Lisbon & The Azores Four Island Tour (ex LHR/MAN / A22)
LISBON & THE AZORES FOUR ISLAND TOUR
SÃO MIGUEL - FAIAL - PICO - TERCEIRA
14 Days / 13 Nights
Tour Highlights:
• round-trip flights from/to London Heathrow Airport ♦ OR from/to Manchester Airport ♦♦
• 13 nights’ accommodation in Silver or Gold plan, bed & breakfast basis (option to upgrade to half-board)
• transfers upon arrivals and departures
• English-speaking guides throughout
• half-day tour of Sintra from Lisbon
• workshop experience making your own Pastel de Nata
• full-day tour of São Miguel (Furnas), including lunch
• full-day tour of Faial, including lunch
• full-day tour of Pico, including lunch
• full-day tour of Terceira, including lunch
• ample free time at leisure or for activities from our handpicked selection
♦ Outbound flight from London Heathrow on TAP Portugal to Lisbon, flight on TAP Portugal from Lisbon to São Miguel Island and return flight on TAP Portugal from Teceira Island to London Heathrow with a brief connection in Lisbon
GENERAL INFORMATION:
About this program
Our carefully designed small group programs offer expansive itineraries, as well as providing choice and free time. Whilst you will be traveling alongside others, you will have the freedom of the independent traveller.
We include services and tours for everybody, such as transfers and sightseeing, while offer a wide range of optional programs to choose from and do independently. The itineraries are well-balanced in terms of activities and time at leisure, on your own.
We recommend this tour for ages 6 and above.
Silver & Gold Plans
This program is operated in Silver and Gold plans. The itinerary provided will be the same, however we offer a choice in terms of the accommodation based on your preference and budget.
In partnership with:
PACKAGE INCLUDING: ATOL protected • Round-trip airfare from/to London Heathrow Airport OR from/to Manchester Airport, including hold luggage • Intra-island flight tickets as per the itinerary • 13 nights’ hotel accommodation on bed & breakfast basis • arrival & departure transfers between airports and the hotels mentioned in the itinerary • English-speaking guides throughout all tours • half-day tour of Sintra from Lisbon • workshop experience making your own Pastel de Nata • full-day tour of São Miguel (Furnas), including lunch of “cozido” • full-day tour of Faial, including lunch • full-day tour of Pico, including lunch • full-day tour of Terceira, including “alcatra” lunch • entrance fees as per the itinerary • symbolic contribution to social & environmental institutions: Rabo de Peixe Sabe Sonhar & Life Priolo • intra-island boat ticket: Faial – Pico – Faial
FROM MANCHESTER AIRPORT:
(for the London itinerary please scroll down)
DAY 1 - DEPARTURE – Depart from Manchester Airport on your TAP Portugal direct service to Lisbon. After collecting your luggage, transfer from the airport to your hotel. Evening at leisure.
DAY 2 – LISBON – This morning, enjoy a guided excursion only a short drive away from Lisbon to the village of Sintra , located right in the central western Portuguese coast. With its rich history and most exquisite natural and architectural sites in the country, Sintra has been a part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 1995. Following some free time (perhaps for a quick lunch) return to Lisbon for a unique workshop experience of making Pastel de Nata , the World-famous Portuguese custard tarts. You will learn the whole process from scratch, including the tricks, from professional chefs and have fun while making your own sweet treats. In the afternoon transfer back to your hotel for a free evening.
DAY 3 – LISBON – Today is time for you to discover the many faces and the heritage of the Portuguese capital on your own.
DAY 4 – LISBON/SÃO MIGUEL – Transfer to the airport and departure from Lisbon on your TAP Portugal flight to São Miguel Island, arriving later the same day. Transfer from the airport to your hotel.
