10 days in Azores, Porto & Lisbon Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Portugal Trip Planner
Start: Philadelphia
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Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
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Porto
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Lisbon
— 4 nights
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End: Philadelphia
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Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel — 4 nights
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As the busy capital of São Miguel, Ponta Delgada represents the most visited place on the island.Visiting Lagoa do Fogo and Caldeira das Sete Cidades will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ponta Delgada: Furnas (Parque Terra Nostra & Furnas). Next up on the itinerary: kick back and relax at Praia de Santa Barbara, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Igreja Matriz de Sao Sebastiao, make a trip to Portas da Cidade, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre.
To find out how to plan a trip to Ponta Delgada, use our trip itinerary maker.
Philadelphia, USA to Ponta Delgada is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Azores Standard Time (AZOT) is 4 hours. When traveling from Philadelphia in March, plan for a bit warmer days in Ponta Delgada, with highs around 19°C, while nights are warmer with lows around 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Porto.
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Porto — 1 night
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Unvanquished City
Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names.Start off your visit on the 17th (Sat): pause for some serene contemplation at Torre dos Clerigos, then take a stroll around Palacio da Bolsa, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Douro River.
For reviews, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, use the Porto travel planner.
You can fly from Ponta Delgada to Porto in 3 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Ponta Delgada to Porto. Traveling from Ponta Delgada in March, Porto is a bit cooler at night with lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can fly to Lisbon.
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Lisbon — 4 nights
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City of Seven Hills
Built on seven hills, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, making it the cultural star of Portugal.Escape the urban bustle at Pypas Cruises Lisbon Boat Tours and Praia de Carcavelos. Castelo de S. Jorge and Alfama are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's much more to do: make a trip to Belém Tower, pedal to the sights with Portugal Bike Tours, tour the water at your own pace with Lisbon by Boat, and get engrossed in the history at Carmo Archaeological Museum.
For reviews, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Lisbon online driving holiday planner.
Traveling by flight from Porto to Lisbon takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In March in Lisbon, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Azores travel guide
Mountain Island
Composed of nine volcanic islands scattered in the Atlantic some 1,300 km (850 mi) west of continental Portugal, the Azores represent one of Europe's remotest vacation destinations. Settled sporadically over a span of several centuries, the islands in this archipelago retain much of their isolated feel, each one boasting its own distinct culture, dialect, and cuisine. Long overlooked by even the most adventurous travelers, the islands now surprise a growing number of visitors with their lavish natural beauty, good roads, and hospitable towns providing comfortable accommodations and modern amenities. Place the island of Pico at the top of your itinerary to discover Portugal's highest mountain, a picture-perfect volcanic cone rising above a landscape of World Heritage-listed vineyards.
