The Azores | 5-Star Foodie Experience
Indulge in the culinary delights of the Azores with a 5-star food experience!
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;
- You’ll be staying at the 5-star and cosmopolitan Octant Ponta Delgada Hotel, located in Ponta Delgada's main oceanfront avenue with breakfast included during your stay;
- Delight your taste buds with these unique tasting experiences around downtown Ponta Delgada:
- Azores for Foodies - Ponta Delgada Walking Tour: Explore downtown Ponta Delgada while getting a taste of the city's interesting history and unique food culture. Participants will enjoy a progressive menu, including a selection of local fruits, fresh breads, locally produced cheeses, fresh fish, and a variety of traditional meats, ending with a homemade dessert.
- Azorean Cheese & Wine Experience: Enjoying a cozy atmosphere, participants will get introduced to several delicious Azorean kinds of cheeses and wines, produced in different islands, and representative of the variety and quality of local cheese and wine-making traditions.
With more than 40 varieties of award-winning cheeses and centuries of wine-making experience, the Azores are an unknown gem for cheese and wine lovers! - À TERRA Food and Wine Experience (Octant Ponta Delgada): Six-course menu created by À TERRA team with the best ingredients from the Azores, working closely with local suppliers and nature. A menu built according to nature’s cycles and rhythm.
- Customizable: Add more nights to your stay, a rental car or even more local excursions!
Itinerary
Your transfer will be waiting for you at the airport.
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
- Or book here your Ponta Delgada City Tour.
- Enjoying a cozy atmosphere, participants will get introduced to several delicious Azorean kinds of cheeses and wines, produced on different islands, and representative of the variety and quality of local cheese and wine-making traditions. With more than 40 varieties of award-winning cheeses and centuries of wine-making experience, the Azores are an unknown gem for cheese and wine lovers!
- Explore downtown Ponta Delgada while getting a taste of the city's interesting history and unique food culture. Participants will enjoy a progressive menu, including a selection of local fruits, fresh breads, locally produced cheeses, fresh fish, and a variety of traditional meats, ending with a homemade dessert.
- Six-course menu created by À TERRA team with the best ingredients from the Azores, working closely with local suppliers and nature. A menu built according to nature’s cycles and its rhythm.
Suggestion for the day:
- Whale & 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.
- Book here.
Suggestions for the day (Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo & Furnas)
- Take a journey to explore the incredible beauty of Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas all in one tour! See the spectacular views of volcanoes and lakes, visit thermal springs, and experience stunning nature. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore these iconic locations. Book here.
Includes transfer out.
*itinerary presented is a suggestion and the length of stay may vary. All tours are suggestions unless specifically stated.
*Itinerary presented is a suggestion and the length of stay may vary. All tours are suggestions unless specifically stated.
Flexibility Policy
About the Hotel:
Situated on São Miguel Island, the Octant Hotel Ponta Delgada is a chic, vibrant, and cosmopolitan hotel with a strong connection to the sea and nature. Originally opened in May 2016, the Azor Hotel features 123 spectacular sea view rooms, the "Á Terra" restaurant, a lobby market, a cheese corner, and a rooftop outdoor pool and bar. The remarkable destination also boasts an on-site spa, gym, conference center, and casino with live entertainment. All Azor guests will enjoy the hotel's sleek, modern amenities, creature comforts, and world-class service. Inspired by São Miguel Island's natural beauty and adventurous spirit, the hotel ffers guests a wide range of outdoor activities, adventures, and local experiences to get out and experience the island.
Flexibility Policy
About the Destination:
São Miguel Island, the largest of the Azores archipelago and its economic and administrative center, is a beautiful green jewel in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. With stunning lush landscapes, exotic plants, dormant volcanoes, hot springs, and crystal clear ocean waters on all sides, São Miguel is the perfect vacation destination for nature lovers and those looking for an off-the-beaten-path European destination.
Explore the island and marvel at its natural beauty. Hike down into a dormant volcano and relax on the beach surrounded by stunning views of the crater lake and mountainous ridge. Visit the only tea plantation in Europe and taste delicious locally grown pineapple. Discover the historical city of Ponta Delgada with its cobbled streets and black and white mosaic pavements.
Check out our Azores Travel Guide for more information and tips.
Reviews
Included services
Important information
Other trips you might like
