São Miguel Island (Azores): 6 Days / 5 Nights

  • 6 Days
  • Nature & Scenic Tours
  • São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal

São Miguel Island (Azores): 6 Days / 5 Nights

 

Embark on a 6-day adventure around the island of São Miguel, where you will explore the island’s most iconic landmarks and natural wonders. Your trip begins in Ponta Delgada, the vibrant capital of the island, where you will visit the historic Portas da Cidade, the Carlos Machado Museum and other points of cultural interest. Enjoy a relaxed lunch at the Marina before visiting the famous Pineapple plantations and Gruta do Carvão, an impressive lava tunnel. The following days will take you to the stunning Lagoa das Sete Cidades and Ponta da Ferraria, where you can dive into the natural pools of warm sea water. Continue your exploration with visits to Lagoa do Fogo and the Caldeira Velha Natural Park, where you can relax in thermal pools surrounded by lush vegetation. In Furnas, get to know the island’s geothermal activity up close with a visit to the fumaroles and a traditional lunch at Cozido das Furnas. Your journey continues to the Northeast region, where you will explore the picturesque Rota dos Miradouros and visit the Gorreana Tea Plantation, the oldest tea plantation in Europe. Enjoy picnics by the island’s lagoons and spend your last day of leisure in Ponta Delgada, taking in the sights and sounds of this charming city before your return journey.

What's Included

  • Private transport and guide throughout the trip.
  • 5 nights accommodation.
  • Daily lunch/picnic (including drinks) according to the itinerary.
  • Guided tours of the historic center of Ponta Delgada.
  • Entrance tickets and guided tours at the Pineapple Plantation, Gruta do Carvão and Gorreana Tea Plantation.
  • Visits to Lagoa das Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo and Caldeira Velha.
  • Entrance fees to Terra Nostra Park and Poça da Dona Beija.

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses and optional activities.
  • Travel insurance (highly recommended).
  • Any additional meal not mentioned in the itinerary.

Itinerary

Day 1Ponta Delgada Full Day

  • Morning: Visit to the main sites of Ponta Delgada, including the City Gates, the Carlos Machado Museum, the São Brás Fort, the Igreja Matriz de São Sebastião and the Igreja do Senhor Santo Cristo.
  • Afternoon: Lunch at a restaurant in the Marina – Portas do Mar. Visit to the Pineapple Plantation in Santo António and the Carvão Cave. Tour through Jardim António Borges.
  • Evening: Free time and overnight in Ponta Delgada.

Day 2Lagoa das Sete Cidades and Ponta da Ferraria

  • Morning: Visit to Lagoa do Carvão, Lagoa do Canário, Lagoa das Empadadas and Miradouro da Vista do Rei.
  • Afternoon: Picnic at Lagoa das Sete Cidades, followed by a visit to Ponta da Ferraria for a bath in warm sea water. Return to Ponta Delgada.

Day 3Lagoa do Fogo & Caldeira Velha

  • Morning: Visit to Lagoa do Fogo. Picnic at Praia Grande.
  • Afternoon: Visit to the Caldeira Velha Natural Park, enjoying the natural thermal waters. Return to Ponta Delgada.

Day 4Furnas

  • Morning: Visit to the fumaroles and Lagoa das Furnas. Explore the Lady of Victories Chapel and Terra Nostra Park.
  • Afternoon: Lunch at Cozido das Furnas. Relax in the hot springs of Poça da Dona Beija. Return to Ponta Delgada.

Day 5Northeast and Miradouros Route

  • Morning: Visit to the Gorreana tea plantation. Exploration of the Miradouros Route, including Ponta do Sossego and Ponta da Madrugada.
  • Afternoon: Lunch in the village of Nordeste. Return to Ponta Delgada.

Day 6Ponta Delgada

  • Full day: Free day in Ponta Delgada. Transfer to your return flight.

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