15 days in Portugal Itinerary

Built on seven hills, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, making it the cultural star of Portugal.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Chiado and Castelo dos Mouros. Get some historical perspective at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos and Castelo de S. Jorge. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lisbon: Cabo da Roca (in Colares) and Mercearia da Aldeia (in Sintra). There's lots more to do: make a trip to Belém Tower, look for gifts at A Outra Face da Lua, visit Alfama, and take a stroll through Avenida da Liberdade.

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Philadelphia, USA to Lisbon is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You'll lose 5 hours traveling from Philadelphia to Lisbon due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Philadelphia in March, with highs in Lisbon at 64°F and lows at 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Albufeira.

Along Portugal's southern Algarve region sits Albufeira, a city boasting 20 beaches for visitors to choose from.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Praia dos Olhos de Água and Praia Da Rocha. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Praia Gale and Praia da Falesia. Venture out of the city with trips to Canastra (in Estoi), Lagos (Souvenir da Luz & Nandi Charity Shop) and QM Country Shop and Garden Center (in Faro). It doesn't end there: look for gifts at Olaria Pequena.

To find photos, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Albufeira online trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Lisbon to Albufeira takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. March in Albufeira sees daily highs of 65°F and lows of 50°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can drive to Evora.

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

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): stop by Olaria Tavares, look for gifts at Olarias of Sao Pedro do Corval, stop by Corticarte - Arte em Cortica, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Nossa Senhora do Espinheiro, and finally stop by Tou c'os Azeites. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 24th (Sun): stop by Divinus Gourmet, don't miss a visit to Capela dos Ossos, contemplate the long history of Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora), get to know the fascinating history of Centro Historico de Evora, then stop by Gente da Minha Terra, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana).

To find more things to do, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Evora trip maker.

Traveling by car from Albufeira to Evora takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Albufeira in March since evenings lows in Evora dip to 44°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Mon): learn about winemaking at Blandy's Wine Lodge, join in the after-dark buzz at Charlotte's Place, look for gifts at Perola Dos Vinhos Wine Shop, then don't miss a visit to Bordal - Bordados da Madeira, then browse the eclectic array of goods at Mercado dos Lavradores, and finally look for gifts at Dona Nita. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Tue): look for gifts at Zumba Wear Madeira, look for gifts at Fundacao Livraria Esperanca, stop by Portugal Labels, then stop by Madeira Tradicional, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sao Salvador Church.

To see traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Funchal trip itinerary planning site.

You can fly from Evora to Funchal in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Evora in March, Funchal is a bit warmer at night with lows of 57°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Angra do Heroismo.

Angra do Heroísmo, generally known as Angra, is a municipality and city on the island of Terceira in the Portuguese autonomous region of the Azores. Start off your visit on the 27th (Wed): look for gifts at Queijo Vaquinha, contemplate the long history of Fortaleza De Sao Joao Baptista, appreciate the extensive heritage of Rua da Se, stop by Atlantic Souvenir, then get a taste of the local shopping with Olaria de S. Bento, and finally look for gifts at Ceramica da Praia. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Thu): get a new perspective on nature at Centro de Interpretacao da Serra de Santa Barbara, then cast your line with Sailtours Yacht Charter, then stop by Loja do Parque de Angra do Heroismo, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Monte Brasil.

To see where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Angra do Heroismo tour planning website.

Fly from Funchal to Angra do Heroismo in 5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Funchal to Angra do Heroismo is minus 1 hour. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Ponta Delgada.

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

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Fri): enjoy the sand and surf at Mosteiros Beach, explore the striking landscape at Caldeira das Sete Cidades, then look for gifts at Arrisca - Economia Solidaria, then look for gifts at O Rei Dos Queijos, and finally stop by Azorean Gift Shop. On the 30th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: browse the different shops at Parque Atlantico, then stop by Maviripa, and then look for gifts at O Principe dos Queijos.

For photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Ponta Delgada travel route planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Angra do Heroismo to Ponta Delgada takes 2.5 hours. In March, plan for daily highs up to 61°F, and evening lows to 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.