Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada- Start point
- Neat Hotel Avenida, Ponta Delgada, Azores 9500-304, Portugal (Neat Hotel Avenida, 19:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (NEAT Hotel Avenida)
Optional Activities
- Stroll along the harbour front promenade
- Visit the 16th Century fort
- Explore the marina
- Visit the Convent and Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Esperança
- Dinner (optional)
Landmarks Ponta Delgada Municipal City Hall Convent and Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Esperança João Paulo II Airport - Day 2
Ponta Delgada - Sete Cidades
Ponta Delgada - Sete Cidades- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (NEAT Hotel Avenida)
Included Activities
- Walk around Sete Cidades volcanic crater from Vista do Rei viewpoint to Várzea parking lot
Landmarks Sete Cidades Lagoa Verde Lagoa Azul Vista do Rei viewpoint - Day 3
São Miguel - Furnas Valley
São Miguel - Furnas Valley- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Cozido cooked in the volcanic fumeroles)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (NEAT Hotel Avenida)
Included Activities
- Visit Gorreana tea factory
- Lakeside walk around Lagoa das Furnas (approximately 4 kilometres/2.5 miles, around one-and-a-half hours, 50 metres/170 feet ascent and descent)
- View natural volcanic ovens at Furnas
- Traditional Cozido lunch cooked in volcanic fumeroles
- Visit Terra Nostra botanical gardens and outdoor thermal pool
Optional Activities
- Swim in Terra Nostra thermal pool (note: light-coloured or white swimwear and towels not recommended due to permanent staining risk from mineral-rich thermal waters)
Landmarks Gorreana Tea Factory Lagoa das Furnas Furnas Valley Terra Nostra Botanical Gardens Lagoa de Fogo - Day 4
Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (NEAT Hotel Avenida)
Optional Activities
- Serra Devassa circular walk (5 kilometres/3.1 miles)
- Salto do Cabrito walk to waterfall on north coast (8 kilometres/5 miles, more challenging)
- Whale watching trip (€55pp)
Landmarks Serra Devassa Trail Salto do Cabrito Waterfall - Day 5
São Miguel to São Jorge
São Miguel to São Jorge- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Sao Jorge Garden)
Included Activities
- Flight to São Jorge
- Transfer to hotel
Optional Activities
- Walk to Miradouro do Morro das Velas (old whale watching tower on volcanic crater) - 2 hours, 4.5 kilometres/2.7 miles
Landmarks Miradouro do Morro das Velas Velas - Day 6
Velas - Faja dos Cubres
Velas - Faja dos Cubres- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Sao Jorge Garden)
Included Activities
- Walk through Caldeira de Cima gorge to the coast
- Walk along rocky coastline to Faja dos Cubres
- View Caldeira de Santo Cristo Lake
Landmarks Caldeira de Cima Caldeira de Santo Cristo Lake Faja dos Cubres - Day 7
Sao Jorge
Sao Jorge- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Sao Jorge Garden)
Optional Activities
- Ridge walk at Pico da Esperança (approximately 20 kilometres, around 5 hours)
- Faja walk on south coast (approximately 20 kilometres, around 5 hours)
Landmarks Pico da Esperança - Day 8
Sao Jorge to Pico
Sao Jorge to Pico- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Caravelas)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Pico Island
- Visit Captain's Lagoon in São Roque do Pico
- View Cachorro rock formation at Bandeiras
- Visit local vineyard with winemaking explanation and tasting
Landmarks Pico Alto Captain's Lagoon São Roque do Pico Bandeiras Cachorro rock formation Pico Vineyard Culture Landscape - Day 9
Pico
Pico- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Caravelas)
Included Activities
- Walk through UNESCO World Heritage landscape from Porto do Calhau to Madalena
Optional Activities
- Whale-watching trip from Madalena (€65pp July-August, €54pp mid-season, €49pp low-season, subject to weather)
- Pico volcano ascent (very strenuous, 6-7 hours, based on group size: €55pp for 4 people, €73.50pp for 3 people, €110pp for 2 people)
Landmarks Porto do Calhau Candelaria village Pico Vineyard Culture Landscape Faial Island - Day 10
Pico - Misterios do Sul
Pico - Misterios do Sul- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Caravelas)
Included Activities
- Walk along Misterios do Sul coastal trail
- Visit Misterio de Sao Joao and Misterio da Silveira lava landmarks
- View Ponta Rasa windmill
- Visit Cheese Museum in São João village
Optional Activities
- Purchase local delicacies and emblematic São João cheese (dates back to 1948) at Cheese Museum shop
Landmarks Misterios do Sul Misterio de Sao Joao Misterio da Silveira Ponta Rasa windmill Silveira village São João village Cheese Museum - Day 11
Pico to Faial
Pico to Faial- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel do Canal)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Faial Island
Optional Activities
- Circular walk from hotel on Monte da Guia headland (approximately 4.5 kilometres, around 2 hours)
Landmarks Horta harbour Monte da Guia - Day 12
Faial - Island Tour
Faial - Island Tour- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel do Canal)
Included Activities
- Walk around Caldeira crater rim
- Visit Capelinhos volcano
Optional Activities
- Visit Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre (€10pp)
Landmarks Caldeira Capelinhos volcano Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre - Day 13
Faial - Praia do Norte
Faial - Praia do Norte- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel do Canal)
Included Activities
- Circular walk to Faja da Praia do Norte
- Walk along cliff paths through laurel forest
- Visit Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Penha de Franca
Landmarks Praia do Norte Parish Faja da Praia do Norte Praia do Norte beach Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Penha de Franca - Day 14
Horta
Horta- End point
- Rua Cônsul Dabney, 9901-856 Horta, Portugal (Azoris Faial Garden, Hotel reception, 09:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Horta Airport
