City and Nature Wonders: Best of Lisbon and The Azores - 9 days

This journey will show the best of two worlds: City and Nature Wonders

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Why choose this experience

Adventure yourself in a Cultural, food and wine experience while in Lisbon area and then relax in the last haven of Europe: The Azores.

History buffs, foodies and architecture lovers can never get enough of Lisbon.

Crowned by the castle of Sao Jorge (Saint George), Portugal's heart is a colorful city of hills, beautiful vistas, unique neighborhoods, wonderful shops and historic monuments.

A solid stay in Lisbon, Europe’s second-oldest capital, starts with a half-day tour of highlights and then sets you free to explore independently. The city’s sights – from the castle of St. George to the cuisine of Mercado da Ribeira to cobbled streets and shops of Bairro Alto - are easily reached on foot or by tram.

When you’ve seen, done and eaten it all, venture out for a day. Because of Portugal's compact size, visitors can tour many of its most popular destinations on a day tour and then return to their Lisbon hotel at night. This package includes a full-day tour to Sintra, Cascais and Evora.

We also include a Fado show and dinner at typical reputable local restaurant in the Bairro Alto quarters.

Next, feel the Nature around you and relax in the Azores, "Europe's Hawaii". Sao Miguel island is one of Portugal's best known secrets. It's luxurious green, hot thermal waters, amazing vulcanic lagoons and the quality of the food will make want to stay forever.

The itinerary below is not enough for you? You can add (or subtract) days and tours to this package to create your perfect experience, just let us know!

What's included

Lisbon

4 nights in twin-share rooms at 4-star hotels, breakfast included.
Dinner with Fado Show (We regret to inform you that we cannot accept children under the age of 6; this is a rule imposed by IGAC - the General Inspection of Cultural Activities.)
Experienced English-speaking guide during activities and excursions only.
Wine tasting as described in the program
All transfers mentioned, which are private
Private transfers throughout tour.

Azores

Flight from Lisbon to Sao Miguel
4 nights in twin-share rooms at 4-star hotels, breakfast included.
Two full day tours which include lunch
Private transfers throughout tour
Flight to Lisbon

What's not included

Expenses related to obtaining products or services not included in the program
Expenses of a personal nature
Gratuities
City tax
Entrance to monuments and museums
Travel insurance

Meet the Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival to Lisbon and feel the city

Arrival in Lisbon and private transfer to hotel.
Tonight you will have a traditional welcome Fado Show and Dinner (included) where you will have the chance to try some of the most wellknown dishes from Portuguese Cuisine together with the best Fado Traditional Show.
Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Lisbon.

Day 2 - Essence of Lisbon

After breakfast, pick up at your hotel to a Half Day City Tour, with our certificated Guide that will show you Lisbon, capital of Portugal. The tour will start at Avenida da Liberdade, one of the city's main streets which, in monarchical times, the nobility and the royal family strolled and exhibited to the people. Then we will head for the Parque Eduardo VII, the largest park in central Lisbon, to enjoy the views over the city. This name was given in 1903 in honour of the English King Edward VII, who visited the Portuguese capital to reaffirm the alliance between the two countries.

Next, we will visit some of Lisbon's most typical and picturesque neighbourhoods, such as Alfama and Bairro Alto, where traditions are still preserved, reflecting the mixture of people from different cultures and beliefs over the centuries.

We will finish our visit in Praça do Comércio, one of the largest squares in Europe and home to some government institutions. From here you can enjoy the breathtaking views of the Tagus River and contemplate the bustle of the city, which merge into a harmonious landscape.

Free afternoon to relax or personal activities.

Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Lisbon.

Day 3 - Sintra Fairytale City & Cascais

After breakfast pick up at your hotel and Full Day Tour to Sintra and Cascais.

Sintra is 30 km from Lisbon offers a foretaste of Paradise. The soft climate ensures a freshness permanent existence of a luxuriant vegetation make Sintra a deeply romantic and mysterious place. Stand out from the Town Palace, the Pena Palace and Moorish Castle (closed on 24th and 25th December, 1st January and Easter Sunday).

