Lisbon, São Miguel & Madeira

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:

   • Visit the Chiado, Baixa, Belém and Bairro Alto districts (Bairro Alto is known for its nightlife scene). Highlights: São Roque church, São Pedro de Alcântara garden, the 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. Or book here your Lisbon Foodie Walking Tour.
   • Suggestion for dinner: Lisbon Fado Night With Dinner
2. Day 2Free Day for Personal Activities (Lisbon)

   Suggestion for the day (Évora or Sintra):

   • We suggest taking a stroll around downtown Évora. Highlights: Capela dos Ossos, Évora Cathedral, The Roman Temple of Évora, Diana’s Garden, Évora’s winding streets, Évora University. Visit Évora’s City Walls, Aquecut of Évora, Mosteiro da Cartuxa, Almendres Cromlech and Monsaraz. Or book here your Évora Guided Tour with a Wine Tasting Experience! 
   • At Sintra, visit the Old Town and one of the following monuments: Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Monserrate Palace, Sintra National Palace, or the Moorish Castle. Or book here your Sintra Guided Tour. 
3. Day 3Flight to Madeira Island

   Welcome to Madeira! 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 afternoon to stroll around Funchal’s historical streets and gardens. 

   Highlights:

   • Monte Palace Tropical Garden
   • Madeira Botanical Garden
   • Funchal Cable Car
   • Church of Nossa Senhora do Monte
   • Monte Toboggan Ride
   • São Tiago Fortress
   • Mercado dos Lavradores
   • Or book here your Food & Wine walking tour of Funchal. 
4. Day 4Free Day for Personal Activities (Madeira Island)

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Madeira's West Coast.

   Highlights:

   • Ribeira Brava
   • São Vicente
   • Seixal
   • Porto Moniz
   • Calheta 
   • Ponta do Sol
   • Or book here your southwest guided tour. 
5. Day 5Free Day for Personal Activities (Madeira Island)

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Discover Madeira’s Eastern Wonders 

   Highlights:

   • Santana
   • Machico
   • Pico do Arieiro
   • Ponta de São Lourenço
   • Or book here your full-day guided tour. 

   Option #2: Take the Day for a Hiking Adventure 

   • Levada do Caldeirão Verde
   • Levada das 25 Fontes
   • Pico do Areeiro - Pico Ruivo
   • Ponta de São Lourenço 
6. Day 6Flight 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 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. Or book here your Ponta Delgada Food Tour. 

   Not to miss:

   • Portas da Cidade
   • Louvre Michaelense
   • Pineapple Plantations
   • Matriz Church

   or 

   • 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. Book here. 
7. Day 7Free Day for Personal Activities (São Miguel Island)

   Suggestion for the day:

   • In Sete Cidades, visit Lagoa das Sete Cidades, Lagoa de Santiago, Lagoa do Canário and Boca do Inferno Viewpoint, and take this opportunity to visit the neighboring village of Mosteiros - ideal for sunset! Once you’re in the west part of the island you can also indulge in an ocean thermal bath at Ferraria. Book here a guided tour around the western part of the island that will have you discovering this and much more in the company of a local guide. 

   or

   • Take the day for a hiking adventure. 

   Recommended hikes:

   • Lagoa do Fogo
   • Moinhos do Félix 
   • Serra Devassa
   • Sanguinho 
8. Day 8Free Day for Personal Activities (São Miguel Island)

   Suggestion for the day (Lagoa do Fogo & Furnas):

   • Head to the north side of the island to visit the Protected Natural Reserve of Lagoa do Fogo and take this chance to visit (and maybe bathe) the thermal pools of Caldeira Velha. Once you’re here you can also visit the Salto do Cabrito waterfall! On your way to Furnas, we recommend that you stop at Porto Formoso and Gorreana Tea Plantations (the only ones in Europe). In Furnas there’s just so much to explore, such as the lake, the Pico do Ferro Viewpoint, the Grená Park, the caldeiras, the fumaroles, the Terra Nostra Park, the Dona Beija hot springs and so much more. Make sure to try out the local delicacies: the cozido das Furnas and the bolos lêvedos!
   • Book a Furnas guided tour here.
9. Day 9Return 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.