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Azores Three Island Tour (A): Sao Miguel, Faial and Pico
Overview
Introduction
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 & BreakfastAgenda
Day 1 - Day of Arrival
Saturday - Arrive at Ponta Delgada airport and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at the Talisman Hotel, São Miguel.
Vila Nova Hotel, Sao Miguel
Day 2 - Two half day tours (Sete Cidades and Ponta Delgada)
Sunday - 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, São Miguel.
Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel
Day 3 - Full day tour (Furnas)
Monday - Full Day Tour (Furnas). Depart to Vila Franca do Campo, the first capital of São Miguel. After a short visit of the town, continue to the village of Furnas with time to explore the beautiful botanical gardens and hot springs. A traditional Cozido lunch will be taken 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, São Miguel.
Hot springs, Furnas
Day 4 - Half day tour
Flight to Faial (1-hour).
Tuesday - Faial - Half Day Faial Tour. 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 Tour
Day 5 - Pico
Wednesday - 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.
Whale watching, Pico
Day 6 - Day of Leisure
Thursday - 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, São Miguel.
Do Colegio Hotel, Sao Miguel
Day 7 - Ponta Delgada
Friday. 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, São Miguel.
Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
Day 8 - Day of departure
Saturday - Transfer to the airport for your return flight home to the UK.
Accommodation
Talisman Hotel - Night 1 to 3
This elegantly styled hotel is conveniently located in the historical centre of Ponta Delgada overlooking a public garden.
This elegantly styled hotel is conveniently located in the historical centre of Ponta Delgada overlooking a public garden. The rooms are decorated in a modern minimalist style with wooden floors and there is a charming winter garden and an excellent restaurant specialising in regional dishes. The rooftop swimming pool – unique for a city hotel, offers a view over the rooftops of the city.
Accommodation
- 57 air-conditioned rooms including standard rooms and suites.
Amenities/Leisure
- Buffet breakfast
- 'Palm Terrace' restaurant serving regional and international cuisine
- ‘Sports One’ pub with pool table and often with live music is open from 5pm to 1am (Fri-Sat) or to midnight (Sun-Thurs) cafe opens up on to a paved esplanade
- Cafe opens up on to a paved esplanade
- Lounges
- Business centre
- Rooftop heated swimming pool (3.5 x 7m) and sundeck open all year – pool towels provided. The pool is accessed by a flight of stairs from the 3rd floor
- Mini gym
- Lift to 3rd floor only
- 10 minutes’ walk to the marina
- Private parking - payable locally at 6 Euros per day
Do Canal Hotel - Night 4 to 5
The hotel enjoys a prime location in the heart of Horta, opposite the marina and within easy walking distance of the popular 'Peter's Café'.
The hotel enjoys a prime location in the heart of Horta, opposite the marina and within easy walking distance of the popular ‘Peter’s Café’. This four-star property provides an ideal base for those wishing to explore the town’s narrow streets, enjoy a day-trip to Pico and Sao Jorge or participate in a whale-watching excursion (Apr-Oct).
- 103 air-conditioned rooms including classic rooms, executive rooms and suites
Amenities/Leisure
- Buffet breakfast
- Restaurant serving international cuisine (buffet and à la carte)
- Snack bar
- Winter garden
- Small games room (card tables, snooker, chess and backgammon)
- Jacuzzi, Turkish bath and sauna
- Hairdresser and beautician
- 2 Lifts
- Free private parking
- 100m from Porto Pim beach
- 3km from Horta harbour
Do Colegio Hotel - Night 6 to 7
The Do Colégio Hotel enjoys a privileged location within the historical centre of Ponta Delgada.
The Do Colégio Hotel, refurbished in 2017, enjoys a privileged location within the historical centre of Ponta Delgada. This 19th century building, once home to the Regional School of Music and Colmeia College, and rich in historical and cultural interest, has been remodelled to create a classically designed, four-star hotel. Many of the building’s original features are still in evidence including stone flooring in the reception, TV lounge and bar.
The hotel’s restaurant, ‘A Colmeia’, is one of the best places to eat on São Miguel. The cooking, by Chef Guiomar Correia, is creative and modern and incorporates the best of island traditions and excellent local produce.
Accommodation
- 59 air-conditioned rooms including standard rooms, superior rooms, 1 junior suite and 1 suite.
Amenities/Leisure
- Buffet breakfast
- Gastronomic à la carte restaurant (closed lunch times)
- TV lounge/Bar
- Complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel
- Health club with free use of a sauna and Turkish bath
- Swimming pool (6 x 10.50m) open all year – pool towels provided
- Secure underground parking (free of charge subject to availability)
- 2 Lifts
- Café ‘A Colmeia’ located opposite the harbour promenade
- Restaurant ‘La Cantina’ located opposite the Portas do Mar Marina and serving Italian cuisine
- 15 minutes drive to Populo beach
Route Map
Best time to go
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Time Difference
GMT - 1 hour
Currency
Euro
Language
Portuguese
Average flight times
4 hours 5 minutes
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