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The Azores Jewels of Portugal
Enter an untouched paradise on an adventure through the Azores, the archipelago gems of Portugal. Explore the rim of the Sete Cidades Caldera. Indulge in a traditional cozido das furnas meal, cooked by the heat of the volcanic earth. Enjoy a home-hosted meal during your stay on Sao Miguel Island. Encounter the volcanic ash-covered landscape of the Capelinhos Volcano. From thermal pools and lush craters to local farms and volcanic cuisine, delve into the culture of Portuguese island life.
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From volcanic craters and thermal waters to lush vegetation and picturesque coasts, enjoy the natural splendor of this Portuguese archipelago and see why the Azores are commonly referred to as "the Hawaii of Europe."
Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Acores
This is the Azores. A set of islands virtually untouched by urban development. Your adventure begins on Sao Miguel, the largest of the nine volcanic islands. Relax and explore as you wish, perhaps sit along the seaside promenade and breathe in the mild air of the Atlantic.
Ponta Delgada
Get to know Ponta Delgada, the capital city of Sao Miguel, on a morning walking tour of the area. This afternoon, take a ride up to Sete Cidades caldera's highest point and discover some of Mother Nature's finest work: the twin blue and green lakes that make up this caldera and are explained by local legend: They are apparently the tears of star-crossed lovers, a green-eyed princess and a blue-eyed shepherd. This evening, celebrate the beginning of your journey with a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Sao Miguel
Start the day with a visit to one of the few remaining basket weavers on the island. Learn how willow basket making has evolved and how this father-son enterprise has kept this traditional craft alive. Then, it's your choice! Enjoy the thermal waters at the Terra Nostra pool,* built in the 18th century by the American consul to the Azores -OR- embark on a guided visit to the organic paradise that is the Terra Nostra Botanical Garden. For lunch, enjoy a traditional cozido das furnas meal, where your food is cooked in the earth's volcanic heat. Later, continue to the green fields of a nearby tea plantation to learn about this unique crop before an evening of leisure in Sao Miguel.
Sao Miguel
Today enjoy a full free day to explore Sao Miguel at your own pace. Perhaps you will take to the waves on an optional** ocean excursion to watch for whales and dolphins, followed by a lunch at a local restaurant. Regardless of how you choose to spend your day, gather tonight for a home-hosted dinner at a local village.
Sao Miguel - Horta, Faial
Say bom dia (good morning) to Faial with a walking tour of Horta. Its marina and painted murals are a testament to the island's importance to the sailors who have visited the island on voyages crossing the Atlantic. Later, encounter the volcanic vitality of Faial when you take in the surrounding rocky landscape and ash hills with a fascinating visit to the Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre.
Faial
The day is yours to enjoy on your own and relax on Faial Island! You may also consider joining an optional tour to Pico*** to encounter the Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture (UNESCO) and explore this scarcely populated island's scenery, a sublime mixture of lava rock and exotic vegetation, during a walk along Lagoa do Capitao.
Faial - Angra do Heroismo, Terceira
Board your flight to Terceira and say hello to the colorful capital of Angra do Heroismo (UNESCO) with a local guide. Restored in traditional style, the city features white facades and vibrant trims. Learn about the Holy Ghost Chapels, known locally as Imperios, and customs surrounding this tradition. Tonight, get a taste of the culture at a local restaurant.
Terceira
Start your day with a refreshing swim* in the natural volcanic pools of Biscoitos, known for their dramatic lava rock formations and crystal-clear waters. Continue to the Serra do Cume viewpoint for sweeping panoramic views of the island's lush, stone-walled agricultural landscape. Then, it's your choice! Visit the Museu do Vinho dos Biscoitos to learn about the region's Verdelho wine -OR- explore Gruta do Natal, a remarkable volcanic cave that reveals the island's unique geological past. In the evening, enjoy free time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage city of Angra do Heroismo at your leisure.
Terceira
Today, the day is yours to enjoy at your own pace. You may choose to join an optional tour to the western side of Terceira in the morning, sipping coffee at an organic coffee plantation and tasting locally grown bananas along the way and ending at a family-owned cheese factory for a light lunch made up of local products. End the day at a petiscos home-hosted dining experience.
Terceira - Lisbon
Say farewell to the Azores archipelago as you head to Lisbon in continental Europe. Lisbon, known as the city of the seven hills, and the starting point of many of its 15th century explorations, was also the departure point of many of its immigrants that crossed the Atlantic searching for a better life.
Lisbon
Start your morning with a panoramic tour of Belem. See the imposing 16th century Jeronimos Monastery and the Belem Tower, a fortress built to protect Lisbon and later used as a prison. Join a special tour exploring the grandeur of the Ajuda National Palace, once a royal residence of King Luis I. Then return to downtown Lisbon and enjoy some free time before you gather for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Lisbon - Tour Ends
Say adeus (goodbye) to Portugal and the Azores as you depart this coastal paradise.
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