Terceira: Fly & Drive

Day By Day Itinerary

1. Day 1Arrival in Terceira Island

   Welcome to the Azores Islands! Pick up your rental car and drive to your accommodation. We recommend arranging an early check-in for a smooth start to your trip.

   Suggestion for the day:

   • For the rest of the day, we suggest exploring your hotel facilities and taking a leisurely stroll around the surrounding area.
2. Day 2Free Day for Personal Activities

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Take the day to stroll around Angra do Heroísmo UNESCO city streets. As one of the oldest cities in the Azores, it boasts a rich maritime history, stunning architecture, and vibrant cultural traditions

   Can’t Miss:

   • Sé Cathedral
   • Capitães-Generais Palace
   • Garden Duque de Bragança
   •  Alto da Memória Viewpoint
   •  Misericórdia Church
   • Prainha
   • Monte Brasil
   • Duque de Bragança Farmers Market
   • Silveira Natural Pools.
3. Day 3Free Day for Personal Activities

   Suggestion 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).
4. Day 4Free Day for Personal Activities

   Suggestion for the day: 

   • Take this day as an opportunity 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 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. For the ultimate geo-tourism itinerary make sure you don’t skip a visit to Gruta do Natal and Furnas do Enxofre. 
5. Day 5Free Day for Personal Activities

   Suggestion for the day:

   • The Azores Islands are an epicurean delight for foodies. The archipelago’s many unique microclimates, abundant water supply, and volcanic nature of the islands make it possible to offer a large variety of delicious dishes. Based on a rich and hearty, peasant style of cooking, Azorean cuisine is so scrumptious, it will leave you asking for seconds.

   Recommended Experiences:

   • Cook in a Wood Oven with a Local Family
   • City Food Tour
   • Historical Food Tour
6. Day 6Free Day for Personal Activities

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Immerse yourself in the world of traditional arts and crafts with the Arts & Crafts Experience.
   • Discover the Pottery of São Bento, witness the transformation of clay into iconic cooking pots, and marvel at the intricate art of Azorean embroidery. Paint your own tile at a small ceramic unit and take home a unique souvenir.
   • This immersive cultural tour offers a captivating journey through Portugal's renowned artisan workshops, providing a deeper understanding of the creative process, history, and culture. 
7. Day 7Return Flight Home

   Thank you for traveling with us, and we look forward to being your travel companion again in the future!