Tour Highlights
Embark on a journey that offers the perfect balance between City and Nature. Through Lisbon, enjoy the culture, cuisine and world-renowned wines, then unwind in Europe’s last secret paradise – The Azores. Explore these islands’ breathtaking landscapes and let yourself be captivated by their natural beauty.
Lisbon is a city with copious attractions that leave tourists enthralled.
Dominated by the imposing walls of Sao Jorge (Saint George), Lisbon’s old town is a vibrant place filled with steep streets, glorious views, distinct areas, delightful stores and ancient landmarks.
Getting the most out of your time in the venerable city of Lisbon begins with an entertaining half-day stroll among some of its greatest attractions. From Castelo de Sao Jorge to Mercado da Ribeira and Bairro Alto’s winding alleys, you can easily access all these famous landmarks on foot or by hopping onto one of the iconic trams.
Tired of doing the same old thing in Portugal? Try a day trip! The country’s small size makes it easy to explore a plethora of attractions within just 24 hours. From Sintra to Cascais and all the way to Evora, this excursion takes travelers on a full-day journey they won’t soon forget.
For a truly authentic experience, join us for a Fado performance along with dinner at a traditional eatery in the Bairro Alto district. This is an opportunity to sample some of the region’s finest cuisine while enjoying some classic Portuguese music.
The Azores is an idyllic paradise in Europe, often referred to as “Europe’s Hawaii”. Sao Miguel Island in Portugal is one of the best-kept secrets of this region.
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Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival to Lisbon and Feel the city
Arrival in Lisbon and private transfer to hotel.
Accommodation in a 4* Hotel in Lisbon with breakfast for 4 nights. *
Tonight you will have a traditional welcome Fado Show and Dinner (included) where you will have the chance to try some of the most wellknown dishes from Portuguese Cuisine together with the best Fado Traditional Show.
*3 star hotel in case of lack of availability, if accepted by customer.
Day 2 Essence of Lisbon
After breakfast, meet your guide to a Half Day City Tour, with our certificated Guide that will show you Lisbon, capital of Portugal. The tour will start in exploring the Lisbon’s oldest quarter and neighborhoods. We will visit also the traditional commerce zones of the city, with their 18th-century buildings: the Downtown and the Chiado. Our tour includes all the best that Lisbon has to show.
Free afternoon to relax and personal activities.
Day 3 Sintra Fairytale City & Cascais
After breakfast, meet your guide and Full Day Tour to Sintra and Cascais.
Sintra is 30 km from Lisbon offers a foretaste of Paradise. The soft climate ensures a freshness permanent existence of a luxuriant vegetation make Sintra a deeply romantic and mysterious place. Stand out from the Town Palace, the Pena Palace and Moorish Castle. Free Time to lunch.
Cascais – charming fishing village since the 12th century and is well preserved until today.
Return to Lisbon along the coast, passing by Estoril admiring the beautiful coast and it’s beaches.
Day 4 Evora, a charming cultural and wine experience
After breakfast meet your guide for a Full Day Tour to Évora with wine tasting.
Classified as a World Heritage by UNESCO since 1986, Évora is called the “White City” and also “City Museum”. Évora dazzles his visitors with lush architectural and artistic, monumental churches, historic squares, white houses and narrow medieval streets. Évora invites you to discover a city that is synonymous of mix of cultures. Free time to lunch. In the afternoon, visit of a production farm of Wines to its facilities and manufacturing process with wine tasting.
Day 5 Fly away into Nature
After breakfast, free time to relax and personal activities.
Check-out and transfer to Lisbon Airport
Domestic Flight to the Azores (Sao Miguel Island)
Private Transfer from Sao Miguel Airport to Hotel
Free time to relax and personal activities.
Day 6 Blue and Green
After breakfast, tour to Lagoa do Fogo and Sete Cidades
The tour begins strongly for those with a sweet tooth by visiting the traditional pineapple´s plantation, biological culture developed on greenhouses where it’s possible to taste the pineapple´s liquor. The journey continues 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. Optionally, it is possible to go to the Regional Liquor’s Factory and taste its liquors. 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
Day 7 Idyllic Azores
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.
By the north coast, more precisely in Ribeira Grande‘s, we will visit the Gorreana tea plantation and its factory, where we can taste the two kinds of tea – black and green.
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
Day 8 Breathe, Relax, Feel
Full Free day for you to explore the city on your own and enjoy the island laid back ambiance
Day 9 We warned you wouldn’t want to Leave!
After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport, flight to Lisbon
Optional nights in Lisbon or the Azores are available
What’s Included
Accommodation
– 8 nights at 4-star hotels, delicious breakfasts included.
* 3 star hotels can be offered if accepted by customer in situations of lack of availability
Flights
Internal flights between Lisbon and Ponta Delgada/Azores.
20kgs baggage and a small back pack carry on included on domestic flights.
Guide
Certified Guides on every day tour described in the program
Meals
1 Dinner with Fado Show in Lisbon
2 Lunches in the Azores
Wine tasting as described in the program
Additional Services
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Transport
All transfers from and to airport as decribed on the program
All transfer from and to hotel as described on the program
Optional Extras
Fatima, Obidos, Nazare and Peniche Tour in Lisbon
Additional Day Tours in the Azores
What’s Not Included
Insurance
Additional Services
Everything that is not listed on program
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