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Island Hopping in the Azores
Portugal in 9 Days, 7 Nights in Destination
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Lose yourself in this unique Portuguese archipelago situated in the middle of the Atlantic. Visit three different islands and enjoy comprehensive guided tours of each!
Trip Highlights
- Pico Island
- Portugal Faial Island
- São Jorge Island
Included
All flights
Accommodation
All transfers
Activities
Some meals
Availability
Departures available until March 2025
Available Group tours
Solo travelers from + $720
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charm
From $1,899
Selected
- Accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.
Accommodation: 7 Nights
Day 2 to 4
Hotel do Canal
Location
Faial Island
Category
Nights
2
Rating TripAdvisor travelers
The hotels we select comply with our high standards and requirements per category. The allocation is dependent on availability and seasonality, so you can be assigned any of our selection.
Itinerary
Enjoy a weeklong escape to the volcanic Azores. Begin in Faial, where you’ll tour through charming towns and soaring viewpoints. Next, head to Pico, home to the highest point in all of Portugal. Enjoy more hiking before making your final stop on São Jorge, where you'll learn about the island's history and culture.
Ready to discover the spectacular cities and landscapes of Portugal? Arrive at your departure airport, ready to catch a flight to the Azores!* Night on board.
* If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
Land on the island of Faial and transfer to the hotel. Take the rest of the day to rest and explore the island at your own leisure. Faial, like its neighbours, is a volcanic island and its main geographic feature is the Caldeira Volcano. Located at the centre of the archipelago, this is the perfect place to begin exploring the Azores! Overnight on Faial.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel do Canal or similar
618 Reviews
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Breakfast at the hotel. Set off to enjoy a full-day tour of Faial, featuring a combination of natural and cultural stops on this fascinating island. Begin in the main village of Horta before ascending to the Nossa Senhora da Conceição viewpoint for privileged vistas over the island. Continue on towards the beach at Almoxarife, the original landing point for settlers on Faial, today mainly known for its black-sand beach. Keep exploring the island with stops in the parishes of Pedro Miguel and Ribeirinha, with a stop at the partially-destroyed parish church in Ribeirinha. Admire views from the Cabeço das Pedras Negras viewpoint and walk through the Cabouco Velho Forest Reserve.
Break for a delicious lunch featuring classic local dishes. Visit the Fajã Beach, especially popular with surfers, and stop by the Capelinhos Volcano. Make a final stop at the Capelo Handicraft Centre and then return to Horta. Overnight on Faial.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel do Canal or similar
618 Reviews
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Activities
Faial Island Full-Day Tour
Moderate
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Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the harbour for a boat trip to the neighbouring island of Pico. Enjoy the quick 30-minute ride through the water, and transfer to your new hotel on arrival. After check-in, the remainder of your day is free to spend as you please. Pico is home to the highest point in Portugal, which gives the island its name! Overnight on Pico.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel Caravelas or similar
366 Reviews
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Breakfast at the hotel. Spend another active day seeing Pico on a full-day tour. Begin learning about the island’s past as an important wine producer on the north side of the island, stopping in Cachorro and Lajido. Pass through São Roque, admiring the natural springs of the area. Heading south, stop at the beautiful Capitão Lake before breaking for an included restaurant lunch.
After your meal, visit the picturesque village of Lajes do Pico, long the centre of the island’s whaling industry. Explore the town’s charming streets and museum, then make the day’s final stop at the Criação Velha vineyard. Head back to the hotel and spend the night on Pico.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel Caravelas or similar
366 Reviews
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Activities
Pico Island Full-Day Tour
Moderate
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Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the marina and travel by boat to São Jorge, a brief ride of about 1 hour and 30 minutes. This third and final island on your tour is characterised by a unique long and slender shape, created by successive volcanic eruptions over thousands of years. Check-in at the hotel and enjoy the afternoon as you like. Overnight on São Jorge.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel San Jorge Garden or similar
168 Reviews
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Breakfast at the hotel. Take advantage of a full-day tour to discover São Jorge. Beginning in the village of Velas, stop at a local viewpoint and admire views all the way to Pico and Faial! Check out local handicrafts in Ribeira do Naboto before heading to Urzelina, home to the ruins of an 1808 volcanic eruption. Pass by windmills and the church of Manadas on your way to the village of Calheta, home to a local museum and several impressive viewpoints. Take a break with a cheese tasting at a local factory and make your final stop at the 7 Fontes Natural Park. Return to Velas to end the tour. Overnight on São Jorge.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel San Jorge Garden or similar
168 Reviews
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Activities
São Jorge Island Full-Day Tour
Moderate
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Breakfast at the hotel. After check-out, head back out on the water and return to Faial by boat. Transfer to the hotel on arrival, and enjoy a free day on the island. This is your final full day in the Azores, so take full advantage! Hit the beach, buy some souvenirs, and soak in those incredible views. Alternatively, we recommend an optional whale watching excursion*. Overnight on Faial.
*Optional whale watching excursion: Enjoy a fun 3-hour boat trip to observe the exciting marine life of the Azores. The huge sperm whales, sei whales and fin whales are the most common in the area, as are the graceful bottlenose dolphins.
Note: please be aware that dolphin and whale sightings are not always guaranteed.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel do Canal or similar
618 Reviews
See our full selection
Activities
Whale watching in Faial
Light
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Breakfast* at the hotel. Unfortunately, it’s time to leave Portugal behind. Transfer to the airport ready for a flight back to the US.
*Depending on the time of your departure, you may not have time to have breakfast at the hotel.
Included activities
Available Activities
The price includes
- Included in all our trips. more information
- Departures from main US airports.
- International flights: US - Faial Island - US.
- 7 nights accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.*more informationSee hotels included
- 7 breakfasts and 3 lunches.
- All transfers
- Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.See itinerary
- Air taxes and fuel surcharge.
- Boat transfers between islands.
- Tours of the islands of Faial, Pico, and São Jorge.**more information
- Guide/s during the excursions.
Not included
Tax, drinks, tips and any other services not explicitly mentioned in what's included.
*Hotel rooms in Portugal are usually equipped with one double bed. If you require twin beds, please let us know at the time of booking and we will try our best to accommodate your request, although it cannot always be guaranteed.
Check-in and check-out times are set as a matter of internal policy at each hotel. As a general rule, check-in begins at 3PM and the check-out time is at noon. Please note that these hours may vary per the rules of an individual hotel.
**In the event of closures or special events, the order of the itinerary may change. In this case, all tours and excursions mentioned in the itinerary will go ahead, but possibly in a different order.
Important note: please be aware that boat transfers between islands can be very choppy, as this is travel on the open sea in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The journeys are short, but some passengers may experience seasickness depending on conditions.
Entry requirements
Portugal requires that all foreigners have a minimum term of validity left on their passport or visa, depending on their nationality. Please check your official state department/foreign office website for more information.
Visa
No visa is required.
Currency
Euro.
Language
Portuguese.
Electricity
230 V. No adapter required.
Health
There are no mandatory vaccinations.
Time zone
UTC + 0
Other useful information
Portugal is the oldest country in Europe.
Tourist Office website
http://www.visitportugal.com
Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline's website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.
Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.
In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or canceled without prior notice.
If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or you would prefer this tour to be a private experience for you and your group, you must contact our Experts at +1 888-488-0592 before booking to ensure that your needs can be met.
While on the road, it is highly unlikely that the vehicle will be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips. We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee internet connection.
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