12 days in Azores, Porto & Lisbon Itinerary

Visiting Caldeira das Sete Cidades and Dolphin & Whale Watching will get you outdoors. Relax by the water at Mosteiros Beach and Praia de Santa Barbara. Venture out of the city with trips to Sete Cidades (Igreja de Sao Nicolau & Miradouro da Boca do Inferno), Centro de Monitorizacao e Investigacao das Furnas (in Furnas) and Piscinas Naturais (in Mosteiros). There's still lots to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lagoa do Fogo, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Nossa Senhora da Paz, stroll through Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre, and pause for some serene contemplation at Igreja de Sao Miguel Arcanjo.

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Chicago, USA to Ponta Delgada is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You'll lose 5 hours traveling from Chicago to Ponta Delgada due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Chicago in June, plan for a bit cooler days in Ponta Delgada, with highs around 70°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can fly to Porto.

Get a sense of the local culture at Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral) and Palacio da Bolsa. Visiting Douro River and Praia da Luz will get you outdoors. And it doesn't end there: snap pictures at Ponte de Dom Luis I, wander the streets of Ribeira do Porto, contemplate the long history of Fortress Sao Joao Baptista, and take in panoramic vistas at Torre dos Clerigos.

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You can fly from Ponta Delgada to Porto in 3 hours. The time zone changes from Azores Standard Time to Western European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 73°F in June, and nighttime lows around 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to fly to Lisbon.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Belém Tower and Alfama. Step out of the city life by going to Praia da Nazare and Lisbon by Boat. There's lots more to do: explore the historical opulence of Castelo de S. Jorge, pause for some photo ops at Arco do Triunfo, admire the masterpieces at Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, and take a spin around town with Portugal Bike Tours.

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Fly from Porto to Lisbon in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Porto in June: highs in Lisbon hover around 81°F, while lows dip to 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.