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, thentake 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, thentake in the architecture and atmosphere at Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco, thentake 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 Dolphin & Whale Watching. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ponta Delgada: Furnas (Poca Da Dona Beija, Church of Nossa Senhora da Alegria, &more). Next up on the itinerary: explore the activities along Lagoa do Fogo, take some stellar pictures from Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana, take in the spiritual surroundings of Nossa Senhora da Paz, and get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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Getting from Porto to Ponta Delgada by flight takes about 5.5 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Porto to Ponta Delgada due to the time zone difference. June in Ponta Delgada sees daily highs of 70°F and lows of 61°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can travel back home.