The Azores: Pico & São Miguel Wine & Dine

Day By Day Itinerary

1. Day 1Arrival in Pico Island

   Welcome to the Azores! Enjoy hassle-free airport transfers upon your arrival and departure, and for a seamless start to your journey, we recommend booking an early hotel check-in.

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Take a stroll around Madalena’s historical cobblestone streets and enjoy a meal at one of the several seaside restaurants.
2. Day 2Pico Wine Day Tour (Included)

   • Enjoy through your five senses the aroma, color, taste, smell, and texture of the internationally famous wines of Pico. Traveling in time through the villages of houses made with volcanic stones, Vineyards, and Wineries to deeply understand the Wines and the Pico Wine Culture, classified as UNESCO World Heritage.
3. Day 3Typical Dinner (Included)

   Indulge in a culinary delight with this delectable menu:

   • Starters: Savor a regional mix of sausage, sweet-black sausage, yam, and orange accompanied by a tempting bread basket.
   • Main Dish: Delight in Octopus "à Lagareiro" style, or choose from Typical Fried Tuna Steak with Sweet Potatoes, Veal Steak Regional, or the Grilled Fish of the Day.
   • Dessert of the Day: Satisfy your sweet tooth with a daily dessert selection.
   • Drinks: Complement your meal with a refreshing glass of water, juice, or house wine.

   Bon appétit!

4. Day 4Free Day for Personal Acitivies

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Visit Faial Island: Nicknamed the “Blue Island” for its abundance of blue hydrangeas that cover the island like a heavenly floral blanket in the summer months, Faial is home to slightly more than 15,000 inhabitants, all of whom are proud to wake up every day with amazing views to the neighboring islands of Pico and São Jorge. Faial Island is also the site of the most recent volcanic eruption in the Azores, which took place along the coast of Capelinhos village in 1957 and almost completely buried the nearby lighthouse. Many people lost their homes and livelihoods as a result of the eruption, a dire situation that prompted the Azorean Refugee Act to be signed in 1958 by JFK, authorizing the emigration of those affected. Simply put: The Capelinhos volcano left behind one of the most emblematic landscapes in the whole world!
5. Day 5Flight to São Miguel Island

   Welcome to São Miguel! Enjoy hassle-free airport transfers upon your arrival and departure, and for a seamless start to your journey, we recommend booking an early hotel check-in.

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Take the day to stroll around Ponta Delgada’s city streets. Ponta Delgada, the main city, is not only the hub of the island but the capital of the Azores. Ponta Delgada evokes all the charms of Europe with cobbled streets, sidewalk cafes, and a thriving culinary scene. 

   Not to miss:

   • • Portas da Cidade
     • Louvre Michaelense
     • Pineapple Plantations
     • Matriz Church
6. Day 6Full-Day Winery Tour of São Miguel Island (Included)

   • Embark on São Miguel Island's premier winery tour, where picturesque landscapes, delightful tastings, and immersive vineyard visits await. Experience the unique terroir of Azorean wines, indulge in a delicious lunch, and uncover the artistry of winemaking at a charming family-owned winery.
7. Day 7Free Day for Personal Acitivities (São Miguel Island)

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Visit Lagoa do Fogo & Furnas: Venture to the island's northern expanse, where you'll encounter the untouched charm of the Protected Natural Reserve of Lagoa do Fogo. Relax in the rejuvenating thermal pools of Caldeira Velha, then marvel at the Salto do Cabrito waterfall. Journey to Furnas and immerse yourself in its myriad attractions, from the serene lake and Pico do Ferro Viewpoint to the unique caldeiras and Terra Nostra Park. Relish local flavors like cozido das Furnas and bolos lêvedos, and experience a fusion of nature and culture that's truly Azorean.
8. Day 8Fado Dinner (Included)

   • Say Goodbye to the Azores with a Fado Dinner: A captivating and deeply emotional experience that combines the soulful melodies of Fado music with delicious Azorean cuisine. As you enter a cozy, dimly lit restaurant, you'll be enveloped in an atmosphere of nostalgia and tradition. The hauntingly beautiful strains of Fado, performed by local musicians, fill the air, evoking a profound sense of saudade—the Portuguese longing for something lost.
9. Day 9Return Flight Home

   We hope you had a fantastic time in the Azores and look forward to traveling with you again in the future!