16 days in Portugal 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.

Visit Mosteiros Beach and Praia de Santa Barbara for some beach relaxation. Escape the urban bustle at Caldeira das Sete Cidades and Poca Da Dona Beija. Get out of town with these interesting Ponta Delgada side-trips: Furnas (Centro de Monitorizacao e Investigacao das Furnas & Pico do Ferro Viewpoint) and Piscinas Naturais (in Mosteiros). There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lagoa do Fogo, get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, get great views at Boca do Inferno Viewpoint, and pause for some serene contemplation at Igreja do Santo Cristo.

For where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Ponta Delgada online travel route planner.

Saint Louis, USA to Ponta Delgada is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Traveling from Saint Louis to Ponta Delgada, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Saint Louis in June, expect Ponta Delgada to be a bit cooler, temps between 70°F and 61°F. You will have some time to spend on the 22nd (Sat) before leaving for 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.

Livraria Lello has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): look for gifts at Livraria Lello, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), and then shop like a local with Rua Santa Catarina.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Porto journey planning site.

Fly from Ponta Delgada to Porto in 4.5 hours. Traveling from Ponta Delgada to Porto, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In June in Porto, expect temperatures between 73°F during the day and 57°F at night. On the 24th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Viseu.

Viseu is a city and municipality in the Centro Region of Portugal and the capital of the district of the same name, with a population of 99,274 inhabitants, and center of the Viseu Dão Lafões intermunipical community, with 267,633 inhabitants.Settled during the period of the early Iberian castro culture, the territory of Viseu was populated by a series of cultures, that include the Romans, Suebs, Visigoths and Moors. To see where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Viseu itinerary site.

You can drive from Porto to Viseu in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. You will leave for Obidos on the 25th (Tue).

Striking views of the Estremadura area and a famous medieval castle gave Obidos the name of Wedding Present Town.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): explore the ancient world of Aqueduto da Usseira, then don't miss a visit to Obidos Village, and then explore the historical opulence of Castelo de Óbidos.

To see other places to visit, photos, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Obidos trip planner.

You can drive from Viseu to Obidos in 2.5 hours. In June in Obidos, expect temperatures between 75°F during the day and 57°F at night. On the 26th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Lisbon.

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

Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): contemplate the long history of Castelo de S. Jorge and then take a stroll through Alfama.

To find ratings, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read our Lisbon trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Obidos to Lisbon takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Obidos in June, plan for a bit warmer days in Lisbon, with highs around 81°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 60°F. You will have some time to spend on the 27th (Thu) before leaving for Sagres.

Though the town of Sagres has roots in the Portuguese Age of Discovery, it is better known by visitors as a peaceful, rugged resort spot with great surfing beaches.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then make a trip to Cape Saint Vincent, and then kick back and relax at Amado Beach.

For traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Sagres journey planning site.

Drive from Lisbon to Sagres in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 81°F in June, and nighttime lows around 65°F. On the 28th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Olhao.

Algarve Region's largest fishing port, Olhao occupies a strategically important coastal area inhabited since prehistoric times.

On the 28th (Fri), steep yourself in history at Old Town Faro and then head off the coast to Tavira Island.

For maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read Olhao online vacation planner.

Drive from Sagres to Olhao in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Olhao can reach 81°F, while at night they dip to 65°F. You'll have a few hours on the 29th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Lisbon.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sat): make a trip to Belém Tower.

For where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read our Lisbon online trip maker.

You can drive from Olhao to Lisbon in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Olhao in June since evenings lows in Lisbon dip to 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to travel to Ponta Delgada.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, then pause for some serene contemplation at Igreja de Sao Miguel Arcanjo, and then explore the activities along Furnas. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the natural beauty at Parque Terra Nostra, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Caldeiras Vulcânicas, then enjoy the sea views from Farol do Arnel, and finally identify plant and animal life at Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre.

For photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Ponta Delgada tour itinerary maker tool.

You can fly from Lisbon to Ponta Delgada in 4 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Lisbon to Ponta Delgada due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Lisbon in June, you will find days in Ponta Delgada are little chillier (70°F), and nights are about the same (61°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.