15-Day Itinerary for Portugal, Spain, Monaco, Geneva, Milan, and Switzerland

  • Day 1: Lisbon, Portugal
    1 hour (12.5 miles) from Lisbon Airport

    Begin your trip by exploring the city of Lisbon. Visit the historic district of Alfama, stroll through the Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower, and taste the famous Pasteis de Nata. End the day watching the sunset over the Tagus River.

  • Day 2-4: Madrid, Spain
    2 hours 45 minutes (313 miles) from Lisbon, Portugal

    Experience the vibrant capital city of Spain for the next three days. Visit the Museo del Prado, the Royal Palace of Madrid, and the Plaza Mayor. Indulge in tapas and churros con chocolate.

  • Day 5-6: Monaco
    12 hours (790 miles) from Madrid, Spain

    Marvel at the luxurious city-state of Monaco for the next two days. Visit the Prince's Palace of Monaco, the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, and the Casino de Monte-Carlo. Take a scenic drive on the French Riviera.

  • Day 7-8: Geneva, Switzerland
    8 hours (372 miles) from Monaco

    Experience the beauty of Switzerland for the next two days. Visit the Jet d'Eau, Palais des Nations, and St. Pierre Cathedral. Take a tour of the United Nations headquarters and enjoy Swiss chocolate and fondue.

  • Day 9-11: Milan, Italy
    4 hours 45 minutes (215 miles) from Geneva, Switzerland

    Discover the cosmopolitan city of Milan over the next three days. Visit the Duomo di Milano, Sforza Castle, and Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper. Try authentic Italian pizza and gelato.

  • Day 12-15: Zurich, Switzerland
    3 hours (140 miles) from Milan, Italy

    End your trip in the scenic city of Zurich. Enjoy the views from the Grossmunster and Fraumünster churches, walk along the Limmat River, and visit the Kunsthaus Zurich. Take a cable car to Felsenegg for panoramic views of the city.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Jerónimos Monastery (1-2 hours, €12)
  • Belém Tower (1-2 hours, €6)
  • Museo del Prado (2-3 hours, €15)
  • Royal Palace of Madrid (1-2 hours, €13)
  • Prince's Palace of Monaco (2-3 hours, €8)
  • United Nations Headquarters Tour in Geneva (1-2 hours, CHF 12)
  • Duomo di Milano (1-2 hours, €4)
  • Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper (1 hour, €12)
  • Grossmunster church (30 minutes-1 hour, free)
  • Zurich Cable Car (2-3 hours, CHF 22)

  • Total Estimated Costs: €72 / CHF 34

Transportation

Travel between locations will be by train or plane. Estimated travel costs will be around €300-€400. Total travel time will be approximately 30-35 hours.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting Barcelona, Spain or Florence, Italy. If you have less time, skip Monaco and extend your stay in Lisbon or Madrid.

Airports

The main airports for this trip are Lisbon Airport (LIS), Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport (NCE), Geneva International Airport (GVA), Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), and Zurich Airport (ZRH). All airports have frequent flights to major destinations, and are located within 30 minutes to an hour from the city center.

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