Lisbon & The Azores: Terceira, Faial & Pico

Day By Day Itinerary

1. Day 1Arrival in Terceira & Transfer to the Hotel

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Take the day to stroll around Angra do Heroísmo UNESCO city streets. Make sure to include on your list: Sé Cathedral, Capitães-Generals Palace, Garden Duque de Bragança, Alto da Memória Viewpoint, Misericórdia Church, Angra do Heroísmo Archeological Underwater Park, Prainha, Monte Brasil, Duque de Bragança Farmers Market, Silveira Natural Pools.
   • Or book our Angra do Heroísmo City Tour here. 
2. Day 2Free Day for Personal Activities

   Suggestions for the day:

   • Visit the Biscoitos natural swimming pools and the Biscoitos Wine Museum. Next, move on to Praia da Vitória and don’t skip a nice walk on its calm-water beaches, along with the Facho Viewpoint and the Império da Caridade. We highly recommend that you head to Serra do Cume for sunset (it is even more magical at this time of the day).
   • Or book our full-day guided tour around the island here (and discover this and much more with the help of a certified local guide).
3. Day 3Free Day for Personal Activities

   Suggestions for the day:

   • Take this day to do something unique: get inside a volcano! Make sure you don’t skip a visit to Gruta do Natal, Furnas do Enxofre, and last but not least, the famous Algar do Carvão! Descend 90 m (300 ft) down into one of the only volcanoes in the world that you can actually enter and explore! Algar do Carvão is an ancient lava tube and volcanic chimney that was formed approximately 3,200 years ago, making it quite a sight to behold. 
   • Book here your Terceira Volcano Experience! 
4. Day 4Flight to Faial & Transfer to the Hotel

   Transfer from your hotel in Terceira to the airport is included.

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Explore Downtown Horta. Stroll around Horta’s historical streets and behold the beauty of the old-world architecture of the Azores. Horta, the capital of Faial Island, offers superb views over the neighboring island of Pico from where Mount Pico magnificently stands out. Most of Faial’s hotels are located in downtown Horta, so if you choose to stay there you’ll be gifted with this incredible view every morning. From the historical buildings in town, we highlight the São Salvador Church and the Nossa Senhora do Rosário Church, easily recognizable by their iconic architectural features.

   Highlights:

   • Peter Café Sport
   • Porto Pim
   • Genuíno Restaurant
   • Monte da Guia
   • Nossa Senhora da Conceição Viewpoint
   • Horta’s Marine
5. Day 5Day Trip to Pico Island (Included)

   • Begin your journey from Madalena and explore the beautiful Sanctuary of “Bom Jesus Milagroso” in São Mateus parish. Discover traditional crafts such as intricate lace pieces and embroidery made out of fish scales, whalebone, teeth - marvel at the impressive Pico Island cheese produced by local farmers! Enjoy a delicious lunch with typical dishes only found on this island. Journey up to Lajes do Pico which is also known as “Vila Baleeira” continuing around the north side before taking in views over Captain's Lagoon near São Roque. See lava fields like you've never seen them before with Mistério das Bandieras then finish off visiting 'Cachorro dos Arcos', rock formations punctured through tunnels & caves that will take your breath away! Return back home to Madalena at 17:30 pm after an unforgettable day touring Pico Island!

   Includes:

   • FERRY TICKETS
   • Transport
   • Local Guide
   • Lunch
6. Day 6Free Day for Personal Activities

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Take the Day to Explore Faial’s Volcanic Landscapes

   Can't Miss:

   • Capelinhos Volcano
   • Caldeira do Faial
   • Ribeirinha
7. Day 7Transfer to the Airport & Flight to Lisbon

   Transfer from your hotel in Faial to Lisbon is included.

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Stroll around Lisbon’s city streets. Visit the Chiado, Baixa, Belém, and Bairro Alto districts (Bairro Alto is known for its nightlife scene). 

   Can’t Miss:

   • São Roque church
   • São Pedro de Alcântara garden
   • Ruins of Carmo church
   •  Santa Catarina viewpoint
   •  Luís de Camões Square
   •  Torre de Belém
   • Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
   •  Pastéis de Belém
   • Augusta street
   •  Terreiro do Paço
   •  Santa Justa lift

   Suggestion for dinner: Lisbon Fado Night With Dinner

8. Day 8Free Day for Personal Activities

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Visit Sintra: Historically known as being the illustrious home to Portugal’s most storied monarchs, the town of Sintra is not only historically relevant, but aesthetically speaking, it is a true marvel of magnificence and romantic beauty. This dream destination is also known as being filled with heavenly mansions tucked among rolling green hillsides, and fantastical castles that make you feel as if you have stepped into an actual real-life fairytale, including must-see marvels of the Palácio Nacional de Sintra, Palácio da Pena, Quinta da Regaleira, the Castelo dos Mouros, and the Palácio de Monserrate.

   Can’t Miss:

   • Pena National Palace
   • Local pastries (travesseiros de Sintra)
   • Ginginha (local liquor)
   • Pena Palace
   • Quinta da Regaleira
   • Monserrate Palace
   • Moorish Castle
   • Old-Town 

   Book here your Sintra Guided Tour. 

9. Day 9Free Day for Personal Activities

   Suggestion for the day:

   • We suggest taking a stroll around downtown Évora.

   Highlights:

   • Capela dos Ossos
   • Évora Cathedral
   • The Roman Temple of Évora
   • Diana’s Garden
   • Évora’s Winding Streets
   • Évora University.

   We also suggest taking some time for a wine-tasting experience. Or book here your Évora guided tour. 

10. Day 10Return Flight Home