11 days in Lisbon, Porto & Azores Itinerary

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

On the 26th (Wed), admire the striking features of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, don't miss a visit to Belém Tower, then take a tour by water with Nosso Tejo, and finally explore the historical opulence of Castelo de S. Jorge.

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Philadelphia, USA to Lisbon is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Western European Standard Time is 5 hours. Traveling from Philadelphia in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Lisbon, with lows of 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) 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 27th (Thu), snap pictures at Ponte de Dom Luis I, explore the activities along Douro River, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral). Keep things going the next day: wander the streets of Rua Santa Catarina, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Torre dos Clerigos, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco, then take in the waterfront activity at Cais da Ribeira, and finally kick back and relax at Praia do Carneiro.

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Traveling by flight from Lisbon to Porto takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Lisbon in June: highs in Porto hover around 73°F, while lows dip to 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can 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.

Get some cultural insight at Igreja do Santo Cristo and Centro de Monitorizacao e Investigacao das Furnas. Step out of the city life by going to Caldeira das Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ponta Delgada: Furnas (Poca Da Dona Beija, Church of Nossa Senhora da Alegria, &more). There's much more to do: get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, make a trip to Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana, and stroll through Praia de Santa Barbara.

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Traveling by flight from Porto to Ponta Delgada takes 4.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Porto to Ponta Delgada. In June in Ponta Delgada, expect temperatures between 70°F during the day and 61°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.