35 days in Bilbao & Lisbon Itinerary

A city of stunning architectural and artistic heritage, Bilbao is situated on the banks of the Nervión River.

Change things up with these side-trips from Bilbao: San Sebastian - Donostia (Food Tours, Wine Tours & Tastings, &more), Photomuseum (in Zarautz) and Baluarte de la Reina (in Hondarribia). There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, learn about winemaking at Bodegas Tritium, make a trip to Taberna Plaza Nueva, and admire the striking features of Bodega Conde de los Andes.

To see other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Bilbao sightseeing planner.

New York City, USA to Bilbao is an approximately 13-hour flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from New York City to Bilbao due to the time zone difference. In May, daily temperatures in Bilbao can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can travel to Lisbon.

Built on seven hills, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, making it the cultural star of Portugal.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lisbon: Sintra (Palacio de Monserrate, Sintra National Palace, &more), Evora (Igreja e Convento de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, Skydive Portugal, &more) and Nazare (Ermida da Memoria, Monte de Sao Bartolomeu, &more). Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Belém Tower, stop by Alfama, admire the masterpieces at Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, and step into the grandiose world of Castelo de S. Jorge.

For maps, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Lisbon trip itinerary planner.

Fly from Bilbao to Lisbon in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Bilbao to Lisbon. Expect a daytime high around 81°F in June, and nighttime lows around 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.