Leave Vienna early and travel by train via Munich and Stuttgart to Paris. The trip takes about 11–13 hours, and you may need to change trains, so check the full route and connection times before booking. Reserve seats ahead through ÖBB or Deutsche Bahn. You’ll likely arrive at Gare de l’Est; from there, take the Metro or a taxi to your hotel and drop off your bags.
If you arrive with enough time, head to Hôtel de Ville, Paris’s grand city hall, for a look around the square. Then walk towards the Seine riverbank near Île de la Cité for an easy stroll of about 30 minutes. Both stops are pleasant for a first taste of the city, and you can keep the walk short if you’re tired from the train.
Finish at Bouillon Chartier in the Grands Boulevards area, a lively, old-fashioned restaurant serving classic French dishes. A meal usually costs about €15–25 per person. It’s popular, so expect a possible wait; check its opening hours for your date before you go. If the train runs late, keep the evening simple and visit the sights you have time for.
Start at the Eiffel Tower and allow about two hours to enjoy the views and take photos. Book a ticket ahead if you want to go up; prices depend on how high you go, and the stairs are usually cheaper than the lift. Afterward, walk about 15 minutes to Rue Cler, a lively street with food shops and cafés.
Pick up a sandwich, crêpe, or other simple lunch on Rue Cler. Expect to spend about €10–20 per person. Then take a taxi or public transport to Musée d’Orsay; the trip usually takes around 15–25 minutes.
Spend about two hours at Musée d’Orsay, where you can see paintings inside a beautiful old railway station. It is usually open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and adult tickets are about €16; check the museum’s website for the latest hours and prices. After your visit, walk about 10 minutes to Jardin des Tuileries. Relax by the fountains for an hour, then finish with hot chocolate and a pastry at Angelina Paris on Rue de Rivoli. A treat costs around €10–20.
After the long travel day, check in and take a short, easy walk around Plaça de Catalunya. It is a good place to get your bearings and watch the busy city go by. Then stroll down La Rambla, the famous tree-lined street. Keep an eye on your belongings here, especially in the crowds.
Near La Rambla, stop at Mercat de la Boqueria for a snack or simple meal. Try fruit, a small sandwich, or another snack from the stalls; expect to spend about €10–20 per person. The market usually closes around 8:30 p.m. on Saturdays, but hours can change, so check before you go. If you arrive too late, enjoy the walk and find dinner nearby instead.
Start at Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s famous church. Book timed-entry tickets online ahead of time; a visit takes about two hours, and tickets often cost around €25–€40, depending on the visit you choose. Take the metro to Sagrada Família station. Arrive a little before your time slot, since security checks can add a few minutes.
Next, take a taxi or public transport to Park Güell in Gràcia. Give yourself about two hours to enjoy the colorful mosaics and city views. The main Monumental Zone needs a timed ticket, so book ahead; prices are usually around €18–€20. Afterward, head into Gràcia for lunch at a neighborhood café. Many places serve simple lunch menus for about €12–€22 per person, and the small squares are lovely for a relaxed break.
Finish at Casa Batlló on Passeig de Gràcia. From Gràcia, it’s roughly a 15–20-minute metro or taxi ride. Take about 30 minutes to admire the wavy, bright façade from outside; entry is optional and costs extra. Before heading back, enjoy a gentle stroll along Passeig de Gràcia—a good way to end the day without trying to fit in one more major attraction.
Take a morning high-speed train from Barcelona Sants to Madrid Atocha. The ride takes about 2¾–3 hours, so you should reach Madrid around lunchtime. Tickets on AVE, iryo, or OUIGO often cost about €20–€100; book early and check which station your train uses. At Atocha, leave your bags at your hotel or a station locker before exploring.
Walk from Atocha to the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, which is very close by. Spend about 1½ hours inside, especially seeing Picasso’s Guernica. The museum is usually open from late morning until evening, but hours and free-entry times can change, so check before you go; paid tickets are often around €12. Then take an easy walk to Parque del Retiro and enjoy the gardens and lake for about 1½ hours. It’s a lovely place to rest after the train ride.
For a simple Spanish meal, head to Museo del Jamón in central Madrid. Try a ham sandwich or another small meal; expect to pay about €10–€20 per person. It can be busy, so choose a table or counter spot and take your time.
Have an easy breakfast near your hotel in Madrid city center and allow about an hour. Then head to Madrid-Barajas Airport for your flight to Lisbon. There is no practical direct train for this trip, so flying is the easiest option. The flight takes about 1 hour 20 minutes; allow around three hours at the airport before departure. Tickets are often about €40–€180, depending on when you book.
After checking in, go to Praça do Comércio, the large square beside the river in central Lisbon. Spend about 45 minutes enjoying the open space and looking at the grand yellow buildings. Later, take a taxi or public transport to Belém to visit Pastéis de Belém and try the warm custard tarts. Allow about €5–€10 per person; the bakery is popular, so there may be a short queue. Check its opening hours before you go, especially if your flight arrives late.
Start at Miradouro de Santa Luzia in Alfama for one last look over Lisbon’s red roofs and the river. Spend about 30 minutes here; the viewpoint is free, and the morning is often calmer than later in the day. Then walk a few minutes to Sé de Lisboa, the city’s old cathedral. Allow about 45 minutes to look around; opening times can vary, so check before you go. Dress respectfully, as it is an active place of worship.
Head downhill to Time Out Market Lisboa in Cais do Sodré for a final meal. Its food stalls offer many choices, with a meal usually costing about €15–30 per person. From there, take a taxi or ride-hailing car to Lisbon Airport, or use the metro from Cais do Sodré with a change along the way; allow roughly 30–45 minutes for the trip, plus extra time for airport check-in and security.
Fly from Lisbon to Vienna—the train journey takes well over a day, so flying is the practical choice for this one-week trip. Check flight times and baggage rules with the airline, and aim to reach the airport about three hours before an international flight.
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