Tour Overview

Customizable Package

Please note that this package can be customized to meet your travel schedule and requirements. You may either add your changes to the comments section of the reservation form or click here to request your changes.

About Terceira and São Miguel

7 Days, 6 Nights. Have a private guided tour around these two islands and get to know the best they have to offer.

São Miguel Island in the Azores is a captivating tourist destination known for its stunning natural beauty, including volcanic landscapes, lush greenery, and beautiful crater lakes. Visitors can explore picturesque towns, indulge in delicious local cuisine, and relax in hot springs. Outdoor enthusiasts can hike scenic trails, whale watch, or even swim with dolphins. With its unique blend of adventure, relaxation, and natural wonders, São Miguel Island offers a truly unforgettable experience for travelers seeking an off-the-beaten-path paradise.

Ponta Delgada, the vibrant capital city of the Azores archipelago, is a captivating tourist destination that seamlessly blends natural beauty with rich history and culture. The city boasts a charming historic center filled with cobbled streets, elegant squares, and beautiful churches. Visitors can wander through the bustling market of Mercado da Graça, sample local delicacies at traditional restaurants, and admire the ornate architecture of landmarks like the Portas da Cidade.

Terceira Island in the Azores is a charming tourist destination renowned for its rich history, vibrant culture, and lush landscapes. Visitors can explore historic towns with colorful architecture, visit ancient fortresses, and wander through picturesque vineyards. The island offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, diving, and whale watching, as well as traditional festivals and bullfights. With its stunning scenery, welcoming locals, and unique blend of old-world charm and natural beauty, Terceira Island promises a memorable and authentic Azorean experience for travelers seeking a mix of adventure and culture.

Angra do Heroísmo is the capital city of Terceira and a captivating destination steeped in history and charm. This UNESCO World Heritage site boasts cobblestone streets lined with colorful buildings, historic churches, and impressive fortifications. Visitors can explore the city's rich maritime past at museums, enjoy panoramic views from Monte Brasil, and savor local cuisine in quaint cafes. The city hosts lively cultural events and traditional festivals, offering a glimpse into Azorean traditions. With its old-world charm, picturesque setting, and warm hospitality, Angra do Heroísmo is a must-visit destination for travelers seeking a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Terceira

Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Free rest of the day.

Day 2 - Terceira | Full Day Tour of Terceira

Your driver/guide will meet you in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of the island. Depart by the south coast to Praia da Vitoria via Porto Judeu, a small fishing village. Then stop at Sao Sebastiao and its 15th parish church. Nearby is an "imperio", a small chapel that is characteristic of the towns in the Azores. Imperio are central to the religious festivals of the Holy Ghost (Espirito Santo) popular throughout the Azores. These festivals are of medieval origin but are now seldom seen in mainland Europe. Terceira boasts the most colorful imperio. Praia da Vitoria is a charming town with a main square and a pedestrian shopping street. Time for lunch (not included) in Praia. Take the mountain road up to Serra do Cume for a view of the rolling, multi-hued green fields, bordered by stone walls and hydrangeas and the harbor of Praia in the distance. Then to Algar do Carvao, a huge lava tube about 300 feet long with stalactites and stalagmites. The cave is open June 1 through September 30. Continue to Biscoitos on the north coast to see the natural lava swimming pools. Return to your hotel by way of the typical villages of Altares, Doze Ribeiras and Sao Mateus.

Day 3 - Terceira

Enjoy exploring town on this free day.

Day 4 - Terceira to São Miguel

Check out and transfer from the Hotel to the airport. Flight Terceira to Sao Miguel and transfer to the hotel. Free rest of the day

Day 5 - São Miguel | Full Day Tour of Furnas

Full-day tour of Furnas. Your driver/guide will pick you up at your hotel for your full day trip to Furnas. Just outside of Ponta Delgada, the rural life of São Miguel dominates. Depart along the south road passing the village of Lagoa for a viewpoint at Caloura. Continue to Vila Franca for a coffee break (not included). Upon arrival in the Furnas area, visit the lake and hot springs, and see the holes in the ground where meals are cooked by underground steam. Pots full of various meats, sausages, potatoes, and vegetables are steamed for 7 hours to produce "Cozidos nas Caldeiras" (Caldeira Stew). Continue to the charming town of Furnas for a lunch stop (lunch not included). Visit the beautiful botanical gardens established in the 18th century (entry fee not included) with the opportunity to swim in the hot springs swimming pool. Cross the island to the north coast, stopping for a fine view of both the south and north coasts from an interior highland. On the way, you will visit a tea plantation, the only one in Europe. Return to your hotel about 5:30pm.

Day 6 -São Miguel | Full Day Tour of Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo

Full-day tour of Sete Cidades (Twin Lakes) and Lagoa do Fogo (Fire Lake) with picnic lunch. After meeting your driver/guide in the hotel lobby, head west to one of the most awesome natural sights in the world, the twin caldeira lakes of Sete Cidades. The view from "Vista do Rei" (King's View) high on the crater's rim is stunning. Far below, next to the lakes is the pretty village of Sete Cidades (Seven Cities, named for a mythical kingdom). Descend into the caldeira to visit the town. Before returning to Ponta Delgada, stop at a pineapple plantation. The Azores are not warm enough to grow pineapples in the open but they thrive in the greenhouses with careful cultivation methods. The pineapples are small but very sweet. Continue to the Fire Lake, the highest crater lake located in the center of the island, stop at Caldeira Velha, Ribeira Grande and return to Ponta Delgada.

