Azores

Welcome to Portugal!
Don’t worry, your arrival is taken care of. You will be greeted by an Across Portugal representative that will help you with your luggage and guide you to the rental desk where you can pick up your car. Head to Ponta Delgada and have the first look of Azores’ capital.

Inclusions:

✔ Rental Car Pick Up with the Assistance of our Representative.
✔ Accommodation in Ponta Delgada with breakfast included.

Start your day with an amazing and unique experience: Whale & Dolphin watching. You can explore the delicious traditional food and, then, follow our local guide across the main highlights. Did you know that Azores is the only place in Europe where you can find a pineapple plantation? It is true and you can visit it.

Inclusions:

✔ Whale & Dolphin Watching.
✔ Guided Walking Tour in Ponta Delgada.
✔ Accommodation in Ponta Delgada with breakfast included.

Vila Franca do Campo is well-known by two things: the delicious local pastry – Queijadas de Vila Franca do Campo – and for a small island on the shore. Take a boat trip to visit this beautiful natural spot and enjoy the amazing landscapes. In the afternoon, you can go to iconic local small chapel, Ermida da Nossa Senhora da Paz. Prepare your camera to take some delight photos over small island and town.

Inclusions:

✔ Ferry tickets to visit Ilhéu;
✔ Accommodation in Ponta Delgada with breakfast included.

Azores are well-known by its unique natural landscapes. Today you will find the most amazing lagoons. In Sete Cidades you will find a viewpoint called Vista de Rei (King’s view) where you can see all the lakes at the same time. Admire the different colors each lake has. Go down to the city and stop next to the lakes to admire the landscapes around it. In the afternoon you can also explore local treasures on the region, such as Canários and Empadadas Lagoons.

Inclusions:

✔ Accommodation in Ponta Delgada with breakfast included.

Start the day with a fantastic tea and learn about its production at the oldest Tea Factory in the Island, Gorreana Tea. The next stop is Furnas, a city where you can really see the volcanic activity still running in the island, more precisely in Caldeira das Furnas. The active sulfur smell is a characteristic, but the delicious Cozido das Furnas – a traditional Portuguese meal cooked under the ground – is an unforgettable experience. We book a meal for you, but we advise you to get there early and see the moment when the pans are taken from the ground in Furnas Lagoon. After that, enjoy the amazing hot water pool.

Inclusions:

✔ “Cozido” lunch included in a traditional restaurant.
✔ Accommodation in Furnas with breakfast included.

Today you will explore the Nordeste (Northeast). This small town has its own natural charm due to the unique landscape and views over the sea. There are two well-known viewpoints that you should visit – Sossego and Madrugada – both were created over the cliff and they provide you with the most outstanding sunrise view.

Inclusions:

✔ Accommodation in Furnas with breakfast included.

Put on your comfy shoes and get ready for a guided hike alongside the Fogo Lagoon. You will have an amazing and funny activity while our guide will show you the local flora. After that, drive to Ribeira Grande. Explore the local beaches and enjoy a dip in the ocean while there. Take the opportunity to try one of the most iconic restaurants in the island.

Inclusions:

✔ Guided Hike in Lagoa do Fogo.
✔ Accommodation in Ribeira Grande with breakfast included.

Drive to the rental car desk at Ponta Delgada Airport. In Portuguese, we use to say that “what’s good ends quickly”. We wish you a safe flight back home. Make sure you give us your feedback regarding your trip.
Thank you for travelling Across Portugal.

Inclusions:

✔ Rental Car Drop Off at Madeira Airport.