11 days in Lisbon, Porto & Sao Miguel Itinerary

Get some cultural insight at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos and Castelo dos Mouros. Popular historic sites such as Castelo de S. Jorge and Park and National Palace of Pena are in your itinerary. Change things up with a short trip to Cabo da Roca in Colares (about 44 minutes away). And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Alfama, don't miss a visit to Belém Tower, visit Bairro Alto, and admire the local landmark of Rossio Square.

To find reviews, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Lisbon tour planner.

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. When traveling from Boston in May, plan for a bit warmer days in Lisbon, with highs around 75°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Porto.

Centro Historico de Guimaraes and Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral) will appeal to history buffs. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco and Taylor's Port. Step out of Porto with an excursion to Santuario de Santa Luzia in Viana do Castelo--about 1h 15 min away. Dedicate the 27th (Mon) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's still lots to do: do a tasting at Graham's Port Lodge, take in the views from Ponte de Dom Luis I, and take a stroll around Palacio da Bolsa.

To see where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Porto trip builder site.

You can fly from Lisbon to Porto in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Lisbon in May, you will find days in Porto are a bit cooler (68°F), and nights are about the same (52°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Furnas.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Igreja de Sao Miguel Arcanjo and Centro de Monitorizacao e Investigacao das Furnas. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Parque Terra Nostra and Lagoa das Furnas.

To find photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Furnas trip planner.

Getting from Porto to Furnas by flight takes about 3 hours. The time zone changes from Western European Standard Time (WET) to Azores Standard Time (AZOT), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Porto in May since evenings lows in Furnas dip to 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) early enough to drive to Sete Cidades.

On the 1st (Sat), explore the activities along Piscinas Naturais, enjoy the sand and surf at Mosteiros Beach, then take in the dramatic natural features at Caldeira das Sete Cidades, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Viewpoint of the Ridge, and finally take some stellar pictures from Miradouro da Boca do Inferno.

To find maps, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Sete Cidades route planning website.

You can drive from Furnas to Sete Cidades in 1.5 hours. In May in Sete Cidades, expect temperatures between 66°F during the day and 58°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to travel back home.