19 days in Portugal, Positano & Corsica Itinerary
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Start: Dallas, United States
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Furnas, Portugal
— 1 night
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Sete Cidades, Portugal
— 2 nights
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Drive to João Paulo II Airport, Fly to Madeira Airport, Drive to Funchal
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Funchal, Portugal
— 1 night
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Porto Santo Island, Portugal
— 2 nights
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Positano, Italy
— 2 nights
Ferry to Sorrento, Fly to Bonifacio
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Bonifacio, France
— 4 nights
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Piana, France
— 1 night
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Calvi, France
— 3 nights
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End: Dallas, United States
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Furnas, Portugal — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 31st (Tue): enjoy the sand and surf at Praia de Santa Barbara, then take some stellar pictures from Pico do Ferro Viewpoint, and then admire the natural beauty at Parque Terra Nostra. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the activities along Furnas, relax in the rural setting at Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana, and then stroll through Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre.
To find more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Furnas journey planner.
Dallas, USA to Furnas is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 5 hours traveling from Dallas to Furnas. When traveling from Dallas in July, plan for colder days in Furnas, with highs around 75°F, while nights are little chillier with lows around 65°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to go by car to Sete Cidades.
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To find more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Furnas journey planner.
Dallas, USA to Furnas is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 5 hours traveling from Dallas to Furnas. When traveling from Dallas in July, plan for colder days in Furnas, with highs around 75°F, while nights are little chillier with lows around 65°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to go by car to Sete Cidades.
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Sete Cidades, Portugal — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Igreja de Sao Nicolau, enjoy the sand and surf at Piscinas Naturais, then kick back and relax at Mosteiros Beach, then don't miss a visit to Monte Palace Hotel Ruins, and finally get great views at Miradouro da Boca do Inferno.
To find photos, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Sete Cidades vacation maker website.
Drive from Furnas to Sete Cidades in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 77°F in August, and nighttime lows around 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) to allow time to travel to Funchal.
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Drive from Furnas to Sete Cidades in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 77°F in August, and nighttime lows around 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) to allow time to travel to Funchal.
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Funchal, Portugal — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): admire the natural beauty at Monte Palace Madeira, take in the dramatic natural features at Cabo Girao, then kick back and relax at Calheta Beach, and finally make a trip to Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos. Keep things going the next day: admire the natural beauty at Botanická zahrada Madeira, take in the awesome beauty at Pico do Arieiro, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte.
For ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Funchal attractions planning site.
Explore your travel options from Sete Cidades to Funchal with the Route module. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Sete Cidades to Funchal due to the time zone difference. In August, daily temperatures in Funchal can reach 80°F, while at night they dip to 70°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to fly to Porto Santo Island.
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For ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Funchal attractions planning site.
Explore your travel options from Sete Cidades to Funchal with the Route module. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Sete Cidades to Funchal due to the time zone difference. In August, daily temperatures in Funchal can reach 80°F, while at night they dip to 70°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to fly to Porto Santo Island.
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Porto Santo Island, Portugal — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sun): take some stellar pictures from Portela Viewpoint, tour the pleasant surroundings at Ponta da Calheta, and then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Here are some ideas for day two: admire all the interesting features of Pico Castelo Viewpoint, enjoy the sand and surf at Praia do Porto Santo, then get to know the resident critters at Quinta Das Palmeiras, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Pico de Ana Ferreira.
For where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Porto Santo Island trip planner.
You can fly from Funchal to Porto Santo Island in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. Expect a daytime high around 79°F in August, and nighttime lows around 69°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can travel to Positano.
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For where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Porto Santo Island trip planner.
You can fly from Funchal to Porto Santo Island in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. Expect a daytime high around 79°F in August, and nighttime lows around 69°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can travel to Positano.
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Positano, Italy — 2 nights
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Fornillo has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 7th (Tue): steep yourself in history at Villa Rufolo, admire the natural beauty at Villa Cimbrone Gardens, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Sant'Andrea, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Fornillo. Here are some ideas for day two: choose your vessel at L'Uomo e il Mare and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Arienzo Beach Club, Positano.
