7 days in Burgos & Leipzig Itinerary

Burgos is a city in northern Spain and the historic capital of Castile. Burgos is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral De Burgos, walk around Paseo del Espolon, appreciate the history behind Arco de Santa Maria, and make a trip to Plaza del Mio Cid.

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Madrid to Burgos is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Madrid in July; daily highs in Burgos reach 32°C and lows reach 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) early enough to travel to Leipzig.

Leipzig is not only world-famous for its long tradition of trade fairs, but also for its vibrant music and cultural scenes.

Explore Leipzig's surroundings by going to Potsdam's Gardens (in Potsdam) and Dresden (Procession of Princes, Bruehlsche Terrasse, &more). Next up on the itinerary: get to know the resident critters at Zoo Leipzig, contemplate the long history of Schillerhaus, pause for some photo ops at Volkerschlachtdenkmal, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Thomas Church.

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Getting from Burgos to Leipzig by flight takes about 7 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight; or drive; or take a train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.