Spain: Barcelona & Madrid in 7 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary
Gaudí’s buildings, tapas, flamenco and royal art in Spain’s two great cities plus medieval Toledo.
Day-by-day overview
Day 1Arrive in Barcelona
Day 2Gaudí day
Day 3Montserrat × beach
Day 4To Madrid
Day 5Palace and art
Day 6Toledo day trip
Day 7Fly home
🎟 Book these before you go
- Day 2｜Sagrada Família: Timed tickets must be bought online.
- Day 2｜Casa Batlló or Casa Milà
- Day 2｜Park Güell
- Day 4｜AVE train to Madrid: 2.5–3 hours; stations have security checks.
- Day 4｜Flamenco show
- Day 5｜Royal Palace of Madrid
- Day 5｜Prado Museum: Free entry in the early evening (check online).
- Day 6｜Train to Toledo: About 35 minutes.
🌦 Monthly temperatures: Barcelona, Montserrat, Madrid, Toledo
| City / month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona High / low | 13° 6° | 14° 7° | 16° 9° | 18° 11° | 22° 14° | 26° 18° | 29° 21° | 29° 22° | 26° 19° | 22° 15° | 16° 10° | 14° 7° |
| 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° |
(typical averages — check the forecast before you go)
FAQ
How many days does Spain: Barcelona & Madrid in 7 Days take?
It’s planned as 7 days / 6 nights with 35 stops (17 sights and 8 meals). Copy it and add or remove stops to suit your pace.
What should I book in advance?
We recommend booking or buying ahead: Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló or Casa Milà, Park Güell, AVE train to Madrid, Flamenco show, Royal Palace of Madrid, Prado Museum, Train to Toledo.
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Note: opening hours, prices, timetables and entry rules change often — check official sources. This page offers general suggestions, not bookings or professional travel advice.