7 Day Azores Vacation (New York)

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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    5 Ponta Delgada

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Portugal

Attractions

  • Azores
  • Ponta Delgada

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Round trip flights New York-Ponta Delgada, Ponta Delgada-New YorkOther departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
    • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
    • 5 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels
    • Breakfast daily

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Friday - Depart for the Azores
Depart for the Azores

DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Ponta Delgada
Arrive in Ponta Delgada, the capital of the Azores archipelago and transfer independently to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure Overnight: Ponta Delgada Meals: Breakfast

DAY 3, Sunday - Full Day in Ponta Delgada
Today is free to explore Ponta Delgada on your own, or join the optional Full Day Nordeste Jeep Tour with lunch. Travel by jeep to Nordeste, known to be the greenest county on São Miguel Island. View Ponta do Cintrão, Santa Iria Viewpoint, Ribeira do Caldeirões, Serra da...
DAY 4, Monday - Full Day in Ponta Delgada
Spend the day at leisure in Ponta Delgada. Perhaps, choose to participate in the optional Full Day Furnas Tour with lunch. Drive along the south road, passing Lagoa and Caloura. Stop at Vila Franca do Campo, the first capital of the island. Continue to the valley of Furn...
DAY 5, Tuesday - Full Day in Ponta Delgada
Spend another day at leisure in Ponta Delgada, or join the optional Full Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour with lunch. Travel via jeep to the Western side of São Miguel Island to Sete Cidades. Enjoy the Carvão Viewpoint, Lakes of Empadadas, Nove Janelas, Cumeeria Norte, Sete Ci...
DAY 6, Wednesday - Full Day in Ponta Delgada
On your last day at leisure, go on a walk along Ponta Delgada's waterfront promenade, and view the 16th century Fortress of São Brás, which houses the Azores Military Museum, or head to the Old Town filled with nice shops and restaurants and shop for souvenirs Overnight: Ponta Delgada Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7, Thursday - Depart the Azores
Transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Price From $859
Price per day$123
Last Updated: 7/28/2024

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Optional Activities
Full Day Furnas Tour with lunch 8:45 AM Drive along the south road, passing Lagoa and Caloura. Stop at Vila Franca do Campo, the first capital of the island. Continue to the valley of Furnas to visit the lake and hot springs. Enjoy a delicious lunch, cooked by underground vapors! After lunch, visit the botanical garden and mineral springs, where you can choose to swim in a natural hot water pool. Cross the north coast and stop at the tea plantation. Take in the view at Santa Iria before returning to Ponta Delgada. Departs at approximately 8:45 AM. Pick-up and drop-off from hotel. Approximate tour duration is 7.5 hours. OnDay : 4 Price : $109 Full Day Nordeste Jeep Tour with lunch 9:00 AM Travel by Jeep to Nordeste, known to be the greenest county on São Miguel island. View Ponta do Cintrão, Santa Iria Viewpoint, Ribeira do Caldeirões, Serra da Tronqueira, and Salto do Cavalo. Lunch at a local restaurant is included. *This activity includes off-road portions, which may not be suitable for people with medical conditions. Departs at 9:00 AM. Pick-up and drop-off from hotel. Approximate tour duration is 7 hours. OnDay : 3 Price : $107 Full Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour with lunch 9:00 AM Travel via Jeep to the Western side of São Miguel island to Sete Cidades. Enjoy the Carvão Viewpoint, Lakes of Empadadas, Nove Janelas, Cumeeria Norte, Sete Cidades, Vista do Rei Viewpoint, Cumeeira Sul, Mosteiros, and Ferraria. Lunch at a local restaurant is included. *This activity includes off-road portions, which may not be suitable for people with medical conditions. Departs at 9:00 AM. Pick-up and drop-off from hotel. Approximate tour duration is 7 hours. OnDay : 5 Price : $99
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