12 days in Azores, Porto & Lisbon Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Portugal Trip Planner
Start: Philadelphia
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Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
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Porto
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Lisbon
— 3 nights
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End: Philadelphia
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Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel — 4 nights
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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. Take a break from Ponta Delgada with a short trip to Parque Terra Nostra in Furnas, about 46 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: explore the activities along Lagoa do Fogo, kick back and relax at Praia de Santa Barbara, tour the pleasant surroundings at Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Igreja Matriz de Sao Sebastiao.
To see where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Ponta Delgada trip itinerary site.
Philadelphia, USA to Ponta Delgada is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Philadelphia to Ponta Delgada is 4 hours. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Philadelphia in April since evenings lows in Ponta Delgada dip to 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Porto.
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Porto — 3 nights
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Unvanquished City
Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names.Step out of the city life by going to Douro River and Praia da Luz. Get some cultural insight at Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral) and Ribeira do Porto. And it doesn't end there: take in the views from Ponte de Dom Luis I, learn about winemaking at Taylor's Port, get into the urban bustle at Palacio da Bolsa, and let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.
To see ratings, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Porto visit planning app.
You can fly from Ponta Delgada to Porto in 3 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Ponta Delgada to Porto is 1 hour. April in Porto sees daily highs of 65°F and lows of 50°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Lisbon.
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Lisbon — 3 nights
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City of Seven Hills
Built on seven hills, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, making it the cultural star of Portugal.Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Belém Tower and Museu Calouste Gulbenkian. Take a break from the city and head to Praia da Nazare and Portugal Bike Tours. There's lots more to do: explore the historical opulence of Castelo de S. Jorge, stop by Alfama, pause for some photo ops at Arco do Triunfo, and tour the water at your own pace with Lisbon by Boat.
To see maps, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read Lisbon trip itinerary planning website.
You can fly from Porto to Lisbon in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In April in Lisbon, expect temperatures between 70°F during the day and 52°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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Azores travel guide
Mountain Island
Composed of nine volcanic islands scattered in the Atlantic some 1,300 km (850 mi) west of continental Portugal, the Azores represent one of Europe's remotest vacation destinations. Settled sporadically over a span of several centuries, the islands in this archipelago retain much of their isolated feel, each one boasting its own distinct culture, dialect, and cuisine. Long overlooked by even the most adventurous travelers, the islands now surprise a growing number of visitors with their lavish natural beauty, good roads, and hospitable towns providing comfortable accommodations and modern amenities. Place the island of Pico at the top of your itinerary to discover Portugal's highest mountain, a picture-perfect volcanic cone rising above a landscape of World Heritage-listed vineyards.
