13 days in Barcelona & London Itinerary

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

Do your shopping at La Boqueria and Galeria La Lesia. Get some historical perspective at Basilica of the Sagrada Familia and Barcelona Cathedral. Venture out of the city with trips to Playas de Calella (in Calella de Palafrugell), Platja d'Aro (Cala del Pi & Cala Sa Conca) and La playa de Tamariu (in Tamariu). Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through El Barri Gòtic, look for all kinds of wild species at Fundacio Mona, Centre de Recuperacio de Primats, take in the exciting artwork at En construccio, and don't miss a visit to Casa Batllo.

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Lagos, Nigeria to Barcelona is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. In January, Barcelona is much colder than Lagos - with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to travel to London.

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Natural History Museum and National Gallery. Step out of the city life by going to Coda Falconry and UK Wolf Conservation Trust. Get out of town with these interesting London side-trips: The Big Cat Sanctuary (in Smarden), Tollesbury Wick Nature Reserve (in Tollesbury) and Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (in Rye). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at The British Museum, take in the exciting artwork at The Queen's Gallery, experience rural life at Imperial Bird of Prey Academy, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral.

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Traveling by flight from Barcelona to London takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from Barcelona to London, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Barcelona in January, with highs in London at 9°C and lows at 2°C. You'll have a few hours on the 28th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling home.