Azores Islands Explorer

Sightseeing

• Take a scenic drive of Faial Island
• See the Capelinhos Volcano
• Visit Capelinhos Interpretation Centre
• Enjoy a gin tasting at Peter Café Sport
• Drive along Pico's rugged island centre and view Lagoa do Capitao
• Visit the Whalers Museum and Whaling Industry Museum
• Explore the Wine Museum
• Discover Pico Island's UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscape and iconic natural swimming pools
• Learn of wine production using black lava fields on Pico Island
• Take a walking tour of Madalena's historic town centre
• Enjoy a walking tour of Ponta Delgada
• Visit Lagoa do Fogo and enjoy views of the crater lake
• Delight in an Azorean tea tasting at Gorreana Tea Plantation
• Enjoy a tour and tasting of famous Azorean liquor
• Explore the Sete Cidades region in 4x4 vehicles
• Discover the unique Sao Miguel pineapples and enjoy a tasting
• Drive along the south side of São Miguel to Vila Franca do Campo
• Explore Furnas Valley
• Try Cozido, a famous local stew
• Visit Terra Nostra Garden and the geothermal swimming pools

Touring

• All touring conducted in air-conditioned vehicles
• Travel by ferry from Faial Island to Pico Island
• Travel by plane from Pico Island to São Miguel Island

Accommodation

• 9 nights in 4 star hotels

Properties include:

• Hotel do Canal, Horta, Faial Island
• Pico Terramar & SPA, Madalena, Pico Island
• Vila Gale Collection S. Hotel, Ponta Delgada, São Miguel Island

Hotels listed are an indication and are subject to change without notice.

Double for Single Use: Please note the single supplement you pay on our tours entitles you to sole use of a room. A double for single use room is larger than a traditional single room offered in Europe. Often these rooms will be of the same size as a double/twin room, but in some cases they may be smaller.

Meals

• 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners, including group welcome and farewell dinners
• Meal highlights:
  • Faial Island, enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature in Capelo Forest Park
  • São Miguel Island, experience a traditional Cozido lunch, featuring a stew prepared using volcanic heat

Tour Guides

• English-speaking locally based national guide
• English-speaking locally based guides

Some things to note

• We don’t want you to miss out on any aspect of your small group tour. To ensure that you don’t, we recommend you arrive at your starting destination by 5.30pm.
• The 4x4 adventure drive is not recommended for participants with back, neck or joint problems. 
• This tour is best suited for adventurous travellers who are in good physical condition, as it involves some long travel days to remote and off-the-beaten-path destinations. It's important to be prepared for unexpected changes to the itinerary, often due to developments in weather and local conditions. To fully enjoy this amazing journey, flexibility, a positive attitude, and a willingness to embrace the adventure are essential.
• If you are interested in exploring more of Portugal, why not consider our Treasures of Portugal tour, with many of our travel dates lining up. Please speak to your Travel Specialist for further details.

Optional Excursions:

• All optional excursions are based on minimum participants and are subject to availability. The length of optional excursions advised is an approximate only. Optional excursions can be booked on tour directly with your Tour Director or guide. We recommend arranging the booking at the beginning of the tour to avoid disappointment. Please note some optional excursions may also be available on multiple or alternate days. Prices are a guide only and are subject to change without prior notice. Payment by cash is preferred as there are no guarantees that credit card facilities will be available. Please check with your Tour Director or guide locally for information relating to this. Credit card fees and exchange rates are at the discretion of your bank.