DAY 5 - SÃO MIGUEL - Depart from Ponta Delgada to Furnas by the south road for a full-day tour . Following your first stop at the village of Vila Franca do Campo, arrive in Furnas valley, passing by the lake. Visit to the botanical garden and the hot springs (time for a swim in the thermal natural hot water swimming pool). Today’s lunch is the traditional “cozido”, a stew considered part of the Portuguese heritage While returning to Ponta Delgada by the north coast stop at a tea plantation and at the Santa Iria viewpoint.
DAY 6 & 7 SÃO MIGUEL – Enjoy these days of your holiday at your own leisure, perhaps join some optional activities, explore the shopping opportunities before continuing with your discoveries of the Azores.
DAY 8 - SÃO MIGUEL/FAIAL - Today transfer to the airport for your flight to Faial Island. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
DAY 9 - FAIAL – Depart from Horta on a full-day tour of Faial in the direction of Flamengos, to visit the Botanic Garden of the island. Continue to the Natural Reserve of the Caldeira of Faial, surrounded by the blue hydrangeas. Head towards Ribeira das Cabras viewpoint, along Serra of Feteira. Following lunch, descent to the Fajã in Praia do Norte and visit the Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre to learn about the Volcano that erupted from 1957-1958. On the way back to Horta, there will be quick stop at Varadouro to admire the Morro of Castelo Branco. While already back in Horta end the tour in Monte da Guia and enjoy one of the best views of the city and the Bay of Porto Pim.
DAY 10 - FAIAL/PICO/FAIAL - Transfer to the harbour, ferry trip to Pico Island. Departure from Madalena to a Full Day Tour of Pico through the north coast towards Cachorro and Lajido. Continue to São Roque to visit the Whale Factory and the natural swimming pools. Continue by the mountain road to arrive at the lake of Capitão, at 900 metres above sea level. Stop at Lajes to visit the Whalers’ Museum. Stop for lunch. Progress along the south coast, short stop at Mistérios de São João, then drive to São Mateus to visit the church. Proceed in the direction of Criação Velha, where Pico's vineyards have been under UNESCO’s World Patrimony since 2004. Return to Madalena to board the return ferry back to the island of Faial. Transfer from the harbour to the hotel.
DAY 11 - FAIAL/TERCEIRA - Transfer to the airport for your flight to the island of Terceira. Transfer to the hotel, the rest of the day is free to start discovering Angra do Heroísmo.
DAY 12 - TERCEIRA - Full Day Tour of Terceira: On this tour you will go off the beaten track to visit the finest that the island has to offer, with amazing landscapes, Biscoitos Vineyards, natural swimming pools and the centre of the island. You will also visit the Raminho and Serreta Parishes, the Algar do Carvão, and Serra do Cume viewpoint. You will also discover the history and culture of Terceira, connect with nature, and enjoy a traditional lunch at a small local restaurant (a typical Alcatra lunch). This is a gentle paced, full day tour and a genuinely special experience. Return to the hotel.
DAY 13 - TERCEIRA – Have a final free day to truly explore this volcanic island, or simply relax before heading home
DAY 14 – RETURN TO THE UK - Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Manchester Airport with a connection in Lisbon (a Lounge Pass will be provided for your comfort during the connecting time).
FROM LONDON HEATHROW:
DAY 1 - DEPARTURE – Depart from London Heathrow Airport on your TAP Portugal direct service to Lisbon. After collecting your luggage, transfer from the airport to your hotel. Evening at leisure.
DAY 2 – LISBON – This morning, enjoy a guided excursion only a short drive away from Lisbon to the village of Sintra, located right in the central western Portuguese coast. With its rich history and most exquisite natural and architectural sites in the country, Sintra has been a part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 1995. Following some free time (perhaps for a quick lunch) return to Lisbon for a unique workshop experience of making Pastel de Nata, the World-famous Portuguese custard tarts. You will learn the whole process from scratch, including the tricks, from professional chefs and have fun while making your own sweet treats. In the afternoon transfer back to your hotel for a free evening.
