Lisbon & Trio of Portuguese Islands

1. Day 1 Arrival in Terceira Island

   We recommended booking an early check-in and airport transfers or even reserving a car rental to get around (available during the booking process).

   Suggestion for the day:

   Take the day to stroll around Angra do Heroísmo UNESCO city streets. Make sure to include on your list:

   • Sé Cathedral
   • Capitães-Generais Palace
   • Garden Duque de Bragança
   • Alto da Memória Viewpoint
   • Misericórdia Church
   • Angra do Heroísmo Archeological Underwater Park
   • Prainha, Monte Brasil
   • Duque de Bragança Farmers Market
   • Silveira Natural Pools.

   Or book our Full-Day Tour In Terceira Island here. 

2. Day 2 Free Day for Personal Activities (Terceira Island)

   Suggestions for the day:

   • Visit the Biscoitos natural swimming pools and the Biscoitos Wine Museum. Next, move on to Praia da Vitória, and don’t skip a nice walk on its calm-water beaches, along with the Facho Viewpoint and the Império da Caridade. We highly recommend that you head to Serra do Cume for sunset (it is even more magical at this time of the day).
   • Take this day as an opportunity do something unique: get inside a volcano! Make sure you don’t skip a visit to Gruta do Natal, Furnas do Enxofre, and last but not least, the famous Algar do Carvão! Descend 90 m (300 ft) down into one of the only volcanoes in the world that you can actually enter and explore! Algar do Carvão is an ancient lava tube and volcanic chimney that was formed approximately 3,200 years ago, making it quite a sight to behold. 
3. Day 3 Flight to São Miguel Island

   We recommend booking airport transfers or rent a car (both available during the booking process). We also recommend booking an early 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. Or book here your Ponta Delgada City Tour. 

   Not to miss:

   • Portas da Cidade
   • Louvre Michaelense
   • Pineapple Plantations
   • Matriz Church

   For part II of the day, we recommend embarking on a whale & dolphin-watching experience (book here). 

4. Day 4 Free Day for Personal Activities (São Miguel Island)

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Visit Sete Cidades

   Can't Miss:

   • Lagoa das Sete Cidades
   • Lagoa de Santiago
   • Lagoa do Canário and Boca do Inferno Viewpoint)
   • Also,  take this opportunity to visit the neighboring village of Mosteiros - ideal for sunset!
   • Once you’re in the western part of the island you can also indulge in an ocean thermal bath at Ferraria

   Book here a guided tour around the western and central parts of the island that will have you discovering this and much more in the company of a local guide. 

5. Day 5 Free Day for Personal Activities (São Miguel Island)

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Head to the north side of the island to visit the Protected Natural Reserve of Lagoa do Fogo and take this chance to visit (and maybe bath) in 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 that you stop 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! 

   Book a Furnas guided tour here. 

6. Day 6 Flight to Madeira Island

   We recommended booking airport transfers (or getting a rental car) and an early check in.

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Take the afternoon to stroll around Funchal’s historical streets and gardens. 

   Highlights:

   • Monte Palace Tropical Garden
   • Madeira Botanical Garden
   • Funchal Cable Car
   • Church of Nossa Senhora do Monte
   • Monte Toboggan Ride
   • São Tiago Fortress
   • Mercado dos Lavradores

   Or book here your Food & Wine walking tour of Funchal.

7. Day 7 Free Day for Personal Activities (Madeira Island)

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Explore Madeira’s Stunning West/ East Coast

   West Coast Highlights:

   • Ribeira Brava
   • São Vicente
   • Seixal
   • Porto Moniz
   • Calheta 
   • Ponta do Sol 

   Or book here your southwest guided tour. 

   Another suggestion for the day:

   • Discover Madeira Eastern Wonders

   Highlights:

   • Santana
   • Machico
   • Pico do Arieiro
   • Ponta de São Lourenço 

   Or book here your full-day guided tour.

8. Day 8 Free Day for Personal Activities (Madeira Island)

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Situated in the Atlantic between Portugal and the coast of Morocco, Madeira is in a unique location at the intersection of many different flavors and influences. What can you expect to find on the menu here? Fresh tuna steak, fried cornmeal, kabobs, breads, mackerel, octopus, homemade couscous, wheat soup, and of course, loads of fresh fruit and delicious Madeira wine! 

   Recommended experiences:

   • Vineyards and Cellars Full-day Tour
   • Visit to the Vineyards with Wine Tasting & Lunch

    

   Option #2: Take the Day for a Hiking Adventure 

   • Levada do Caldeirão Verde
   • Levada das 25 Fontes
   • Pico do Areeiro - Pico Ruivo
   • Ponta de São Lourenço
9. Day 9 Flight to Lisbon

    We recommended booking airport transfers and early check-in.

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Take the day to stroll around Lisbon’s city streets: visit the Chiado, Baixa, Belém and Bairro Alto district (Bairro Alto is known for its nightlife scene).

   Highlights:

   • São Roque church
   • São Pedro de Alcântara garden
   • The ruins of Carmo church
   • Santa Catarina viewpoint
   • Luís de Camões Square
   • Torre de Belém
   • Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
   • Pastéis de Belém
   • Augusta street
   • Terreiro do Paço
   • Santa Justa lift
   • Or book here your Lisbon Foodie Walking Tour. 

   Suggestion for dinner: Lisbon Fado Night With Dinner

10. Day 10 Free Day for Personal Activities (Lisbon)

    Suggestion for the day:

    We suggest taking a stroll around the UNESCO City of Évora. Highlights:

    •  Capela dos Ossos
    • Évora Cathedral
    • The Roman Temple of Évora
    • Diana’s Garden
    • Évora’s winding streets
    • Évora University
    • Visit Évora’s City Walls
    • Aqueduct of Évora
    • Mosteiro da Cartuxa
    • Almendres Cromlech
    • Monsaraz
    • We also suggest taking some time for a wine-tasting experience.

    Book here your Évora Wine Tour! 

11. Day 11 Free Day for Personal Activities (Lisbon)

    Suggestion for the day:

    • Visit Sintra

    Can't Miss:

    • Pena Palace
    • Quinta da Regaleira
    • Monserrate Palace
    • Sintra National Palace 
    • Moorish Castle

    Book here your Sintra Experience! 

12. Day 12 Return Flight Home

Available Experiences

Optional

Whale watching: Half day - Catamaran

Additional cost applies

Optional

Boat Tours: Sunset Monte Brasil

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Optional

Hiking: Pico do Areeiro / Pico Ruivo

Additional cost applies

Optional

Sightseeing Tours: Lisbon Fado Night with Dinner

Additional cost applies

Optional

Sightseeing Tours: Fátima Half Day

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Optional

Tours: São Miguel West Tour

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Optional

Tours: Hidden Gems of São Miguel Tour

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Optional

Jeep Tours: Southeast - Country Delights Half Day Tour

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Van Tours: Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo (lunch included)

Additional cost applies

Optional

Sailing Boat Tours: Sunset Tour

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Jeep Tour: Mini–Combo Half-Day Expedition (Jeep tour + levada walk)

Additional cost applies

Optional

Wine & Food Tours: Safari + Madeira Table Wine Tasting & Snacks

Additional cost applies