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Azores Vacation Package
15 Days/14 Nights. Explore five Azores islands with guided tours, hotels, flights, ferries and transfers arranged.
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Azores 5 island tour
This customizable 15-day Azores tour connects five of the archipelago's most distinctive islands: Flores, Faial, Pico, Terceira and São Miguel. Hotels, inter-island flights, the Faial–Pico ferry and scheduled transfers are arranged in advance, while private driver-guides lead the principal island tours.
Begin amid the crater lakes, waterfalls and green valleys of Flores before continuing to Horta on Faial. Cross the channel to Pico for volcanic landscapes, maritime heritage and the UNESCO-listed vineyard culture. On Terceira, explore Angra do Heroísmo and the island's volcanic interior, then finish on São Miguel with guided visits to Furnas, Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo.
Several free days create a relaxed pace and allow time for independent sightseeing or optional seasonal excursions. The program can be tailored to your preferred dates and travel requirements, subject to hotel, flight, ferry and guide availability.
Flight and ferry schedules, weather and local operating requirements may change the order of islands or activities. The descriptions below show the planned itinerary.
Arrive at Flores Airport in Santa Cruz and meet the local representative for your transfer to the hotel. You will stay on Flores for three nights. The remainder of the day is free to settle in and begin exploring independently.
Meet your driver-guide for a full-day exploration of Flores. The planned route introduces the island's crater lakes, high waterfalls, green valleys and dramatic western coast, with viewpoints near Ribeira da Cruz, Fajãzinha and Fajã Grande.
Continue to Rocha dos Bordões, where vertical basalt columns form one of Flores' most recognizable geological landmarks, and stop at additional viewpoints as weather and road conditions permit. Lunch and entrance fees are not included. The Flores tour may operate as a shared rather than private service.
Enjoy a free day on Flores. When seasonal schedules, sea conditions and availability permit, you may arrange an optional boat excursion to Corvo, the smallest island in the Azores. The Corvo excursion (zodiac type of boat) is not included and should not be considered guaranteed.
Transfer to Flores Airport for the inter-island flight to Faial. On arrival, meet the local representative and transfer to your hotel in Horta, where you will stay for four nights.
The remainder of the day is free to explore Horta's historic center, marina and waterfront. Flight times and pickup arrangements will be confirmed locally.
Travel with your private driver-guide through the island's interior toward the Faial Caldeira, a vast volcanic crater surrounded by protected natural scenery. Continue to Capelinhos on the western coast, where the 1957–58 eruption reshaped the island and created a stark landscape of volcanic ash and rock.
The remainder of the day is free after returning to Horta. Entrance to the Capelinhos interpretation center is not included unless specifically confirmed in your quotation.
Transfer to Horta harbor and take the approximately 30-minute ferry across the channel to Madalena on Pico. Meet your private driver-guide for a full-day tour of the island beneath Pico Mountain, Portugal's highest peak.
Discover Pico's black-stone villages, maritime heritage and vineyard landscape, whose traditional plots and lava-stone walls are recognized by UNESCO. Lunch and entrance fees are not included. Return by ferry to Faial and transfer to the hotel.
Enjoy a free day in Horta. You may explore the marina, visit local museums, relax at the waterfront or request an additional activity. A seasonal ferry excursion to São Jorge may be possible, but it is not included and depends on schedules, sea conditions and availability.
Transfer to Horta Airport for the flight to Terceira. On arrival, meet the local representative and transfer to your hotel in Angra do Heroísmo, where you will stay for three nights.
The balance of the day is free to begin exploring the UNESCO-listed historic center, its harbor and the streets surrounding the old town.
Set out with your private driver-guide for a full-day tour of Terceira. Follow the south coast through traditional communities toward Praia da Vitória, with stops that may include Porto Judeu and São Sebastião.
Continue through the volcanic interior to Serra do Cume for broad views across Terceira's patchwork fields. Depending on operating schedules and local conditions, the route may also include Algar do Carvão and the natural lava pools at Biscoitos. Lunch and entrance fees are not included.
Spend the day exploring Angra do Heroísmo independently. Walk through its historic streets, visit local churches and museums, or travel to Monte Brasil for panoramic views and walking paths above the city.
Transfer to the airport for the inter-island flight to São Miguel. Meet the local representative on arrival and transfer to your hotel in Ponta Delgada, where you will stay for four nights.
The remainder of the day is free to explore the historic center, waterfront and marina.
Travel with your private driver-guide along São Miguel's south coast toward the Furnas Valley. Visit the lake and geothermal areas where the traditional cozido stew is cooked underground using volcanic heat.
Continue to the town of Furnas and Terra Nostra Park, where you may visit the botanical gardens and bathe in the iron-rich thermal pool. Lunch and entrance fees are not included. The return route crosses the island toward the north coast and includes a stop at a tea plantation before returning to Ponta Delgada.
Meet your private driver-guide for a full-day tour of western and central São Miguel. Travel to the Sete Cidades volcanic complex for views over its crater lakes and descend toward the lakeside village as conditions permit.
Continue through the island with stops that may include a pineapple plantation, Ribeira Grande, Caldeira Velha (entrance fee to visit only or bathe not included) and Lagoa do Fogo, one of São Miguel's most important protected crater lakes. A picnic lunch is included. Access and routing may change because of weather, seasonal traffic controls or local restrictions.
Enjoy a free day in Ponta Delgada or request an additional experience elsewhere on São Miguel. Options may include independent sightseeing, a food experience, whale watching or additional guided touring, subject to availability and additional cost.
Check out of the hotel and enjoy free time according to your flight schedule. Transfer to the airport for departure. The confirmed pickup time will be provided locally.
Note: Hotels shown are for reference only. We reserve the right to change hotels based on availability, group size or other factors. Should an alternate hotel be required, it will be of the same or a better rating.
Angra do Heroismo
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.
Horta
Located in the old Azorean town of Horta, the newly-renovated Hotel Horta offers views of Pico Island. It features rooms with balconies, a large garden and an outdoor pool.
Horta’s rooms are decorated in neutral colors, and have wooden furniture. Each of the air-conditioned rooms has a cable TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer.
The hotel’s panoramic restaurant offers international and regional dishes. The bar and the lounge offer views of the outdoor pool, the pool bar and the garden.
Guests can rent a bicycle to explore the surrounding area. Horta is famous for the whale watching and the volcanoes of Capelinhos and Caldeira.
Horta Airport is 4.3 mi away, and the hotel provides free private parking on site.
Santa Cruz das Flores
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.
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.
Flores
Located in the island of Flores, Ocean Cliff Hotel started a new ownership embracing both tradition of excellence and a vision for modern luxury in the Azores. With 26 equipped rooms, a restaurant serving local and international cuisine, a panoramic pool, and updated leisure spaces, we offer a unique blend of contemporary comfort and Azorean authenticity.
This Hotel offers 26 equipped rooms, a restaurant serving local and international dishes, a panoramic pool, and modern leisure spaces, creating a unique blend of contemporary comfort and Azorean authenticity.
Angra do Heroísmo
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
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
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.