10 days in Lisbon & Ponta Delgada Itinerary

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 Avenida da Liberdade. Appreciate the collections at Museu Calouste Gulbenkian and Carmo Archaeological Museum. Go for a jaunt from Lisbon to Sintra to see Praia da ursa about 44 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Castelo de S. Jorge, don't miss a visit to Belém Tower, hunt for treasures at Feira da Ladra, and get outside with Nosso Tejo.

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Boston, USA to Lisbon is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You'll lose 5 hours traveling from Boston to Lisbon due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Boston in November: high temperatures in Lisbon hover around 65°F and lows are around 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to fly to Ponta Delgada.

As the busy capital of São Miguel, Ponta Delgada represents the most visited place on the island.

Take a break from the city and head to Caldeira das Sete Cidades and Dolphin & Whale Watching. Museum-lovers will get to explore Oficina - Museu and Centro de Monitorizacao e Investigacao das Furnas. Step out of Ponta Delgada to go to Furnas and see Furnas, which is approximately 40 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: explore the activities along Lagoa do Fogo, get great views at Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana, stroll through Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Nossa Senhora da Paz.

To find maps, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Ponta Delgada holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Lisbon to Ponta Delgada takes 3 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Lisbon to Ponta Delgada due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Lisbon in November, Ponta Delgada is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 59°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.