Day 7 - São Miguel

Check out and departure back home.

What's Included

Included

6 Night accommodations
Daily buffet breakfast
Airfare Terceira/São Miguel
Airport and hotel transfers
Hotel tax and hotel service charge
Sightseeing by private car with English speaking driver/guide
Terceira full-day tour
São Miguel full-day tour of Furnas
São Miguel full-day tour of Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo with picnic
Hotel tax and service charge
Complimentary food crate with local products (São Miguel only)

Not included

International flights. Please contact us for a quote
Meals other than breakfast
Entrance fees to visited sites
City taxes (payable at hotel check-in)

Dates & Rates

Package Type

For some packages you may be given a choice of different hotel categories.

Superior/Premier Hotel Package - Includes first class 4-star lodging, with the exception of Flores island if your package includes this island.
Comfort/Standard Hotel Package - Includes 4-star tourist class lodging. May include first class 3-star lodging in the smaller islands.

Hotel Notes

Each package has a hotel summary description. For detailed information, please visit the hotel's official webpage online.
For specific hotel or ocean-view room preference, please notify us when filing your booking form. Additional charges may apply.
Pousada Forte da Horta (Faial) will be closed until March 31. Hotel Azoris Faial Garden will be booked as alternative.

Room Rate Type

Solo = Person traveling alone
Single = Person staying in a single room and sharing tour services with others in travel party
Double = 2 Persons per room
Triple = 3 Persons per room

Departure Date	Solo Comfort	Single Comfort	Double Comfort	Triple Comfort	Solo Superior	Single Superior	Double Superior	Triple Superior
4/26/2025 - 5/23/2025	$2649	$1796	$1540	$1242	$3376	$2523	$1583	$1279
5/24/2025 - 10/6/2025	$2995	$2143	$1727	$1377	$3659	$2806	$1952	$1561
10/7/2025 - 10/31/2025	$2995	$2143	$1727	$1377	$2895	$2042	$1583	$1279
11/1/2025 - 12/31/2025	$2540	$1687	$1418	$1138	Contact Us	Contact Us	Contact Us	Contact Us

Important Notes

Rates are per person in US dollars.
Rates do not include city taxes when applicable and must be paid directly at the hotel upon check-in.
Package can start any day of the week, all year.
Tours are provided in a private car up to four people. If you prefer a bigger vehicle, please let us know at the moment of the reservation for a new quote.
International flights are not included. Inter-Island flights are only included on the multi-Islands packages and on the itinerary informed.
We cannot book airplane seat assignments. This service has an extra cost and needs to be done by the client with the airline directly after the tickets have been issued.
All tours are private except for Flores island on the Five island Classic Tour.
Day tours can be scheduled in a different order than described on this package, depending on services' organization and booking.
Dates shown are for tour land arrival. If you are taking an overnight flight to reach the tour departure city, plan to book your flight one day earlier than date shown on table.
Rates for multi-island tour packages do include inter island airfare as per the program.
Depending on the hotel, some triple rooms can have the third person on an extra bed that may not be too comfortable for a sizeable adult.

General

Booking Your Trip

While prices are shown in USA 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 Trip 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 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

Full-payment minus the $350 deposit per person is refunded if canceled up to 50 days prior departure.
75% of full-payment paid per person if refunded if cancelled 49-39 days prior departure.
50% of full-payment paid per person is refunded if canceled 38-31 days prior departure.
No refunds if canceled less than 30 days prior departure.

Cancellation Policy - Airfare

Airfare cancellation terms and conditions are those of the Airlines company and will be provided to you before ticket is booked.

Refund Fees

On any payments made via a bank credit card, a 3.9% bank 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

Comfort Hotels

Angra do Heroismo - Hotel Cruzeiro

Hotel Cruzeiro, a 4 star Hotel, is the latest hotel unit to open in Angra do Heroísmo, Unesco World Heritage city, located 5-minute walk from various points of interest, such as the Angra bay, Sé Church, Old Town Square (Praça Velha), Museum, Pico da Memória, among others.

Wi-Fi access is available in all areas of the hotel.

The hotel has a restaurant and a bar, where lunches, dinners and snacks are served and private parking.

Ponta Delgada - Hotel Ponta Delgada

Hotel Ponta Delgada (RNET 6591) is centrally located and only a 10-minute drive from the airport. Hotel Ponta Delgada features a family ambiance and comfortable furnishings. It features an indoor pool. Air-conditioned rooms all open out on to a private balcony and are fitted with double-glass windows. All rooms include a TV set with cable channels and private bathrooms with walk-in shower or bathtub. Free WiFi access is available in all areas of the hotel. The Ponta Delgada’s Baco Restaurant offers authentic cuisine from the Azores. The hotel’s bar has an esplanade, where guests can enjoy a refreshing drink or cocktail. Guests can stroll in the narrow streets of the city center. Alternatively, they can dip in the hot tub or relax in the on-site hammam and sauna.

Superior Hotels

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.

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.

Azores 2 Island Private Guided Tour: Visit Terceira and São Miguel