10 days in Azores, Porto & Lisbon Itinerary

Get a sense of the local culture at Nossa Senhora da Paz and Igreja do Santo Cristo. Step out of the city life by going to Caldeira das Sete Cidades and Praia de Santa Barbara. Venture out of the city with trips to Miradouro da Boca do Inferno (in Sete Cidades) and Furnas (in Furnas). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the waterfront views at Lagoa do Fogo, don't miss a visit to Portas da Cidade, get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre.

For ratings, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read Ponta Delgada trip itinerary maker site.

Newark, USA to Ponta Delgada is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Azores Standard Time (AZOT), which is usually a 4 hour difference. In September in Ponta Delgada, expect temperatures between 76°F during the day and 63°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Porto.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Fri): pause for some serene contemplation at Torre dos Clerigos, get into the urban bustle at Palacio da Bolsa, and then explore the activities along Douro River.

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Getting from Ponta Delgada to Porto by flight takes about 3 hours. The time zone changes from Azores Standard Time (AZOT) to Western European Standard Time (WET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Ponta Delgada in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Porto, with lows of 56°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Lisbon.

We've included these beaches for you: Praia da ursa and Guincho Beach. Get in touch with nature at Nosso Tejo and Lisbon by Boat. There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Castelo de S. Jorge, make a trip to Elevador de Santa Justa, admire the striking features of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, and take an in-depth tour of Carmo Archaeological Museum.

To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Lisbon itinerary planner.

You can fly from Porto to Lisbon in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. When traveling from Porto in September, plan for somewhat warmer days in Lisbon, with highs around 81°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Wed) to allow time for the flight back home.