This tour takes about 7 hours. Full day tour of Furnas begins at hotel or cruise ship. Strolls along the south coast road passing the village of Lagoa and the viewpoint of Caloura. Stop at Vila Franca do Campo (Island's first capital) for an historical visit and coffee break. Arrive at valley of Furnas and visit its famous lake, surrounded by the "caldeiras" (hot springs) and boiling sulfur pools where delicious meals are cooked in underground silos. After lunch, arrive at the village of Furnas and visit the botanical gardens (you may swim in the local natural hot spring water swimming pool). Visit the mineral water springs. Cross to the north coast for a stop at the tea plantation. On the way stop at the Santa Iria viewpoint. Return to the hotel or cruise ship.