12 days in Portugal & Barcelona 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.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Sat): explore the striking landscape at Caldeira das Sete Cidades.

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Toronto, Canada to Ponta Delgada is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Toronto to Ponta Delgada is 4 hours. Traveling from Toronto in September, Ponta Delgada is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to travel to Barcelona.

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Basilica of the Sagrada Familia and Barcelona Cathedral. Take a break from the city and head to Playa de La Barceloneta and Platja de la Nova Icaria. There's still lots to do: wander the streets of El Barri Gòtic, admire the striking features of Casa Mila - La Pedrera, ponder the design of The Magic Fountain, and contemplate the long history of Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar.

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You can fly from Ponta Delgada to Barcelona in 9 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Ponta Delgada to Barcelona is 2 hours. In September in Barcelona, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to travel to Lisbon.

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 Basilica da Estrela. Museu Calouste Gulbenkian and National Museum of Ancient Art will appeal to museum buffs. Go for a jaunt from Lisbon to Sintra to see Praia da ursa about 44 minutes away. There's much more to do: step into the grandiose world of Castelo de S. Jorge, pause for some photo ops at Padrao dos Descobrimentos, pedal to the sights with Portugal Bike, and stop by Alfama.

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Getting from Barcelona to Lisbon by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Western European Standard Time (WET), which is usually a -1 hour difference. In September, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Fatima.

Fátima is a civil parish in the municipality of Ourém, in the Portuguese Santarém District. Start off your visit on the 25th (Mon): kick back and relax at Praia da Nazare and then see the interesting displays at Casa-Estudio Carlos Relvas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of Batalha Monastery, then delve into the distant past at Museu Monografico de Conimbriga, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima.

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Traveling by car from Lisbon to Fatima takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Lisbon in September, you will find days in Fatima are little chillier (28°C), and nights are about the same (16°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.