The Azores archipelago brags boundless natural beauty across its marvelous islands, from strips of the lush landscape where wine grapes grow abundantly in the rich volcanic soils to reaches of the sapphire seascape that hug golden shorelines. For 11 days, explore the depth of the Azores and relish unreal experiences on the region’s beloved islands, including Sao Miguel, Faial, Terceira, Flores, and more.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Sao Miguel - Picturesque Portugal En Route to Ponta Delgada
Your Azores adventures will begin on Portugal’s Sao Miguel island as you touch down and transfer to your accommodation in Ponta Delgada. The island boasts shimmering blue lakes and hypnotic emerald slopes brimming with endemic flora and teeming with indigenous creatures. Capture panoramas of volcanic craters and relish the adventures across slopes cascading towards the glistening lake below the Vista do Rei observation deck. The trails will lead you to the Sete Cidades villages, where you may stop for lunch before you continue to the water and paddle across the iconic natural site in kayaks.
What's Included:
Day 2
Sao Miguel - Beauty from Sea to Spring
Day 3
Faial - Old Tales and the History of Horta
Day 4
Faial - Inspiring Remnants of the Capelinhos Eruption
Day 5
Faial - Astonishing Ash-Grown Wines in the Azores
Day 6
Terceira - Views from the Rooftop of Angra do Heroismo
Day 7
Terceira - Fishing Villages and Volcanic Discoveries
Day 8
Flores - Set off to Santa Cruz
Day 9
Flores - Full-Day Discoveries of Flores
Day 10
Flores - The Mysteries of Corvo Island
Day 11
Flores - Farewell to Flores, Portugal
Trip Highlights
- Capture extraordinary scenic views from the Vista do Rei observation point, a commanding deck overlooking Sao Miguel’s sweeping emerald hills and sparkling sapphire lakes
- Explore the nutrient-rich environments veiling Sao Miguel during a tour within its lush botanical gardens to its steamy thermal springs, where you will tuck into a traditional volcanic steam-cooked cozido nas caldeiras
- Stroll the old-timey districts of Horta and listen to stories of the sailors, explorers, and pirates who once gathered around this spellbinding harbor while admiring sightings of whales and dolphins swimming in the sea
- Cross the Valley of Flamengos to the edge of Caldeira to admire the boundless beauty of the famous crater before you witness the remarkable remnants of the 1958 Capelinhos Volcano eruption
- Transfer to the beautiful Pico Island to taste vintages produced from the iconic Verdelho grapes, unique fruits grown from the flourishing vineyards that source nutrients from the rich, volcanic soil
- Tour the charming UNESCO-recognized town of Angra do Heroismo and explore the Age of Discovery as you listen to fables of explorers who brought riches to Terceira and witness panoramas on the hilltop looming large over the town
- Galavant across Terceira to discover the island’s charming fishing culture at small seaside villages, otherworldly natural beauty within lava tubes, and environmental splendors from within safe, natural lava pools
- Wander the forests of Flores and explore the brilliant natural beauty of this wild Azores island, from the striking silver-stream waterfalls that flood natural pools within the jungle to the lofty viewpoints hidden within the greenery
Starting Price
$3,800 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of this Travel Agency
4.82 stars based on 131 reviews.
This was one of the top five vacations of all time! That's saying a lot for a group of 60-plus-year-old experienced travelers.
I take great pleasure in planning a perfect international vacation with the help of expert travel professionals. The goal is to craft an integrated itinerary around all our varied interests so it can be stress-free while we're experiencing it.
The Zicasso travel agent’s team was top-notch. They listened, were proactive, and adapted effortlessly to changes.
They had our backs in real-time throughout the vacation, with timely interventions when needed. It was quite reassuring and calming.
Reviewed By Kevin C.
I know we worked together on content, so none of the activities or the schedule were a surprise. We enjoyed every activity and just loved Spain. Our trip was worry-free and we were in the country during the power outage. We were not able to visit a cathedral due to the power outage, but were able to do a different tour. Our guide was enthusiastic and we barely noticed any inconvenience.
Each guide was on time and personable. We had a couple of substitutes and that was not noticeable at all. In general, each guide was knowledgeable and we learned so much.
Our first guide, in Madrid, was so kind when he realized jet lag was going to cut our tour short – not his fault. He was the best choice for our first tour. He was so knowledgeable and helped to orient us to Madrid. It was so great to have a personal guide so we could ask questions.
Toledo was fantastic. We loved the guide and the city. The train ride was our first and we had to navigate the train station, but we did just fine after a few wrong turns. We took the bus to the station. The bus worked great. We were exhausted from our day in Toledo, but still walked from the train station. The information on how to get to the station was accurate and it was a lovely walk.
Sevilla was magical. We were surprised when our driver drove through a public square to let us out to walk to the hotel! We loved our tour, really liked the hotel, and had great meals in the restaurant. We got to know the bartender and she helped us experiment with local wines.
Our trip to Ronda was beautiful and our guide and driver were both excellent, especially our driver, who had to work around a running and walking event going on that meant our meeting spot was inaccessible. But he was on time and close, and we made it work!
Our trip to the olive oil museum was great, but we were part of a group and some of the people in the group were just stupid. I am allergic to olive trees and my allergies completely kicked up. We enjoyed the tour and bought olive oil, but I just couldn’t understand why some people on the tour were so rude.
The wine tasting also got us a spontaneous flamenco demonstration, which was fantastic. We stayed and did a wine tasting with the owner. We could have stayed all afternoon. She was lovely and interesting, and we enjoyed our time there very much.
Málaga was a joy and it was there we had the power outage. We had a great tour with our guide, who took so many pictures of us and slowed down to compensate for my tired legs. Touring was catching up with me. The Picasso Museum was open and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We loved our hotel and were very grateful there was a good restaurant with an excellent bar, and we took advantage of that!
Granada was worth a visit and our trip to the Alhambra was amazing; our guide was five-star.
Reviewed By Jan G.
Our Spain trip was seamless, thanks to Zicasso's travel agency. All the drivers, tours, and train tickets were taken care of. The tours were very thoughtful and well planned. They were a pleasure to work with and we would absolutely use them again.
Reviewed By David H.
Zicasso's travel agents were the absolute best! They were knowledgeable and clearly committed to planning the trip of a lifetime for our party. They were always prompt in responding to any questions or concerns we had from the very beginning. The live link to the itinerary was extremely helpful. Once the trip was under way, the WhatsApp message process with updates each day for the following day was incredibly helpful! Their attention to detail was most impressive.
Reviewed By Patti M.
Your planning and logistics were impeccable. The hotels you chose for us were wonderful and the restaurants you recommended were all great.
Reviewed By David G.
"The assistance and professionalism of my Zicasso travel team far surpassed my expectations."
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