Azores Escape

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before setting out to explore the heart of Ponta Delgada. Wander through the charming cobblestone streets, admire the old architecture, and relax in the local coffee shops. Visit the Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, the harbor front promenade, and discover the historical quarter. Don't miss the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Esperança and the church of Igreja de São José. Explore the Portas da Cidade, Largo da Matriz, Carlos Machado Museum, and São Sebastião Parish Church. Overnight at your hotel in Ponta Delgada (or similar).

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before visiting a pineapple plantation for a tour and liquor tasting. Continue to Pico do Carvão for panoramic views of the island's central region, including both the north and south coasts. Head to the parish of Sete Cidades and stop at Lagoa das Sete Cidades to admire the blue lagoon. Ascend to the Vista do Rei viewpoint for a different perspective on the volcanic crater, and visit the tranquil Lagoa de Santiago. Return to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at your hotel in Ponta Delgada (or similar).

After breakfast, journey to the southern part of the island to visit Vila Franca do Campo, the first capital of São Miguel. Continue to the Furnas valley and explore Terra Nostra Park, where you can stroll through diverse vegetation and relax in the geothermal pool. Visit Lagoa das Furnas to witness the traditional 'Cozido das Furnas' meal cooked by volcanic heat, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Explore the fumaroles and taste carbonated mineral waters. Return to Ponta Delgada via the north coast, stopping at the Pico do Ferro viewpoint and the Gorreana tea factory, the oldest tea plantation in Europe. Evening at leisure and overnight at your hotel in Ponta Delgada (or similar).