Check out
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out15:00 / 11:00
09:00🚗 Transport
12:30🏨 Stay
Check in (add your hotel)
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out15:00 / 11:00
LocationSeville Santa Cruz 🧭
14:30📍 Sight
Seville Cathedral & Giralda
Suggested time2.5 hrs
Ticketsbook
LocationSeville Cathedral 🧭
📸 Photo spot🎟 Book ahead
18:00📍 Sight
Santa Cruz & flamenco show
Suggested time3 hrs
Ticketsbook
LocationSanta Cruz Seville 🧭
🌙 Night view🎟 Book ahead
Day 5Alcázar × to Lisbon
09:00📍 Sight
Real Alcázar of Seville
Suggested time2.5 hrs
Ticketsbook
LocationReal Alcázar Seville 🧭
Book ahead; it fills up.
🎟 Book ahead📸 Photo spot
12:00📍 Sight
13:30🏨 Stay
Check out
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out15:00 / 11:00
14:30🚗 Transport
Fly Seville → Lisbon (about 1 hr)
Type / No.Flight
LocationSeville SVQ 🧭
Flying is faster than the overnight bus or long train.
18:00🏨 Stay
Check in (add your hotel)
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out15:00 / 11:00
LocationLisbon Baixa or Alfama 🧭
Day 6Lisbon classics
09:30📍 Sight
14:00📍 Sight
Belém Tower & Jerónimos Monastery
Suggested time3 hrs
Ticketsbook
LocationBelém Tower 🧭
Monastery closed Mondays; try the pastel de nata.
📸 Photo spot🎟 Book ahead
18:00📍 Sight
Tram 28 & Miradouro sunset
Suggested time2 hrs
TicketsBuy on site
LocationMiradouro da Senhora do Monte 🧭
Tram 28 is a pickpocket hotspot.
🌙 Night view📸 Photo spot
Day 7Sintra day trip
09:00🚗 Transport
10:00📍 Sight
14:30📍 Sight
18:00🚗 Transport
Day 8Fly home from Lisbon
09:00🏨 Stay
Check out
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out15:00 / 11:00
09:30📍 Sight
Time Out Market or LX Factory
Suggested time2 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationTime Out Market Lisboa 🧭
🍜 Must-eat🛍 Shopping list
12:30🚗 Transport
15:30🚗 Transport
Head to the airport and fly home
Type / No.Flight
Aim to reach the airport 2.5–3 hours before an international flight.
🎟 Book these before you go
- Day 2｜Prado Museum: Book timed entry; free hours exist but are crowded.
- Day 4｜Seville Cathedral & Giralda
- Day 4｜Santa Cruz & flamenco show
- Day 5｜Real Alcázar of Seville: Book ahead; it fills up.
- Day 6｜Belém Tower & Jerónimos Monastery: Monastery closed Mondays; try the pastel de nata.
- Day 7｜Pena Palace
🌦 Monthly temperatures: Madrid, Seville, Lisbon, Sintra
| City / month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid High / low | 10° 2° | 12° 3° | 16° 6° | 18° 8° | 22° 11° | 29° 16° | 33° 19° | 32° 19° | 27° 15° | 20° 10° | 14° 6° | 10° 3° |
| Lisbon High / low | 15° 8° | 16° 9° | 18° 11° | 20° 12° | 22° 14° | 26° 17° | 28° 18° | 29° 19° | 27° 18° | 23° 16° | 18° 12° | 15° 9° |
(typical averages — check the forecast before you go)
FAQ
How many days does Spain & Portugal in 8 Days: Madrid, Seville and Lisbon take?
It’s planned as 8 days / 7 nights with 32 stops (16 sights and 1 meals). Copy it and add or remove stops to suit your pace.
What should I book in advance?
We recommend booking or buying ahead: Prado Museum, Seville Cathedral & Giralda, Santa Cruz & flamenco show, Real Alcázar of Seville, Belém Tower & Jerónimos Monastery, Pena Palace.
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