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.

Get outdoors at Caldeira das Sete Cidades and Furnas. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ponta Delgada: Furnas (Parque Terra Nostra & Poca Da Dona Beija). And it doesn't end there: explore the activities along Lagoa do Fogo, make a trip to Portas da Cidade, kick back and relax at Praia de Santa Barbara, and explore the fascinating underground world of Gruta do Carvao.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read Ponta Delgada trip builder tool.

Philadelphia, USA to Ponta Delgada is an approximately 11-hour flight. Traveling from Philadelphia to Ponta Delgada, you'll lose 4 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Philadelphia in June, you will find days in Ponta Delgada are little chillier (24°C), and nights are about the same (19°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can 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.

On the 9th (Sun), enjoy breathtaking views from Torre dos Clerigos, take a stroll around Palacio da Bolsa, and then explore the activities along Douro River.

For ratings, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Porto day trip tool.

You can fly from Ponta Delgada to Porto in 5.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Azores Standard Time to Western European Standard Time is 1 hour. In June in Porto, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) 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.

Get some cultural insight at Belém Tower and Castelo de S. Jorge. Visiting Praia de Carcavelos and Lisbon by Boat will get you outdoors. Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of Alfama, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Lisbon Oceanarium, take a spin around town with Portugal Bike, and appreciate the history behind Padrao dos Descobrimentos.

For ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Lisbon tour planner.

Getting from Porto to Lisbon by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from Porto in June, expect nights in Lisbon to be about the same, around 18°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 32°C. On the 14th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.