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 Castelo de S. Jorge. 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. And it doesn't end there: visit Alfama, take a stroll through Rossio Square, look for gifts at Era Uma Vez Um Sonho, and make a trip to Belém Tower.

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Boston, USA to Lisbon is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. Traveling from Boston to Lisbon, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Boston in November; daily highs in Lisbon reach 65°F and lows reach 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Ponta Delgada.

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.

Take a break from the city and head to Caldeira das Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo. 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 Poca Da Dona Beija, which is approximately 50 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, contemplate the waterfront views at Furnas, pause for some serene contemplation at Nossa Senhora da Paz, and experience rural life at Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana.

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Getting from Lisbon to Ponta Delgada by flight takes about 3 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Lisbon to Ponta Delgada due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Ponta Delgada when traveling from Lisbon in November, with lows around 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.