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 Castelo de S. Jorge. 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. There's still lots to do: stop by Alfama, wander the streets of Rossio Square, stop by Era Uma Vez Um Sonho, and get to know the fascinating history of Avenida da Liberdade.

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Boston, USA to Lisbon is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 5 hours traveling from Boston to Lisbon. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Boston in November, with highs in Lisbon at 65°F and lows at 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to travel 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.

To find ratings, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, use the Ponta Delgada trip maker website.

Getting from Lisbon to Ponta Delgada by flight takes about 4 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 travel back home.