The Azores: Premium Food Experience
Spend a week exploring the culture & cuisine of the Azores on this exclusive food, wine & cooking tour in São Miguel!
What's Included?
Why we love this deal:
- This travel package takes the stress out of having to plan everything yourself. All you have to do is pack your bags and bring your adventurous spirit;
- Let us show you our slice of paradise through food! Immerse yourself in the authentic culinary traditions of the Azores with these intimate, specially curated tours and experiences:
- Market Tour & Cooking Class: Meet our local chef at Ponta Delgada's bustling farmer's market where you will shop and learn about the ingredients you'll be using to prepare your meal before heading to the chef's private home for your cooking lesson, a tour of the property and garden, and an authentically Azorean home-cooked meal
- Farm to Table Tasting Experience: Be treated to a specially prepared 6-course tasting menu featuring an array of seasonal local flavors and freshly picked ingredients paired with wines from the owner’s family vineyards in mainland Portuga
- Cook Your Own Cozido (in a Volcano!): With this unique cooking class, you'll learn how to prepare the famous "cozido", a traditional Azorean stew cooked in the underground steam of volcanic vents! Our local chef will teach you about the ingredients used for this delicious, hearty stew and you will see how it is cooked underground in Furnas for 6 hours!
- Ponta Delgada Food Tour: Discover some of the best food in Portugal on this 3-hour culinary walking tour through Ponta Delgada. Sample unique and delicious foods, while learning about the local traditions, culture, flavors and traditional foods as you walk through charming cobblestone streets.
- With a rental car included for your entire stay, you'll be able to fully explore the island;
- You can customize your travel itinerary according to your preferences. Options include: adding additional nights to your stay or some other experience to make your itinerary even more unique and special;
- You won't have to worry about anything, as we have taken care of everything for you.
Flexibility Policy
About the Destination:
São Miguel Island is the largest island in the Azores and the most populated, with almost 137,000 inhabitants (2011 data). As soon as you finally escape for your Azores getaway and visit São Miguel Island, you’ll immediately discover why this Azores island is nicknamed ‘’The Green Island of the Azores’’. São Miguel’s lush landscapes and rolling, verdant hillsides inspire and awe everyone who experiences them, which makes it comes as no surprise that São Miguel is the most visited of the Azores islands, soon followed in popularity by lovely Terceira Island.
Even though the Azores have never actually recognized Ponta Delgada city in São Miguel Island as its official capital, Ponta Delgada is indeed the economical hub of all of the Azores’ islands. Ponta Delgada is special and unique, with old world architecture and other amazing features that evoke all the charms of Europe, like cobbled streets, sidewalk cafes, and a thriving culinary scene.
Visitors to São Miguel can also look forward to getting a glimpse at some of the Azores’ most iconic viewpoints and famed crater lakes, including the popular tourist destinations of Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo, and Furnas Lake located in the iconic village of Furnas. São Miguel is also a geothermal hot spot, giving you something else to look forward to experiencing, especially on your visit to Furnas Valley. Also among the exciting things you can expect to find on this idyllic island? Warm water to swim in year-round, particularly in one of the natural spas and hot springs found inland, or tucked along the island’s stunning, volcanic rocky coast.
SO…
If you’re looking for an idyllic Azores Island that is surrounded by unparalleled beauty and unspoiled nature, but still has that slight touch of the modern world for comfort and class, put São Miguel, Azores, on the top of your bucket list! The island offers a great array of tourist attractions to choose among, such as great hotels, delicious local restaurants, and expert guided tours for every preference and budget. And regarding that modern touch we mentioned before, São Miguel, Azores, has the perfect mix of old world charm and modern world comforts and style! You’ll find just the right amount of everything to make for your perfect Azores vacation. You will also never get bored during your stay in this Azores island, as there is so much to do, from outdoor adventures for the active types to delicious tea plantation and pineapple plantation tours, and much more. And whether you prefer staying in the lap of luxury or are planning to be on a more strict budget, São Miguel, Azores, has the perfect fit for any traveler!
Check out our Azores Travel Guide for more information and tips.
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