Azores and mainland Portugal
Overview
Highlights
- Lisbon and Porto are two of the most visited cities in Portugal, and for good reason. Explore a medieval fortress in the middle of cosmopolitan Lisbon and sweeten your day with a port tasting in, well, Porto
- Admire beautiful green pastures as you drive along roads bordered with flowers on your excursion to Capelinhos volcano.
- Enjoy a whale watching tour on a small boat excursion with an experienced guide who’ll offer insights into the lives of these amazing creatures
- Hike to the top of Pico de Pedro, the highest point in all of Portugal!
- Explore Sao Miguel Island and enjoy a local Azore cuisine made using local produce.
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Welcome to Porto, Portugal. This adventure begins with a welcome meeting at the hotel at6pm. Please double check with reception to confirm the time and place. If you're going to be late, please inform the hotel reception. We'll be collecting your insurance, passport d...
See the sights and sounds of Porto on a guided orientation walk through the Ribeira district in the morning. The World Heritage-listed district is filled with a collection of twisting alleys, criss-crossing staircases and baroque churches. You’ll discover one of Port...
Today, travel by direct train to the city of Lisbon, one of Europe’s most pleasant and affordable capital cities. The city combines the best of Portuguese life with its charming architecture, multicultural population, delicious seafood and non-stop nightlife. On arriv...
Depart from Lisbon to Faial Island, where your exploration of the Azores begins. Sometimes referred to as Ilha Azul (Blue Island), the Portuguese poet Raul Brandao famously took note of the iconic blue hydrangeas that bloom on Faial in the summer months, quipping “The...
Travel from Faial to Ilha do Pico. Known also as the Ilha Preta (Black Island) for its black volcanic earth, Pico is the proud home of UNESCO-designated vineyards that played a major part in the community’s development. Later in the day, embark on a whale-watching tou...
Continue onwards via one way ferry to Sao Jorge Island, one of the most scenic islands in the Azores thanks to its steep cliffs and narrow landmass. With a free day to explore, there’s plenty to do. Sao Jorge is home to some of the best walks in all the Azores, taking...
Make the most of a second day on Sao Jorge Island with a guided hike along the Pico do Pedro trail, an intermediate-level 17 kilometre trip along the island’s stunning mountain range. Begin at the foot of Pico do Pedro, passing by Pico da Esperanca – the highest point...
Say goodbye to Sao Jorge and travel on a morning flight to Sao Miguel. This next island is treasured as the vibrant garden of the Atlantic thanks to its lush surrounds – hopefully you get a glimpse of this through the plane windows. Start your adventure in Sao Miguel ...
San Miguel is home to some stunning scenery ¬– by the end of the day, this should be more than obvious. Take a guided walk to the west and central sites of the island, wandering over lagoons and volcanoes in this stunning green landscape. Begin the trip by visiting ...
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