2-Day São Miguel Highlights Tour with Furnas and Sete Cidades

2 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

For 2 days, you will explore the Furnas volcano, a site of constant volcanic activity and thermal pools, discover the unmistakable beauty of the Sete Cidades vo...

Duration: 2 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Ponta Delgada · Languages: English, French, Portuguese

Know before you go: This two-day package can be used on non-sequential dates if desired.; The order of the tours depends on our logistics.; We offer pick-up in Ponta Delgada within a radius of 5 km from the city center.; For pick-ups outside this area, a fee may apply.; Please get in touch with us to confirm your pick-up point.; Visit the main sights and attractions.; The best way to get to know São Miguel island is in just 2 days.; Pick-up is available from your hotel or designated pick-up points.; Caldeiras Park is optional and available for an extra fee.

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What's Included

Pick-up is included in Ponta Delgada; please contact us to confirm your pick-up point.
Lunch (Cozido das Furnas)
Traditional lunch (buffet)
Alcoholic drinks, water, and juice at lunchtime
Water bottle

Not Included

Thermal pool fees
Personal purchases
Park and attraction fees

Itinerary

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Day 01

Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo, and Ribeira Grande

We start the tour with a visit to a pineapple plantation in Ponta Delgada, followed by a stop at the Vista do Rei viewpoint, from where you can admire the beauty of the blue and green lake. Descending into the interior of this volcano, we stop at the Cerrado das Freiras viewpoint and in the center of the picturesque parish of Sete Cidades for a regional lunch. In the center, you can also visit the main church of São Nicolau. After lunch, we continue to the Escalvado viewpoint for a magnificent view of the sea, Ponta da Ferraria, and the Mosteiros Islets. We then head towards Ribeira Grande on the north coast to visit the historical center and Jardim do Paraíso. There is also an optional stop at the Mulher de Capote liqueur store for a traditional liqueur tasting. Next, we drive up to the volcano of Lagoa do Fogo and stop at the viewpoints of Lagoa do Fogo and Pico da Barrosa. These provide wonderful views over the lagoon and the entire western part of the island. Return to the departure point.
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Day 02

Furnas Volcano, Nordeste, and Tea Plantations

Departure with a stop in Vila Franca do Campo, the island's first capital, followed by a stop at Vale Encantado or Furnas "Caldeiras". Optionally, you can visit the unmissable botanical garden Parque Terra Nostra for a pleasant walk, with the possibility of bathing in the thermal pool (entrance not included). We then continue towards the area by the lake where the stew is made, so you can observe the removal of the stew from the volcanic soil. At lunch, we will serve the famous Cozido das Furnas with drinks in one of our partner restaurants. After lunch, we ascend to the panoramic viewpoint of Pico do Ferro, which offers a privileged view over the area of the caldeiras, the lake, and the town. Visit Nordeste with a stop at its ex-libris, Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park, and its famous waterfall, Véu da Noiva. Return by the north coast with a stop at the factory and tea plantation to learn about and taste the last 100% natural tea on the planet. The last stop will be at the iconic Santa Iria Belvedere, with a splendid view over the entire north coast. Return to the departure point.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Posto de Turismo de Ponta Delgada, Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, Ponta Delgada, Portugal · Tour start: 9555 Sete Cidades, Portugal — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.