DAY 3 – LISBON – Today is time for you to discover the many faces and the heritage of the Portuguese capital on your own.
DAY 4 – LISBON/SÃO MIGUEL – Transfer to the airport and departure from Lisbon on your TAP Portugal flight to São Miguel Island, arriving later the same day. Transfer from the airport to your hotel.
DAY 5 - SÃO MIGUEL - Depart from Ponta Delgada to Furnas by the south road for a full-day tour. Following your first stop at the village of Vila Franca do Campo, arrive in Furnas valley, passing by the lake. Visit to the botanical garden and the hot springs (time for a swim in the thermal natural hot water swimming pool). Today’s lunch is the traditional “cozido”, a stew considered part of the Portuguese heritage While returning to Ponta Delgada by the north coast stop at a tea plantation and at the Santa Iria viewpoint.
DAY 6 & 7 SÃO MIGUEL – Enjoy these days of your holiday at your own leisure, perhaps join some optional activities, explore the shopping opportunities before continuing with your discoveries of the Azores.
DAY 8 - SÃO MIGUEL/FAIAL - Today transfer to the airport for your flight to Faial Island. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
DAY 9 - FAIAL – Depart from Horta on a full-day tour of Faial in the direction of Flamengos, to visit the Botanic Garden of the island. Continue to the Natural Reserve of the Caldeira of Faial, surrounded by the blue hydrangeas. Head towards Ribeira das Cabras viewpoint, along Serra of Feteira. Following lunch, descent to the Fajã in Praia do Norte and visit the Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre to learn about the Volcano that erupted from 1957-1958. On the way back to Horta, there will be quick stop at Varadouro to admire the Morro of Castelo Branco. While already back in Horta end the tour in Monte da Guia and enjoy one of the best views of the city and the Bay of Porto Pim.
DAY 10 - FAIAL/PICO/FAIAL - Transfer to the harbour, ferry trip to Pico Island. Departure from Madalena to a Full Day Tour of Pico through the north coast towards Cachorro and Lajido. Continue to São Roque to visit the Whale Factory and the natural swimming pools. Continue by the mountain road to arrive at the lake of Capitão, at 900 metres above sea level. Stop at Lajes to visit the Whalers’ Museum. Stop for lunch. Progress along the south coast, short stop at Mistérios de São João, then drive to São Mateus to visit the church. Proceed in the direction of Criação Velha, where Pico's vineyards have been under UNESCO’s World Patrimony since 2004. Return to Madalena to board the return ferry back to the island of Faial. Transfer from the harbour to the hotel.
DAY 11 - FAIAL/TERCEIRA - Transfer to the airport for your flight to the island of Terceira. Transfer to the hotel, the rest of the day is free to start discovering Angra do Heroísmo.
DAY 12 - TERCEIRA - Full Day Tour of Terceira: On this tour you will go off the beaten track to visit the finest that the island has to offer, with amazing landscapes, Biscoitos Vineyards, natural swimming pools and the centre of the island. You will also visit the Raminho and Serreta Parishes, the Algar do Carvão, and Serra do Cume viewpoint. You will also discover the history and culture of Terceira, connect with nature, and enjoy a traditional lunch at a small local restaurant (a typical Alcatra lunch). This is a gentle paced, full day tour and a genuinely special experience. Return to the hotel.
DAY 13 - TERCEIRA – Have a final free day to truly explore this volcanic island, or simply relax before heading home
DAY 14 - RETURN TO THE UK - Transfer to the airport for your flight back to London Heathrow via Lisbon on TAP Portugal.
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Nights |
Silver Plan |
Gold Plan |
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Lisbon |
3 |
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Petite Room |
Lisboa Room |
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São Miguel |
4 |
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Classic Room |
Executive Room |
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Faial |
3 |
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Classic Room |
Executive Sea View Room |
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Terceira |
3 |
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Classic Room |
Standard Room |
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For more information regarding the hotels please click on the links above.
