12 days in Lisbon, Azores & Porto Itinerary

Get out of town with these interesting Lisbon side-trips: Sintra (Park and National Palace of Pena, Castelo dos Mouros, &more). There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, make a trip to Belém Tower, visit Alfama, and steep yourself in history at Castelo de S. Jorge.

To find where to stay, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, use the Lisbon attractions planning site.

Valletta, Malta to Lisbon is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Valletta to Lisbon is minus 1 hour. In April, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Ponta Delgada.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Wed): contemplate the waterfront views at Lagoa do Fogo, get great views at Miradouro da Barrosa, then look for gifts at Arrisca - Economia Solidaria, then take in the dramatic natural features at Caldeira das Sete Cidades, and finally get great views at Miradouro da Boca do Inferno. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Thu): contemplate the waterfront views at Lagoa Verde / Lagoa das Sete Cidades and then relax in the rural setting at The Farm (by AMAGO).

To find ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Ponta Delgada travel route builder.

You can fly from Lisbon to Ponta Delgada in 3 hours. The time zone changes from Western European Standard Time to Azores Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Lisbon in May: highs in Ponta Delgada hover around 22°C, while lows dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can fly to Porto.

Porto is known for sightseeing, shopping, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Ponte de Dom Luis I, indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, and contemplate the long history of Palacio da Bolsa.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Porto route maker website.

Traveling by flight from Ponta Delgada to Porto takes 3 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Ponta Delgada to Porto. Traveling from Ponta Delgada in May, Porto is little chillier at night with lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.