Portugal · Geological Wonders

8-Hour Terceira Island Tour with Algar do Carvão and Cheese Tasting

8 Hours Round trip from Terceira Island Easy pace

Delight in the rustic charm of rural Terceira

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy picturesque views of Angra do Heroísmo from Monte Brasil
02 Explore the hollow interior of the Algar do Carvão volcano
03 Visit São Sebastião, the oldest church on the island, and its Holy Spirit chapel
04 See the vineyards and lava rock swimming pools of Biscoitos
05 Interact with local culture and cuisine during a cheese tasting session

Explore Terceira, one of the largest and most picturesque islands in Portugal's Azores Archipelago. Amble along the volcanic peninsula of Monte Brasil for gorgeous views over Angra do Heroísmo, visit São Sebastião, the island's oldest church, and marvel at the Serra do Cume crater and the hollow Algar do Carvão volcano. Continue to Praia da Vitória and Biscoitos, where lava rock pools and vineyards showcase the island's natural beauty, before engaging with local culture and cuisine during a flavourful cheese tasting session.

Walk around Serra do Cume, one of the island's largest craters, and explore the hollow interior of the empty Algar do Carvão volcano.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Terceira Island, Angra do Heroísmo

Languages English, French, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Terceira Island Highlights with Cheese Tasting

Visit Monte Brasil, a volcanic peninsula that affords a gorgeous view of the city of Angra do Heroísmo.
See São Sebastião, the oldest church on the island, and visit its Holy Spirit chapel.
Walk around Serra do Cume, one of the island's largest craters, and explore the hollow interior of the empty Algar do Carvão volcano.
Visit Praia da Vitória, the second city on the island. Continue to Biscoitos to see the vineyards as well as the swimming pools formed by lava rock.
Interact with locals during an exciting cheese tasting session.