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🌺 Portugal & the Azores: Ocean Islands

From the mainland's cities to the green Azores in the middle of the Atlantic. Volcanic craters, lakes and whale watching; Europe's little-known paradise.

12Days
3Stops
$70Per day
$840On the ground

Visa status for this route

The itinerary below is the same for everyone. What changes is how your passport enters these countries.

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The route, night by night (12 nights)

  1. 01

    Lisbon

    3 nights

    Tram 28, Alfama, pastel de nata, Sintra as a day trip.

  2. 02

    Porto

    2 nights

    The Douro river, port wine, blue tiles.

  3. 03

    The Azores (São Miguel)

    7 nights

    The Sete Cidades crater lakes, hot springs, whale watching, the tea plantation.

Best season

May–September (for the Azores)

Getting around

Lisbon entry + a domestic flight to the Azores (São Miguel); a rental car on the island.

What to know before you go

  • —The domestic flight to the Azores (SATA/Azores Airlines) is cheap when bought early.
  • —A car is essential on the island; public transport is limited.
  • —Plan whale-watching tours flexibly around the weather.

Important: this content is general information

Visa rules can change without notice. Always confirm your situation with an official source before you travel: Also check with the embassy or consulate of your destination country in your own country. The information on this page is guidance, not legal advice.