24 days in Portugal Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Portugal travel route planner
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Ponta Delgada
— 6 nights
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Horta
— 2 nights
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Criacao Velha
— 2 nights
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Sao Jorge
— 2 nights
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Faja Grande
— 3 nights
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Corvo
— 1 night
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Praia da Vitoria
— 4 nights
Drive to Lajes Airport, Fly to Lisbon
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Lisbon
— 3 nights
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Ponta Delgada — 6 nights
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As the busy capital of São Miguel, Ponta Delgada represents the most visited place on the island.Kids will appreciate attractions like Caldeira das Sete Cidades and Parque Terra Nostra. Fill the 1st (Sat) with unforgettable perspectives with a canyoning and rapelling tour. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Lagoa do Fogo, make a trip to Portas da Cidade, get curious at Priolo Environmental Center, and take some stellar pictures from Miradouro da Boca do Inferno.
To find traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Ponta Delgada planning website.
If you are flying in from Israel, the closest major aiports are João Paulo II Airport and Lajes Airport. September in Ponta Delgada sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Horta.
Side Trips
Sao Miguel, Parque Terra Nostra, Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre, Miradouro da Boca do Inferno
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Horta — 2 nights
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Horta is a single municipality and city in the western part of the Archipelago of the Azores, encompassing the island of Faial. Kick off your visit on the 4th (Tue): examine the collection at Centro de Interpretacao do Vulcao dos Capelinhos, step off the mainland to explore Vulcão dos Capelinhos, and then go for a stroll along the water at The Marina of Horta.
Before you visit Horta, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
You can fly from Ponta Delgada to Horta in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. In October, daytime highs in Horta are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can travel to Criacao Velha.
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Before you visit Horta, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
You can fly from Ponta Delgada to Horta in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. In October, daytime highs in Horta are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can travel to Criacao Velha.
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Criacao Velha — 2 nights
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On the 5th (Wed), get up close to creatures of the deep with Espaco Talassa and then take in the awesome beauty at Pico Mountain (Montanha do Pico). Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at Museu dos Baleeiros (Whaler’s Museum) and then hike along atiPICO.
To find maps, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Criacao Velha trip site.
Traveling by car from Horta to Criacao Velha takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can travel. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in October, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Sao Jorge.
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To find maps, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Criacao Velha trip site.
Traveling by car from Horta to Criacao Velha takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can travel. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in October, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Sao Jorge.
Side Trips
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Sao Jorge — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): contemplate the waterfront views at Piscina Natural da Faja do Ouvidor and then take in the dramatic natural features at Arco Natural de Velas. On your second day here, take in the dramatic natural features at Lagoa da Faja de Santo Cristo and then take in panoramic vistas at Miradouro para a Faja do Ouvidor.
To see other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Sao Jorge online visit planner.
Drive from Criacao Velha to Sao Jorge in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can travel. October in Sao Jorge sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Faja Grande.
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To see other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Sao Jorge online visit planner.
Drive from Criacao Velha to Sao Jorge in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can travel. October in Sao Jorge sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Faja Grande.
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Faja Grande — 3 nights
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Faja Grande is known for nature and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the sheer force of Cascata do Poco do Bacalhau, explore the activities along Poco da Ribeira do Ferreiro, discover the deep blue sea with Flores Dive Center, and make a trip to Faja Grande.
To see reviews, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Faja Grande trip itinerary builder website.
Traveling by car from Sao Jorge to Faja Grande takes 21 hours. Alternatively, you can travel. In October, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Corvo.
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To see reviews, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Faja Grande trip itinerary builder website.
Traveling by car from Sao Jorge to Faja Grande takes 21 hours. Alternatively, you can travel. In October, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Corvo.
Side Trips
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Corvo — 1 night
Vila do Corvo is the smallest municipality in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores, constituting the island of Corvo in its entirety. To see traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Corvo journey planning tool.
Explore your travel options from Faja Grande to Corvo with the Route module. In October in Corvo, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 19°C at night. You'll set off for Praia da Vitoria on the 13th (Thu).
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Explore your travel options from Faja Grande to Corvo with the Route module. In October in Corvo, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 19°C at night. You'll set off for Praia da Vitoria on the 13th (Thu).
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Praia da Vitoria — 4 nights
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Family-friendly places like Lagoa do Junco and Miradouro da Serra do Cume will thrill your kids. Step out of Praia da Vitoria to go to Angra do Heroismo and see Swim with Dolphins, which is approximately 32 minutes away.
To find photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read Praia da Vitoria road trip planning app.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Corvo to Praia da Vitoria. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in October, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can travel to Lisbon.
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To find photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read Praia da Vitoria road trip planning app.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Corvo to Praia da Vitoria. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in October, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can travel to Lisbon.
Side Trips
Angra do Heroismo, Piscinas Naturais das Quatro Ribeiras, Algar do Carvão - Monumento Natural Regional
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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.Attractions like Lisbon Oceanarium and Belém Tower make great kid-friendly stops. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lisbon: Sintra (Quinta da Regaleira & Park and National Palace of Pena). There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, admire the masterpieces at Museu Nacional do Azulejo, don't miss a visit to Elevador de Santa Justa, and visit Alfama.
For photos, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Lisbon trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Praia da Vitoria to Lisbon. Traveling from Praia da Vitoria to Lisbon, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in October, and nighttime lows around 17°C.
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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.
