Portuguese Islands: São Miguel & Madeira

Day By Day Itinerary

1. Day 1 Arrival in Madeira Island

   Welcome to Madeira! Enjoy hassle-free airport transfers upon your arrival and departure, and for a seamless start to your journey, we recommend booking an early hotel check-in.

   Suggestion for the day: 

   • Take the afternoon to stroll around Funchal’s historical streets and gardens.
     • Mercado dos Lavradores (Farmers' Market)
     • Sé Cathedral
     • Santa Clara Convent
     • Museu de Arte Sacra (Museum of Sacred Art)
     • Blandy's Wine Lodge
     • Zona Velha (Old Town)
     • Praça do Município (Municipal Square)
     • Fortaleza de São Tiago (São Tiago Fort)
     • Marina and Waterfront
     • Funchal Botanical Garden
     • Monte Palace Tropical Garden
2. Day 2 Free Day for Personal Activities (Madeira Island)

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Explore Madeira’s stunning West Coast.

   Highlights:

   • Ribeira Brava
   • São Vicente
   • Seixal
   • Porto Moniz
   • Calheta 
   • Ponta do Sol 
3. Day 3 Free Day for Personal Activities (Madeira Island)

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Discover Madeira’s Eastern wonders.

   Highlights:

   • Santana
   • Machico
   • Pico do Arieiro
   • Ponta de São Lourenço 
4. Day 4 Free Day for Personal Activities (Madeira Island)

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Say Goodbye to Madeira with a Typical Night Dinner: Step into the heart of Madeira's culture as you indulge in a delightful 3-course dinner at a charming local restaurant, where traditional flavors come to life. As you savor each delectable course, prepare to be enchanted by a lively folklore show, where you can even try your hand (or should we say, your feet!) at the spirited local dancing.
5. Day 5 Flight to São Miguel Island, the Azores

   Welcome to the Azores! Enjoy hassle-free airport transfers upon your arrival and departure, and for a seamless start to your journey, we recommend booking an early hotel check-in.

   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. 
     • Portas da Cidade
     • Louvre Michaelense
     • Pineapple Plantations
     • Matriz Church
6. Day 6 Free Day for Personal Activities (São Miguel Island)

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Explore the wonders of Sete Cidades, including Lagoa das Sete Cidades, Lagoa de Santiago, Lagoa do Canário, and the captivating Boca do Inferno Viewpoint. Don't miss the chance to venture to the neighboring village of Mosteiros, a perfect spot for a picturesque sunset. While in the western part of the island, treat yourself to the rejuvenating experience of an ocean thermal bath at Ferraria.
7. Day 7 Free Day for Personal Activities (São Miguel Island)

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Visit Lagoa do Fogo & Furnas: Venture to the island's northern expanse, where you'll encounter the untouched charm of the Protected Natural Reserve of Lagoa do Fogo. Relax in the rejuvenating thermal pools of Caldeira Velha, then marvel at the Salto do Cabrito waterfall. Journey to Furnas and immerse yourself in its myriad attractions, from the serene lake and Pico do Ferro Viewpoint to the unique caldeiras and Terra Nostra Park. Relish local flavors like cozido das Furnas and bolos lêvedos, and experience a fusion of nature and culture that's truly Azorean.
8. Day 8 Free Day for Personal Activities (São Miguel Island)

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Say Goodbye to the Azores with a Fado Dinner: A captivating and deeply emotional experience that combines the soulful melodies of Fado music with delicious Azorean cuisine. As you enter a cozy, dimly lit restaurant, you'll be enveloped in an atmosphere of nostalgia and tradition. The hauntingly beautiful strains of Fado, performed by local musicians, fill the air, evoking a profound sense of saudade—the Portuguese longing for something lost.
9. Day 9 Return Flight Home

   We hope you had a fantastic time in the Azores and look forward to traveling with you again in the future!