10 days in Lisbon & Ponta Delgada Itinerary

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

Get some historical perspective at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos and Avenida da Liberdade. Appreciate the collections at Museu Calouste Gulbenkian and Carmo Archaeological Museum. Go for a jaunt from Lisbon to Sintra to see Praia da ursa about 44 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: stop by Alfama, don't miss a visit to Belém Tower, hunt for treasures at Feira da Ladra, and get outside with Nosso Tejo.

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Boston, USA to Lisbon is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You'll lose 5 hours traveling from Boston to Lisbon due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Boston in November: high temperatures in Lisbon hover around 65°F and lows are around 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to fly to Ponta Delgada.

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.

Take a break from the city and head to Caldeira das Sete Cidades and Dolphin & Whale Watching. Museum-lovers will get to explore Oficina - Museu and Centro de Monitorizacao e Investigacao das Furnas. Step out of Ponta Delgada to go to Furnas and see Poca Da Dona Beija, which is approximately 50 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: explore the activities along Lagoa do Fogo, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Nossa Senhora da Paz, stroll through Praia de Santa Barbara, and experience rural life at Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana.

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Getting from Lisbon to Ponta Delgada by flight takes about 3 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Lisbon to Ponta Delgada due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Ponta Delgada when traveling from Lisbon in November, with lows around 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.