10 days in Azores, Porto & Lisbon Itinerary

As the busy capital of São Miguel, Ponta Delgada represents the most visited place on the island. Known for its historical buildings, the city offers 17th- and 18th-century convents and churches, as well as cobbled pedestrian streets and hidden squares.

Visiting Caldeira das Sete Cidades and Praia de Santa Barbara will get you outdoors. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Igreja do Santo Cristo and Oficina - Museu. When in Ponta Delgada, make a side trip to see Poca Da Dona Beija in Furnas, approximately Furnas away. Next up on the itinerary: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Nossa Senhora da Paz, examine the collection at Centro de Interpretacao da Cultura do Ananas, and explore the activities along Lagoa do Fogo.

To see other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Ponta Delgada driving holiday website.

Philadelphia, USA to Ponta Delgada is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Philadelphia to Ponta Delgada is 4 hours. Traveling from Philadelphia in August, you will find days in Ponta Delgada are little chillier (30°C), and nights are about the same (21°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Porto.

Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names. Portugal's second-largest metropolis dates back to the 4th century, representing both a rich cultural past and industrial present through its architecture and style.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Wed): steep yourself in history at Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), contemplate the waterfront views at Douro River, and then take a stroll around Palacio da Bolsa.

For reviews, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Porto trip maker site.

Getting from Ponta Delgada to Porto by flight takes about 4.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Ponta Delgada to Porto is 1 hour. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Porto when traveling from Ponta Delgada in August, with lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to travel to Lisbon.

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

Get some cultural insight at Belém Tower and Alfama. Step out of the city life by going to Praia da ursa and Guincho Beach. There's still lots to do: step into the grandiose world of Castelo de S. Jorge, head outdoors with Lisbon by Boat, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, and don't miss a visit to Elevador de Santa Justa.

To see other places to visit and more tourist information, refer to the Lisbon visit planning app.

You can fly from Porto to Lisbon in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Porto in August, expect nights in Lisbon to be about the same, around 20°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 35°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to travel back home.