Tour Overview
Description
Visit the beautiful and spectacular Azores Islands with this leisurely tour of Flores, Faial, Terceira and Sao Miguel. Start at the westernmost point in Europe, the Island of Flores, and continue through the islands to Faial, Terceira, and Sao Miguel, and visit Pico by way of a ferry from Faial. In mid-summer Sao Jorge can be accessed by ferry from Faial and Corvo by ferry from Flores. Also included in this package are accommodations, breakfast buffet daily, car and Assistance.
Please Note
We created self-drive packages to provide our customers with pre-planned services that include accommodations, rental car, ferry and air tickets. We do not provide daily planning and itineraries. However we do recommend that you check information such as we have on our pages (click here) or purchase a guide book (click here). We also recommend you check our guided tours (click here) which are more descriptive of specific itineraries and places to visit.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Flores
Arrival and pickup the car at the airport.
Day 2 - Flores
Explore Flores.
Day 3 - Flores
Explore Flores. Suggest a possible visit to Corvo via ferry. No rental car in Corvo.
Day 4 -Flores/Faial
Check out from the Hotel, return the car at the airport and flight to Faial.
Day 5 - Faial
Explore Faial.
Day 6 - Pico
Drop off the car at the harbor of Horta, take a 30 minute ferry trip to Pico. Pickup the car at the harbor of Madalena in the morning and return it late afternoon. Explore Pico. Ferry back to Faial.
Day 7 - Faial
Day at leisure in Faial.
Day 8 - Faial/Terceira
Check out from the Hotel, return the car at the airport and flight to Terceira. Arrival to Terceira airport (aka Lajes) and pickup the rented car. Head to Angra do Heroismo, about 24 kilometers away. Spend 3 nights at a hotel with daily buffet breakfast included.
Day 9 - Terceira
Explore Terceira.
Day 10 - Terceira
Explore Terceira.
Day 11 -Terceira/Sao Miguel
Check out from the Hotel, return the car at the airport and flight to Sao Miguel. Arrival and pickup the car at the airport.
Day 12 - S. Miguel
Explore S. Miguel.
Day 13 - S. Miguel
Explore S. Miguel.
Day 14 - S. Miguel
Explore S. Miguel.
Day 15 - S. Miguel
Check out from the Hotel and return the car at the airport. Flight back home. Have a great trip back!
What's Included
Included:
- 14 Night accommodations, standard rooms
- Daily buffet breakfast
- 15 Days car rental
- Ferry tickets Horta/Pico/ Horta w/ one day car rental
- Airfare: Flores/Faial/Terceira/Sao Miguel
- Automatic transmission vehicle
- Unlimited kilometers
- Airport Taxes
- CDW and TP basic insurance
- 24 Hour assistance
- 1 Brunch (Sao Miguel Only)
- Complimentary Welcome Crate (Sao Miguel Only)
Not Included
- International Airfare (please contact us for a quote)
- City taxes
- Meals other than mentioned
- Super CDW and other insurances
- Liability fee
- Gas
Dates & Rates
| 12/31/2024 | $4545 | $6910 | $4414 | $5621 | $3185 | $3691 | $2575 | $2948 |
| 1/1/2025 - 3/23/2025 | $3253 | $2602 | $1929 | $1707 | $3678 | $3027 | $2080 | $1800 |
| 3/24/2025 - 4/23/2025 | $3991 | $3017 | $2201 | $1892 | $3834 | $3183 | $2165 | $1869 |
| 4/24/2025 - 5/23/2025 | $3991 | $3017 | $2201 | $1892 | $4794 | $4144 | $2400 | $2070 |
| 5/24/2025 - 10/6/2025 | $4987 | $3717 | $2621 | $2185 | $5603 | $4952 | $3093 | $2632 |
| 10/7/2025 - 10/31/2025 | $4987 | $3717 | $2621 | $2185 | $3863 | $3212 | $2181 | $1923 |
| 11/1/2025 - 12/31/2025 | $3253 | $2602 | $1929 | $1707 | Contact Us | Contact Us | Contact Us | Contact Us |
General
Booking your vacation
- While prices are shown in $U.S dollars, we can also charge in Euros at the prevailing currency conversion daily rate
- Early booking is advised. Availability of accommodations
and
inter-island flight is limited especially in summer months
- If hotels named in itinerary are not available at time of booking, alternate similar
same rating properties will be confirmed, and subject to new quote.