To find other places to visit, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Positano online road trip planner.
Explore your travel options from Porto Santo Island to Positano with the Route module. The time zone difference moving from Western European Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 1 hour. While traveling from Porto Santo Island, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Positano, ranging from highs of 88°F to lows of 73°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can travel to Bonifacio.
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To find other places to visit, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Positano online road trip planner.
Explore your travel options from Porto Santo Island to Positano with the Route module. The time zone difference moving from Western European Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 1 hour. While traveling from Porto Santo Island, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Positano, ranging from highs of 88°F to lows of 73°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can travel to Bonifacio.
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Bonifacio, France — 4 nights
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Visit Plage de Palombaggia and Plage de Santa Giulia for some beach relaxation. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bonifacio: Plage de Tamaricciu (in Porto-Vecchio) and Plage de San Giovanni (in Pianottoli-Caldarello). The adventure continues: see Pirate Adventure Corsica, don't miss a visit to Escalier du Roi d'Aragon, steep yourself in history at Bastion de L'Etendard, and stop by KOCOTTE.
To see maps and tourist information, read our Bonifacio sightseeing planning site.
Traveling by combination of ferry and flight from Positano to Bonifacio takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, train, ferry, and bus; or do a combination of ferry, train, and bus. Traveling from Positano in August, plan for little chillier nights in Bonifacio, with lows around 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can drive to Piana.
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To see maps and tourist information, read our Bonifacio sightseeing planning site.
Traveling by combination of ferry and flight from Positano to Bonifacio takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, train, ferry, and bus; or do a combination of ferry, train, and bus. Traveling from Positano in August, plan for little chillier nights in Bonifacio, with lows around 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can drive to Piana.
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Piana, France — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 14th (Tue): cruise along D81, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Camping d'Arone, and then steep yourself in history at Tour Genoise.
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Getting from Bonifacio to Piana by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Bonifacio in August: highs in Piana hover around 83°F, while lows dip to 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Calvi.
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Getting from Bonifacio to Piana by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Bonifacio in August: highs in Piana hover around 83°F, while lows dip to 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Calvi.
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Calvi, France — 3 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 15th (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Plage de l'Ostriconi and then kick back and relax at Aregno Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: don't miss a visit to Chapelle de Notre Dame de la Serra, then explore the striking landscape at Punta Spano, then stroll through Plage de Bodri, and finally don't miss a visit to Phare de la Pietra.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Calvi journey planner.
You can drive from Piana to Calvi in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 85°F, and evening lows to 67°F. You'll have a few hours on the 17th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Calvi journey planner.
You can drive from Piana to Calvi in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 85°F, and evening lows to 67°F. You'll have a few hours on the 17th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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Portugal travel guide
Small in size but rich in history, culture, and natural beauty, Portugal features contrasting landscapes that include long beaches, lush vineyards, verdant valleys, and rolling hills dotted with tiny settlements where old traditions still prevail. The country's serene interior, often overlooked by foreigners, remains largely unspoiled by mass tourism and offers visitors a chance to discover this less-trodden part of Europe at their own pace. Ripe for leisurely adventures on foot or by bicycle, Portugal's fertile countryside boasts well-preserved medieval castles and outstanding wineries, producing some of the world's finest ports. The country's cities offer a lively culinary scene known for its many award-winning restaurants, topping the itineraries of foodies from around the globe.
Corsica travel guide
The island paradise of Corsica in the Mediterranean Sea is a mosaic of diverse landscapes from comfortable sandy beaches and steep, narrow paved streets to inhospitable mountains rising up from the pasture. Ideal for a beach vacation, Corsica offers adventures on and off the sand, including scuba diving, sailing, and hiking. Enjoy a rugged mountain adventure by sightseeing along the famous Grande Randonnée (GR) 20 path. For an intense view of the island and the jagged coastline from the water, rent a boat to travel around the island or charter a cruise.
