Lisbon & São Miguel

Day By Day Itinerary

1. Day 1Arrival in Lisbon

   Welcome to Lisbon! 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:

   • Stroll around Lisbon’s city streets: Lisbon's city streets weave a tapestry of history, adorned with colorful buildings and lined with the echoes of Fado music.

   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
2. Day 2Free Day for Personal Activities (Lisbon)

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Visit the UNESCO City of Évora: The entire town of Évora has been an official World Heritage Site, classified as an open-air museum according to UNESCO, since 1986. It is this significant historical and cultural wealth that attracts more and more Portuguese and foreign visitors to come and experience this truly special place year after year.

   Can’t Miss:

   • Sé Cathedral
   • Roman Temple
   • Capela dos Ossos
   • Giraldo Square
   • Évora university
   • Água da Prata aquaduct
   • Cromlech of Almendres
3. Day 3Free Day for Personal Activities (Lisbon)

   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 de Regaleira, the Castelo dos Mouros, and the Palácio de Monserrate.

   Can’t Miss:

   • Pena National Palace
   • Local pastries (travesseiros de Sintra)
   • Ginginha (local licour)
   • Pena Palace
   • Quinta da Regaleira
   • Monserrate Palace
   • Moorish Castle
   • Old-Town 
4. Day 4Flight to São Miguel Island, the Azores

   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 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. 
     • Portas da Cidade
     • Louvre Michaelense
     • Pineapple Plantations
     • Matriz Church
5. Day 5Free Day for Personal Activities (São Miguel Island)

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Explore the wonders of Sete Cidades, including Lagoa das Sete Cidades, Lagoa de Santiago, Lagoa do Canário, and the captivating Boca do Inferno Viewpoint. Don't miss the chance to venture to the neighboring village of Mosteiros, a perfect spot for a picturesque sunset. While in the western part of the island, treat yourself to the rejuvenating experience of an ocean thermal bath at Ferraria.
6. Day 6Free Day for Personal Activities (São Miguel Island)

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Visit Furnas:  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.
7. Day 7Free Day for Personal Activities (São Miguel Island)

   • Embark on a Whale and Dolphin-watching Experience: The Azores Islands are known for their unparalleled beauty and biodiversity, adored by outdoor adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. But what people may not know is that the Azores is also one of the fastest-growing whale-watching destinations in the world. Located in the Atlantic Ocean between Portugal and North America, the Azores are a permanent home and natural point of passage to more than 20 different types of whale and dolphin species, making the islands one of the world’s largest whale sanctuaries.
8. Day 8Return Flight Home

   Thank you for choosing us! Wishing you a safe and pleasant journey back home, and we look forward to having you travel with us again soon.