17 days in Portugal Itinerary

Referred to as the Portuguese Rome for its number churches, Braga represents an old town that today is the country's third-largest city.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Mon): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Igreja de Santa Cruz, pause for some serene contemplation at Igreja de Sao Marcos, steep yourself in history at Casa Rolao, then pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica dos Congregados, then ponder the design of Fonte do Campo das Hortas, and finally catch a live event at Estadio Municipal de Braga. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take some stellar pictures from Miradouro do Monte do Picoto, relax and rejuvenate at Deeplyzen Day Spa, pause for some serene contemplation at Igreja da Misericordia de Braga, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Igreja dos Terceiros, and finally admire the natural beauty at Garden da Avenida Central.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Braga online travel route planner.

London, UK to Braga is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and ferry. Traveling from London in September, things will get somewhat warmer in Braga: highs are around 27°C and lows about 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) to allow time to fly to Ponta Delgada.

As the busy capital of São Miguel, Ponta Delgada represents the most visited place on the island.

Take a break from the city and head to Lagoa das Furnas and Quinta da Terca. You'll get in some beach time at Mosteiros Beach and Piscinas Naturais. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ponta Delgada: Vista do Rei Miradouro (in Sete Cidades) and Pico do Ferro Viewpoint (in Furnas). And it doesn't end there: stroll through Praia de Santa Barbara, enjoy the sand and surf at Praia do Populo, take in nature's colorful creations at Jardim Botanico Antonio Borges, and explore the activities along Lagoa do Congro.

For where to stay, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Ponta Delgada trip planner.

Getting from Braga to Ponta Delgada by flight takes about 4 hours. The time zone changes from Western European Standard Time to Azores Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Ponta Delgada when traveling from Braga in September, with lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to fly to Funchal.

The capital of the island of Madeira for more than 500 years, Funchal represents a laid-back city made popular by its historical sites and climate.

Visiting 25 Fontes Falls and Adrenaline & Extreme Tours will get you outdoors. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Praia de Machico and Balcoes de Ribeiro Frio. There's still lots to do: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, view the masterpieces at Caravel Art Center, stroll through Praia de Garajau, and head outdoors with Safari Madeira Island.

To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Funchal trip itinerary website.

You can fly from Ponta Delgada to Funchal in 3.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Ponta Delgada to Funchal. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Funchal when traveling from Ponta Delgada in September, with lows around 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Sintra.

Surrounded by rolling hills and old mansions and castles, Sintra has become known as the first center of the European Romantic style.

Get in touch with nature at Praia Grande and Lugar das Piscinas das Azenhas do Mar. We've included these beaches for you: Praia Foz do Lizandro and Praia do Sul. Step out of Sintra to go to Mafra and see Jardim do Cerco, which is approximately 32 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, admire the striking features of Sintra Railway Station, get up close to creatures of the deep with Dolphin Explorers, and contemplate the waterfront views at Vale dos Lagos at Parque de Pena.

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You can fly from Funchal to Sintra in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Funchal in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Sintra, with lows of 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can go by car to Evora.

The city of Evora functions as a museum of Roman origins and medieval times.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): learn about winemaking at Casa Relvas, then admire the landmark architecture of Herdade do Freixo, then do a tasting at Tiago Cabaco Winery, and finally learn about winemaking at Joao Portugal Ramos Wines. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, see the interesting displays at Aldeia da Terra, and then savor the flavors at Inalentejo Guided Tours.

To find ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Evora journey builder tool.

Drive from Sintra to Evora in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Lagos.

The allure of the beaches and the town's historical center draw visitors to Lagos, a coastal destination in the Barlavento region of the Algarve.

Relax by the water at Praia de Alvor and Vale de Centeanes Beach. Get outdoors at Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos and Praia do Canavial. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lagos: Praia de Santa Eulalia (in Albufeira), Lagoa dos Salgados (in Gale) and Subnauta Dive The Algarve (in Praia da Rocha). And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Vau Beach, indulge in some personalized pampering at Aguadream Mediterranean Baths, take the plunge with Skydive Seven, and stroll through Burgau Beach.

To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Lagos sightseeing planner.

Drive from Evora to Lagos in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Evora in October, Lagos is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.