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19 days in Spain Itinerary
Start: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Fly:
22h 30min
1
Barcelona
— 5 nights
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train:
2h 45min
2
Madrid
— 5 nights
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train:
1h 45min
3
Cordoba
— 1 night
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train:
45min
4
Seville
— 4 nights
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train:
2h 45min
5
Madrid
— 2 nights
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Fly:
11h 30min
End: San Juan, Puerto Rico
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5
nights
Barcelona
5
nights

Jewel of the Mediterranean
Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.You've added Museu Picasso, El Born, Palau de la Musica Catalana, and other attractions to your itinerary. Your inner history buff will appreciate Basilica of the Sagrada Familia and El Barri Gòtic. There's still lots to do: stroll around Parc Guell and admire the striking features of Casa Amatller.
To see ratings, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Barcelona online visit planner .
San Juan, Puerto Rico to Barcelona is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from San Juan to Barcelona is 5 hours. Traveling from San Juan in December, things will get cooler in Barcelona: highs are around 17°C and lows about 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can take a train to Madrid.
Things to do in Barcelona
Find places to stay Dec 26 — 31:
Highlights from your plan

Basilica of the Sagrada Familia
10:30am, Fri Dec 27

Parc Guell
12:30pm, Sat Dec 28

El Barri Gòtic
12:00pm, Sun Dec 29
5
nights
Madrid
5
nights

Cultural Capital of Spain
Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.Museum-lovers will appreciate Prado National Museum and Museo Sorolla. Do some cultural sightseeing at Royal Palace of Madrid and Catedral de Santa Maria de Siguenza. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Madrid: Toledo (MQM Museo del Queso Manchego Toledo & Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes), Avila (Basilica de San Vicente, Cathedral of Avila, & more) and Segovia (Catedral de Segovia & Alcazar de Segovia). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Plaza Mayor, get a taste of the local shopping with Cava Baja Gallery, have some family-friendly fun at EXIT Madrid, and pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia de Santa Maria la Mayor.
For reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Madrid trip builder site .
Traveling by train from Barcelona to Madrid takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Barcelona in December: high temperatures in Madrid hover around 14°C and lows are around 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to catch the train to Cordoba.
Things to do in Madrid
Side Trips
Avila, Toledo, Segovia, Iglesia de Santa Maria la Mayor, Catedral de Santa Maria de Siguenza
Find places to stay Dec 31 — Jan 5:
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The Walls of Avila
4:30pm, Tue Dec 31

Alcazar of Segovia
4:30pm, Thu Jan 2

Royal Palace of Madrid
10:00am, Wed Jan 1
1
night
Cordoba
1
night

Pearl of Muslim Spain
Andalucía’s thousand-year-old city, Córdoba, was once the capital of both the Roman Empire and the Moorish Kingdom, representing an alluring mix of cultural and political history.On the 5th (Sun), pause for some serene contemplation at Parroquia de San Lorenzo Mártir, see the interesting displays at Centro Flamenco Fosforito, then see the interesting displays at Casa de las Cabezas- Patios de Leyenda, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Mon): contemplate the long history of Palacio de la Merced and then explore the world behind art at Museo del Guadameci Omeya. Exposicion de Ramon Garcia Romero y Jose Carlos V. Garcia.
To find maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Cordoba trip itinerary maker site .
You can take a train from Madrid to Cordoba in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. When traveling from Madrid in January, plan for somewhat warmer days in Cordoba, with highs around 17°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Mon) to allow time for the train ride to Seville.
Things to do in Cordoba
Find places to stay Jan 5 — 6:
Highlights from your plan

Parroquia de San Lorenzo Mártir
10:00am, Sun Jan 5

Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba
4:00pm, Sun Jan 5

Palacio de la Merced
10:00am, Mon Jan 6
4
nights
Seville
4
nights

City of Towers
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.Appreciate the collections at Royal Alcázar of Seville and Museo Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija. Popular historic sites such as Plaza de España and Las Duenas are in your itinerary. The adventure continues: pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral de Sevilla, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Iglesia de la Magdalena, steep yourself in history at Royal Tobacco Factory, and explore the ancient world of Archaeological Ensemble of Italica.
For other places to visit, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Seville trip itinerary maker tool .
You can take a train from Cordoba to Seville in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to catch the train to Madrid.
Things to do in Seville
Side Trip
Archaeological Ensemble of Italica
Find places to stay Jan 6 — 10:
Highlights from your plan

Plaza de España
3:00pm, Tue Jan 7

Royal Alcázar of Seville
11:00am, Tue Jan 7

Catedral de Sevilla
12:00pm, Thu Jan 9
2
nights
Madrid
2
nights

Cultural Capital of Spain
On the 11th (Sat), pause for some serene contemplation at Church of San Antonio de los Alemanes, then test your problem-solving skills at Fox In A Box Madrid, then admire the masterpieces at Museo Cerralbo, and finally explore the world behind art at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Sun): explore the historical opulence of Castillo de Manzanares el Real and then contemplate the long history of Plaza mayor de Chinchon.
For other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read Madrid itinerary builder website .
Traveling by train from Seville to Madrid takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Traveling from Seville in January, things will get a bit cooler in Madrid: highs are around 12°C and lows about 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.
For other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read Madrid itinerary builder website .
Traveling by train from Seville to Madrid takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Traveling from Seville in January, things will get a bit cooler in Madrid: highs are around 12°C and lows about 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.
Things to do in Madrid
Side Trips
Plaza mayor de Chinchon, Castillo de Manzanares el Real
Find places to stay Jan 10 — 12:
Highlights from your plan

Museo Cerralbo
1:30pm, Sat Jan 11

Plaza mayor de Chinchon
12:30pm, Sun Jan 12

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
3:30pm, Sat Jan 11
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