Discover The Highlights Of São Miguel On A 2-Day Tour
Description
Embark on a 2-day tour to discover the charms, flavours and landscapes of São Miguel. In this circuit, we have included a visit to the cooking area of Furnas. The traditional cuisine will be represented by the famous “Furnas stew”, cooked in holes carved in the volcanic soil near the Furnas Lake and a buffet lunch with various regional dishes. A visit to the pineapple and tea plantations and a taste of traditional liqueurs will be the ideal complement to this visit. In Sete Cidades, Furnas, Lagoa do Fogo and Nordeste; we have selected the best tourist points for a complete visit of the whole island in two full days.
Highlights
- Visit the pineapple plantation and scenic viewpoints
- Have lunch in Sete Cidades and liqueur tasting
- Explore Furnas and Nordeste, tea plantation visit, and Santa Iria viewpoint
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One day tour to: Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo expand_more
We start the tour by visiting a pineapple plantation in Ponta Delgada. We visit the viewpoints of Pico do Carvão, Grota do Inferno, situated in the Lagoa do Canário and Vista do Rei, from where you can admire the beauty of the blue and green lake. Descending the interior of this volcano, stop at the Cerrado das Freiras viewpoint and center of the picturesque Sete Cidades parish for a regional lunch. In the center, you can visit the main church of São Nicolau. After lunch, we leave towards the viewpoint of Escalvado for a magnificent view of the sea, Ponta da Ferraria and Mosteiros Islets. We depart towards Ribeira Grande on the north coast to visit the historical center, and Jardim do Paraíso. Stop at the liqueur store Mulher de Capote for a traditional liqueur tasting. Drive up to the volcano of the Lagoa do Fogo and stop to visit the viewpoint of the Lagoa do Fogo and Pico da Barrosa. These latter provide wonderful views over the lagoon and the entire western part of the island. Return to the departure point.
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One day tour to: Furnas volcano & Nordeste expand_more
Departure with a stop in the first capital of the island, Vila Franca do Campo and then a stop at Vale Encantado or Furnas "Caldeiras". Optionally, you can visit the unmissable botanical garden Parque Terra Nostra for a pleasant walk with the possibility of bathing in the thermal pool (entrance not included). We resume the road towards the area where the stew is made next to the lake to observe the removal of the stew from the volcanic soil. At lunch, we will serve the famous "Cozido das Furnas" with drinks in one of our partner restaurants. After lunch, the ascent to the panoramic viewpoint of Pico do Ferro with a privileged view over the area of the boilers, lake and town. Visit Nordeste with a stop at its ex-libris: Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park and its famous waterfall, Véu da Noiva. Return by the north coast with a stop at the factory and tea plantation to know and taste the last 100% natural tea on the planet. The last stop will be at the iconic Santa Iria Belvedere, with a splendid view over the entire north coast. Return to the departure point.
What's Included
- Pick-up is included in Ponta Delgada, please contact us to know your pick-up point
- Lunch (cozido das Furnas)
- Traditional lunch (buffet)
- Alcoholic, water & juice beverages at lunch time
- Caldeiras Park fee
- Water bottle
What's Excluded
- Thermal pools fees
- Personal purchases
- Parks & atractions fees
What to bring
- Is it advisable to have a jacket or warm clothes at hand? Yes, some viewpoints are located in high areas and can be colder.
- Will the water stain my clothes if I want to bathe in the thermal pools? Due to the high concentration of iron in the thermal waters, it is strongly advised to wear dark-coloured or old towels and bathing suits, as they may stain lighter clothes.
- Some viewpoints are located at altitude and can be cooler; please bring a rain jacket and comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- This two-day package can be used on non-sequential dates if desired.
- The order of the tours depends on our logistics.
- We offer pick-up in Ponta Delgada within a radius of 5 km from the city center.
- For pick-ups outside the area, a fee may be applied.
- Please get in touch with us to know your pick-up point
- Visit the main sights and attractions.
- The best way to get to know São Miguel island is in only 2 days.
- Pick-up from your hotel or pick-up points.
Meeting Point
Posto de Turismo de Ponta Delgada, Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 8 | EUR 139 Per Person |
Child | |
1 To 8 | EUR 80 Per Person |
This is a group tour |