19 days in Spain Itinerary

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

Your list of things to see and do now includes Museu Picasso, El Born, Palace of Catalan Music, and other attractions. Basilica of the Sagrada Familia and El Barri Gòtic will appeal to history buffs. The adventure continues: walk around Parc Guell and admire the striking features of Casa Amatller.

For traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Barcelona online itinerary planner.

San Juan, Puerto Rico to Barcelona is an approximately 14-hour flight. You can also fly. Traveling from San Juan to Barcelona, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from San Juan in December, things will get cooler in Barcelona: highs are around 17°C and lows about 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to take a train to Madrid.

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

You'll explore and learn at Prado National Museum and Alcazar of Segovia. Get some historical perspective at Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes and The Walls of Avila. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Madrid: MQM Museo del Queso Manchego Toledo (in Toledo), Catedral de Segovia (in Segovia) and Avila (Basilica de San Vicente & Catedral de Avila). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Catedral de Santa Maria de Siguenza, contemplate the long history of Plaza Mayor, get your game on at EXIT Madrid, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia de Santa Maria la Mayor.

To see where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Madrid travel route tool.

Traveling by train from Barcelona to Madrid takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In December, Madrid is little chillier than Barcelona - with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can catch the train to Cordoba.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sun): pause for some serene contemplation at Parroquia de San Lorenzo Mártir, then see the interesting displays at Centro Flamenco Fosforito, then see the interesting displays at Casa de las Cabezas- Patios de Leyenda, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba. Keep things going the next day: explore the historical opulence 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 photos, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Cordoba day trip app.

You can take a train from Madrid to Cordoba in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly. Traveling from Madrid in January, you will find days in Cordoba are a bit warmer (17°C), and nights are about the same (4°C). On the 6th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can take a train 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.

Popular historic sites such as Plaza de España and Royal Tobacco Factory are in your itinerary. Get a sense of the local culture at Royal Alcázar of Seville and Casa Palacio de Las Duenas. There's still lots to do: delve into the distant past at Archaeological Ensemble of Italica, contemplate the long history of Museo Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija, examine the collection at Hospital de los Venerables, and make a trip to Acueducto de Sevilla.

To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Seville online travel route builder.

Take a train from Cordoba to Seville in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January in Seville, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Madrid.

On the 11th (Sat), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of San Antonio de los Alemanes, have some family-friendly fun at Fox In A Box Madrid, then admire the striking features of 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 steep yourself in history at Plaza mayor de Chinchon.

For ratings, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Madrid online vacation planner.

Traveling by flight from Seville to Madrid takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In January, Madrid is a bit cooler than Seville - with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can travel back home.