- Order of islands visited may need to be altered due to
flight schedule changes
- Unless otherwise indicated, sightseeing tours are by
private car with English speaking driver. Other languages are
available upon request
- Quotations with different hotels have a non refundable deposit
of $50. Deposit will be credited towards final booking price
Booking your Vacation with Air
- International airfare for this package is additional to
price shown on Rates table. Departure cities are limited to those serviced
by SATA International (Azores Airlines)
- If you want a quote for airfare to be included make sure to
check yes when prompted during the booking/reservation
request process
Booking Conditions
- A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $350 per
person per vacation is required to book and hold both land and air for you.
- Final payment is due 50 days before departure
- Option to pay full price up front is available
Cancellation Policy - Land Portion
- $350 per person if canceled up to 50 days prior departure.
- 25% of total reservation if cancelled 49-39 days prior departure plus any other additional fee.
- 50% of total reservation if canceled 38-31 days prior departure plus any other additional fee.
- No refunds if canceled less than 30 days prior departure.
Cancellation Policy - Airfare
- Airfare cancellation terms and conditions will be provided to you before ticket is booked
Refund Fees
- A 3.9% credit card assessed fee will be subtracted from any refunded payment, including deposits refunded due to services requested not available for date of booking.
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Booking Changes
- A fee of $35 per person, per transaction, will be charged
for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking
is confirmed.
- If the change increases the value of the booking, the $35
per person fee will be waived
Travel Insurance
- We strongly recommend you purchase travel/cancellation
insurance
Hotels
Superior Hotels
Santa Cruz das Flores - Hotel Ocidental
Hotel Ocidental offers fine accommodation in Santa Cruz das Flores. The city center is 10 minute walking distance from the hotel. The property offers 36 guestrooms appointed with climate control, cable TV, a balcony and direct dial phone. Restaurante Rosa are situated in a natural area, about 1000 meters from the venue. The hotel enjoys an ideal location within 5 minutes' drive from Santa Cruz airport.
Angra do Heroísmo - Pousada Castelo de S. Sebastiao
Pousada Castelo de S. Sebastiao is a 8-minute walk from the beach. Set on top of a cliff, Pousada de Angra do Heroismo Castelo de S. Sebastiao is a modern hotel housed in a 16th century Fortress known as Saint Sebastian's Little Castle.
The Pousada offer rooms and one suite with modern décor and furnishing. The suite and some rooms include terraces with views over the sea and the Monte Brasil. All living units contain LCD TV and internet connection.
There are 2 swimming pools: one for adults and the other for children. Guests can enjoy the regional cuisine while taking in views of the sea and pool area.
The Pousada is located in the village centre of Angra do Heroísmo was classified World Heritage by UNESCO. Angra do Heroísmo also offers many activitiy options, such as marine hunting, diving, sport fishing and boat tours.
Pousada de Angra do Heroismo Castelo de S. Sebastiao is located at a 23-minute drive from the Lajes International Airport.
Horta - Pousada Forte da Horta
Just an 8 minute walk from the beach, The Pousada Forte da Horta is set in a 16th century fortress with a view of Horta Bay and Pico island. This Pousada features air conditioned rooms, a swimming pool, and a regional restaurant. Most of the rooms offer a view of the marina.
Classified as a National Monument since 1947, the Pousada Forte da Horta offers modern rooms with cable TV and a minibar. Each private bathroom is stocked with a hairdryer and bathrobe.
A breakfast buffet is served daily on the poolside veranda terrace. Guests may taste fried pork, tuna and passion fruit pie in Pousada Forte da Horta’s restaurant.
The swimming pool area is furnished with sun beds, tables and parasols. Indoors, there is a lounge with various seating areas and a bar with a piano.
The 24-hour reception offers car rentals and free on-site parking. The Horta Airport is just 5.4 miles from the Pousada Forte da Horta.
Ponta Delgada - Vila Gale Collection S. Miguel
Located in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel island, the Vila Gale Collection S.Miguel provides superior accommodations, excellent restaurant, bar, sauna, swimming pool, kid's club and private parking.
The 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WIFI, each with a private bathroom, and is at a short walking distance to the center of town.
All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Each room includes a safety deposit box, while certain rooms will provide you with a balcony. At Vila Gale Collection S.Miguel every room includes bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available every morning.
At Vila Gale Collection S.Miguel guests are welcome to use a sauna and a Turkish bath.
The attentive and professional reception staff speak English, Spanish, French and Portuguese, and are always on hand to help.
