Azores 2 - Island Stay

Fly from Toronto to Pico Island.

Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Time to relax and get oriented before dinner.

Hike through Pico’s UNESCO-listed vineyards, discovering traditional rola-pipas, relheiras, shelter houses and historic wine cellars set among dramatic volcanic landscapes. Continue with a walking tour of Madalena’s historic centre and views across the Faial Channel, ending with a tasting of Pico wines.

Explore the Protected Landscape of Vine Culture, with its remarkable stone-walled vineyards and traditional wine-making features. Visit the Pico Island Wine Museum to learn about the island’s unique heritage. Afternoon at leisure.

Visit Velas and its Praça da República garden, the Piscinas Naturais da Preguiça and the Arco Natural de Velas. Discover traditional cheesemaking, see the Urzelina Church tower and enjoy scenic viewpoints including Fajã dos Vimes. Return to Pico by ferry.

Ferry to Horta, a historic harbour city shaped by over five centuries of maritime history. Explore the Faial Caldera and the dramatic Capelinhos Volcano with its interpretive centre before returning to Pico.

Discover coastal rock formations and São Roque do Pico, home to the Whaling Industry Museum. Continue to Lajes do Pico to visit the Whalers’ Museum and learn about the island’s maritime heritage.

Flight to São Miguel. Explore Ponta Delgada, discovering its historic streets, architecture and local culture.

Visit the King’s Viewpoint overlooking the former Monte Palace Hotel and the twin lakes of Sete Cidades. Enjoy time in the village and visit a traditional pineapple plantation.

Experience traditional azulejo tile painting with local artisans. Continue to a local vineyard to learn about the island’s terroir and wine production.

Visit Furnas Lake and its famous fumarolas, where the traditional Cozido is cooked underground. Explore Parque Terra Nostra and enjoy its renowned thermal waters and botanical gardens.

Admire Lagoa do Fogo from scenic viewpoints, with the option of a gentle walk. Relax at Caldeira Velha hot springs and explore Ribeira Grande’s historic centre before visiting a local liqueur producer.

Visit a traditional dairy farm to learn about local agriculture and rural life. Afternoon at leisure in Ponta Delgada.

Tour Europe’s oldest tea plantation in operation since 1883. Visit Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park and enjoy scenic coastal viewpoints.

Enjoy a free day in Ponta Delgada, discovering the city at your own pace. Stroll along the marina and through historic streets lined with volcanic stone arches and whitewashed façades. Browse local shops and markets offering handmade ceramics, wickerwork, pineapples, teas, and cheeses. Pause at a café with ocean views, and end the day with a golden sunset over the Atlantic.

Depart Ponta Delgada for your flight back home