We reserve the right to change the hotels listed, however should this occur the replacement hotel will be within the same category and with similar facilities.
Current temperature: 15 Co
Current weather: Clear
For more information about the destinations please click here: LISBON & THE AZORES
NOTES:
• The days / times of the tours may change
• Half-board option is available in the Azores only
• We recommend this tour for ages 6 and above
Preliminary intra-island flight information:
São Miguel - Faial: 08:40 – 09:35
Faial - Terceira: 09:40 – 10:15
Preliminary intra-island ferry information:
Faial – Pico - Faial: 07:30 – 08:00 / 18:00 – 18:30
The program is operated based on 10 people traveling. We will let you within our confirmation documents the deadline for us to declare this, should the minimum number not be met.
TOUR INCLUSION:
FLIGHTS FROM LONDON: Round-trip airfare from/to London Heathrow Airport on TAP Portugal (London Heathrow – Lisbon & Lisbon - São Miguel) and (Terceira – London Heathrow) with a connection in Lisbon.
FLIGHTS FROM MANCHESTER: Round-trip airfare from/to Manchester Airport on TAP Portugal (Manchester Airport – Lisbon & Lisbon - São Miguel) and (Terceira – Manchester Airport) with a connection in Lisbon.
• intra-island flight tickets: São Miguel - Faial – Terceira
• 13 nights’ accommodation in Silver or Gold plan, bed & breakfast basis
• arrival & departure transfers between airports and the hotels mentioned in the itinerary
• English-speaking guides throughout all tours
• half-day tour of Sintra from Lisbon
• workshop experience making your own Pastel de Nata
• full-day tour of São Miguel (Furnas), including lunch of “cozido”
• full-day tour of Faial, including lunch
• full-day tour of Pico, including lunch
• full-day tour of Terceira, including “alcatra” lunch
• entrance fees as per the itinerary
• symbolic contribution to social & environmental institutions: Rabo de Peixe Sabe Sonhar & Life Priolo
• intra-island boat ticket: Faial – Pico – Faial
Not Included:
- meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
- tips & hotel extras
Below is a selection of Optional Activities available to add on to your package for your time at leisure.
Please get in touch and we will be happy to amend your booking and revise your invoice accordingly.
SÃO MIGUEL ISLAND
WALK IN SETE CIDADES
Price: £29 per person
Days of Operation: Daily
Duration: 4 Hours
The adventure begins in Ponta Delgada, where we leave towards Pico do Carvão. This trail, with approximately 5 kms, starts at the entrance of Mata do Canário, joins two sections of pre-existing trails and allows you to discover the various lakes in the western part of the island of São Miguel. In the first part of the walking tour, it is possible to find ground vegetation, mainly grasses, and it is also possible to see the “Muro das Nove Janelas”, an ancient aqueduct that carried water to Ponta Delgada. After an ascent through an area where the terrain is more irregular, we can observe a large part of the West side of the island, as well as the collapsed crater of Sete Cidades. From this location, in days of really good weather, one can see a large part of the island of São Miguel. On the return to Ponta Delgada, it is possible to stop at the Viewpoint of Vista do Rei, where you will find a magnificent landscape, of the Lagoa Azul and Verde. On the way back, we will find green fields along our drive until reaching Ponta Delgada.
TAPAS & WINE - AN EVENING TOUR IN PONTA DELGADA
Price: £67 per person
Days of Operation: Tuesdays & Fridays (17:00 to 20:00)
Duration: 3 Hours
Discover the Azores through delicious drinks, great bites, and stories! In this 3h evening walking tour participants will experience some of Ponta Delgada’s best bars and eateries, sampling unique Azorean beverages, while learning about the local traditions and drinking culture. Through sips and tales, this tour will present the historical Pico wines, locally produced beer, liqueurs, and many delicious foods. It’s a great experience for both serious drinks enthusiasts as well as beginners wishing to expand their knowledge. A relaxing stroll through the largest city of the Azores. Although the emphasis is on the wine and drinks, there will be plenty of flavourful tapas to eat during the tour!
