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Duration	7 days	7 days
Price From	$ 2,150	$ 859
Price Per Day	$ 307	$ 123
Highlights	Discover Terceira Island - its stunning coastline and lush green forest Discover colourful buildings and picturesque plazas in the historic capital Explore dramatic volcanic scenery: lava cave, natural pools and volcano pit
Trip Style	Small group tour	Self-guided tour
Lodging Level	Standard	Standard
Physical Level	3- Moderate	3- Moderate
Travel Themes	Cycling & Biking	Cultural 50 plus
Countries Visited	Portugal	Portugal
Cities and Attractions	Azores	Azores Ponta Delgada
Flights & Transport	No	Ground transport included
Activities	Cycling	Culture
Meals Included	In Azores, food lovers will appreciate delicious fish straight from the sea. Grilled or in soups, fish is cooked in a variety of ways. Make sure you taste tuna which, in these waters, has a pink hue and a soft flavour and texture, is slightly salty and is still caught by hook and line. The Azores have seafood that is not found anywhere else, such as limpets, barnacles and locust lobsters, a kind of tender and tasty lobster.	N/A
Description	Enjoy landscapes of dramatic lava coastline and natural pools, visit a volcano pit, a UNESCO World Heritage Town, and ride along lush green sceneries. Enjoy whale and dolphin watching. Relax in one of the numerous natural bathing sites with warm water baths in tidal pools or the ocean and enjoy captivating pastel sunsets. Admire the magnificent colourful contrasts of this volcanic island between ocean deep blue, lush green landscapes and black lava rocks.In Terceira Island, explore the stunning coastline and the luxurious green pastures.	5 Ponta Delgada

Itinerary: Azores Cycling

Day 1 Arrival in Terceira Island at Angra do Heroismo

Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Explore the oldest city in Azores, listed by UNESCO. The historic centre of Angra do Heroismo is a testimony to the kings and noblemen who passed by here, leaving behind some beautiful architecture in its network of streets and alleyways, and its churches, palaces, mansions, monuments, squares and gardens, which have been preserved until the present day.

Day 2 At Angra do Heroismo

Cycle through the natural park to the Christmas cave, a lava tube created by flowing lava originated by the surrounding volcanoes, centuries ago. This cave is a wonder for its extensive, straight, long passages. The walls, ground and ceiling have different colours and shapes, transforming the cave into a mystic place.

Day 3 Angra do Heroismo - Serreta

Ride longing the beautiful coastline passing via quaint villages such as Sao Mateus, a fishing village and Santa Barbara, overlooked by the mountain, that offers the best views over Terceira island.

Day 4 Serreta - Praia da Vitoria

Cycle along the coast via Biscoitos, famous for its natural pools. Enjoy a swim within black lava rocks. Later, enjoy the visit at the Biscoitos Wine Museum which is in a winery that produces verdelho wine, characteristic of the Azores. Explore wine process and taste a sample of local produced wines that grow from the rich porous lava rock.

Day 5 At Praia da Vitoria

Day devoted to the visit of the Volcano pit including the cave Algar do Carvao, an old volcano and lava tube located in the centre of the island. This site offers a volcanic chimney that dazzles by its immensity space. From its arched roof hang remarkable silica stalactites. Then continue to Lagoa das Patas lake a perfect picnic spot surrounded by azaleas.

Day 6 Praia da Vitoria - Angra do Heroismo

Follow the coast, to visit Porto Martins and Porto Judeu both offering beautiful natural pools. Along your way, observe the uninhabited Cabras Islet. Half a nautical mile from the south coast of Terceira Island, this islet is an excellent place for snorkelling. The Cave of the Sheep Islet, or the Cave of Stingrays, is located on the north slope of the islet, and it takes its name from the stingrays that can be observed swimming inside.

Day 7 Leave Angra do Heroismo

Transfer from your hotel to the airport.

Itinerary: 7 Day Azores Vacation (New York)

DAY 1, Friday - Depart for the Azores
Depart for the Azores

DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Ponta Delgada
Arrive in Ponta Delgada, the capital of the Azores archipelago and transfer independently to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure
Overnight: Ponta Delgada
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 3, Sunday - Full Day in Ponta Delgada
Today is free to explore Ponta Delgada on your own, or join the optional Full Day Nordeste Jeep Tour with lunch. Travel by jeep to Nordeste, known to be the greenest county on São Miguel Island. View Ponta do Cintrão, Santa Iria Viewpoint, Ribeira do Caldeirões, Serra da Tronqueira, and Salto do Cavalo. Lunch at a local restaurant is included
Optional: Full Day Nordeste Jeep Tour with lunch (9 AM)
Overnight: Ponta Delgada
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4, Monday - Full Day in Ponta Delgada
Spend the day at leisure in Ponta Delgada. Perhaps, choose to participate in the optional Full Day Furnas Tour with lunch. Drive along the south road, passing Lagoa and Caloura. Stop at Vila Franca do Campo, the first capital of the island. Continue to the valley of Furnas to visit the lake and hot springs. Enjoy a delicious lunch, cooked by underground vapors! Afterward, visit the botanical garden and mineral springs, where you can choose to swim in a natural hot water pool. Cross the north coast and stop at a tea plantation. Take in the view at Santa Iria before returning to Ponta Delgada
Optional: Full Day Furnas Tour with lunch (8:45 AM)
Overnight: Ponta Delgada
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5, Tuesday - Full Day in Ponta Delgada
Spend another day at leisure in Ponta Delgada, or join the optional Full Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour with lunch. Travel via jeep to the Western side of São Miguel Island to Sete Cidades. Enjoy the Carvão Viewpoint, Lakes of Empadadas, Nove Janelas, Cumeeria Norte, Sete Cidades, Vista do Rei Viewpoint, Cumeeira Sul, Mosteiros, and Ferraria. Lunch at a local restaurant is included
Optional: Full Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour with lunch (9 AM)
Overnight: Ponta Delgada
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6, Wednesday - Full Day in Ponta Delgada
On your last day at leisure, go on a walk along Ponta Delgada's waterfront promenade, and view the 16th century Fortress of São Brás, which houses the Azores Military Museum, or head to the Old Town filled with nice shops and restaurants and shop for souvenirs
Overnight: Ponta Delgada
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7, Thursday - Depart the Azores
Transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast