Background
Trip Planner Logo

Porto & Ponta Delgada: A Journey of Discovery

Mark White

Mark White

7 Jan 2024

Embark on a 14-day adventure through the vibrant cities of Porto and Ponta Delgada. Explore historic landmarks, lush gardens, and captivating viewpoints. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and indulge in local delicacies. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with awe-inspiring sights and unforgettable experiences.

Trip to Porto

Day 1Serenity at Parque da Cidade do Porto
+

$0

·

$ 4

Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

~

Directions

Parque da Cidade do Porto
City park with sports fields, sand volleyball courts, dining options & cycling & walking paths.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
Free
Day 2Literary Wonders at Livraria Lello and Coastal Charms at Castelo do Queijo
+

$9

·

$ 4

Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

~

Directions

Livraria Lello
Lavishly designed historic book store with an art nouveau exterior & a winding wooden staircase.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
•
$9
20 - 24 min

~

Directions

Castelo do Queijo
Turreted 17th-century fort with cannons, sitting on a prominent rock overlooking the beach.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3Majestic Beauty at Jardins do Palácio de Cristal
+

$0

·

$ 4

Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

~

Directions

Jardins do Palácio de Cristal
Landscaped gardens designed in the 19th century offering fountains, paths & Douro River views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
Free
Day 4Architectural Marvels at Clerigos Church and Tower, and Porto Cathedral
+

$7

Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

~

Directions

Clerigos Church and Tower
Baroque church with a marble altarpiece & a 75-m bell tower that is a symbol of Porto.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
•
$6
8 - 11 min

~

Directions

Porto Cathedral
Hilltop Romanesque cathedral, with a fortress-like interior, a rose window & Gothic cloisters.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $131 In total

Activities & Food:$112
Transport:$20

Trip to Ponta Delgada

Day 1Serenity at Parque da Cidade do Porto
+

$8

·

$ 2

Portas da Cidade
Iconic 18th-century gates featuring ornate archways in a charming, illuminated public square.
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
•
Free
11 - 16 min

~

Directions

Jardim Botânico António Borges
Built 1858–1861, this urban botanical garden with trails & grottoes showcases rare & exotic plants.
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
•
$5
6 - 8 min

~

Directions

Santa Clara Lighthouse
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
•
$3
Day 2Literary Wonders at Livraria Lello and Coastal Charms at Castelo do Queijo
+

$10

Museu Militar dos Açores
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
•
$6
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

Convent of Our Lady of Hope
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
•
$4
Day 3Majestic Beauty at Jardins do Palácio de Cristal
+

$8

Forte de São Brás
Coastal Renaissance fortress dating to 1552, now home to a military history museum.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
•
$5
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

Santuário do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
•
$3
Day 4Architectural Marvels at Clerigos Church and Tower, and Porto Cathedral
+

$5

Sacred Art Center
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
•
$5
6 - 9 min

~

Directions

Jardim Padre Sena Freitas
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
•
Free
5 - 8 min

~

Directions

Estátua de Gonçalo Velho Cabral
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
•
Free
Day 5Gateway to Ponta Delgada: Portas da Cidade and Botanical Bliss at Jardim Botânico António Borges
+

$12

·

$ 4

Azores Fishing
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
•
$10
23 - 28 min

~

Directions

Forno da Cal
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
•
Free
8 - 10 min

~

Directions

Mercado da Graça
Farmers' market with vendors selling fruit, veggies, fish & meat, plus a large cheese selection.
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$1
Day 6Unveiling History at Museu Militar dos Açores and Tranquility at Convent of Our Lady of Hope
+

$8

Museu Carlos Machado
This museum in a former convent offers eclectic exhibits of historical artifacts, art & taxidermy.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
$8
Day 7Forte de São Brás and Spiritual Journey at Santuário do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres
+

$15

Núcleo de Santa Bárbara
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$3
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

Teatro Micaelense
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
•
$13
Day 8Artistic Wonders at Sacred Art Center and Serene Strolls at Jardim Padre Sena Freitas
+

$10

·

$ 2

Igreja Matriz de São Sebastião
16th-century church featuring an elaborate facade, intricate interior wood carvings & a clocktower.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$3
6 - 9 min

~

Directions

Igreja do Colégio dos Jesuítas
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
•
$3
11 - 14 min

~

Directions

Viewpoint of the Rock Source
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
•
$1
13 - 20 min

~

Directions

Quinta do Agricultor
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
•
$4
Day 9Discovering Azorean Heritage: Estátua de Gonçalo Velho Cabral and Azores Fishing
+

$10

·

$ 2

Jardim Botânico José do Canto
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
•
$4
6 - 8 min

~

Directions

Plantação de Ananás dos Açores
Tasting pineapple liquor, juice & jam at a farming facility where that fruit is grown under glass.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
•
$6
Day 10Cultural Immersion at Museu Carlos Machado
+

$13

Interpretation Center of Pineapple Culture
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
•
$6
12 - 18 min

~

Directions

Pineapple Plantation A Arruda
Historic pineapple plantation with free tours & a gift shop selling pineapple products.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
•
$6

Budget breakdown: $131 In total

Activities & Food:$112
Transport:$20