It is hard to believe that the Azores are part of Europe. Born from the immensity of the Atlantic Ocean, this lush green archipelago of volcanic islands is a far cry from its mainland government of Portugal. 

Be it pocked with steep craters, a haven for wildlife or a place of historic interest, each of the nine islands is quite unique and ideally explored on foot. We visit the very best that four of these islands have to offer, walking through UNESCO vineyards, lava plateaux (or 'fajas') and sunken volcanoes.

 

Itinerary

Day 1
Start Ponta Delgada.

Day 2
Walk around Lake Furnas; afternoon visit to Terra Nostra Botanical Gardens and tea plantations.

Day 3
Morning flight to Pico; walk through UNESCO heritage site of the Santa Luzia Vineyards; afternoon wine tasting.

Day 4
Ferry to Sao Jorge; trek to explore the Faja dos Cubres; evening return to Faial.

Day 5
Free day for optional climb to Mt.Pico, half day whale watching excursion or swim with dolphins.

Day 6
Trek from Trupes do Capelo to the Capelinhos volcano; visit to Scrimshaw Museum; evening flight to Sao Miguel.

Day 7
Morning transfer to Praia; trek to Lagoa do Fogo; afternoon visit to Sete Cidades to the Vista do Rei.

Day 8
End Ponta Delgada.

 

Price

From £1,899

 

What's Included

  • All breakfasts and 5 lunches
  • All accommodation 
  • All transport (incl. internal flights) and listed activities
  • Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
  • Arrival & departure transfers for group flights