The Azores: Discover The Triangle

Day By Day Itinerary

1. Day 1 Arrival in Faial Island

   Welcome to the Azores! Enjoy included airport transfers for your arrival and departure. 

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Take the afternoon to stroll around Horta’s quaint city streets.

   Highlights: 

   • Marina da Horta 
   • Peter Café Sport
   • Nossa Senhora da Conceição Viewpoint
   • Monte da Guia
   • São Salvador Church
   • Porto Pim Bay
   • Santa Cruz Fort 
   • The View Across the Bay to Pico Island
2. Day 2 Free Day for Personal Activities (Faial Island)

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Take the Day to Explore Faial’s Volcanic Landscapes

   Can't Miss:

   • Capelinhos Volcano
   • Caldeira do Faial
   • Ribeirinha
3. Day 3 Boat Trip to Pico Island

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Take a stroll around Madalena’s historical cobblestone streets and enjoy a meal at one of the several seaside restaurants.
4. Day 4 Free Day for Personal Activities (Pico Island)

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Walk around the historical vineyards of Criação Velha and visit the Frade windmill. Once you’re in the area, make sure to visit the Pico Wine Museum and the Gruta das Torres. 
   • Did you know Pico Island produces one of Europe’s finest wines, and its vineyards have enjoyed being among the official UNESCO Heritage Site family since 2004?  

    

5. Day 5 Free Day for Personal Activities (Pico Island)

   Suggestions for the day:

   • Hike Pico's Mountain, Portugal’s highest peak (book here).
   • Or visit the natural pools of Pico Island (Criação Velha, Cachorro, Poça da Branca, Poça das Mukas, Cais do Pico, Lajes do Pico, Barca and Furna de Santo António). You can also discover Pico’s lakes along the way: Lagoa do Capitão, Lagoa do Caiado, Lagoa do Paul, and Lagoa Rosada). Other suggestions include visiting the Ponta da Ilha lighthouse (perfect for sunset) and the Whaling Museum. 
6. Day 6 Boat Trip to São Jorge Island

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Take a stroll around downtown Velas and visit the República Garden and the natural swimming pools tucked along the coast.

   Other highlights include:

   • Ponta dos Rosais
   • Urzelina Windmills
   • Vimes Coffe Plantation in Fajã dos Vimes
   • Ponta do Topo Islet
   • São Jorge Cheese Factory 
7. Day 7 Free Day for Personal Activities (São Jorge Island)

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Explore São Jorge’s North Coast

   Highlights:

   • Fajã da Caldeira do Santo Cristo
   • Fajã dos Cubres
   • Poça Simão Dias
   • Pico da Esperança 
8. Day 8 Flight to São Miguel Island

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Take the day 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. 

   Not to miss:

   • Portas da Cidade
   • Louvre Michaelense
   • Pineapple Plantations
   • Matriz Church
9. Day 9 Free Day for Personal Activities (São Miguel Island)

   Suggestions for the day:

   • Head to the island's north side 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 stopping 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! 
10. Day 10 Return Flight Home