16 days in Porto, Taull & Barcelona Itinerary

Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Santuario de Santa Luzia and Food Tours. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Porto: Centro Historico de Guimaraes (in Guimaraes) and Coimbra (Alma Lusitana & University of Coimbra). Dedicate the 20th (Fri) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. And it doesn't end there: take in the views from Ponte de Dom Luis I, kick back and relax at Praia do Carneiro, steep yourself in history at Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco, and take a stroll around Palacio da Bolsa.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Porto trip itinerary builder app.

Austin, USA to Porto is an approximately 16-hour flight. Traveling from Austin to Porto, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Austin in July, plan for colder days and a bit cooler nights in Porto: temperatures range from 75°F by day to 59°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Taull.

Taüll is a town in the province of Lleida, in Catalonia, Spain. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park and Aigüestortes i Estany of Saint Maurici National Park. Venture out of the city with trips to River Rafting & Tubing (in Sort), Plaza Mayor (in Ainsa) and Canon de Anisclo (in Escalona). Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Santa Maria de Taüll, pause for some serene contemplation at Esglesia de la Nativitat de Durro, and have fun at Pepe! Sport Center.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Taull driving holiday website.

Getting from Porto to Taull by car takes about 11 hours. The time zone changes from Western European Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Barcelona.

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like Vila Vella (Old Town) and Illuminated Fountain. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Barcelona: Llevant Beach (in Salou) and Fenals Beach (in Lloret de Mar). Spend the 27th (Fri) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, catch a live event at Spotify Camp Nou, walk around Parc Guell, and admire the landmark architecture of Casa Batllo.

To see more things to do, ratings, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Barcelona online road trip planner.

Getting from Taull to Barcelona by car takes about 4 hours. In July, daytime highs in Barcelona are 84°F, while nighttime lows are 71°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Tue) to allow time for the flight back home.