Aerial view of a green coastline with steep cliffs and terraced fields

The 3-island tour

This tour combines three of the nine Azores islands: São Miguel, the green island with crater lakes and hot springs, Faial with the famous marina of Horta, and Pico, home to the highest mountain in Portugal. Transfers, the inter-island flight, ferry crossings and excursions are arranged, with free time to explore at your own pace. The itinerary is an example and can be tailored to your wishes.

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The 3-island tour

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Day 1 São Miguel Arrival in Ponta Delgada, welcome and transfer to a 4* hotel.

Day 2 São Miguel Departure from Ponta Delgada along the mountain road to the lake of Sete Cidades. Stop at the Vista do Rei viewpoint. On the way back, visit a pineapple plantation before returning to the hotel. Free afternoon.

Day 3 São Miguel Departure from Ponta Delgada along the southern road to Furnas, with a stop in Vila Franca do Campo. Arrival in Furnas via the lake. Visit to the botanical garden with the chance to bathe in the thermal waters. Lunch in a local restaurant. Return to Ponta Delgada along the north coast, visiting a tea plantation at Ribeira Grande and stopping at the Santa Iria viewpoint.

Day 4 São Miguel Free day.

Day 5 São Miguel – Faial Transfer to Ponta Delgada airport and inter-island flight to Faial. Arrival, welcome and transfer to a 4* hotel. Depending on your flight time, stroll through the charming town of Horta, known for its lively marina, a legendary stopover for transatlantic sailors. Dinner at leisure and overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 Faial – Pico – Faial Transfer to Horta harbour and ferry crossing to Pico. From the port of Madalena, follow the north coast towards Cachorro and Lajido, then continue to São Roque to visit the former whale factory and the natural swimming pools. Mountain road to Lake Capitão. Stop in Lajes to visit the Whalers’ Museum and for lunch. Return along the south coast with stops at Mistérios de São João and São Mateus. Discover the vineyards of Criação Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004. Ferry back to Faial and transfer to the hotel.

Day 7 Faial Island tour by 4x4 towards Espalamaca, along the mountain road above the Flamengos valley. Via the Caldeira, the island’s highest point, continue to Capelinhos, site of the last eruption on land in the Azores (1957–1958). Visit to the Volcano Interpretation Centre. Return to Horta.

Day 8 Faial Transfer to the airport and return flight.

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Accommodation in 4* hotels (7 nights)
Airport, hotel and harbour transfers as per itinerary
Inter-island flight São Miguel – Faial
Ferry crossings Faial – Pico – Faial
Excursions as per itinerary, including the Pico island tour and the 4x4 tour of Faial

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