Azores Vacation Five Isand Package,16 days,15 nights in 4 Star Hotels Visit S. Miguel, Flores, Faial, Pico, Terceira

São Miguel - Flores - Faial - Pico – Terceira:   Itinerary - 16 days, 15 nights
 
Day 1 - SAO MIGUEL
Arrival in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel and transfer to Hotel Marina Atlantico or similar.
 
Day 2 - SAO MIGUEL
holding the 3 dark green lakes is what is left of a large volcano that erupted in the 1440's. Stop at the "Vista do Rei" (King's View) for a panoramic view of the
Lake. Lunch at a typical manor House, old and traditional recipes.Visit an organic farm in Capelas and the pineapple plantation. Return to the Hotel.
Full day tour of Sete Cidades. Departure to Sete Cidades Lakes via the mountain road where you can observe a nice view of the flatter part of the island. The craters holding the 3 dark green lakes is what is left of a large volcano that erupted in the 1440's. Stop at the "Vista do Rei" (King's View) for a panoramic view of the Lake. Lunch at a typical manor House, old and traditional recipes.Visit an organic farm in Capelas and the pineapple plantation. Return to the Hotel.
 
Day 3 - SAO MIGUEL/FLORES
Transfer to the airport, flight to Flores island. Transfer to Hotel das Flores or similar.
 
Day 4 - FLORES
Full day tour of Flores. Depart from Santa Cruz, stop at Ribeira da Cruz belvedere. Visit several lakes including Lomba, Funda and Rasa. Stop at Fajanzinha belvedere. Enjoy the view of beautiful waterfalls during the trip between Fajanzinha and Ponta da Faja Grande. Visit the Rocha dos Bordoes, a lava solidification that creates a quite high vertical fluting. Returning from Santa Cruz, stop at the Caveira belvedere. Lunch at a local Restaurant.
 
Day 5 - FLORES
Flores free day. As one of the most beautiful islands, Flores is gifted with the beauty of the contrast of open valley surrounded by many waterfalls and seven hidden lakes. It offers sensational paths for walking tours. The most western land reference point of Europe is the village of Faja Grande.
 
Day 6 - FLORES/FAIAL
Transfer to the airport, flight to Faial island. Transfer to Hotel do Canal or similar.
 
Day 7 - FAIAL
Departure to a Full Day Faial in direction to Espalamaca, taking the mountain road overlooking the Valley of Flamengos, towards Caldeira, the highest point on the island. Continue north to Capelinhos (the remains of the last volcanic eruption in the Azores, 1957) and visit to the Interpretation Center of the Volcano that shows the evolution of the eruption. Return to the hotel. Lunch included.
 
Day 8 - FAIAL
Free day to explore Horta, the capital city of Faial, is world known and famous as the anchorage port for the yachts crossing the Atlantic. Having a drink at Cafe Sport, known locally as Peter's Bar, is mandatory. Alternatively you may want to possibly visit the island of Sao Jorge.
 
Day 9 - FAIAL/ PICO /FAIAL
Transfer to the harbour. Boat trip to Pico Island (30 minutes). Full Day Pico: pick up at the harbor of Madalena do Pico, visit  the wine museum, passing through protected Pico's vinyards, Unesco World Patrimony since 2004, stopping at Mourato coast, Cachorro, Lajido de Santa Luzia, Arcos and Cabrito with a proof of liquors in a typical seller. Visit the natural pool of São Roque do Pico. Lunch at São Roque do Pico. Continue along the central plateau of the island with a visit to Lagoa do Capitão and others lagoons. Pico's vinyards of Porto do Calhau, Pocinho e Criação velha. Return to Madalena do Pico and boat trip to Faial. Transfer to the Hotel.
 
Day 10  FAIAL/TERCEIRA
Transfer to the airport. board the flight to Terceira island and transfer to Hotel Terceira Mar.
 
Day 11 TERCEIRA
Full day tour of Terceira. Depart from Hotel by the south coast road in direction of Praia da Vitoria. Pass Porto Judeu and stop at S. Sebastiao, going on to Porto Martins. Take the mountain road to Serra do Cume for a stop, visit the Algar do Carvao cave (only visited from June to September). Pass through Cabrito and arrive at Biscoitos. Visit the wine museum and the natural swimming pools of black volcanic rock. Return via villages of Altares, and Reminho Serreta, passing Doze Ribeiras and S. Mateus to arrive at Angra do Heroismo. Lunch in a local restaurant.
 
Day 12 – TERCEIRA: Free day 
 
Day 13 - TERCEIRA/SAO MIGUEL 
Transfer to airport for flight to Ponta Delgada, transfer to Hotel Marina Atlantico or similar. 
 
Day 14 - SAO MIGUEL
Full day tour of Furnas. Departure from Ponta Delgada to Furnas via the north road; Stop at Ribeira Grande; visit the only tea plantation in Europe. Stop at Pico do Ferro, a belvedere with a great view to Furnas Valley. Arrive at Furnas Valley passing by the Lagoa das Furnas lake in the way to the Village. Stop for savor the typical and delicious lunch in Furnas. Visit the beautiful and renown Terra Nostra botanical garden. Return via the south passing by Vila Franca do Campo.Return to the Hotel.

Day 15 - SAO MIGUEL
Half day Lagoa do Fogo. Departure to Ribeira Grande where you'll make a short stop. Continue by way of the mountain road towards the beautiful lake of Lagoa do Fogo. Stop at a viewpoint, 900 meters high to view the island and the Lagoa. Continue southwards to the village of Lagoa. Visit the local ceramic factory. Return to the Hotel. Free afternoon to visit Ponta Delgada and suburbs. Ponta Delgada is the capital of the island group. Lined with many impressive churches, convents and trim white houses the cobblestone streets recall the wealthy days when the port was a crucial staging post between Europe and the New World.
 
Day 16 - SAO MIGUEL
Transfer to airport for flight home.

Note: Should you want to stay in a different hotel we can provide a quote for the price difference.
Please notify us when you submit your package request.
Package price includes a special airfare between islands. 

Cancellation fees

·       35 Euros per person if canceled up to 31 days from day of departure
·       25% of total reservation if canceled 15 to 30 days from day of departure
·       50% of reservation if canceled 7 to 14 days from day of departure
·       No refunds if canceled less than 7 days or less from date of departure
 
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For services convenience, day tours can be changed.