17 days in Spain, Munich & Berlin Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sat): explore the world behind art at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, then explore the world behind art at Prado National Museum, and then walk around Parque del Retiro. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Sun): examine the collection at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, contemplate the long history of Royal Palace of Madrid, and then steep yourself in history at Plaza Mayor.

To find other places to visit, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Madrid trip itinerary planning site.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Madrid is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You'll lose 4 hours traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Madrid due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Rio de Janeiro in July, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Madrid: temperatures range from 40°C by day to 23°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can travel 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.

On the 15th (Mon), snap pictures at Puente de San Bernardo, then find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, then contemplate the long history of Real Maestranza de Caballeria de Sevilla, and finally steep yourself in history at Plaza de España. On the 16th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the long history of Royal Alcázar of Seville, then take a stroll through Barrio Santa Cruz, then take in panoramic vistas at Torre Giralda, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral de Sevilla.

For reviews, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Seville travel route website.

You can fly from Madrid to Seville in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In July in Seville, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 23°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to travel to Barcelona.

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

You'll explore and learn at Museu Picasso and Museu de Carrosses Funebres. Your inner history buff will appreciate Basilica of the Sagrada Familia and Barcelona Cathedral. Spend the 19th (Fri) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. There's still lots to do: get to know the fascinating history of El Barri Gòtic, admire the striking features of Casa Batllo, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de La Barceloneta, and pause for some serene contemplation at Esglesia de Sant Sever.

To find maps, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Barcelona itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Seville to Barcelona takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. While traveling from Seville, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Barcelona, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Munich.

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Munich Residenz and BMW Welt. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Nymphenburg Palace and Haidhausen. There's still lots to do: admire the natural beauty at English Garden, examine the collection at BMW Museum, engage your brain at Deutsches Museum, and admire the masterpieces at Alte Pinakothek.

For ratings, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read our Munich trip itinerary builder.

Fly from Barcelona to Munich in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Barcelona in July, things will get little chillier in Munich: highs are around 29°C and lows about 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can travel to Berlin.

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Get a sense of the local culture at Pergamonmuseum and Charlottenburg Palace. Your inner history buff will appreciate East Side Gallery and Memorial of the Berlin Wall. The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Topography of Terror, ponder the world of politics at Reichstag Building, appreciate the history behind The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Zoo Berlin.

To find more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Berlin trip planner.

You can fly from Munich to Berlin in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can travel back home.