São Miguel: Unwind & Discover (Premium)

Day By Day Itinerary

1. Day 1Arrival in São Miguel Island

   Welcome to São Miguel Island! Arrive at the airport, grab your car, and head to Furnas; consider booking an early check-in for a seamless start (available during the booking).

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Take the day to stroll around Furnas and indulge in a thermal bath.

   Highlights:

   • Furnas Lake
   • Caldeiras & Geysers
   • Food: Cozido das Furnas and Bolos Lêvedos
   • Flowing Spring Water
   • Queijaria Furnense (delicious cheese with local sour water)
   • Terra Nostra Park
   • Poça da Dona Beija
   • Pico do Ferro Viewpoint 
   • Furnas Golf Course 
   • The Drive to Ribeira Quente (While in Ribeira Quente, enjoy this little seaside fisherman's village and visit the beautiful Praia do Fogo, or stop into one of the handful of restaurants serving up delicious, fresh seafood)
2. Day 2Free Day for Personal Activities

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Drive to Vila Franca do Campo 

   Highlights:

   • Vila Franca do Campo Islet
   • Whale Watching Experience
   • Senhora da Paz Viewpoint 
   • Castelo Branco Viewpoint
   • Lagoa do Congro
   • Queijadas da Vila Factory 
   • Água D’Alto Beaches

   In the afternoon:

   • Visit Cerâmica Vieira Pottery Shop in Lagoa 
   • Visit Caloura (beach and harbor)
3. Day 3Free Day for Personal Activities

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Visit Nordeste

   Highlights:

   • Ponta do Sossego Viewpoint
   • Ponta da Madrugada Viewpoint
   • Ponta do Arnel Lighthouse
   • Ponta dos Barcos Viewpoint
   • Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park 
   • Poço Azul Hiking Trail
4. Day 4Drive to Ponta Delgada (45-min)

   Check-in at Octant Ponta Delgada.

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Take the afternoon 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.  Tour. 

   Not to miss:

   • Portas da Cidade
   • Louvre Michaelense
   • Pineapple Plantations
   • Matriz Church
5. Day 5Free Day for Personal Activities

   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

   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.
7. Day 7Free Day for Personal Activities

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Moinho do Félix Hiking Trail & Tea Plantations: This magical hiking trail leads to some magical waterfalls located deep in the forests of São Miguel Island. As you traverse through winding trails surrounded by lush vegetation, you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of cascading waterfalls tumbling down into a serene pool below.
   • Though tea has been grown here for almost 200 years, the Azores have quietly reigned as Europe's secret tea capital. In the middle of the Atlantic, roughly 900 miles from the coast of mainland Portugal, you'll find Europe's only two commercial tea plantations sprawling along the hillsides of São Miguel Island's north coast. 
8. Day 8Return Flight Home

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