12 days in Lisbon, Porto & Azores Itinerary

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Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
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Lisbon — 4 nights

City of Seven Hills

Get some cultural insight at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos and Castelo de S. Jorge. Get in touch with nature at Pypas Cruises Lisbon Boat Tours and Lisbon by Boat. There's much more to do: stop by Alfama, don't miss a visit to Rossio Square, appreciate the history behind Arco do Triunfo, and get engrossed in the history at Carmo Archaeological Museum.

To find ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Lisbon journey planner.

Philadelphia, USA to Lisbon is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Western European Standard Time, which is usually a 5 hour difference. Traveling from Philadelphia in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Lisbon, with lows of 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to fly to Porto.
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Porto — 3 nights

Unvanquished City

Get in touch with nature at Douro River and Praia da Luz. Do some cultural sightseeing at Palacio da Bolsa and Ribeira do Porto. There's still lots to do: snap pictures at Ponte de Dom Luis I, wander the streets of Rua Santa Catarina, indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral).

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Traveling by flight from Lisbon to Porto takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Lisbon in July, expect nights in Porto to be about the same, around 59°F, while days are little chillier, around 75°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Ponta Delgada.
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Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel — 4 nights

Get in touch with nature at Caldeira das Sete Cidades and Praia de Santa Barbara. Change things up with a short trip to Parque Terra Nostra in Furnas (about 46 minutes away). There's lots more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lagoa do Fogo, stroll through Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Igreja Matriz de Sao Sebastiao, and get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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Getting from Porto to Ponta Delgada by flight takes about 3 hours. Traveling from Porto to Ponta Delgada, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Porto in July, Ponta Delgada is a bit warmer at night with lows of 65°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Azores travel guide

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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.
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