The islands of the Azores each have their own unique character and charm, so we recommend multi-centre holidays when possible to gain a wider understanding of what the archipelago has to offer.
Note: We cannot guarantee that you will be on a tour with other people.
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast
Day 1 - SAO MIGUEL: Day of arrival
Arrive at Ponta Delgada airport and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at the Talisman Hotel, Sao Miguel on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
Talisman Hotel, Sao Miguel
Day 2 - SAO MIGUEL: Two half day tours (Sete Cidades and Ponta Delgada)
Departure for Sete Cidades with a stop at ‘Vista do Rei’ belvedere to marvel at the magnificent view over the lakes. Free time for lunch (not included).
In the afternoon, enjoy a city tour of Ponta Delgada starting at the City Garden and continuing on foot to see some of the highlights that the city has to offer.
Overnight at the Talisman Hotel, Sao Miguel on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel
Day 3 - SAO MIGUEL: Full day tour (Furnas)
Depart to Vila Franca do Campo, the first capital of Sao Miguel. After a short visit to the town, continue to the village of Furnas with time to explore the beautiful botanical gardens and hot springs. A traditional Cozido lunch is included at a local restaurant before returning to Ponta Delgada by the north coast, visiting a tea plantation and Santa Iria viewpoint en route.
Overnight at the Talisman Hotel, Sao Miguel on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
Hot springs, Furnas
Day 4 - FAIAL: Half day tour
Transfer to Ponta Delgada airport for your flight to Horta (1 hour). On arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Afternoon tour of the island visiting the Caldeira, the highest point on the island at 1,043 metres; Capelinhos, the site of the last volcanic eruption in the Azores in 1957; and the interpretation centre which details the evolution of the eruption.
Overnight at the Do Canal Hotel, Faial on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
Faial Tour
Day 5 - PICO: Full day tour
Boat crossing (30-minutes) to Pico and the village of Lajes do Pico which was, for many years, the centre of the whaling industry in the Azores. Today, you can visit the Whaler’s museum, home to a fascinating exhibition about the industry, which includes examples of the equipment used as well as many original photographs. Continue to the village of São Roque with a brief stop (lunch included). Return to Madalena harbour, visiting the black rocks of Cachorro en route.
Overnight at the Do Canal Hotel, Faial on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
Whale watching, Pico
Day 6 - SAO MIGUEL
Transfer to Horta airport for your flight to São Miguel (1-hour). On arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at the Do Colegio Hotel, Sao Miguel on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
Do Colegio Hotel, Sao Miguel
Day 7 - SAO MIGUEL: Day at leisure
Day at leisure. Explore the town of Ponta Delgada, indulge in some shopping and/or participate in whale and dolphin excursion.
Overnight at the Do Colegio Hotel, Sao Miguel on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
Day 8 - Day of departure
Transfer to Ponta Delgada airport for your return flight home to the UK.