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 Dolphin & Whale Watching will get you outdoors. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Igreja do Santo Cristo and Nossa Senhora da Paz. Get out of town with these interesting Ponta Delgada side-trips: Oficina - Museu (in Capelas) and Poca Da Dona Beija (in Furnas). There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Praia de Santa Barbara, contemplate the waterfront views at Lagoa do Fogo, take some stellar pictures from Miradouro de Santa Iria, and identify plant and animal life at Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre.

To find traveler tips, maps, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Ponta Delgada trip itinerary planning site.

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. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Philadelphia in August: highs in Ponta Delgada hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 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 Nosso Tejo. Go for a jaunt from Lisbon to Cascais to see Guincho Beach about 34 minutes away. There's still lots to do: step into the grandiose world of Castelo de S. Jorge, tour the water at your own pace with Lisbon by Boat, make a trip to Elevador de Santa Justa, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos.

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.