11 days in Azores, Porto & Lisbon Itinerary

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Centro de Monitorizacao e Investigacao das Furnas and Nossa Senhora da Paz. We've included these beaches for you: Mosteiros Beach and Praia de Santa Barbara. Explore Ponta Delgada's surroundings by going to Furnas (Parque Terra Nostra & Igreja de Santa Ana) and Piscinas Naturais (in Mosteiros). Next up on the itinerary: get outside with Outdoor Activities, explore the striking landscape at Caldeira das Sete Cidades, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Igreja do Santo Cristo, and appreciate the history behind Estatua Goncalo Velho Cabral.

For more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Ponta Delgada day trip planner.

Boston, USA to Ponta Delgada is an approximately 8-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Boston to Ponta Delgada is 4 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Boston in October; daily highs in Ponta Delgada reach 72°F and lows reach 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can fly to Porto.

On the 25th (Tue), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), then take a leisurely stroll along Ribeira do Porto, then take in the views from Ponte de Dom Luis I, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Douro River. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area.

For traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Porto trip itinerary planning app.

You can fly from Ponta Delgada to Porto in 3 hours. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Ponta Delgada to Porto due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Ponta Delgada in October, expect slightly colder with lows of 56°F in Porto. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Lisbon.

Mosteiro dos Jeronimos and Belém Tower are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore Lisbon's surroundings by going to Sintra (Castelo dos Mouros & Praia da ursa). Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Castelo de S. Jorge, visit Alfama, take a stroll through Bairro Alto, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Lisbon Oceanarium.

For other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Lisbon trip planner.

Fly from Porto to Lisbon in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. October in Lisbon sees daily highs of 76°F and lows of 58°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 30th (Sun) before leaving for home.