12 days in Ponta Delgada, Lisbon & Porto Itinerary

Step out of the city life by going to Caldeira das Sete Cidades and Praia de Santa Barbara. Get a sense of the local culture at Nossa Senhora da Paz and Centro de Monitorizacao e Investigacao das Furnas. Change things up with these side-trips from Ponta Delgada: Furnas (Furnas & Parque Terra Nostra). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Lagoa do Fogo and stroll through Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre.

To find reviews, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Ponta Delgada online travel planner.

New York City, USA to Ponta Delgada is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Azores Standard Time (AZOT), which is usually a 4 hour difference. In September, daytime highs in Ponta Delgada are 76°F, while nighttime lows are 63°F. On the 8th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Lisbon.

You'll get in some beach time at Praia da Nazare and Pego Beach. Discover out-of-the-way places like Castelo dos Mouros and Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora). Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lisbon: Sintra National Palace (in Sintra), Monastery of Alcobaca (in Alcobaca) and Evora (Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana) & Capela dos Ossos). There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of Carmo Archaeological Museum, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, pause for some photo ops at Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei, and snap pictures at Ponte 25 de Abril.

For where to stay, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Lisbon online journey planner.

You can fly from Ponta Delgada to Lisbon in 3 hours. Traveling from Ponta Delgada to Lisbon, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In September in Lisbon, expect temperatures between 81°F during the day and 61°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Porto.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Thu): take a stroll around Palacio da Bolsa, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco, and then enjoy breathtaking views from Torre dos Clerigos.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Porto road trip site.

Getting from Lisbon to Porto by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Lisbon in September; daily highs in Porto reach 74°F and lows reach 56°F. You'll have a few hours on the 15th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling home.