PONTA DELGADA CITY TOUR
Price: £22 per person
Days of Operation: Everyday except Monday (09:00 to 12:00 & 14:00 to 17:00)
Duration: 3 Hours
This tour allows us to go through the main streets of Ponta Delgada, through the main sites of this city with more than 450 years of history. We will get to know the secrets, the stories, and the history of a city by the sea, passing by the main monuments with a mixture of various architectural styles, as well as the typical features of the so called “Micaelense” architecture. The tour also includes a visit to Ponta Delgada’s market, a vibrant place where you can find the main products that come from our land and our sea. During the tour, there will be time to enjoy a coffee, or a local drink (not included).
FAIAL ISLAND
HALF DAY HORTA CITY TOUR
Horta has a genuine feel to it, located on an astonishing bay, with its famous and colourful Marina used as a stopover for many maritime adventures.
Price: £18 per person
Days of Operation: Daily (Morning and Afternoon)
Duration: 3 Hours
It is a city with a real strong connection to the sea, with its science and culture focused on it. These features make this a historic and cosmopolitan centre, with a wealthy heritage, surrounded by amazing landscapes – such as the view to the highest mountain of Portugal, Mount Pico. This city tour will allow you to get to know the city – several historic monuments and symbolic spaces, as well as the gardens and green parks.
GUIDED WALK TOURS:
Price: Walks are £35 per person
Difficulty Grade: Both walks are a 3 (Moderate)
Walk Cabeço do Canto
Duration: 2 Hours (2.5 km)
This route starts near the access road to Cabeço Verde and is a part of the protected landscape of the Central Area. Along the trail we go through areas of great volcanic interest such as the volcanic ridge of “Península do Cabeço”, a Geosite with approximately 20 volcanic cones that goes from Cabeço dos Trinta until Capelinhos Volcano. Several specimens of laurel forest can be spotted along the walk.
Walk Caldeira
Duration: 4 Hours (7 km)
This walk begins at the Caldeira Viewpoint and goes around its crater’s perimeter. Located in the center of the island, the Natural Reserve of Caldeira is a protected landscape and a very important Geosite. With around 2 km in diameter, it was formed through several eruptions along the last 400 thousand years. The trail’s altimetry varies between 840 and 1040 meters, being advisable doing it in days of good weather and clear visibility. As you go around Caldeira enjoy the views over the North and West coast, as well as its interior. Several specimens of endemic flora can be seen spotted along the way.
PICO ISLAND
WHALE & DOLPHIN WATCHING
Price: £59 per person
Days of Operation: On Request (Morning and Afternoon)
Duration: 4 Hours
The whale & dolphin watching activity is done by a professional team of lookouts, skippers and biologists on rigid inflatable boats or fibre glass boats. Before you leave to the ocean, the whaling company makes a briefing including information about the species you may see, and the Azorean Whale Watching code of ethics. The company also provides the necessary equipment you should take to ensure your safety and comfort (life vest and rain jackets).
WALK CAMINHOS DE SANTA LUZIA
Price: £67 per person
Days of Operation: Daily
Duration: 3 Hours (10.5 km)
Difficulty Grade: 2 (Easy/Medium)
The route starts on the regional road on the border between the places of Santana and São Vicente. We start with a descent towards Baía do Gasparal, between orchards and vineyards, an old place where wine was produced and where there are warehouses and an old ramp, “rola-pipas” where barrels used to be loaded into boats. The route continues along the coast, through the vineyards, to the place of Cabrito. We then follow the path along the basaltic rock to the Ermida de São Mateus. In place of Arcos, we continue until we find an old ox cart trail, “relheiras” that takes us to the center of Lajido, site of the UNESCO Vineyard Interpretation Center, on the island of Pico.