Cascais is a fishing village since the twelfth century and is well preserved until today, being one of the noblest locations in the Lisbon area.

Return to Lisbon along the coast, passing by Estoril admiring the beautiful coast and it’s beaches.

Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Lisbon.

Day 4 - Évora, a Cultural and wine experience

After breakfast pick up at your hotel and Full Day Tour to Évora with wine tasting.

Classified as a World Heritage by UNESCO since 1986, Évora is called the "White City" and also “City Museum”. Évora dazzles his visitors with lush architectural and artistic, monumental churches, historic squares, white houses and narrow medieval streets. Évora invites you to discover a city that is synonymous of mix of cultures. Free time to lunch. In the afternoon, visit of a production farm of Wines to its facilities and manufacturing process with wine tasting.

Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Lisbon.

Day 5 - Fly away into Nature

After breakfast, you'll check out of your hotel in Lisbon and a private transfer will take you to the airport.
There you will catch your flight to Ponta Delgada.
On arrival, a transfer will take you to your hotel in Ponta Delgada.
Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Ponta Delgada.

Day 6 - Blue and Green

After breakfast, tour to Lagoa do Fogo and Sete Cidades

The tour begins by visiting the traditional pineapple´s plantation, and continues on the west coast of the island where you'll enjoy the view Pico de Carvão‘s viewpoint. Surrounded by the greenest vegetation, we will find in Vista do Rei ‘s viewpoint at Sete Cidades volcanic complex.

A stop will be made in the picturesque Sete Cidades town where the lunch will be served in a regional restaurant. In the afternoon, the tour goes along the coast enjoying the western landscape until we arrive to Capelas, an ancient whaling village.

Continuing to the north coast, we will stop to visit the Ribeira Grande city and its historic center. Optionally, it is possible to go to the Regional Liquor’s Factory and taste its liquors. After that, Caldeira Velha, a natural reserve, is the chosen place to take an optional bath enjoying the warm water from a waterfall.

The last stop will be to take a look over the fantastic Lagoa do Fogo. Returning to Ponta Delgada going down by Pico da Barrosa, we will have once more the supreme view over the newest and narrowest part of the island.

Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Ponta Delgada.

Day 7 - Idyllic Azores

After breakfast we will pick you up at the hotel to further explore the Island. The first stop will be at Vila Franca do Campo, where it's possible to taste the famous local pastry – Queijada da Vila.

Arriving at Furnas‘ valley, near the gorgeous Furnas Lake, we will see some volcanic phenomena, known as fumarolas and also to see how the famous Cozido das Furnas (Furnas stew) is cooked, a gastronomic delight of Azores. The tour is followed by a visit to Terra Nostra garden (optional) before lunch, having the possibility to experience a thermal bath - a must do in our opinion, bring your swimsuits!

At Furnas village is possible to see more volcanic phenomena, where you can see the fumarolas in a mix of hot and fresh waters, some with medicinal properties. On the way up to the mountains we will stop to see the amazing view over Furnas valley, from Pico de Ferro‘s viewpoint.

By the north coast, more precisely in Ribeira Grande‘s, we will visit the Gorreana tea plantation and its factory, where we can taste the two kinds of tea – black and green. The last stop will be at Santa Iria‘s viewpoint to have a gorgeous view over the north coast.

Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Ponta Delgada.

Day 8 - Breathe and Relax

Full Free day for you to explore the city on your own and enjoy the island laid back ambiance.

Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Ponta Delgada.

Day 9 - We warned you wouldn't want to Leave!

After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport, flight to Lisbon.

Optional night in Lisbon (not included)

Baggage: 20kgs hold bag and a small back pack carry on included on domestic flight

Deposits are non-refundable. To get a refund, you must cancel at least 31 days before your experience start time. If you cancel less than 31 days before the start time of the experience, the amount paid will not be refunded. Any changes made less than 31 days before the start time of the experience will not be accepted. Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time. This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If canceled because the minimum has not been met, you will receive a different date/experience or a full refund.