Azores Island Hopping with Lisbon

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This is our colorful, beautiful journey...

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The old-world charm of Portugal's most exciting city; the epic natural wonders of the Azores. From the fado bars and trundling trams of Lisbon, cross the Atlantic to a volcanic world of crater lakes, hot springs and subtropical forest.

  • Lisbon like a local
  • Epic Azorean views
  • Whales & dolphins
  • Guided experiences
  • Special places to stay
  • Adventure made easy
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What's Included

Key Inclusions

13 nights in first-class hotels

Meet & Greet welcome

Local support contacts

Hire vehicles

Ferry tickets

1 x internal flight

All breakfasts

1 x lunch

1 x tasting menu dinner

Guided activities as described

GPS tracks for self-guided walks


Included Activities

Half-day private Lisbon tour

Sete Cidades eBike hire

São Jorge half-day private tour

Private transfer for self-guided walk

Pico half-day private tour

Whale & dolphin watching tour

Shared wine tasting

Faial full-day private tour


5* Service

We have personally experienced & loved every aspect of this trip

Travel Guide App with advice, background information and recommendations

ABTOT / ATOL Financial protection

Local support throughout

24/7 emergency support

Industry-leading 160% carbon capture


Please note: International travel not included.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Lisbon


You begin in Lisbon, Portugal's historic capital and one of Europe's most photogenic cities. Settle into your lovely hotel in the heart of the action and set out exploring. You might wander through the Botanical Gardens, watch the world go by from a terrace café and soak in sunset views from one of the many 'miradouro' lookout points.

Day 2

Explore Lisbon with a local


Day 3

Step back in time at Belém


Day 4

Fly to São Miguel and settle in


Day 5

Experience the crater lakes of Sete Cidades


Day 6

Explore the gardens & fumaroles of Furnas


Day 7

Visit tea plantations & fly to São Jorge


Day 8

Explore São Jorge with your private guide


Day 9

Hike one of the Azores' great trails


Day 10

Take the ferry to Pico & explore with our guide


Memorable moments you can look forward to...

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Natural Wonders

Seeing the sights is one thing, truly experiencing them is quite another. Cycle in a volcano crater, hike through native cloud forest, soak in lava hot springs and snorkel with tropical fish.

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Local Flavour

We want to immerse you in the culture of the Azores. You can meet winemakers, coffee growers and tea harvesters, chat to artisans in their workshops and have a BBQ with local families.

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Special Hotels

The places you stay are always memorable. From a cabin nestled in tall trees to a boutique wine hotel below a volcano and B&Bs by the sea, expect peace, great views and the warmest welcomes.