Best Of The Azores: 7 Days In Sao Miguel

A driver will be waiting for you at arrivals and will  private transfer you from Sao Miguel Airport to your 4 star Hotel, centrally located.  Free time to relax and discover Ponta Delgada charming cafes and  many other of our suggested spots.

After breakfast, tour to Lagoa do Fogo and Sete Cidades The journey starts on  the west coast of the island where you'll enjoy the view Pico de Carvão‘s viewpoint. Surrounded by the greenest vegetation, we will find in Vista do Rei ‘s viewpoint at Sete Cidades volcanic complex. From here, you can see the twin lakes,  and it's iconic  blue and green colors.  Once on the crater, there´s the amazing Santiago‘s lake to see. A stop will be made in the picturesque Sete Cidades town where the lunch will be served in a regional restaurant. In the afternoon, the tour goes along the coast enjoying the western landscape until we arrive to Capelas, an ancient whaling village, stopping at Pedras Negras‘s viewpoint to see the northern coast of the island. Continuing in the north coast, we will stop to visit the Ribeira Grande city and its historic center. After that, Caldeira Velha, a natural reserve, is the chosen place to take an optional bath enjoying the warm water from a waterfall.  The last stop will be to take a look over the fantastic Lagoa do Fogo. Returning to Ponta Delgada going down by Pico da Barrosa, we will have once more the supreme view over the newest and narrowest part of the island. Drop off at your hotel

After breakfast we will pick you up at the hotel to further explore the Island.  The first stop will be at Vila Franca do Campo, the first capital of São Miguel, located in the south coast, where it´s possible to taste the famous local pastry – Queijada da Vila, an  historic recipe of the town. Arriving at Furnas‘ valley, near the gorgeous Furnas Lake, we will see some volcanic phenomena, known as fumaroles and also to see how  the famous Cozido das Furnas (Furnas stew) is cooked, a gastronomic delight of Azores. The tour is followed by a visit to Terra Nostra garden (optional) before the lunch having the possibility to experience a thermal bath - a must do in our opinion, bring your swimsuits! At Furnas village is possible to see more volcanic phenomena, where you can see the fumaroles in a mix of hot and fresh waters, some with medicinal properties. On the way up to the mountains we will stop to see the amazing view over Furnas valley, from Pico de Ferro‘s viewpoint.  The last stop will be at Santa Iria‘s viewpoint to have a gorgeous view over the north coast. Drop off  at your hotel and free time