Project Description
AÇORES
GEOGRAPHY TOUR
The Açores, an autonomous territory of Portugal, is an archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The islands are characterized by impressive landscapes, fishing villages, green fields, and blue hydrangea hedges. Surrounded by the Atlantic Sea, the 9 islands that make up the archipelago are of volcanic origin, which gives this region a unique geographical aspect. In this itinerary, you will be taken on an amazing trip to discover the unique features and elements that make the Açores a true natural paradise!
Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure?
Welcome to Açores!
DAY
1
ARRIVAL IN THE AÇORES
Arrival in Ponta Delgada airport. Meet and greet and transfer to the accommodation for check-in. Tonight, you are invited to a welcome dinner where you will get to taste the delicious cuisine of the Açores.
Return to the hotel and overnight.
DAY
2
GEETING ACQUAINTED WITH PONTA DELGADA
Free morning. After lunch, meet your guide for a presentation of the program and to start your walking tour from the hotel. With more than 450 years of history, you are going to get to see the main monuments of Ponta Delgada and their stories, passing through the market, where the products from the land and the sea are found.
Return to the hotel and overnight.
DAY
3
EXPLORING THE EASTERN AÇORES: POVOAÇÃO, NORDESTE & GORREANA
After breakfast, you will explore an island in the North of the Açores. First, you will visit Povoação, where the famous regional sweet pastry “Fofos da Povoação” is produced (you will get to taste this local delicacy). After that, continue to Nordeste, the greenest area of the island. In the afternoon, get a panoramic view of the island by visiting the viewpoints of Ponta do Sossego and Ponta da Madrugada, guaranteed for amazing photos. Visit the old water mills of the Ribeira dos Caldeirões park and the Gorreana tea factory, where you will taste the delicious teas produced there.
After that, return to your hotel. Overnight.
DAY
4
DISCOVERING CENTRAL AÇORES: FOGO LAGOON, RIBEIRA GRANDE & FURNAS LAGOON
After breakfast, depart to the central area of São Miguel, with stops at the viewpoints of Fogo Lagoon, a stunning crater lake within the Água de Pau Massif stratovolcano in Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande. After that, visit Santa Iria and Pico do Ferro, with its stunning panoramic views 570 meters above sea level over the Furnas Lagoon. In the afternoon, time for a thermal bath in the outdoor Terra Nostra park garden (included). Stop at Vila Franca do Campo on the way back, known for its islet and its delicious Queijadas (local cheesecakes).
Return to the hotel at dawn. Overnight.
DAY
5
DELVING INTO THE WEST AÇORES: 7 CIDADES LAGOON & NORTH COAST
After breakfast, depart to Pico do Carvão, a popular viewpoint in Sao Miguel, the biggest island of the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. There you will find panoramic views of the north and south coasts of the island, including a series of volcanic cones that run from Ponta Delgada to Ribeira. Next, continue to the Vista do Rei viewpoint, with views over the 7 Cidades Lagoon, the Santiago Lagoon, and the 7 Cidades parish. In the afternoon, explore the north coast by visiting the cities of Mosteiros, Capelas, and Ribeira Grande, and their panoramic viewpoints.
Return to the hotel. Overnight.
DAY
6
EXPLORING A PINEAPPLE PLANTATION!
Breakfast and check out. Free morning to explore Ponta Delgada by yourself. In the afternoon, visit a pineapple plantation in a greenhouse to taste their liquor. Next, continue to the town of Lagoa, with a visit to the Vieira ceramic factory, unique in the Azores.
Transfer to the airport to go back home. End of our services.
Please take note that this program is given depending on the sanitary conditions in 2022.
Depending on the Covid-19 evolution, gauges could be established and sites could be closed by our partners.
The agency reserves the right to modify or reverse the order of visits for the benefit of the traveler.
